Seminole UF/IFAS lists January-February classes and Garden Expo

UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County published a calendar on Jan. 13 outlining a slate of workshops, webinars and in-person events through February, highlighted by a free Garden Expo & Plant Sale set for Feb. 21, 2026. The schedule bundles continuing education opportunities, community talks and hands-on classes aimed at homeowners, landscapers and local growers.

The program includes Landscape University courses such as Managing Landscape Pests and Diseases and Sustainable Water Practices, designed for property managers and gardeners looking for practical, research-based guidance. The Extension also listed Final Fridays From the Garden webinar sessions and Farm to Fork hands-on classes that focus on local food production and post-harvest handling. Continuing Education Unit availability and registration costs are noted for classes where credits apply, and the Extension provided registration links for each offering.

Among community-oriented events, the Extension resumed its Knowledge on Tap series at WopsHops Brewing; the talk The Spy & The State occurred on Jan. 13 as part of that lineup. The Garden Expo & Plant Sale on Feb. 21 will offer free admission, presenting an accessible entry point for Seminole County residents to buy plants, consult with Extension staff and connect with local nurseries and growers.

For Seminole County residents, the calendar represents both educational resources and local economic activity. Landscape University courses and CEU-eligible workshops can help professional landscapers and pest-control applicators maintain credentials while updating practices that affect maintenance budgets and home values. Sustainability-focused sessions such as Sustainable Water Practices speak to broader county concerns about efficient irrigation and resilience during seasonal dry spells, translating classroom guidance into potential water-bill savings for households and reduced strain on municipal systems.

The events also feed into longer-term trends: rising interest in backyard food production, demand for native and drought-tolerant plants, and community-based learning that keeps dollars circulating locally. A free Garden Expo can boost small plant vendors and nonprofits while giving residents tools to steward yards and reduce landscape input costs.

Residents interested in classes or the Garden Expo should review the Extension’s calendar for registration links, fees and CEU details and register early for limited-capacity, hands-on sessions. The Feb. 21 plant sale offers a low-cost way to upgrade landscapes and support local growers, while the January and February workshops provide timely, research-backed steps to make yards greener and more water-wise across Seminole County.