~~Pasco residents can lease their own community garden plots, learn gardening~~

Harvest healthy new habits and food this growing season.  The UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension Community Garden Program is now leasing FREE garden plots to Pasco residents, available as early as September 1, 2019.

Pasco Extension Offers Free Community Garden Plot Leases

Pasco Extension pairs applicants with an appropriate community garden location in Dade City or Wesley Chapel.  Note: A new Land O’ Lakes location will be opening soon!

Gardeners will be able to:

• Grow their own food
• Work with compost
• Gain gardening experience in classes and seminars offered on site
• Learn from experts
• Get started with three, free vegetable plants (per plot lease, while supplies last)

Plots are leased on a first-come, first-served basis.  For more information, or to lease a plot, call the UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Community Gardens Program at 352.521.1255 or e-mail kchristmas@pascocountyfl.net.

The Pasco County Cooperative Extension Service assists Pasco County residents by developing and delivering practical, educational programs in environmental horticulture; sustainable agriculture; 4-H and youth development; and family and consumer sciences. For more information, including volunteer opportunities, visit our website or call us at 352.518.0156.