Interested in learning more about what grows well in this part of Florida? Come see first hand how you can start growing your own food and have your questions answered.
Email Consultations: $75/ half hour - most backyard growers are able to get their questions answered within a half hour.
Tour/Consultation/Tasting: Typically on Sunday mornings and last 1-2 hours and cost $150. Please email us if you are interested in setting up a day/time for a consultation. Consultations are for individuals or up to 3 adults. A fruit tasting is available at the end of the consultation with whatever is in season at the time.
- Which edible plants and fruit trees grow best in Sarasota and Manatee Counties?
- What is the best way to plant trees in our sandy soil?
- Which varieties are best to plant?
- Where do we source mulch and amendments?
- Setting up a backyard homestead with bees, chickens, etc.
- How to help your fruit trees be more productive
- and other edible landscaping questions you may have.
Email Consultations: $75/ half hour - most backyard growers are able to get their questions answered within a half hour.
Tour/Consultation/Tasting: Typically on Sunday mornings and last 1-2 hours and cost $150. Please email us if you are interested in setting up a day/time for a consultation. Consultations are for individuals or up to 3 adults. A fruit tasting is available at the end of the consultation with whatever is in season at the time.
Consultation at Your Site: We also offer consultations at your residential site in Sarasota or Manatee County starting at $250 for properties of 1 acre or less.
**Tours for high school and university students actively pursuing a career in horticulture or environmental studies/conservation are free for 1-3 students.
**Tours for high school and university students actively pursuing a career in horticulture or environmental studies/conservation are free for 1-3 students.
We also have free video tours on our YouTube Channel.
