Start the Year with a 4-H Vegetable Garden

Registration is now open for the Ochs Garden 4-H Club. This program is open to youth ages 5-18. The garden is located at 14644 113th Avenue North, in Largo. The parking lot is located off of Hamlin. The garden is open on Wednesdays from 2-6 and Saturdays from 9-11. The 4-H club meetings are on Wednesdays at 4:00. For more information and a look at what we did during the fall garden season, go to: http://4-hochsgarden.weebly.com/index.html.

Each member is assigned a 10'x12' plot. All the starter plants and seeds are provided. Master Gardeners and knowledgeable volunteers teach techniques and assist the 4-H members to grow vegetables according to University of Florida guidelines. We use mainly organic methods, make our own compost, harvest rainwater, and learn to enjoy a variety of healthy foods. Best of all, the children have fun as they learn to garden, make sustainable choices, and spend time outdoors.

If you are interested in this program, please contact Jean Rogalsky at jrogalsk@pinellascounty.org or 727-582-2597 to register your child. You don't have to know anything about gardening to participate, but adults must be accompanied by at least one child. Registration deadline is January 16.

Sign Up for the Ochs Garden 4-H Club

Members of the Ochs Garden 4-H Club learn to vegetable garden, develop healthy lifestyles, and have a great time while learning. While it is still too hot to spend much time outside working in a garden, it is the perfect time to start planning for the fall garden season. Pre-registration is now open for the 2010/2011 gardening year. Here is what you need to know:

• The 4-H garden club is open to youth 5-18
• Garden hours are 3-5 Tuesdays & Thursdays; 9-11 on Saturdays
• The garden is located at 14644 113th Avenue North, Largo
• Cost is $25 per year
• Members are expected to complete a 4-H project
• Interested parents must contact Jean Rogalsky at jrogalsk@pinellascounty.org to pre-register
• Each member receives a 10X12 foot plot
• All plants and seeds are provided.
• This 4-H project is fun!

In addition to learning how to grow vegetables, youth also learn about rain barrels, composting, and beneficial insects.

Come grow with us!

Come Grow with Us at the Ochs 4-H Garden Club

Come and grow with us at the Ochs 4-H Garden Club!

Orientation for the spring garden will be January 5, 7, & 9 during garden hours.
Call 582-2597 to reserve your spot.
Here’s what you need to know about the garden:

What: This is a 4-H club that focuses on vegetable gardening and
conservation of natural resources. Each member receives a 4-H project
book. Club meetings every other Tuesday. Planting choices include: tomato, pepper, squash, cucumber, beans, okra, Swiss chard, lettuce, collard, beet, radish, carrot, and kohlrabi.

Where: Ochs/4-H Educational Center at 14644 113th Ave N, Largo.

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 – 5:00 and Saturdays from 9-11:30

Cost: Enrollment is $25 ($15 for 4-H enrollment and $10 per plot)
If you already belong to a 4-H club, the cost is $10.

Who: Boys and girls ages 5 to 18 years old.

How: We learn by doing and have fun as we learn.

Contact: Jean Rogalsky, 4-H Agent (727) 582-2597

Please note: You must pre-register by calling the number above.

Ochs 4-H Vegetable Garden Orientation

It's time to start gardening! And now is the time for your child or children to join the 4-H club at the Chester Ochs 4-H Education Center. This year's orientation will be August 17 at the Pinellas County Extension Office at 6:30.p.m. You must pre-register your child before coming to orientation as plots are limited. The cost to join the 4-H garden club is $15 per child (registration fee) and $10 per garden plot. Checks should be made out to Pinellas County 4-H Foundation. It would help if applications and fees were mailed to the Extension Office to my attention and to this address: Pinellas County 4-H, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33774. The forms can be found at:
http://pinellas.ifas.ufl.edu/4-H/pdf/Enrollment2006.pdf and
http://pinellas.ifas.ufl.edu/4-H/pdf/Participation%20Form%202004.pdf.

Once we get started with the garden project, the Ochs 4-H Center will be open Tuesday and Thursdays from 3-5 and Saturday mornings 9-11:30. Most gardeners come for one or two days each week. There will be 4-H club meetings every other week on Tuesdays (4:00) and Saturdays (10:00).

If you want to learn more about the garden program, please contact me at jrogalsk@pinellascounty.org or 582-2597.

Ochs 4-H Vegetable Garden Orientation September 2

The Ochs 4-H Vegetable Garden project has a limited number of 10' x 12' plots remaining. Membership is available to youth 5 t0 18 years old, as of September 1, 2008. What better way for your child to learn life skills than through 4-H, growing and eating fresh nutritious vegetables.

Orientation

September 2, 2008 at 6:30 P.M.
Pinellas County Extension
12520 Ulmerton Road
Largo 33774

In order to attend orientation, you must pre-register by calling Jean Rogalsky at (727) 582-2597.

Youth who join the Ochs 4-H vegetable garden also become members of the Ochs Garden 4-H Club with full county 4-H membership for the 2008-09 year. The garden and club are located at the Ochs 4-H Educational Center at 14644 113th Ave, Largo. The garden is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Club meetings are Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. The cost to join 4-H is $15 per year, plus $10 per garden plot. Seeds, starter plants, project books, and tools are provided.