Coalition of Community Gardens

09/10/2026

City of Tampa - Compost Giveaway:

09/04/2026

The Coalition of Community Gardens will host Cohort 4 of our Urban Agriculture Specialist Certification classes - They are vitual, starting Tuesday, Oct. 6 and running on each Tuesday in October. Our Community Garden leaders will share wisdom and tips related to each Module topic: Planning, Building, Planting, Maintaining! This is a free self paced course which includes 4 hours of hands in the dirt.... Those who complete the course and the 4 hr community requirement will earn their certification.... take a look... registration is required: https://coalitionofcommunitygardens.org/event/urban-agriculture-specialist-enrollment-fall-2026-10-06-2026/

08/27/2026

Raleigh Barnes' Third Insight Design Nursery is a preferred vendor of the Coalition of Community Gardens. Our network of community gardens and urban agriculture programs may want to take Raleigh up on his offer.

08/03/2026

07/08/2026

Reflection: A good year for the gardens in the network of the Coalition of Community Gardens and for our members!

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06/29/2026

Thanks, Wilcox Native Nursery for providing this great info about Florida's native bees.
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06/16/2026

Cut Flower Series: Lisianthus

Lisianthus is known for its elegant, rose-like blooms and long vase life, making it a favorite for floral arrangements. Although it takes patience to grow, the stunning flowers are worth the wait. In Florida, lisianthus does best during cooler growing periods with consistent watering and plenty of sunlight. Cutting blooms regularly encourages continued flowering and healthier plants.

06/15/2026

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06/08/2026

Whatcha doing' Wednesday at 4:00?? You can join some friends at the Oldsmar Organic Community Garden and celebrate their new shelter, eat cookies, drink homemade tea, and make a new friend... in the shade!!

06/03/2026

Cut Flower Series: Celosia

Celosia is a heat-loving flower that absolutely thrives in Florida gardens. Its bold, flame-like blooms add vibrant color and texture to bouquets while lasting a long time as a cut flower. Celosia prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and it tolerates summer heat better than many traditional flowers. Bonus: it also dries beautifully for everlasting arrangements.