Date: Sunday, 11/04/12 @ 3:15 PMCost: FREE LectureSpeaker: Rebecca Conroy Lecture: Humans and Honey Bees DESCRIPTION: Rebecca Conroy will share the importance of honey bees in our lives and local environment. In our urban world honey bees connect us with the flowers and life around us. Rebecca will talk about how you can take a direct role in connecting with the world through honey bees. Since humans and honey bees have a long and intertwined history she believes that having them around you is…See More

Date:                Sunday, 11/04/12 @ 2:00PMCost:                FREE LectureSpeaker:           Emmanuel RouxLecture:            Should You Be Gluten Free?DESCRIPTION:   Gluten intolerance or sensitivity is affecting more and more people. Chef Roux will lead discussion on the effects, the reasons, and how to see if you are affected by this condition and adapt to it. This talk will be based on a commonsense approach and feature dietary recommendations that may alleviate the symptoms.…See More

Brenon Duff will present some tips for getting a quick harvest when starting a new garden. He will share first hand experience about starting small, observing results, experimenting with different techniques, materials and tools, and expanding from there if desired.LOCATION:   Nathan’s Backyard Garden, 5305 20th St. N., St. Petersburg, Fl  33714QUESTIONS: tlevy@tampabay.rr.comBRING:           lawn chair & beverageFREE Sunday Garden Lecture Series…See More

Have YOU ever considered selling your extra produce through our online Market? Hear what Chris Tisch of Velouria Farms has to say about being a Grower for StPete.LocallyGrown.Net. He joined us as a Grower soon after we opened our online Market.  He grows vegetables year round and has been a key player in selling his vegetables all summer long through the Market. Chris will share his insight on the benefits of growing chemical free produce for himself and sharing his excess with the St.…See More

Date:                Sunday, 11/04/12 @ 2:00PMCost:                FREE LectureSpeaker:           Emmanuel RouxLecture:            Should You Be Gluten Free?DESCRIPTION:   Gluten intolerance or sensitivity is affecting more and more people. Chef Roux will lead discussion on the effects, the reasons, and how to see if you are affected by this condition and adapt to it. This talk will be based on a commonsense approach and feature dietary recommendations that may alleviate the symptoms.…See More

Jeff & Emily Drews believe that health and fitness shouldn't cost a thing! During this “lecture”, they will demonstrate technique and provide a free workout from their Crossfit Fun Class program offered every Sunday morning at North Shore Park.   Please come prepared to participate (it’s optional) and try some things out even if you don’t want to fully participate.  As an added bonus, Personal Chef Emily is also a Paleo chef and will offer free nutritional advice.  Did you know that…See More

Presented by Chris Larsen, a retired physician. Imagine being able to lose more fat by doing less exercise!  Learn how high intensity interval training can dramatically improve your cardiovascular fitness, increase your fat burning capability and boost your energy levels.  We will also discuss what foods and natural supplements will help increase your metabolism and energy.See More

Rita Sewell will share some ideas on how to cook and eat a healthy balanced diet with particular focus on eating seasonal, locally grown, and fresh produce as much as possible.  She will get you on track as she shares her experience looking at the list coming from St Pete Locally Grown each week and coming up with meals, looking on-line for descriptions of what is available and combining ingredients to make surprisingly tasty meals. QUESTIONS:…See More

Polly Frush is from a long line of professional southern cooks. Her grandmother cooked at St. Petersburg’s Chattaway Restaurant back in the mid-1950's as well as other locations.  Her mother was chef/manager of her own commercial kitchen for over 15 years.  Come hear how Polly’s southern cooking methods and ingredients have evolved into healthy foods for her family. Preparing collard greens, fried chicken and much more that no longer uses tons of fat but still holds all that great southern…See More

Due to their very nature, soils in our area are poor and dry fast. Poorly designed raised beds can increase evaporation and soil temperature to negatively affect root systems.  To develop adequately, plants need deep rich soil where moisture temperature and nutrients are balanced. This talk will show how to build such beds and create ideal growing conditions for your vegetables and plants while recycling waste organic material. The presentation will be made by Emmanuel Roux who has perfected…See More

What keeps you from being satisfied with your garden?  Nathan will share his own list of ways he doesn't always feel effective or efficient and share possible solutions for each one. If you have trouble with procrastination, staying on track, or you just want to give up, then don't miss this inspirational talk! BRING:           lawn chair & beverageFREE Sunday Garden Lecture Series is Sponsored by StPete.LocallyGrown.NetSee More