TAVARES – Lake County Extension is inviting residents to attend an educational program entitled “Small Fruit for the Home Landscape,” on Friday, March 16, 2012 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Lake County Agricultural Center, located at 1951 Woodlea Road in Tavares.

Participants will have an opportunity to learn valuable information on how to select and care for small fruit, that fit well into the home landscape. The program will be presented by Charles Fedunak, Environmental Horticulturist with the University of Florida.

Pre-registration is required by Thursday, March 15, as space is limited. The fee for the class is $5 at the door or $6.27 ($5 for the class, plus $1.27 credit card processing fee) if you pay online. To register, log on to http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3054509119. If you choose to pay at the door, you are still required to pre-register online for the class. 

The Lake County Extension provides research-based information and educational programs, cooperatively, with the Lake County Board of County Commissioners and the University of Florida for all aspects of horticulture, agriculture, food safety, the home environment, financial management and 4-H youth programs.

For more information about this program, call the Lake County Extension office at (352) 343-4101.  The foundation for the Gator Nation – An Equal Opportunity Institute.