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WSU Master Gardeners Annual Gardening Workshop
October 7, 2017 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
$40.00Join the WSU Master Gardeners of San Juan County for their Annual Gardening Workshop, Sat. Oct. 7th, 2017, 8:30-4:30 pm at the Friday Harbor Middle School
Keynote Presentation: Resilient Gardens in a Changing Climate ~ Dr. Linda Gilkeson
Our regional climate is changing as the global climate changes–but what does this mean for our gardens and landscapes? Dr. Gilkeson will discuss how plants respond to environmental stress and how we can adapt our gardening methods to meet the challenges (and opportunities!) of a changing climate.
Dr. Gilkeson, entomologist, consultant and educator, is the author of “Backyard Bounty: The Complete Guide to Year-Round Organic Gardening in the Pacific Northwest”, and writes the popular “West Coast Gardening” blog.
This all-day event features noted authorities on a wide variety of topics of interest to Pacific Northwest gardeners. This year’s topics include:
Resilient Gardens in a Changing Climate
Bountiful Soil
Restoring Island Wildflowers
Wireworm Saga
Everything Orchard
Planting for Pollinators
Berry-ed Treasure: Growing Berry Crops in Your Own Backyard
Growing Camellias in the PNW
Grow the Most Food in the Smallest Space
Gardening with Children
Tickets on sale now: $40 advance; $45 at door.
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