{"id":131475,"date":"2018-11-19T15:13:20","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T23:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/benton-franklin\/?page_id=131475"},"modified":"2026-02-11T15:38:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T23:38:25","slug":"classes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/benton-franklin\/mastergardeners\/our-programs\/classes\/","title":{"rendered":"Gardening Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter side-right\" style=\"padding-bottom:3rem\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p>\n<h2>Garden Classes &amp; Events<\/h2>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">These free events are hosted by local WSU Master Gardener volunteers to educate and inspire our community. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or brand new to the idea of growing, there&#8217;s always something to learn or experiences to share to help each other along.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"><em>We hope you&#8217;ll join us!<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  two\" style=\"padding-right:2rem\"><div class=\"cpb-image\"> \n\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2024\/11\/MG-flower.jpg\" style=\"width:100%;display:block\" alt=\"Master Gardener flower logo\" \/> \n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  gray-dark-back has-background-color white-text pad-ends gutter single full-bleed\" style=\"padding-top:1rem\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><h3 class=\"cpb-subtitle white-text\">\n\t\t\t2026 Classes\t<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter thirds\" style=\"padding-top:2.5rem\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">February 14th<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/benton-franklin\/event\/from-seed-to-sprout\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137476 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/02-14-Starting-Seeds-396x396.png\" alt=\"From Seed to Sprout: Starting Seeds and Making Seed Balls\" width=\"396\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/02-14-Starting-Seeds-396x396.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/02-14-Starting-Seeds-792x792.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/02-14-Starting-Seeds-198x198.png 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/02-14-Starting-Seeds-990x990.png 990w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/02-14-Starting-Seeds.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/a>From Seed to Sprout:<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Starting Seeds &amp; Making Seed Balls<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  two\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">March 14th<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/benton-franklin\/event\/perennial-dividing\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137477 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/03-14-Perennial-Dividing-396x396.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"396\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/03-14-Perennial-Dividing-396x396.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/03-14-Perennial-Dividing-792x792.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/03-14-Perennial-Dividing-198x198.png 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/03-14-Perennial-Dividing-990x990.png 990w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/03-14-Perennial-Dividing.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/a>The Art of Perennial Dividing:<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px\">How to Revive and Multiply Your Garden<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  three\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">April 11th<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/benton-franklin\/event\/companion-planting-strategies\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137478 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/04-11-Companion-Planting-396x396.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"396\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/04-11-Companion-Planting-396x396.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/04-11-Companion-Planting-792x792.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/04-11-Companion-Planting-198x198.png 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/04-11-Companion-Planting-990x990.png 990w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/04-11-Companion-Planting.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/a>Plant Partners:<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Science Based Companion Planting Strategies for the Vegetable Garden<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter thirds\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">May<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/benton-franklin\/event\/mg-plant-sale-may-8\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137546 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/2026-Garden-Ed-Classes-9-396x396.png\" alt=\"Master Gardener Plant Sale; May 8th 9am-4pm; May 9th 9am-2pm; at the Outdoor Roller Rink at Highland Grange Park, 1600 S Union St, Kennewick, WA; Call 509-735-3551 for more information.\" width=\"396\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/2026-Garden-Ed-Classes-9-396x396.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/2026-Garden-Ed-Classes-9-792x792.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/2026-Garden-Ed-Classes-9-198x198.png 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/2026-Garden-Ed-Classes-9-990x990.png 990w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/2026-Garden-Ed-Classes-9.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/a>33rd annual Plant Sale<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14px\">All plants grown by Master Gardeners<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  two\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">June 13th<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/benton-franklin\/event\/little-explorers\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137480 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/06-13-Little-Explorers-396x396.png\" alt=\"Decorative image\" width=\"396\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/06-13-Little-Explorers-396x396.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/06-13-Little-Explorers-792x792.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/06-13-Little-Explorers-198x198.png 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/06-13-Little-Explorers-990x990.png 990w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/06-13-Little-Explorers.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/a>Little Explorers:<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Taking Nature Home<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  three\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">July 11th<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/benton-franklin\/event\/walking-with-nature\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137481 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/07-11-Walking-with-Nature-396x396.png\" alt=\"Decorative image\" width=\"396\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/07-11-Walking-with-Nature-396x396.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/07-11-Walking-with-Nature-792x792.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/07-11-Walking-with-Nature-198x198.png 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/07-11-Walking-with-Nature-990x990.png 990w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/07-11-Walking-with-Nature.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/a>Walking With Nature:<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Focusing on the mental health benefits<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter thirds\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">August 8th<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/benton-franklin\/event\/garden-accessibility\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137482 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/08-08-Accessibility-in-Garden-396x396.png\" alt=\"Decorative image\" width=\"396\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/08-08-Accessibility-in-Garden-396x396.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/08-08-Accessibility-in-Garden-792x792.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/08-08-Accessibility-in-Garden-198x198.png 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/08-08-Accessibility-in-Garden-990x990.png 990w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/08-08-Accessibility-in-Garden.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/a>Gardening for Everyone:<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Accessibility in the Garden<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  two\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">September 12th<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/benton-franklin\/event\/bulb-planting\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137483 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/09-12-Bulb-Planting-396x396.png\" alt=\"Decorative image\" width=\"396\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/09-12-Bulb-Planting-396x396.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/09-12-Bulb-Planting-792x792.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/09-12-Bulb-Planting-198x198.png 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/09-12-Bulb-Planting-990x990.png 990w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/09-12-Bulb-Planting.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">Bulb Planting 101:<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px\">How to Grow Beautiful Spring Flowers<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  three\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter single\" style=\"padding-top:2rem\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\">WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact the Benton County WSU Extension Office at 7102 W Okanogan Place, Suite 102 in Kennewick, WA 99336 or by calling 509-735-3551 at least two weeks prior to an event.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  gray-dark-back has-background-color white-text pad-ends gutter single full-bleed\" style=\"padding-top:1rem\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><h2 class=\"cpb-subtitle white-text\">\n\t\t\tContact Us\t<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter thirds\" style=\"padding-top:2.5rem\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-image\"> \n\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2022\/03\/Full-Color-BF-Logo.png\" style=\"width:100%;display:block\" alt=\"WSU Extension Benton\/Franklin County\" \/> \n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  two\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">7102 W. Okanogan Place, Suite 102<br \/>\nKennewick, WA 99336<br \/>\nPhone:\u00a0 509-735-3551<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:wsuextension@co.benton.wa.us\">Email<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  three\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wsumastergardeners\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-135505\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2022\/11\/Icons-Temp_icon-social-facebook.png\" alt=\"Facebook Logo\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/wsubfmastergardener\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-135506\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2022\/11\/Icons-Temp_icon-social-instagram.png\" alt=\"Instagram Logo\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC9ahoc_pbpF7_53uIR7sSgg\/videos\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-135507\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2022\/11\/Icons-Temp_icon-social-youtube.png\" alt=\"YouTube logo\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2025 Garden Classes: These free events are hosted by local WSU Master Gardener volunteers to educate and inspire our community. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or brand new to the idea of growing, there&#8217;s always something to learn or experiences to share to help each other along. 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