This class is full. Thank you for your interest. - Learn from Master Gardeners when, why, and how to prune your backyard fruit tree. - Get tips for restoring a neglected tree. - Includes classroom instruction and on-tree pruning participation. - Limited to 25

This seminar will provide valuable information about growing vegetables for newer gardeners and serve as a refresher for those with some gardening experience under their belt. Assessing growing conditions: zone, sun exposure, space, access to water, expense. Getting started: seeds vs. plants, raised beds vs. inground planting, spring crops, summer crops, etc. Maintaining the garden: […]

Healthy soil makes a successful garden. Hear about how to determine the soil's fertility and consistency. Learn about incorporating compost and using fertilizers. Brush up on information about irrigation and weeding.

This seminar will discuss several common insect pests in the vegetable garden. This includes what insect most likely causes the damage, what the damage looks like on a particular plant, and methods to use to reduce damage to the garden crops. Making the right choices regarding types of crops and varieties to grow will enable […]

Starting from seed is an exciting way to get your vegetable garden going. Find out about seed types and technologies, which seeds to start indoors and which ones to sow directly into the garden. You will learn what seeds need for best germination, and some tips for saving seeds. This is one of our four […]

Master Gardener and certified arborist Anita Poortinga will demonstrate how to properly prune trumpet vines.

Learn how to shape and rejuvenate your rose bushes in this hands-on workshop in the Rose Garden in the Master Gardeners Community Education Garden After a brief demonstration on proper pruning techniques participants will be able to practice on roses in our garden. Please bring sharp bypass pruners and gloves -- leather recommended.

This is one of our 2026 First Fridays at the Community Education Garden in Wenatchee, WA