Have you ever thought of creating a vegetable garden that does not require tilling? Muriel Nesbitt, an educator who taught biology for 35 years at the University of California, San Diego, will talk about the benefits and draw-backs of using soil-disturbing cultivation in the garden, and what factors gardeners should consider when deciding whether a low tillage garden is right for their situation. She will discuss some techniques for achieving some of the benefits of tilling without damaging soil structure. Gardeners will come away with an understanding of what low till gardening looks like, tips on choosing mulch, managing nutrients and ideas for managing weeds and vegetable pests when using this system.

Find a Zoom link to the presentation here, or listen in by phone by calling (253) 215-8782 and using Meeting ID: 926 8267 3924; passcode: 301011

Green Thumb Education Series Presentations are held from 12 to 1 pm on the second and fourth Thursdays of most months. Talks are currently only being offered by online streaming, due to current social distancing concerns with COVID-19. Please see instructions for accessing the live stream. Presentations and associated printed materials will be archived on the local articles and archived presentations portion of our website. These events are free, but donations to help support the WSU Clallam County Extension Master Gardener program are appreciated.