Join the Master Gardeners for the Homegrown Berries Series of 2026.

This series is a collaboration between Clallam County Master Gardeners, Lazy J Tree Farm and the Olympic Orchard Society. It will be led by veteran Master Gardeners Jeanette Stehr-Green and Audreen Williams.

Space is limited and registration is required. Please use this link to join the class.

A demonstration titled “Pruning Dormant Berries”

will be held on Saturday, February 28th, 2026

from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

at the Lazy J Tree Farm

225 Gehrke Road, Port Angeles

Participants will learn how to:

• Select berry varieties suited to the North Olympic Peninsula and the microclimate
• Transplant the berry plants at the proper depth and spacing
• Identify (and prepare) a planting site conducive to good growth
• Care for the plants to keep them healthy and ensure a good harvest

Here is the full schedule for the series:

February 28: Pruning Dormant Berries (Demonstration)
March 28: Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden (Class)
April 25: Selection, Planting, and Spacing of Different Berry Types (Demonstration)
May 30: Growing Strawberries in the Home Garden (Class)
July 25: Midsummer Pruning and Trellising of Berries (Demonstration)
August 29: Growing Raspberries in the Home Garden (Class)
September 26: Growing Blackberries in the Home Garden (Class)
October 24: Fall and Winter Berry Care (Class)