Current uncertain times, and the ever present threat of natural disaster in the Pacific Northwest, has heightened interest in growing food at home. Self sufficiency is becoming more main stream as gardeners hope to create gardens that can provide fresh healthy food for their family year round. Expert vegetable gardener and Master Gardener, Bob Cain, […]
USDA Grant Programs can be very useful for farms, yet the application process and knowing when the right time to apply can be daunting. Join the North Olympic Development Council and WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program as we lead a discussion about upcoming USDA Grant Program applications and how each program may work for […]
Master Gardeners Jeanette Stehr-Green and Audreen Williams Now is the time to prune your blueberries. Pruning is critical to blueberry productivity. An annual pruning regimen is needed to encourage strong new canes and increase the harvest. On Saturday, February 13, from 10:30 to 12 noon, Clallam County Master Gardeners Jeanette Stehr-Green and Audreen Williams will […]
Propagating species Rhododendrons from seed can be a rewarding experience! Bob Zimmerman, rhodie enthusiast and expert propagator, from Chimacum Woods Rhododendron Nursery joins us to share his tips and techniques for propagating Rhododendrons from seed at home. Find a direct link to the Zoom Presentation here. Green Thumb Education Series Presentations are held from 12 […]
The WSU Regional Small Farms program will be offering Agricultural Entrepreneurship, a 9-week in-depth business planning course for farmers in Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap counties. The course features a full line-up of local guest speakers including bankers, business professionals, and successful farm owners with a special emphasis on the financial and legal issues unique to […]
Jorden Van Delden, Washington DNR Wildland fire and Forest Health Specialist, on fire duty. Wildfires are becoming larger and more common across the western United States. Few people know that Clallam County has one of the highest risks for wildfire in western Washington. Washington Department of Natural Resources wildfire and forest health specialist, Jordan Van […]
Photo Copyright Amy McIntyre/WSU Clallam County Extension Expert vegetable gardener and Master Gardener, Bob Cain, will talk about putting the garden to bed from 12 to 1 pm via Zoom. Find a link to the Zoom presentation here. Green Thumb Garden Tip Series Presentations are held from 12 to 1 pm on the second and […]
Photo Copyright Amy McIntyre Joe Holtrop, of the Clallam Conservation District, will discuss landscaping with native plants. His presentation will cover some very basic landscape design principles, common native trees and shrubs and how to incorporate them into residential landscaping, how to care for bare-root plants, and some tips on site preparation and planting. Find […]
Register here Over 33% of Clallam County residents report having 3 or more ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences); research indicates the more “toxic stress” a person has experienced, which can including living through a pandemic, the greater their risk of social, emotional, behavioral, and physical health challenges. Resiliency is an antidote: there is compelling scientific evidence […]
Crab spider on Arnica lanceolata, Photo by Laurel Moulton Master Gardener Program Coordinator, Laurel Moulton, will talk about our local spiders. She will talk about what benefits they provide in the garden and in our lives, and how to welcome them in your landscape. She will introduce participants to some of the common spiders […]