According to the National Institutes of Health, gardening can have many health benefits such as lowering blood pressure, reducing anxiety and depression, and boosting your immune system. But getting into that lovely greenery can be difficult, if not impossible, for people with limited mobility. Accessible gardening techniques can help people of all ages and physical […]

illustration by: Caitlin Friedman Did you know that bumble bees shiver to keep themselves warm, do not make much honey and are prolific pollinators—especially greenhouse crops like tomatoes and peppers? Join the bee team, Master Gardeners Pam Pace, Caitlin Friedman and Shelly Deisch, for the Green Thumb Education Series presentation, “Humble Bumble Bees” and learn […]

Moss capsules, close up. Whether you stroll through a shaded park or hike deep into the woods on the Olympic Peninsula, look a little closer and you will encounter beguiling bryophytes on your journey. Bryophytes are mosses, liverworts and hornworts that thrive in our moist environment adding to our area’s biodiversity and beauty. Join natural […]

Lichens are two organisms—a fungus and an algae—that form a partnership to survive. These symbiotic friends are important to our environment by providing food and shelter for wildlife, protection for trees and human uses in medicines, dyes and textiles. Find out more on these amazing organisms by joining Clallam County Master Gardener Muriel Nesbitt for […]

It’s never too early to learn how to garden! Young children who do can reap big benefits including better motor skills, healthy eating habits, appreciation for nature and an aptitude for science. Join Clallam County Master Gardener Marva Holmes for the Green Thumb Education Series presentation, “Gardening with Young Children,” and find out more on […]

Pollinators are important to the environment, but if you dig a little deeper, you’ll find the unsung heroes of good gardens everywhere: nightcrawlers! These wonderful wigglers are earthworms that help aerate, filtrate and recycle organic material in your soil making it richer to help plants grow and thrive. Get to know your earthworms! Join local […]

Do your mustard greens resemble Swiss cheese, pocked with little holes and a lot of sadness? Flea beetles are the likely culprits, and these little buggers have a big appetite! Join WSU Clallam County Extension Regional Horticulture Specialist Laurel Moulton for the Green Thumb Education Series presentation “Flea Beetles” to find out how to keep […]

Join Ross Bayton, Heronswood Garden Director, to learn about rock gardening. Rocks, stones and pebbles placed in your landscaping add interest, drama and texture to your greenspaces. They also provide support for vining or spreading plants and structure for water features. Want to learn more on how to rock your garden? Ring the bell because […]

Drop that hose and put an end to hand watering your garden. Join local gardener Tom Riette for the Green Thumb Education Series presentation “A Master Laborer’s Guide to Automated Drip Irrigation” and learn how to water your garden the easy way at the push of a button. The 2024 Green Thumb Education Series presentation […]

Culinary aromatics are vegetables, herbs and spices—like onions, shallots, celery, thyme and garlic—that when combined in the right way, add flavor and aroma to a recipe. So why buy these when you can easily grow your own? Come and learn more about the top choices to add to your culinary garden. Join Clallam County Master […]

The 2024 Green Thumb Education Series presentation “Growing Mushrooms” will be held in person on Thursday,  February 8th from noon – 1:00 p.m. at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 510 E Park Ave, in Port Angeles and will be broadcast live via Zoom. Find a direct link to the live presentation here. Or join by phone: […]