What did this giant Ponderous Borer (Trichocnemis spiculatus) beetle look like as a kid? Photo: Gordon Clark, 2021 As gardeners we love to see beetles scurrying over the ground and bees visiting flowers. Although we most often notice the adult forms of insects, these creatures spend most of their lives as juveniles that are more difficult to notice, and sometimes even more difficult to identify. Laurel Moulton, Program Coordinator for the Clallam County Master Gardeners, will take us on a…

When homeowners plan landscapes, there are so many things to think about. They must consider what materials to use, how the position of the sun affects their plants, what type of soil works best for their flowers and how much fertilizer to use in their vegetable beds. As we face an ever-changing climate, homeowners on the Olympic Peninsula should consider how their landscaping choices may affect their home’s viability in a wildfire. The Green Thumb Education Series presentation “Firewise Landscaping”…

Bob Cain turns in a cover crop at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden's Vegetable Garden. Soil, sun and water—everyone knows the basics of what plants need to grow. But the nutrients in the soil are extremely important to thriving plants, particularly nitrogen. Join Clallam County Master Gardener Bob Cain for the Green Thumb Education Series presentation “Nitrogen in the Garden” and discover why this nutrient is vital to make your garden grow. The Green Thumb Education Series presentation “Nitrogen in the…

Dr. Chalker-Scott will present on March 23rd at the Courthouse. Summers are growing hotter and dryer on the Olympic Peninsula creating more stress for once-green gardens and landscapes. Yellowing, wilting, curling and leaf drop are all signs that plants could be under duress and that all may not be right in your garden. Recognizing these changes can make the difference needed for healthy, verdant plants. Join Washington State University’s Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott for the Green Thumb Education Series presentation “Diagnosing…

Is there a trouble spot in your garden that’s a little overgrown, too shady or needs more color? Join Clallam County Master Gardeners Bev Dawson and Marilynn Elliott for the Green Thumb Education Series “Garden Design: Two Views, Old and New” and find out how to turn a boring plot of land into a gracious oasis using thoughtful landscaping techniques. The Green Thumb Education Series presentation “Garden Design: Two Views, Old and New” will be held: in person on Thursday,…

Photo Credit: Kanatbek Shamshiev via Google Maps Come visit the WSU Clallam County Master Gardener's Port Angeles Plant Clinic in the lobby of the Historic Courthouse. located at 223 East 4th Street, Port Angeles 98362 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm They meet every Monday starting in March through the 2nd Monday of October. Plant Clinic is canceled when the Courthouse is closed for Holidays. For more info visit our Plant Clinic Page.

Photo Credit: Kanatbek Shamshiev via Google Maps Come visit the WSU Clallam County Master Gardener's Port Angeles Plant Clinic in the lobby of the Historic Courthouse. located at 223 East 4th Street, Port Angeles 98362 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm They meet every Monday starting in March through the 2nd Monday of October. Plant Clinic is canceled when the Courthouse is closed for Holidays. For more info visit our Plant Clinic Page.

Photo Credit: Kanatbek Shamshiev via Google Maps Come visit the WSU Clallam County Master Gardener's Port Angeles Plant Clinic in the lobby of the Historic Courthouse. located at 223 East 4th Street, Port Angeles 98362 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm They meet every Monday starting in March through the 2nd Monday of October. Plant Clinic is canceled when the Courthouse is closed for Holidays. For more info visit our Plant Clinic Page.

Photo Credit: Kanatbek Shamshiev via Google Maps Come visit the WSU Clallam County Master Gardener's Port Angeles Plant Clinic in the lobby of the Historic Courthouse. located at 223 East 4th Street, Port Angeles 98362 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm They meet every Monday starting in March through the 2nd Monday of October. Plant Clinic is canceled when the Courthouse is closed for Holidays. For more info visit our Plant Clinic Page.

Photo Credit: Kanatbek Shamshiev via Google Maps Come visit the WSU Clallam County Master Gardener’s Port Angeles Plant Clinic in the lobby of the Historic Courthouse. located at 223 East 4th Street, Port Angeles 98362 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm They meet every Monday starting in March through the 2nd Monday of October. Plant Clinic is canceled when the Courthouse is closed for Holidays. For more info visit our Plant Clinic Page.

Photo Credit: Kanatbek Shamshiev via Google Maps Come visit the WSU Clallam County Master Gardener’s Port Angeles Plant Clinic in the lobby of the Historic Courthouse. located at 223 East 4th Street, Port Angeles 98362 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm They meet every Monday starting in March through the 2nd Monday of October. Plant Clinic is canceled when the Courthouse is closed for Holidays. For more info visit our Plant Clinic Page.

Photo Credit: Kanatbek Shamshiev via Google Maps Come visit the WSU Clallam County Master Gardener’s Port Angeles Plant Clinic in the lobby of the Historic Courthouse. located at 223 East 4th Street, Port Angeles 98362 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm They meet every Monday starting in March through the 2nd Monday of October. Plant Clinic is canceled when the Courthouse is closed for Holidays. For more info visit our Plant Clinic Page.

Photo Credit: Kanatbek Shamshiev via Google Maps Come visit the WSU Clallam County Master Gardener’s Port Angeles Plant Clinic in the lobby of the Historic Courthouse. located at 223 East 4th Street, Port Angeles 98362 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm They meet every Monday starting in March through the 2nd Monday of October. Plant Clinic is canceled when the Courthouse is closed for Holidays. For more info visit our Plant Clinic Page.

Photo Credit: Kanatbek Shamshiev via Google Maps Come visit the WSU Clallam County Master Gardener’s Port Angeles Plant Clinic in the lobby of the Historic Courthouse. located at 223 East 4th Street, Port Angeles 98362 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm They meet every Monday starting in March through the 2nd Monday of October. Plant Clinic is canceled when the Courthouse is closed for Holidays. For more info visit our Plant Clinic Page.

Photo Credit: Kanatbek Shamshiev via Google Maps Come visit the WSU Clallam County Master Gardener’s Port Angeles Plant Clinic in the lobby of the Historic Courthouse. located at 223 East 4th Street, Port Angeles 98362 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm They meet every Monday starting in March through the 2nd Monday of October. Plant Clinic is canceled when the Courthouse is closed for Holidays. For more info visit our Plant Clinic Page.