May 2015
May 2016
Spring Plant Sale
hosted by: Master Gardeners of Clallam County
Find out more »Spring Plant Sale
hosted by: Master Gardeners of Clallam County
Find out more »June 2016
Workshop: Growing and Preserving Berries
presented by: Jeanette Stehr-Green, Clallam County Master Gardener and Betsy Wharton, WSU Extension Food Preservationist Registration Required. Please contact the WSU Extension office to sign up: 360-565-2679.
Find out more »Lecture: Lasagna Gardening
presented by: Ann Murakami, Clallam County Master Gardener
Find out more »July 2016
Workshop: Summer Orchard Maintenance
presented by: Clallam County Master Gardeners and the Olympic Orchard Society Registration Required. Please sign up by calling the WSU Extension Office at 360-565-2679.
Find out more »Lecture: Vermicomposting
presented by: Judy Mann, Clallam County Master Gardener
Find out more »August 2016
4-H Flower Arranging Workshop
4-H Members will learn Flower Arranging from Master Gardeners. 10-Noon at Woodcock Demonstration Garden. Pre-registration is required, contact jenny.schmidt@wsu.edu.
Find out more »Lecture: Thyme in the Landscape, Garden, and Kitchen
presented by: Sally Tysver, Clallam County Master Gardener
Find out more »September 2016
Lecture: Fall and Winter Ornamental Containers
presented by: Lorrie Hamilton, Clallam County Master Gardener Coordinator
Find out more »May 2017
Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale
The Spring Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, May 6 from 9am - 12pm and Sunday May 7 from 10am - 12pm at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden (2711 Woodcock Road). A variety of plants will be offered including northwest natives, perennials, vegetable starts, unique plants, and other garden accesssories.
Find out more »Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale
The Spring Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, May 6 from 9am - 12pm and Sunday May 7 from 10am - 12pm at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden (2711 Woodcock Road). A variety of plants will be offered including northwest natives, perennials, vegetable starts, unique plants, and other garden accesssories.
Find out more »Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Plant clinics are opportunities to get help and information for solving gardening problems. A variety of topics such as plant identification, pest control, composting, and vegetable gardening can be addressed by the Master Gardeners. Bring your gardening questions, samples from problem plants, and garden pests.
Find out more »Lecture: Bee-centric Gardening
Presented by Cindy Ericksen, Master Gardener. This lecture is part of the "Saturdays in the Garden" series organized by the Clallam County Master Gardeners.
Find out more »June 2017
Lecture: Choosing Drought Tolerant Plants
Presented by Elaine Webber, Master Gardener. This lecture is part of the "Saturdays in the Garden" series organized by the Clallam County Master Gardeners.
Find out more »Lecture: Using Ornamental Grasses in the Landscape
Presented by Janet Oja, Master Gardener. This lecture is part of the "Saturdays in the Garden" series organized by the Clallam County Master Gardeners.
Find out more »July 2017
Lecture: Planting Natives in the Garden
Presented by Mike Barnes, Master Gardener. This lecture is part of the "Saturdays in the Garden" series organized by the Clallam County Master Gardeners.
Find out more »Workshop: Small Space Gardening Workshop
Presented by Master Gardeners. This lecture is part of the "Saturdays in the Garden" series organized by the Clallam County Master Gardeners.
Find out more »August 2017
Lecture: Flower Arranging with Cuttings from the Garden
Presented by Cathy Wagner, Master Gardener. This lecture is part of the "Saturdays in the Garden" series organized by the Clallam County Master Gardeners.
Find out more »Lecture: Fall and Winter Berry Care
Presented by Jeanette Stehr-Green, Master Gardener. This lecture is part of the "Saturdays in the Garden" series organized by the Clallam County Master Gardeners.
Find out more »September 2017
Woodcock Garden Festival
Hosted by Clallam County Master Gardeners.
Find out more »Workshop: Newcomer’s Gardening Workshop
Presented by Master Gardeners. This workshop is part of the "Saturdays in the Garden" series organized by the Clallam County Master Gardeners.
Find out more »May 2018
Talk with a Master Gardener in Sequim
Come by the 5th Street Community Garden to talk one-on-one with Master Gardeners. See them tend to their garden plots and ask questions about the local climate, soil health, crop rotation, and other questions you might have.
Find out more »Master Gardener Plant Sale
Come by the Woodcock Demonstration Garden to their Spring Plant Sale! A selection of plants suited for Pacific Northwest Gardens will be available including native trees and shrubs, ornamentals, grasses, groundcovers, flowering perennials, vegetables starts and herbs.
Find out more »Lecture: Home Gardeners Helping to Fight Hunger in Our Community
Presented by Karlena Brailey, Nutrition Coordinator. This lecture is part of the "Saturdays in the Garden" lecture series presented by the Clallam County Master Gardeners.
Find out more »Garden Walk at Woodcock Garden
Join the Master Gardeners for monthly walks through the Woodcock Garden beginning at 10am. Topics such as planting, pruning, composting, and harvesting will be covered along with the sharing of other timely gardening advice. Garden walks will be held on May 24, June 21, July 26, August 23, September 27 and October 25.
Find out more »June 2018
Newcomers Gardening Workshop
Presented by Master Gardeners. This lecture is part of the "Saturdays in the Garden" lecture series organized by the Clallam County Master Gardeners.
Find out more »Lecture: Raspberries of a Different Color: Going Beyond Red
Presented by Jeanette Stehr-Green, Master Gardener. This lecture is part of the "Saturdays in the Garden" lecture series organized by the Clallam County Master Gardeners.
Find out more »Garden Walk at Woodcock Garden
Join the Master Gardeners for monthly walks through the Woodcock Garden beginning at 10am. Topics such as planting, pruning, composting, and harvesting will be covered along with the sharing of other timely gardening advice. Garden walks will be held on May 24, June 21, July 26, August 23, September 27 and October 25.
Find out more »July 2018
Lecture: Growing and Cultivating Culinary Herbs
Presented by Sally Tysver and Cathy Wagner, Master Gardeners. This lecture is part of the "Saturdays in the Garden" lecture series organized by the Clallam County Master Gardeners.
Find out more »Lecture: Watering Efficiently During Our Dry Season
Presented by Master Gardeners. This lecture is part of the "Saturdays in the Garden" lecture series organized by the Clallam County Master Gardeners.
Find out more »Garden Walk at Woodcock Garden
Join the Master Gardeners for monthly walks through the Woodcock Garden beginning at 10am. Topics such as planting, pruning, composting, and harvesting will be covered along with the sharing of other timely gardening advice. Garden walks will be held on May 24, June 21, July 26, August 23, September 27 and October 25.
Find out more »August 2018
Lecture: Healthy Soils for Your Vegetable Garden
Presented by Bob Cain, Master Gardener. This lecture is part of the "Saturdays in the Garden" lecture series organized by the Clallam County Master Gardeners.
Find out more »Lecture: Growing a Cut Flower Garden
Presented by Cathy Wagner, Master Gardener. This lecture is part of the "Saturdays in the Garden" lecture series organized by the Clallam County Master Gardeners.
Find out more »Garden Walk at Woodcock Garden
Join the Master Gardeners for monthly walks through the Woodcock Garden beginning at 10am. Topics such as planting, pruning, composting, and harvesting will be covered along with the sharing of other timely gardening advice. Garden walks will be held on May 24, June 21, July 26, August 23, September 27 and October 25.
Find out more »September 2018
Woodcock Garden Festival
Please join the WSU Clallam County Extension Master Gardeners and Clallam County Solid Waste and Recycling at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden in Sequim for a Fall Garden Festival with popular speakers, information tables, and activities for kids. Free! The event will take place from 10am to 2pm at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden located at 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim. Speakers 10:00 am: Megan Davis, Clallam County Waste Reduction Coordinator, along with Jim Lewis and Al Cairo, will present a composting overview 11:00…
Find out more »Garden Walk at Woodcock Garden
Join the Master Gardeners for monthly walks through the Woodcock Garden beginning at 10am. Topics such as planting, pruning, composting, and harvesting will be covered along with the sharing of other timely gardening advice. Garden walks will be held on May 24, June 21, July 26, August 23, September 27 and October 25.
Find out more »Lecture: Preparing Mason Bees for the Winter
Presented by Bev Hetrick, Master Gardener. The "Saturdays in the Garden" lecture series is presented by the Clallam County Master Gardeners.
Find out more »October 2018
Garden Walk at Woodcock Garden
Join the Master Gardeners for monthly walks through the Woodcock Garden beginning at 10am. Topics such as planting, pruning, composting, and harvesting will be covered along with the sharing of other timely gardening advice. Garden walks will be held on May 24, June 21, July 26, August 23, September 27 and October 25.
Find out more »April 2019
4-H Family Fun Night
April's 4-H Family Fun Night is a celebration of spring! We will be at the Woodcock demonstration garden where participants will have the opportunity to pick a seed, plant it, and take it home! As always there will be food, fun, and prizes!
Find out more »May 2019
Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale
Photo Credit: Amy McIntyre Perennials, vegetable starts, and unique plants are available for sale at Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim, by Clallam County Master Gardeners on May 4, 2019, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Find out more »Saturdays in the Woodcock Garden Series: Gardening for Newcomers
Photo Credit: Amy McIntyre On Saturday, May 18 Master Gardener Margery Whites will lead a workshop for newcomers about gardening on the Olympic Peninsula. The class will take place from 9 am to 12 pm at the Clallam County Master Gardener’s Woodcock Demonstration Garden at 2711 Woodcock Road in Sequim. New residents to the area may face gardening and landscaping challenges in the unique climate of the Pacific Northwest. To address these challenges, Whites will divide the workshop into four…
Find out more »June 2019
Saturdays in the Woodcock Garden Series: Water in the Age of Climate Change
Photo Credit: flickr/NPS Climate Change Response Master Gardeners John Stednick and Susan Kalmar will present "Water in the Age of Climate Change." Presentations are held on selected Saturdays at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim.
Find out more »Woodcock Walkabout
Photo Credit: Clallam County Master Gardeners Join the Master Gardeners for monthly walks through the Woodcock Garden. Topics such as planting, pruning, composting, and harvesting will be covered along with the sharing of other timely gardening advice. Garden walks will be held on June 6, August 1, September 5, and October 3.
Find out more »Growing Tomatoes in the Pacific Northwest
Veteran Clallam County Master Gardeners (left to right) Audreen Williams, Laurel Moulton, Jeanette Stehr-Green and Jan Bartron will share tips on growing tomatoes in the Pacific Northwest at 10 am on Saturday, June 15, at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road in Sequim. “Growing Tomatoes in the Pacific Northwest” on Saturday, June 15 Has our short growing season frustrated your efforts to grow vine-ripened tomatoes? Are you left with grass-green tomatoes on tree-like bushes at the end of…
Find out more »July 2019
Saturdays in the Woodcock Garden Series: Getting Ready for Winter
Photo Credit: pixabay Master Gardener Bob Cain will present "Getting Ready for Winter." Presentations are held on selected Saturdays at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim.
Find out more »August 2019
Woodcock Walkabout
Photo Credit: Master Gardeners of Clallam County Join the Master Gardeners for monthly walks through the Woodcock Garden. Topics such as planting, pruning, composting, and harvesting will be covered along with the sharing of other timely gardening advice. Garden walks will be held on June 6, August 1, September 5, and October 3.
Find out more »Saturdays in the Woodcock Garden Series: Roses
Photo Credit: Amy McIntyre Master Gardener Cathy Wagner will present on roses. Presentations are held on selected Saturdays at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim.
Find out more »Saturdays in the Woodcock Garden Series: Dahlias
Photo Credit: Amy McIntyre Master Gardener Jan Danford will present on dahlias. Presentations are held on selected Saturdays at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim.
Find out more »September 2019
Woodcock Walkabout
Photo Credit: Master Gardeners of Clallam County Join the Master Gardeners for monthly walks through the Woodcock Garden. Topics such as planting, pruning, composting, and harvesting will be covered along with the sharing of other timely gardening advice. Garden walks will be held on June 6, August 1, September 5, and October 3.
Find out more »Saturdays in the Woodcock Garden Series: Blueberries
Photo Credit: Amy McIntyre Master Gardener Jeanette Stehr-Green will present on blueberries. Presentations are held on selected Saturdays at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim.
Find out more »Saturdays in the Woodcock Garden Series: Fall in the Garden
Master Gardeners will present "Fall in the Garden": kiwi, figs, grasses, fruits. Presentations are held on selected Saturdays at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden (2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim). Registration is required.
Find out more »October 2019
Woodcock Walkabout
Photo Credit: Master Gardeners of Clallam County Join the Master Gardeners for monthly walks through the Woodcock Garden. Topics such as planting, pruning, composting, and harvesting will be covered along with the sharing of other timely gardening advice. Garden walks will be held on June 6, August 1, September 5, and October 3.
Find out more »August 2020
CANCELLED: Master Gardener Plant Sale
The Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale has been cancelled due to increased concerns over COVID-19. The good news is Woodcock Garden remains open for visitors to enjoy during daylight hours. In addition, Master Gardeners are onsite at the Woodcock garden every Thursday from 9:30am until 12:30pm year round. The public is invited to visit and purchase plants, safely, on any Thursday morning. Sale items include a diverse assortment of perennials, a large selection of native plants, purple sprouting broccoli for…
Find out more »April 2022
Digging Deeper In-Person Workshop: General Pruning
Successful Pruning Proper pruning is essential for maintaining attractive and healthy trees, bushes and shrubs. Sadly, pruning is one of the least understood and most daunting aspects of landscape maintenance for most homeowners. On Saturday, April 2, from 10:30 am to 12 noon, Clallam County Master Gardeners Keith Dekker and Gordon Clark will provide a primer on pruning at the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden at 2711 Woodcock Road in Sequim. They will describe and demonstrate basic pruning cuts and how…
Find out more »Digging Deeper Workshop: Growing Strawberries
Clallam County Master Gardener Jeanette Stehr-Green will teach local gardeners about selecting, planting, and caring for strawberries on Saturday, April 16 from 10:30 am to 12 noon at the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden at 2711 Woodcock Road in Sequim. Strawberries are well suited for planting in the home garden; they are easy to grow, take up a small amount of space and produce fruit quickly. Store-bought strawberries cannot compete with homegrown strawberries harvested at their peak of ripeness and flavor.…
Find out more »May 2022
Master Gardener Plant Sale at Woodcock Demonstration Garden
After 2 years of COVID, the Spring Plant Sale is back to in-person shopping on Saturday May 7th from 9 am to 3 pm. We are not doing any online sales this year. Proceeds benefit the operation of Woodcock Garden and other MG programs such as the Youth Enrichment Program, 5th Street Garden, public education programs and more. There will be a huge variety of plant starts such as vegetables (tomatoes, lettuce, cabbage, etc.), herbs, and flowers. There will be…
Find out more »Digging Deeper Educational Series: Growing Tomatoes 5-21-22
Come learn tomatoes with Jan Bartron, Jeanette Stehr-Green, Audreen Williams, and Laurel Moulton. “Growing Tomatoes in the Pacific Northwest” on Saturday, May 21 Has our short growing season frustrated your efforts to grow vine-ripened tomatoes? Are you left with grass-green tomatoes on tree-like bushes at the end of the summer? Don’t give up! You can grow tomatoes successfully in the Pacific Northwest. On Saturday, May 21, from 10:30 am to 12 noon, Clallam County Master Gardeners Jan Bartron, Betsy Burlingame,…
Find out more »June 2022
Digging Deeper 6-4-22: Watering the Garden and Landscape
Tom del Hotal, Susan Kalmar and Roger Steinert cover irrigation systems at Woodcock Demo Garden on June 4th “Watering the Garden and Landscape” Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 10:30 am to 12 noon Master Gardener Woodcock Demonstration Garden 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim, WA 98382 Improper watering is one of the most common causes of poor plant performance in the garden and landscape. Watering too little or too much, too often or not often enough can lead to a multitude of…
Find out more »Digging Deeper 6-18-22: Brambling Along-Caneberries
Jeanette Stehr-Green with some caneberry vines. “Brambling Along: Growing Raspberries and Blackberries in the Home Garden” Saturday, June 18, 2022, from 10:30 am to 12 noon Master Gardener Woodcock Demonstration Garden 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim, WA 98382 Raspberries and blackberries can be a tasty addition to any landscape or garden that has sufficient room for the towering canes and aggressive root systems. A good understanding of the growth habits of these perennials and their care, however, is necessary for a…
Find out more »August 2022
Woodcock Walkabout 8-4-22
Woodcock's roadside rose bushes greet visitors. Come join the Clallam Master Gardeners for a educational garden tour of the Woodcock Demonstration Garden at 2711 Woodcock Rd in Sequim. These events are held on the 1st Thursday of the Month from June through October starting at 10am. Come see what's in bloom and receive timely advice or inspiration from the myriad of horticultural projects underway. Our focus this month will be the small fruits area. We have several varieties including aronia…
Find out more »Digging Deeper Education Series – Novel Small Fruits for Home Gardens 8-6-22
Cyndi Ross will share about black and red currants With so many small fruits available to home gardeners in the Pacific Northwest, why not grow something different … something you cannot buy at the local grocery store? On Saturday, August 6, from 10:30 am to 12 noon, local gardeners Cyndi Ross and Marty Kaler will talk about a few of the more unusual small fruits that can be grown on the North Olympic Peninsula. The presentation will take place at…
Find out more »Digging Deeper Education Series – Gardening for Newcomers to the North Olympic Peninsula 8-20-22
Margery Whites will cover "Gardening for Newcomers" Are you (or a friend or neighbor) a transplant to the Pacific Northwest and interested in gardening? Are you still unsure about what to plant in your garden and when and where to plant it? Never fear, help is here! On Saturday, August 20, from 10:30 am to 12 noon, Clallam County Master Gardener Margery Whites will empower newcomers on how to garden successfully on the North Olympic Peninsula. The presentation will take…
Find out more »September 2022
Woodcock Walkabout – September 1st
Come join the Master Gardeners at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden on the 1st Thursday of the month, September 1st, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. During the tour, Master Gardeners will highlight the best parts of Woodcock in early Fall. This presentation will be the second to last session of the year with the final one on October 6th. More information will be available soon.
Find out more »Digging Deeper – Reflections on the Garden: Q and A
On Saturday, September 17, from 10:30 am to 12 noon, veteran Clallam County Master Gardeners Laurel Moulton, Audreen Williams, Keith Dekker and Jan Danford will join forces to answer questions from local gardeners. The session will take place at the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden at 2711 Woodcock Road in Sequim. The Master Gardener panel which together has more than 100 years of gardening experience will share their reflections on the 2022 gardening season. What went well in local gardens and…
Find out more »October 2022
Woodcock Walkabout – Orchard Time!
Fall is descending on us and with that, its harvest time. Woodcock Demonstration Gardens is having the last of the season, free “Walk-About” tour on Oct 6th at 10am. The highlight this month will be our Fruit Orchard Gardens. The apples are fat and sassy and ready for cider making and the pears are plump and perfect for jams and liquors. Our Master Gardener Bruce Pape is our team leader of the Orchard and Valerie Bowers heads up the Espalier…
Find out more »May 2023
Master Gardener 2023 Plant Sale
Save the Date for the 2023 Master Gardener Plant Sale! More Info Coming Soon photo credit: Nancy Kohn
Find out more »Digging Deeper Saturdays – Growing Tomatoes
Audreen Williams, Laurel Moulton, Jeanette Stehr-Green and Jan Bartron want to share best practices for growing tomatoes In Clallam County. There’s nothing quite like a home-grown, juicy tomato to add a savory, earthy flavor to your favorite meals. However, here on the North Olympic Peninsula, our short growing season and cool temperatures can prevent tomato plants from setting fruit or keep fruit from ripening before the weather turns cold. Tomato lovers do not despair! The Digging Deeper Saturdays team has…
Find out more »July 2023
Woodcock Walkabout July 6th, 2023
Come join WSU Clallam County Master Gardener, Keith Dekker, for a guided tour of the Woodcock Demonstration Garden located at 2711 Woodcock Road in Sequim on Thursday July 6th starting at 10:00 am. Keith will highlight the garden's many features and answer your garden related questions. Keith Dekker has been involved in horticulture for over 45 years. For the last 30 years, his career has focused on the comprehensive care of residential landscapes in the Pacific Northwest. He is a…
Find out more »August 2023
Digging Deeper – Fall Berry Chores August 2023
Your berry bushes and plants have been working hard all summer providing you with delicious fruit. Now that fall is approaching, it’s time to return the favor and make sure you are preparing your berry-producing plants for the cold months ahead. Join WSU Master Gardener Jeanette Stehr-Green for the Digging Deeper Saturdays presentation “Fall and Winter Berry Care,” Saturday, August 19th, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden. Jeanette will cover the care that is needed…
Find out more »September 2023
Woodcock Walkabout September 7th, 2023
Come join WSU Clallam County Master Gardeners for a guided tour of the Woodcock Demonstration Garden. Located at 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim, WA 98382 Thursday, September 7th, 2023 at 10:00 am. They will highlight the various features of the garden and share the seasonal highlights. Audience participation is encouraged and time for answering questions is provided.
Find out more »Digging Deeper Saturday – Gardening for Newcomers
Whether you are new to the Olympic Peninsula or a gardening novice, find out how to plant like a pro! Join Master Gardener Margery Whites for the Digging Deeper Saturdays presentation: “Gardening for Newcomers to the North Olympic Peninsula,” Saturday, September 16th, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden to help avoid common gardening pitfalls and mistakes in our mild climate. Margery will focus on identifying factors important for selecting the right plant for the right…
Find out more »October 2023
Woodcock Walkabout – October 2023
Woodcock's roadside rose bushes invite visitors to stop on by. Come join WSU Clallam County Master Gardeners for a guided tour of the Woodcock Demonstration Garden. Located at 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim, WA 98382 Thursday, October 5th, 2023 at 10:00 am. They will highlight the various features of the garden and share the seasonal highlights. Audience participation is encouraged and time for answering questions is provided.
Find out more »March 2024
Master Gardeners – Winter Pruning of Fruit Trees
Join Clallam County Master Gardeners (left to right) Keith Dekker, Tom Del Hotal and Gordon Clark for a free fruit tree pruning workshop. Find out how to get the most benefit from your fruit trees in fall by pruning them the right way this winter. Join Clallam County Master Gardeners Keith Dekker, Tom Del Hotal and Gordon Clark for a free fruit tree pruning workshop Saturday, March 2nd 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden - 2711…
Find out more »April 2024
Digging Deeper 2024 – Pruning Basics on the North Olympic Peninsula
As tempting as it might be to break out those shears and prune your plants with abandon this spring, you may be doing more harm than good to your trees and shrubs. Find out how to prune properly this spring for a beautiful garden year-round! Join Clallam County Master Gardeners Gordon Clark, Tom Del Hotal and Keith Dekker For the 2024 Digging Deeper Saturdays presentation: “Pruning Basics on the North Olympic Peninsula” will be held in person on: Saturday April…
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