Are you looking to add plants to your landscape that may provide beneficial features for both you and the environment? Fresh, homegrown herbs are easy to grow and an economical way to add a little gourmet to your everyday. Many popular herb varieties thrive with low water needs and have flowers that are attractive to […]
Increase the beauty and productivity of your fruit trees with this informative, hands-on pruning class by Monica Maggio. Timely pruning can improve the shape, strength, and fruit set of your trees, while simultaneously helping to reduce pest and disease pressure. The morning lecture includes general pruning theory. After a brown bag lunch, the class moves […]
Tomato Pruning Workshop
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There are literally thousands of plants you can propagate at home; all it takes are a few materials and a little technique. Looking for a cost-effective way to fill your garden? Have an heirloom plant you’d like to “make more of” and to share with family or friends? Plant propagation may be the answer!
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop with instruction on basic propagation techniques. Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 to 11:30 am. Location: Provided upon registration (Hazel Dell/Vancouver).
Participants will take home two plants they propagate during the workshop. The class takes place in a greenhouse and requires standing. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. Registration Required: No admission without advance registration at http://bpt.me/4295396.
Learn to grow plants from cuttings and divisions.
Love juicy, sweet just-picked blueberries from your own bushes? Not sure how to keep them performing at their best? Join Master Gardeners for a workshop on blueberry pruning. We’ll view a couple of short videos on blueberry pruning basics: when to prune, choosing which canes to cut, and where to cut them. We’ll discuss tools, […]
Growing Vegetables in Small Slaces Workshop - March 3. From Asparagus to Zucchini, vegetables are delicious, nutritious and fun to grow. Surprisingly, or maybe not so surprisingly, each type of vegetable has its own peculiar preferences about soil, light, water and season. Join Joan Veach as she shares insight into growing a variety of vegetables […]
Adaptive Gardening Workshop - March 7. Adaptive gardening involves making small modifications to accommodate a gardener’s physical challenges and any barriers to enjoying gardening. This presentation explains how to use different types of exercises to prevent injury, body mechanics and joint preservation to help you safely garden. The presenters will bring examples of adaptive and […]
We begin our 2020 tour season with a visit to Dennis’ 7 Dees newest retail store in Bridgeport Village Shopping Center. The focus is on houseplants at this urban plant, gift and design shop. The dynamic Nicole Forbes will inspire us with ideas on the use of greenery and plants for inside the home. Next […]
The mason bee — our gentle friend and incredible pollinator. Most likely you have these busy native bees in your own yard; you just haven’t met them yet. Join Master Gardener Vione Graham for an introductory workshop on mason bees. The presentation will cover their role in pollination, their life cycle and habitats and how […]
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There’s nothing better than a bowl of just-picked, sweet, juicy strawberries harvested from your own garden. Growing strawberries is something you can do without a lot of time or effort. Join Master Gardeners for an introductory workshop on growing strawberries on Saturday, May 2 from 10am to noon. Location (Hazel Dell area) provided upon online […]
Gift Orchid Survival Workshop - May 14. Orchids in bloom make such beautiful gifts, but most of them fail to survive. Janis McBride demonstrates the step-by-step methods that will help you turn those gifts into healthy, colorful, long-blooming orchids in your own home. Understanding how orchids naturally grow provides the basis for the crucial re-potting […]
Grow Your Own Strawberries! Workshop May 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm There’s nothing better than a bowl of just-picked, sweet, juicy strawberries harvested from your own garden. Growing strawberries is something you can do without a lot of time or effort. Join Master Gardeners for an introductory workshop on growing strawberries on Saturday, […]
Gardening with Native Plants Workshop - May 20. Northwest native plants everywhere from the small balcony garden to acreage. Natives in your garden can be blended with other landscape elements, or go native entirely. Suggestions for various garden situations, native alternatives to common garden plants. May 20, 2020 at 10am at La Center Library; 1411 […]
June 20, 2020–Veggie starts are great, but many vegetables grow easily from seeds planted straight into your garden! In fact, some veggies are even happier when grown from seeds. This class will cover where to source your seeds, which vegetables grow best from seeds, when and how to plant and care for your seeds, and […]
July 20, 2020–Learn the latest on establishing, renovating and maintaining turf that meets your needs. Get time-tested tips practiced by golf course superintendents for mowing, mulching, watering and managing weeds without toxic chemicals. Discover eco-lawns and learn where to get more information on low-input lawn care. Speaker Weston Miller serves as associate professor and Extension […]
Do you love juicy, sweet, just-picked blueberries from your own bushes? Not sure how to keep them performing at their best? Join WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners for a workshop on blueberry pruning. We’ll view a couple of short videos on blueberry pruning basics: when to prune, choosing which canes to cut, and where […]
Are you afraid to make the first cut on your out-of-control grapevines? Where does one start? How much do you cut? Join WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners for a workshop on grape pruning. We’ll look at how grapevines grow and illustrate techniques for cane pruning and spur pruning. We’ll talk about the tools you […]