Would you like to know the difference between a wasp that might sting and those that are unable or unlikely to sting? How about do-it-yourself wasp management options that help you reduce the risk of being stung while also minimizing impact on the environment? Attend this workshop to learn more about what you can do […]
Learn all the different kinds of jellied products including jams and preserves. Discover alternative methods on how to make these products with low or no sugar and why you can't add low acid products. You'll also learn different ways to thicken your product, how to fix jams and jellies that didn't set, why some jams […]
Join WSU Clark County Extension at Joe’s Place Farms to learn more about rose stem girdler, an increasingly damaging pest of raspberries and blackberries in western Washington and Oregon. Rose stem girdler is a relatively recent pest to this region, and much is still unknown about its potential impact and best management of it here. […]
Learn the basics of preserving fruits and fruit mixtures. Discover how to can fruits with low or no sugar, which fruits require additional steps to preserve, or can only be frozen or dehydrated. You will also learn how to determine if the product is safe to eat, how to safely store your product and more. […]
Learn how to safely make quick pickles including dill and sweet, refrigerated quick pickles, relishes, fruit pickles, chutney and salads. You will learn how vinegar and processing make these pickles […]
PIC Training is a 4-hour workshop to help shift leaders, managers, supervisors, and owners address Food Safety Regulations. The Washington Food Rule states that at least one designated Person in Charge (PIC) MUST be present during all hours when food is being prepared for sale and/or served to the public. The Person in Charge must […]
Would you like to learn how to prune your ornamental plants so they keep their natural shape instead of looking like tight balls or boxes? Want to learn when to prune for maximum flowering and good health? Allen Wilson writer of a weekly garden column in The Columbian newspaper will demonstrate the types of pruning […]
Marketing grains to direct and/or local markets can be a way for growers to capture considerably more value from grain crops. Because grains also serve as excellent rotational crops, adding value to them helps keep larger tracts of farmland producing viable returns. Join WSU Extension at the 78th St. Heritage Farm to learn more about […]
Learn how to prepare refrigerated dill pickles, processed dill pickles, sauerkraut and yogurt. You will learn what type of salt you use in pickling, how to tell if they’re done fermenting and a. With the yogurt you will learn how to make it, types, spoilage and shelf life. Learn trouble-shooting, processing, food safety and what […]
At Dennis’ 7 Dees we will celebrate their new facility by receiving instruction on vertical gardening from Nicole Forbes. Vertical gardening is an excellent answer to small spaces. Hughes Water Gardens is a leader in water gardening since 1982. Join us as we learn about gardening in both water and containers. Design, construction and general […]
You know that strip between your sidewalk and the street that you can never figure out what to do with? Why not put it to use growing delicious vegetables your […]
The many varieties of tomatoes can make preserving tomatoes and salsas challenging. Learn how you can safely preserve salsas and tomato products, allowable substitutions, why you can’t add more garlic, […]