Join the WSU Clark County Extension Master Gardener program for a trip to the Columbia River Gorge. Mon., Aug. 6, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. We will be visiting Mt Adams Orchard, one of the oldest and largest fruit growing orchards in the Gorge near the base of the spectacular Mt Adams. See some pear […]
Do you like the idea of picking an apple or pear from a tree right in your yard? Does the idea of biting into a freshly-picked ripe peach while you stand under the tree in your yard sound good? Before you rush out to buy a fruit tree, attend this seminar to learn some basic […]
Orchids in bloom make such beautiful gifts, but most of them fail to survive for long. At this workshop Master Gardener Janis McBride will demonstrate the step-by-step methods that will help you easily turn those gifts into healthy, colorful, long-blooming orchids in your own home. Understanding how orchids naturally grow provides the basis for the […]
Seed Saving, Preserving the Bounty and Winterizing the Garden Join Master Gardeners Vione Graham and Jessica Burnett for a talk on putting the garden to bed. This is a hands-on workshop for folks that like to see and do! Learn why seed saving - from harvesting to storing - is so vital but easy to […]
Confused about the vast array of garden tools out there? Using the right tool for the job will reduce your workload, get the job done right and, most importantly, minimize the possibility of injury. At this 90-minute workshop aimed at saving time, effort and money on your gardening adventure, our “Tool Guy,” Master Gardener, Jack […]
Seed Saving, Preserving the Bounty and Winterizing the Garden Join Master Gardeners Vione Graham and Jessica Burnett for a talk on putting the garden to bed. This is a hands-on workshop for folks that like to see and do! Learn why seed saving - from harvesting to storing - is so vital but easy to […]
For over 70 years, the Schmidt Family has been “Growing New Ideas”. As originators of the Red Sunset ® Maple and introducer or co-introducer of more than 50 other patented or trademarked cultivars, the company is known as a premier source of deciduous trees cultivars and new introductions. Red Pig Garden Tools make garden tools […]
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, […]
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, […]
You can grow the delicious, fresh, healthy, vegetables you’ve always wanted to! From seed to harvest, through hands-on, small group classes, participants will learn about soil preparation, crop selection, pest and disease management, irrigation, and more. Emphasis is on organic methods and use of the Square Foot Garden technique. The series includes two class sessions; […]
Don’t love your home landscape? Experiencing eyesores from adjacent properties? Not sure how to incorporate new features? If so, then this 90 minute presentation is for you. The presenter will share simple effective techniques, using hands-on exercises that will help homeowners to identify landscape features they like, those which they don’t and help you to […]
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 family can enjoy?! Join Master Gardener Laura Heldreth for a workshop on the process of transforming your parking strip into a vegetable garden; how to […]
Having a beautiful, healthy garden begins with a great design and thoughtful preparation. Come along as we begin our spring planning at Shorty’s Garden Center. Award-Winning Landscape Designer, Vanessa Nagel, will present the Basics of Garden Planning necessary to increase both gardening success and enjoyment. After browsing the nursery (and picking up goodies along the […]
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 […]
Have you ever wanted to learn how to create your own oasis garden in the shade? Master Gardener Laura Heldreth will take you through the steps that she used to create her own oasis under mature Douglas fir trees. She’ll cover everything from light conditions, mulch, organic fertilizing methods, researching plant additions to her favorite […]
It’s that time of year when faithful lovers of Holland America make their pilgrimage and pay homage to the beauty and diversity of the remarkable tulip, so we start our April Tour there. The founder, Benne Dobbe will be giving us an informal presentation of the Show Fields and Gift Shop. Next, we step back […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 family can enjoy?! Join Master Gardener Laura Heldreth for a workshop on the process of transforming your parking strip into a vegetable garden; how to […]