Growing Vegetables in Your Hellstrip
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Small Acreage Expo April 13, 2019 @ 8:30 am - 3:45 pm Join WSU Clark County Extension and the Public Works Clean Water Program to celebrate the 14th Annual Small Acreage Expo! This information- and fun-filled event will offer workshops on topics that small acreage landowners care about. From sustainable pasture management, to composting, addressing landscape drainage […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 safe, how to keep them crisp, how to tell if a recipe is safe and more. These are all quick process pickles that are not […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]