Past Events › Master Gardener Workshops

We're all aiming to entice pollinators to our garden, but what are the gardening methods that help them thrive? A key principle is to minimize or eliminate pesticide use. WSU Master Gardener Alice Slusher will talk about simple methods to detect garden issues early and will suggest safer chemical alternatives that pose minimal harm to our little garden allies. WSU Master Gardeners present weekly on-line free programs. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (YOU MUST HAVE A…

WSU Master Gardener Rosalinde Willson will talk about the surprising number of edible flowers that you may already have growing in your garden and tell us how to use them. The workshop covers identifying flowers that are edible and how they can be used. WSU Master Gardeners present weekly on-line free programs. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (YOU MUST HAVE A ZOOM ACCOUNT!--sign up for one at zoom.us), then join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or…

Why should you bother to read pesticide labels? Jennifer Mendoza, Cowlitz County Noxious Weed Control Program Coordinator and WSU Master Gardener will explain how to make sure that the product you buy is appropriate for your situation. Learn how to get information from the label to help you safely and effectively manage your problem, protecting people, pets, the environment, aquatic creatures, and pollinators. WSU Master Gardeners present weekly on-line free programs. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information…

For generations, gardeners have used companion planting based on unreliable speculation, folklore, and pseudo-science, hoping to to enhance their gardens' productivity. However, new scientific advancements in interplanting and intercropping have revitalized the concept. In today's presentation, WSU Master Gardener Terrie Phillips will explore the incredible benefits of modern companion planting, including soil health improvement, biological control enhancement, and effective pest, weed, and disease management in backyard gardens. WSU Master Gardeners present weekly on-line free programs. No need to register, just…