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Pruning Fruit Trees

Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW, Longview, WA, United States

On February 26 at 6:00 pm, Jim Chennault will discuss about the technique used when pruning fruit trees.  Pruning your trees will control the size of the tree and improve fruit quality.  Proper pruning techniques reduces disease and promotes greater fruit production.  The class will be held for free in the Fair Exposition located in Longview […]

FREE

Gardening Workshops

Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW, Longview, WA, United States

March 16      Home & Garden Show 9:30 a.m.   Growing Vegetables, where to start! WSU Master Gardener Billie Bevers will discuss what to do in your vegetable garden to plan and prepare it for planting.  You will learn when to plant, how to start get an early start and what to takes to maintain healthy […]

FREE

Gardening Workshops

Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW, Longview, WA, United States

March 17     Home & Garden Show 11:00 a.m.    Tips to control moles Sadly, all too many property owners know the frustration of having that vision of a beautiful lawn ruined by moles.  WSU Master Gardener Bryan Iverson will talk about which techniques are the most effective in getting rid of moles.   Bryan will discuss what […]

FREE

Garden Super Heroes-Beneficial Insects-How to Welcome Them to Your Garden Workshop

Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW, Longview, WA, United States

Join Master Gardener Anne Wolff on Tuesday, March 26 at 6 pm, who will introduce you to the hidden garden super-heroes in your yard that help to control garden pests. She will share how to create a garden space that will make them love to stay! This FREE program sponsored by Washington State University Extension […]

FREE

New 4-H Member enrollment Due

MONDAY, April 1st is the deadline to enroll and pay for new members wishing to exhibit at the Cowlitz County Fair. On April 2nd, we will temporarily close the 4-H on line enrollment for management purposes and then re-open on April 8th for any members who want to join your club but are not interested […]

$25

Kokedama String Garden Class- Class is FULL

Cowlitz Training Center 1942 First Avenue, Longview, WA, United States

Kokedama is the Japanese art form of growing plants in a moss-covered ball, held together with twine.  It's a beautiful and creative way to bring the beauty of the outdoors into your home. Join Master Gardener Trisha Bonapace on  Thursday April 11 at 6:30 pm as she helps you to create these amazing kokedama string gardens! […]

$15

Hypertufa Gardening Pot and Planter – CLASS FULL

Floral Building - Cowlitz County Fairgrounds

Making your own Flower Pot On April 17 at 6:00 pm, Cowlitz County Master Gardener Phyllis Collins will teach you how to make Hypertufa garden pots and planters.  Hypertufa is the art of making lightweight cement pots.  In this class you’ll mix the ingredients, cast a planter, get ideas, learn techniques, and gain the knowledge […]

$20