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September 2021
Ask a WSU Master Gardener
September 7 Noon Ask a WSU Master Gardener What is killing my plants? Why don’t I get more harvest? My garden is a jungle, how can I control it? Have gardening questions? A panel of WSU Master Gardeners are prepared to answer all your gardening questions. Find out how to solve your gardening problems. PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android from this link: https://wsu.Zoom.us/j/7756056320... Meeting ID: 775 605 6320 Password: 12345 Phone Call: +1 253 215 8782, 775 605…
Find out more »Controlling Moles
September 8 6:00 pm Controlling Moles Sadly, 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 to get rid of moles: what works and what products fail to get results. PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android from this link: https://wsu.Zoom.us/j/7756056320... Meeting ID: 775 605 6320 Password: 12345 Phone Call: +1 253 215 8782, 775 605 6320#…
Find out more »Planting in Shady Areas
September 14 Noon Planting in Shady Areas Trees are a valuable part of any property, but can create problems for the plants that live under them. WSU Master Gardener Roxanne Nakamura will discuss the challenges for plants under trees, selection of plants that prefer shade, watering, care, and tips to help your plants thrive. PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android from this link: https://wsu.Zoom.us/j/7756056320... Meeting ID: 775 605 6320 Password: 12345 Phone Call: +1 253 215 8782, 775…
Find out more »Evaluating Mason Bees Cocoons
October 14 6:00 pm Evaluating Mason Bees Cocoons Billie Bevers, Washington State University Master Gardener will present a workshop on how to evaluate mason bees cocoons for disease. During the spring and summer other bees, diseases and parasites can invade mason bee nests. Learn how to identify what’s in your mason bee cocoon is still viable and how to reduce disease. The program sponsored by Washington State University Extension. WSU Master Gardeners present weekly on-line free programs. No…
Find out more »Extending your Garden Season
September 15 6:00 pm Extending your Garden Season WSU Master Gardener Art Fuller will talk about extending the growing season through the fall. Art will discuss extending your garden season, cover crops, and winter gardening. Join us for an evening to find out more about what works when it comes to gardening here in Cowlitz County and learn how to continue raising vegetables throughout the fall. PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android from this link: https://wsu.Zoom.us/j/7756056320... Meeting…
Find out more »How to compost successfully
September 21 Noon How to compost successfully WSU Master Gardener Brian Schlaefli will teach how to effectively compost food wastes and garden material. Learn the different ways to compost and the advantages of each method that can provide great benefits to your garden. PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android from this link: https://wsu.Zoom.us/j/7756056320... Meeting ID: 775 605 6320 Password: 12345 Phone Call: +1 253 215 8782, 775 605 6320# For help, call Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 360-577-3014…
Find out more »The truth and Myths about Spiders
September 22 6:00 pm The truth and Myths about Spiders Do you want to know more about the spiders that live in our area? Wait until you hear the crazy myths and misunderstandings about spiders! WSU Master Gardener Alice Slusher will tell you about the spiders here in the PNW, dispel many long-held myths (including the BIG myth about Hobo Spiders!) and explain how to make your home less welcoming to them. PC, Mac, Linux, iOS,…
Find out more »Orientation for Fall 2021 Virtual Strengthening Families Classes
FREE Virtual Strengthening Families Class for Parents/Caregivers and their Youth ages 10-14 Class Enrollment is limited REGISTER TODAY! Fall 2021 Virtual SFP Flyer Register by Tuesday, September 28, 2021 by calling or texting 360-261-3971 or emailing ramona.leber@cni.net Seven weeks total via Zoom *Optional orientation session: Thurs., Sept. 30, 6:00 p.m. *Youth on Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17 *Parents on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. Youth will join the family session at 7:15 p.m. October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18
Find out more »How to Run a Successful Meeting
September 28 Noon How to Run a Successful Meeting Everyone knows how to run a meeting, until it goes wrong. WSU Extension Agent Gary Fredricks will give you tips on how to run an efficient and effective meeting. Learn tips to prepare before the meeting to avoid difficulties, methods to avoid possible problems encountered during the meeting, techniques to reduce the length of the meeting, and how to avoid and manage conflict. PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android…
Find out more »Putting your Garden to Bed
September 29 6:00 pm Putting your Garden to Bed Get a head start on next year’s garden NOW! WSU Master Gardener Art Fuller will tell you the steps to put your garden to bed this fall. Learn successful tips to reduce work next year and ensure next year’s successful crops. PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android from this link: https://wsu.Zoom.us/j/7756056320... Meeting ID: 775 605 6320 Password: 12345 Phone Call: +1 253 215 8782, 775 605 6320# For…
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