July 2024
Protecting your plants from the heat (on-line)
Plants continue to suffer every summer from heat, sun, and lack of moisture. Join us as WSU Master Gardener Tom Myklebust unveils a toolkit of techniques to safeguard your precious plants and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to protect your plants from the scorching summer heat. On Tuesdays at 12:00 pm 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…
Find out more »Beginning Floral Design Class for Youth
On July 24 at noon, Cowlitz County Master Gardeners Kristen Buchanan will discuss the basics of flower arrangement. Students will learn how to combine form, color, style, and balance into a beautiful display. Following the presentation, youth will design their own display. Class size is limited to 24 youth ages 6-12. The cost of the class is $5.00 per student. Classes will be held at the fairgrounds during fair. Fair admission is free. You must pre-registrar and pay by July…
Find out more »Rooftop Gardening (on-line)
Join WSU Master Gardener Amy Norquist to learn about the benefits of green roofs and rooftop gardens. Amy will cover design, plant selection, and share inspiring examples. Don't miss this chance to dive into this growing technology! Transform your rooftop into a thriving garden oasis! On Tuesdays at 12:00 pm 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...…
Find out more »August 2024
Bee Friendly Water Gardens (on-line)
Learn how to transform your yard so that it invites and support pollinators like bees. Join WSU Master Gardener Tracy Morgan as she shows you how to make a bee-friendly garden providing them with an inviting habitat. The month of August will be workshops focus on activities for youth. On Tuesdays at 12:00 pm 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…
Find out more »Composting for Kids (on-line)
Each year, thousands of tons of kitchen scraps, lawn clippings, and waste from gardens end up in landfills. Join WSU Master Gardener Tracy Morgan as she shows you an easy way to make a composter that turns your organic materials into soil. The month of August will be workshops focus on activities for youth. On Tuesdays at 12:00 pm WSU Master Gardeners present weekly on-line free programs. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (YOU MUST HAVE A…
Find out more »Mini Greenhouses (on-line)
Greenhouses are used because they stay warm inside during the cold months of winter. Join WSU Master Gardener Tracy Morgan as she shows you how to make a mini greenhouse that provides an environment for plants protecting them from extreme weather conditions. The month of August will be workshops focus on activities for youth. On Tuesdays at 12:00 pm WSU Master Gardeners present weekly on-line free programs. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (YOU MUST HAVE A…
Find out more »Making a Bug Hotel (on-line)
Good insects often need safe spaces to shelter, hide from predators and raise their young. Join WSU Master Gardener Tracy Morgan as she shows you to build a bug hotel in your garden or outside area. They’ll create warm, dry spaces that will attract different creepy crawlies to your yard. The month of August will be workshops focus on activities for youth. On Tuesdays at 12:00 pm WSU Master Gardeners present weekly on-line free programs. No need to register, just…
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