BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cowlitz County - ECPv6.1.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cowlitz County REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170228T200000 DTSTAMP:20260514T103702 CREATED:20170227T171059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170227T171059Z UID:10000044-1488304800-1488312000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:How to Grow a Red Tamato DESCRIPTION:Do you get a great crop of green tomato and then the weather turns against you? On February 28 at 6:00 pm\, WSU Master Gardener Jon Griffin will discuss the tips he uses to produce a bountiful crop of red tomatoes. You will learn how to get your tomatoes off to get an early start and what it takes to produce a great harvest of tomatoes. The class will be held for free in the Fair Exposition located in Longview on the Cowlitz County fairgrounds. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. For more information\, contact Gary Fredricks at 577-3014 Ext 3. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/how-to-grow-a-red-tamato/ LOCATION:Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds\, 1900 7th Ave SW\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States GEO:46.1432557;-122.9226433 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 7th Ave SW:geo:-122.9226433,46.1432557 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170328T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170328T180000 DTSTAMP:20260514T103702 CREATED:20170313T163713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170317T181836Z UID:10000053-1490724000-1490724000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Growing Succulents DESCRIPTION: URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/growing-succulents/ LOCATION:Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds\, 1900 7th Ave SW\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Cowlitz%20County%20Extension%20Master%20Gardeners":MAILTO:cowlitzmastergardener@gmail.com GEO:46.1432557;-122.9226433 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 7th Ave SW:geo:-122.9226433,46.1432557 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170425T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170425T180000 DTSTAMP:20260514T103702 CREATED:20170403T180959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T171006Z UID:10000057-1493143200-1493143200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Growing Giant Pumpkins DESCRIPTION: URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/growing-giant-pumpkins/ LOCATION:Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds\, 1900 7th Ave SW\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Gary%20Fredricks":MAILTO:garyf@wsu.edu GEO:46.1432557;-122.9226433 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 7th Ave SW:geo:-122.9226433,46.1432557 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170520 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170522 DTSTAMP:20260514T103702 CREATED:20170224T192338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T171312Z UID:10000038-1495238400-1495411199@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:FREE GARDENING WORKSHOPS DESCRIPTION:May 20th Home & Garden Show\n 9:00 a.m. Propagating Plants\nWSU Master Gardener Dixie Edwards and her husband Scott will demonstrate different techniques used for producing new plants from your existing ones. Learn how to successfully generate new shrubs from those that found in gardens around you. \n10:30 a.m. Growing Vegetables\, where to start!\nWSU Master Gardener Jon Griffin 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 plants to get a great harvest. \n12:00 p.m. Feel the Heat (Growing Peppers)\nIs trying to grow peppers frustrating to you? WSU Master Gardener Jon Griffin will discuss the tips he uses to produce a bountiful crop of peppers. \n1:00 p.m. Spice of Life (Growing Herbs)\nWSU Master Gardener Terrie Phillips will show you how to plant\, grow and harvest the most popular herbs that you can enjoy fresh from your own garden. No room for a garden? No problem! Container gardening with herbs can be decorative as well as useful. What to do with herbs after harvest will be discussed such as in preserving\, storage and easy usage of these flavorful plants. \n2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Easy way to a Great Lawn\nLearn everything you wanted to know about managing your lawn. Discussion on the proper techniques in lawn maintenance will include watering\, fertilizing\, weed control and mowing. Learn the best way to prepare the area for planting a new lawn. \n May 21st Home & Garden Show\n11:00 a.m. Fruit Tree Pruning for summer\nWSU Master Gardener Ted Cunningham will demonstrate the technique used when pruning fruit trees. Pruning your trees will control the size of the tree and improve fruit quality. Fruit trees should be pruned every year. Proper pruning techniques reduces disease and promotes greater fruit production. \n12:00 Tips to control moles\nSadly\, 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 works and what products fail to get results. \n1:00 p.m. Basics of Composting\nWSU Master Gardener Tom Welch will teach how to effectively compost food wastes and garden material. Learn the different ways to compost and the advantages of each method. Find out how to prepare your garden for next year without spraying or tilling. Participants qualify for composting bins to be purchased at $10. Supplies are limited URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/free-gardening-workshops/ LOCATION:Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds\, 1900 7th Ave SW\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States GEO:46.1432557;-122.9226433 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 7th Ave SW:geo:-122.9226433,46.1432557 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170530T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170530T200000 DTSTAMP:20260514T103702 CREATED:20170508T163106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170508T163106Z UID:10000066-1496167200-1496174400@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Growing Lilacs DESCRIPTION: URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/growing-lilacs/ LOCATION:Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds\, 1900 7th Ave SW\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Gary%20Fredricks":MAILTO:garyf@wsu.edu GEO:46.1432557;-122.9226433 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 7th Ave SW:geo:-122.9226433,46.1432557 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170926T180000 DTSTAMP:20260514T103702 CREATED:20170905T175011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170905T175011Z UID:10000024-1506448800-1506448800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Growing and Cooking Herbs DESCRIPTION:On September 26 at 6:00 pm\, WSU Master Gardener Betty Manes will show you how to grow the most popular herbs that you can enjoy fresh from your own garden.  No room for a garden? No problem! Container gardening with herbs can be decorative as well as useful. What to do with herbs after harvest will be discussed such as in preserving\, storage and easy usage of these flavorful plants.  The class will be held for free in the Fair Exposition located in Longview at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds.  The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners.  For more information\, contact Gary Fredricks at 577-3014 Ext 3 or garyf@wsu.edu.  \n  \n  URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/growing-and-cooking-herbs/ LOCATION:Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds\, 1900 7th Ave SW\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Gary%20Fredricks":MAILTO:garyf@wsu.edu GEO:46.1432557;-122.9226433 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 7th Ave SW:geo:-122.9226433,46.1432557 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180922T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180922T130000 DTSTAMP:20260514T103702 CREATED:20180913T165736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180913T165736Z UID:10000148-1537608600-1537621200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Fall Garden Symposium DESCRIPTION:Choose from 9 presentation topics and join in on the silent auction. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/fall-garden-symposium/ LOCATION:Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds\, 1900 7th Ave SW\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Carlee%20Mickelson":MAILTO:mickelsonc@co.cowlitz.wa.us GEO:46.1432557;-122.9226433 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 7th Ave SW:geo:-122.9226433,46.1432557 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190226T200000 DTSTAMP:20260514T103702 CREATED:20190212T202309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T202309Z UID:10000109-1551204000-1551211200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Pruning Fruit Trees DESCRIPTION: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 at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds.  The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners.  For more information\, contact Gary Fredricks at 577-3014 Ext 3. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/pruning-fruit-trees/ LOCATION:Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds\, 1900 7th Ave SW\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Gary%20Fredricks":MAILTO:garyf@wsu.edu GEO:46.1432557;-122.9226433 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 7th Ave SW:geo:-122.9226433,46.1432557 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190316T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190316T150000 DTSTAMP:20260514T103702 CREATED:20190301T165243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T165304Z UID:10000107-1552728600-1552748400@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Gardening Workshops DESCRIPTION:March 16      Home & Garden Show \n9:30 a.m.   Growing Vegetables\, where to start! \nWSU 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 plants to get a great harvest. \n11:00 a.m. Extending the Gardening Season \nWSU Master Gardener Helen Redmond will talk about harvesting your garden and extending the growing season through the fall.  She will discuss extending your garden season\, seed saving\, cover crops\, and winter gardening.  Learn how to continue raising vegetables throughout the fall. \n12:00 p.m.   Spice of Life (Growing Herbs) \nWSU Master Gardener Terrie Phillips will show you how to plant\, grow and harvest the most popular herbs that you can enjoy fresh from your own garden.  What to do with herbs after harvest will be discussed such as in preserving\, storage and easy usage of these flavorful plants. \n1:00 p.m.     How to Grow a Red Tomato \nIs trying to grow red tomatoes frustrating to you? WSU Master Gardener Alice Slusher will discuss the tips he uses to produce a bountiful crop of red tomatoes. You will learn how to get your tomatoes off to get an early start and what it takes to produce a great harvest of tomatoes. \n2:00 p.m.  Attracting Beneficial Insects with Plants \nA WSU Master Gardener Alice Slusher will discuss how to attract beneficial insects to your garden.  By incorporating specific native plants into your landscape\, you can encourage helpful insects and birds to visit your yard.  Often it’s the beneficial bugs that eliminate those bugs responsible for eating your plants. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/gardening-workshops/ LOCATION:Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds\, 1900 7th Ave SW\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States GEO:46.1432557;-122.9226433 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 7th Ave SW:geo:-122.9226433,46.1432557 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190317T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190317T140000 DTSTAMP:20260514T103702 CREATED:20190301T165424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T165437Z UID:10000106-1552820400-1552831200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Gardening Workshops DESCRIPTION:March 17     Home & Garden Show \n11:00 a.m.    Tips to control moles \nSadly\, 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 works and what products fail to get results \n12:00 p.m.     Do-it-Yourself “Irrigation” \nWSU Master Gardener Jerry Winchell will explain how to construct a simple and inexpensive sprinkler system that can be used for your vegetable garden\, hanging baskets\, porch plants and for other situations.  Find out how to develop a sprinkler system that allows you the flexibility to reduce water use\, save time\, use less labor and control weeds. \n1:00 p.m.    Basics of Composting      \nWSU Master Gardener Tom Welch will teach how to effectively compost food wastes and garden material.  Learn the different ways to compost and the advantages of each method.  Find out how to prepare your garden for next year without spraying or tilling. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/gardening-workshops-2/ LOCATION:Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds\, 1900 7th Ave SW\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States GEO:46.1432557;-122.9226433 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 7th Ave SW:geo:-122.9226433,46.1432557 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190326T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190326T193000 DTSTAMP:20260514T103702 CREATED:20190319T162106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T162106Z UID:10000205-1553623200-1553628600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Garden Super Heroes-Beneficial Insects-How to Welcome Them to Your Garden Workshop DESCRIPTION: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 will be held at the Expo Center in the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds in Longview. For more information\, contact Carlee Dowell at 577-3014 Ext 0 URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/garden-super-heroes-beneficial-insects-how-to-welcome-them-to-your-garden-workshop/ LOCATION:Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds\, 1900 7th Ave SW\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Carlee%20Mickelson":MAILTO:mickelsonc@co.cowlitz.wa.us GEO:46.1432557;-122.9226433 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 7th Ave SW:geo:-122.9226433,46.1432557 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190528T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190528T190000 DTSTAMP:20260514T103702 CREATED:20190516T183908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T183919Z UID:10000056-1559066400-1559070000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Do-it-Yourself “Irrigation” Workshop DESCRIPTION:Hot summer\, wilted plants\, and you stuck holding the hose.  There is a way out! \nOn May 28 at 6:00 pm\, WSU Master Gardener Jerry Winchell will explain how to construct a simple and inexpensive sprinkler system.   Find out how to develop a sprinkler system that allows you the flexibility to reduce water use\, save time\, use less labor and control weeds. Come join us for a faucet-to-roots…nuts-and-bolts review of how to save your green thumb. Catalogues and hardware will be there to get your hands on.  The class will be held for free in the Fair Exposition located in Longview at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds.  The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners.  For more information\, contact Gary Fredricks at 577-3014 Ext 3. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/do-it-yourself-irrigation/ LOCATION:Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds\, 1900 7th Ave SW\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Gary%20Fredricks":MAILTO:garyf@wsu.edu GEO:46.1432557;-122.9226433 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 7th Ave SW:geo:-122.9226433,46.1432557 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200225T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200225T190000 DTSTAMP:20260514T103702 CREATED:20200218T182901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T172202Z UID:10000209-1582653600-1582657200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Better Gardening from the Ground Up-- Soil Workshop DESCRIPTION:Find out what it takes to make your garden soil a place where your veggies and landscape plants can thrive. On Feb. 25 at 6pm\,   WSU Master Gardener Joe Long will explain what good soil is\, and what you can do to amend yours to optimize its potential.  Soil testing will be discussed\, as well.  There is no need to register for the class.\, which will be held at the Cowlitz County Exposition Center\, Fairgrounds\, 1900 7th Ave\, Longview\, WA 98632. The FREE workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. For more information\, contact Carlee Dowell at 577-3014 Ext 0 or DowellC@co.cowlitz.wa.u URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/better-gardening-form-the-ground-up-soil-workshop/ LOCATION:Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds\, 1900 7th Ave SW\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Carlee%20Mickelson":MAILTO:mickelsonc@co.cowlitz.wa.us GEO:46.1432557;-122.9226433 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 7th Ave SW:geo:-122.9226433,46.1432557 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200321T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200321T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T103702 CREATED:20200311T170940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T174738Z UID:10000239-1584781200-1584810000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:CANCELLED-Free Gardening Worshops at the LCCA Home and Garden Show DESCRIPTION:**** Workshops are free\, admissions to LLCA Home and Garden Show is $2 or 2 cans of food***\nMarch 21      Home & Garden Show \n9:30 a.m.   Growing Vegetables\, where to start! \nWSU 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 plants to get a great harvest. \n  \n11:00 a.m. Landscaping Tips \nWSU Master Gardener Wendy Santiago will lead you through common mistakes made by the novice landscaper.  She will show you how to bring texture\, form\, shape\, functionality\, balance and color into your landscape.  Learn creative design techniques and what to consider when selecting plants. \n  \n12:00 p.m.   Tips to control moles \nSadly\, 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 works and what products fail to get results \n  \n1:00 p.m. Mason Bees QuickClass© \nBring your questions to WSU Master Gardener Billie Bevers about these most important pollinators\, mason bees\, while you learn to make the straws they use to lay their eggs. This brief demo/talk will save you money on nesting material and answer your questions about mason bees. \n  \n1:20 p.m.  Using Native plants to help pollinators QuickClass© \nThe trick to supporting pollinators is to offer them a continuous buffet of blooms from early spring to late fall. WSU Master Gardener Roxanne Nakamura will share some ideas for using native plants in your landscape to create a beautiful pollinator haven. \n  \n1:40 p.m. Get the dirt on soil testing QuickClass©! \nWould you like to take the guesswork out of buying products you hope will make your garden lush and productive? WSU Master Gardener Joe Long will explain how to find out exactly what your garden soil needs for a successful growing season. \n  \n2:00 p.m. Managing garden pests and disease the smart way QuickClass© \nAre you looking for a sensible\, comprehensive\, and systematic way to handle pests and diseases in your garden and landscape this season? WSU Master Gardener Gary Hinderman will explain a common-sense methodical approach to growing healthy gardens. \n  \n2:20 p.m. YUM—Microgreens! How to grow them at home QuickClass© \nAre you just itching to see something green growing before you can actually get your garden planted outside? Learn how to add color\, texture\, and interesting flavors to meals using microgreens! Master Gardener Trisha Bonapace will show how to safely and easily grow and microgreens indoors at home. \n  \n2:40 p.m.  Got Worms?  Introduction to worm composting QuickClass© \nDo you want to learn how to repurpose kitchen scraps to quickly create nutrient-rich compost for your garden? WSU Master Gardener LaDonna Slack will show how you can easily cultivate these hard working red-wiggler worms to help you\, the environment\, and your garden. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/free-gardening-worshops-at-the-lcca-home-and-garden-show/ LOCATION:Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds\, 1900 7th Ave SW\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Cowlitz%20County%20Master%20Gardeners":MAILTO:cowlitzmastergardener@gmail.com GEO:46.1432557;-122.9226433 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 7th Ave SW:geo:-122.9226433,46.1432557 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200322T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200322T160000 DTSTAMP:20260514T103702 CREATED:20200311T171156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T174830Z UID:10000251-1584871200-1584892800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:CANCELLED-Free Gardening Worshops at the LCCA Home and Garden Show DESCRIPTION:**** Workshops are free\, admissions to LLCA Home and Garden Show is $2 or 2 cans of food***\n11:00 a.m.     Do-it-Yourself “Irrigation” \nWSU Master Gardener Jerry Winchell will explain how to construct a simple and inexpensive sprinkler system that can be used for your vegetable garden\, hanging baskets\, porch plants and for other situations.  Find out how to develop a sprinkler system that allows you the flexibility to reduce water use\, save time\, use less labor and control weeds. \n  \n12:00 p.m.    Companion Planting      \nWSU Master Gardener Helen Redmond will teach the benefits of growing certain plants alongside each other that promotes their growth habits\, suppresses weeds\, encourages pest-repelling. \n  \n1:00 p.m.    Using Bio-Solids in your Garden  \nDuane Leaf and Debbie Stanley from Three Rivers Regional Wastewater Authority will explaining what Class A bio-solids are\, the processes that renders them safe and useful\, and how to use them in your garden. It is a slow-acting fertilizer that gradually releases nutrients into the soil for growing vegetables\, perennials and trees.  Learn how to secure this free fertilizer. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/free-gardening-worshops-at-the-lcca-home-and-garden-show-2/ LOCATION:Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds\, 1900 7th Ave SW\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Cowlitz%20County%20Master%20Gardeners":MAILTO:cowlitzmastergardener@gmail.com GEO:46.1432557;-122.9226433 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 7th Ave SW:geo:-122.9226433,46.1432557 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220430T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220430T150000 DTSTAMP:20260514T103702 CREATED:20220330T185824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T190002Z UID:10000126-1651311000-1651330800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds In conjunction with the Home and Garden Show DESCRIPTION:April 30 – May 1\, 2022\nCowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds\nIn conjunction with the Home and Garden Show\n  \nApril 30      Home & Garden Show \n9:30 a.m.   Growing Vegetables\, where to start! \nWSU 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 plants to get a great harvest. \n  \n11:00 a.m. Affordable Landscaping       \nWSU Master Gardener Wendy Santiago will discuss ideas on landscape design.  Whether it is street appeal or a restful and beautiful sanctuary in your back yard\, learn how to get the job done right the first time.  Hear how to bring texture\, form\, shape\, functionality\, balance and color into your landscape.  Find out the common mistakes made by the novice landscaper. \n  \n12:00 p.m.   Landscaping for Wildlife            \nWe all appreciate our gardens and even more when it includes birds and other wildlife.  WSU Master Gardener Adam Weeks will  discuss which plants you can grow that are wildlife friendly and will attract animals to your garden. \n  \n1:00 p.m.     Tips to control moles \nSadly\, 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 works and what products fail to get results \n   \n2:00 p.m.  Weed Control for Home Lawn and Landscape  \nWSU Master Gardener and Cowlitz County Noxious Weed Coordinator\, Jennifer Mendoza\, will tell you about the best times and ways to control our most pesky weeds in your lawn and garden without using herbicides. \n    \n  \nMay 1     Home & Garden Show \n10:00 a.m.             Proper Sharpening Tools and Knives \nJoin WSU Master Gardener Jerry Winchell as he demonstrates how to clean and sharpen tools before putting them away for winter storage\, so they’ll be ready to work for you in the spring.  He’ll share hints about storing other gardening tools\, too. \n  \n11:00 a.m.     Do-it-Yourself “Irrigation” \nWSU Master Gardener Jerry Winchell will explain how to construct a simple and inexpensive sprinkler system that can be used for your vegetable garden\, hanging baskets\, porch plants and for other situations.  Find out how to develop a sprinkler system that allows you the flexibility to reduce water use\, save time\, use less labor and control weeds. \n  \n12:00 a.m.   How to Grow a Red Tomato \nIs trying to grow red tomatoes frustrating to you? WSU Master Gardener Alice Slusher will discuss the tips he uses to produce a bountiful crop of red tomatoes. You will learn how to get your tomatoes off to get an early start and what it takes to produce a great harvest of tomatoes. \n  \n1:00 p.m.     Waterwise gardening–growing plants using less water             \nIs your water bill going up every summer trying to keep your plants alive? With our hotter\, drier summers\, we can find ways to have beautiful gardens that are drought tolerant. WSU Master Gardener Alice Slusher will discuss growing plants using less water.  Learn about the ways you can add beauty to a water-wise landscape with drought-tolerant plants. \n  \nWorkshops sponsored by \nWSU Extension and WSU Cowlitz County Master Gardeners URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/cowlitz-county-expo-center-fairgrounds-in-conjunction-with-the-home-and-garden-show/2022-04-30/ LOCATION:Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds\, 1900 7th Ave SW\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States GEO:46.1432557;-122.9226433 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 7th Ave SW:geo:-122.9226433,46.1432557 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220501T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220501T140000 DTSTAMP:20260514T103702 CREATED:20220330T185824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T190002Z UID:10000127-1651399200-1651413600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds In conjunction with the Home and Garden Show DESCRIPTION:April 30 – May 1\, 2022\nCowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds\nIn conjunction with the Home and Garden Show\n  \nApril 30      Home & Garden Show \n9:30 a.m.   Growing Vegetables\, where to start! \nWSU 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 plants to get a great harvest. \n  \n11:00 a.m. Affordable Landscaping       \nWSU Master Gardener Wendy Santiago will discuss ideas on landscape design.  Whether it is street appeal or a restful and beautiful sanctuary in your back yard\, learn how to get the job done right the first time.  Hear how to bring texture\, form\, shape\, functionality\, balance and color into your landscape.  Find out the common mistakes made by the novice landscaper. \n  \n12:00 p.m.   Landscaping for Wildlife            \nWe all appreciate our gardens and even more when it includes birds and other wildlife.  WSU Master Gardener Adam Weeks will  discuss which plants you can grow that are wildlife friendly and will attract animals to your garden. \n  \n1:00 p.m.     Tips to control moles \nSadly\, 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 works and what products fail to get results \n   \n2:00 p.m.  Weed Control for Home Lawn and Landscape  \nWSU Master Gardener and Cowlitz County Noxious Weed Coordinator\, Jennifer Mendoza\, will tell you about the best times and ways to control our most pesky weeds in your lawn and garden without using herbicides. \n    \n  \nMay 1     Home & Garden Show \n10:00 a.m.             Proper Sharpening Tools and Knives \nJoin WSU Master Gardener Jerry Winchell as he demonstrates how to clean and sharpen tools before putting them away for winter storage\, so they’ll be ready to work for you in the spring.  He’ll share hints about storing other gardening tools\, too. \n  \n11:00 a.m.     Do-it-Yourself “Irrigation” \nWSU Master Gardener Jerry Winchell will explain how to construct a simple and inexpensive sprinkler system that can be used for your vegetable garden\, hanging baskets\, porch plants and for other situations.  Find out how to develop a sprinkler system that allows you the flexibility to reduce water use\, save time\, use less labor and control weeds. \n  \n12:00 a.m.   How to Grow a Red Tomato \nIs trying to grow red tomatoes frustrating to you? WSU Master Gardener Alice Slusher will discuss the tips he uses to produce a bountiful crop of red tomatoes. You will learn how to get your tomatoes off to get an early start and what it takes to produce a great harvest of tomatoes. \n  \n1:00 p.m.     Waterwise gardening–growing plants using less water             \nIs your water bill going up every summer trying to keep your plants alive? With our hotter\, drier summers\, we can find ways to have beautiful gardens that are drought tolerant. WSU Master Gardener Alice Slusher will discuss growing plants using less water.  Learn about the ways you can add beauty to a water-wise landscape with drought-tolerant plants. \n  \nWorkshops sponsored by \nWSU Extension and WSU Cowlitz County Master Gardeners URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/cowlitz-county-expo-center-fairgrounds-in-conjunction-with-the-home-and-garden-show/2022-05-01/ LOCATION:Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds\, 1900 7th Ave SW\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States GEO:46.1432557;-122.9226433 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 7th Ave SW:geo:-122.9226433,46.1432557 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR