Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds

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…

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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…

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

Hot summer, wilted plants, and you stuck holding the hose.  There is a way out! On 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…

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,…

**** Workshops are free, admissions to LLCA Home and Garden Show is $2 or 2 cans of food*** March 21      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 plants to get a great harvest.  …

**** Workshops are free, admissions to LLCA Home and Garden Show is $2 or 2 cans of food*** 11:00 a.m.     Do-it-Yourself “Irrigation” WSU 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.   12:00 p.m.    Companion…