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November 2019
Master Gardener Training Preview
Come and see what the Master Gardener Training will be like. If you come, you’ll be able to experience a bit of training first hand. There will be an opportunity to ask questions about the upcoming training at the end of the workshop. Of course, there is no cost to attend. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Toni Gwin, WSU Extension, P.O. Box 88, South Bend, WA 98586, 360 875-9331; tgwin@wsu.edu…
Find out more »December 2019
1st Saturday Workshop – Pests, Pests, and More Pests
The workshop will focus on some of the more common pests that we are asked about and are found in our area. We will take a look at what their actual role in our ecosystems are (besides eating our favorite plants!) and discuss how much of their presence we can tolerate until it’s time to take action with various management options. Topics will include: deer, slugs/snails, aphids, and moles/voles. Presentations are scheduled from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, followed by questions/answers…
Find out more »January 2020
Agritourism: Cultivating Tourists on the Farm
Have you ever dreamed of hosting a festival, establishing a farm-stay, or creating a farm to table dinner at your farm? Maybe you are a chef that is looking to partner with a farm to host a dinner? Do you want to learn more about zoning laws and regulations around agritourism? Join us for this great opportunity to learn more about agritourism enterprise opportunities and how your farm can tap into Grays Harbor's tourism industry! This is a free workshop.…
Find out more »Healthy Farms – Women in Agriculture Conference 2020
“HEALTHY FARMS” is the theme for the eighth annual Women in Agriculture Conference. Experience an engaging, interactive day full of inspiration, learning and networking with other women farmers. This is a one-day event held simultaneously at sites throughout Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana and Hawaii. Saturday, January 25, 2020 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Early Bird registration: $30.00. After January 17: $35 Olympia site: Natural Resources Building 1111 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98501 Local host: Christina Harlow, USDA –…
Find out more »March 2020
POSTPONED – Montesano – Ties to the Land Succession Planning
Workshop Postponed until a future date can be set Please contact Patrick Shults for more information at: 360-740-1213, or by email: patrick.shults@wsu.eduDo you own and care for farm or forestland? If so, you probably have strong feelings about leaving your land in good condition for the future. Succession Planning—the human side of Estate Planning—focuses on ways to maintain family ties to the land from generation to generation, building awareness of key challenges facing family businesses, and motivating families to…
Find out more »May 2020
Dealing with Knotweed
Do you have knotweed? Would you like to learn how to stop its spread? Join Kiley Smith, Grays Harbor County Noxious Weed Board Coordinator for a webinar where you'll learn learn more about the invasive species knotweed, why it is detrimental to our Grays Harbor ecosystem, how it spreads, and how to control it. Zoom Link: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/96179659032?pwd=eExHKzNzSWtqR0VqRzE1cWY2bVRrUT09 Meeting ID: 961 7965 9032 Password: 516868 Phone Call (long distance) 1 253 215 8782…
Find out more »July 2020
2020 Annual Garden Tour – CANCELLED
CANCELLATION OF 2020 ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR After over 20 years of proudly sponsoring this annual event, it is with great sadness that the WSU Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties are canceling this year’s tour. With all the continued uncertainty, we feel we cannot responsibly continue to plan for this event. We hope to bring back the Annual Garden Tour in the Satsop area in 2021. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with…
Find out more »October 2020
Cultivating Success: Whole Farm Planning
We’ll cover a broad overview of production and marketing options for today’s small farm! Whether you are just exploring the opportunities available or already have an existing operation, you’ll learn what it takes to create, sustain, and grow a viable small farm. $125 for a 9-week course offered fully online through Zoom! Must have a free zoom account. Starts October 20th running through December 15th, 2020 (with a break November 3rd). Class meets every Tuesday from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Scholarships are…
Find out more »March 2021
Introduction to Vegetable Gardening series – Plan Your Garden Part 1
The Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties are presenting a series of five spring webinars for those new to growing vegetables in the Northwest. Beginning Thursday, March 18th, these programs will alternate between Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Each webinar has an individual registration link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the workshop. Any recordings, resources, and references will be available the week following the workshop https://pnwmg.org/references-and-resources/ For more information, contact katie.lutz@pnwmgfoundation.org…
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