Events
Vegetable Gardening with Master Gardeners
Coupeville Library 788 NW Alexander St., Coupeville, United StatesJoin us for an insightful presentation by local farmer, South Whidbey Tilth member, and WSU Extension Master Gardener Anza Muenchow on the art of growing your own vegetables. Anza will cover everything you need to know to start and maintain a productive vegetable garden. Learn about soil health, seed selection, planting schedules, watering practices, and […]
Get Growing: Gardening on a Shoestring
Camano Multi-Purpose Center 141 NE Camano Drive, Camano Island, Washington, United StatesAre you new to gardening? Not sure whether or where to start? Concerned it may blow your budget? An Island County Master Gardener will review some of the many benefits of gardening along with tips and methods that will save you money, make your garden more resilient in our changing climate, provide an abundance of […]
CANCELED – Wildfire Resilient Landscaping & the Home Ignition Zone
Island County Master Gardener Education Garden at Greenbank Farm 765 Wonn Rd, Greenbank, WA, United StatesWestern wildfires can ignite at any time. Put these fire-resistance landscaping ideas in place and protect your home. Presenter Collin McAvincheyWhidbey Island Conservation District WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of non-compliance may be reported through your local Extension office or to the WSU Center for Human Rights. Persons with disabilities […]
Exploring Plants in your Garden for Pest and Disease
Island County Master Gardener Education Garden at Greenbank Farm 765 Wonn Rd, Greenbank, WA, United StatesLearn to incorporate plant disease and pest detection/diagnosis into your gardening habits. You will get tools to help prevent/manage diseases and pests and see a variety of samples for investigation. Presenter - Jenny GlassDiagnostic Plant PathologistWashington State UniversityPuyallup Research & Extension Center WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of non-compliance […]
Ground Covers: Planting in Layers to Create a Living Mulch
Island County Master Gardener Education Garden at Greenbank Farm 765 Wonn Rd, Greenbank, WA, United StatesUsing plants as a living mulch offers many benefits: weed suppression, maintaining soil water content,and nutrient cycling. We’ll discuss many great shrubs, perennials, and grasses to use as living mulch and to maintain a robust soil microbiome. Presenter - Tobey NelsonCertified Professional Horticulturist WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of […]
What to Do About Soil
Island County Master Gardener Education Garden at Greenbank Farm 765 Wonn Rd, Greenbank, WA, United StatesDiscover important properties of soils with special attention to Island County soils. Learn how to maintain healthy soils and plants and promote human health. Presenter - Gary KetchesonIsland County Master Gardener WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of non-compliance may be reported through your local Extension office or to the WSU […]
Assessing Tree Health and Diseases
Island County Master Gardener Education Garden at Greenbank Farm 765 Wonn Rd, Greenbank, WA, United StatesLearn to identify vulnerable trees and make good choices about planting and replacing trees. Presenter - Sue NicolRetired Head Horticulturist at Woodland Park Zoo WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of non-compliance may be reported through your local Extension office or to the WSU Center for Human Rights. Persons with disabilities […]
Soil Blocking for Your Fall Garden
Island County Master Gardener Education Garden at Greenbank Farm 765 Wonn Rd, Greenbank, WA, United StatesLearn how to use soil blocks to start your own seeds for fall vegetable gardens. Discussion will include how to make or source your own soil blocking mix, tools, veggies best suited for fall, and benefits of this method. Presenter - Madeleine SpencerPierce County farmer and educator WSU Extension programs and employment are available to […]
The Importance of Biodiversity
Island County Master Gardener Education Garden at Greenbank Farm 765 Wonn Rd, Greenbank, WA, United StatesIn this talk we'll discuss research that points to wildlife benefits of combining ornamentals with natives in our gardens. We'll explore how and if a natives-only approach is truly the best for our garden ecosystems, and what other types of plants might be of benefit to include and why. Presenter - Tobey NelsonCertified Professional Horticulturist […]
Clematis: Queen of Climbers
Island County Master Gardener Education Garden at Greenbank Farm 765 Wonn Rd, Greenbank, WA, United StatesLearn the details of care, simplified pruning, and recommendations for easy clematis to try in your garden. Includes informative and detailed handouts! Presenter - Laura WatsonAn expert and author on Clematis WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of non-compliance may be reported through your local Extension office or to the […]