{"id":553,"date":"2024-07-24T11:09:50","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T18:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/?page_id=553"},"modified":"2026-01-20T11:30:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T19:30:35","slug":"speakers-bureau","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/educational-outreach\/speakers-bureau","title":{"rendered":"Speakers Bureau"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-hero wsu-width--full wsu-pattern--wsu-light-radial-left  wsu-hero--size-small wsu-hero--style-boxed \">\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__background\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image-frame--fill\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/MG-pexels-rdne-7782057.jpg\"\n\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/MG-pexels-rdne-7782057.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/MG-pexels-rdne-7782057.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/MG-pexels-rdne-7782057.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/MG-pexels-rdne-7782057.jpg 768w\"\n\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\n\t\talt=\"basket full of vegetables\"\n\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 20% 85%\"\n\t\t\/>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__overlay\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__inner-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"wsu-hero__title\">Speakers Bureau<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__caption\">Talks on horticulture and environmental sustainability<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"breadcrumbs \" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\"><span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to WSU Extension.\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/\" class=\"main-home\" ><span property=\"name\">WSU Extension<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span> &gt; <span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to King County .\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\" class=\"home\" aria-current=\"page\"><span property=\"name\">King County <\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"2\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-spacing-after--small wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"width:15%\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wsu-spacing-before--small\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/28\/MG-flower-150x150.png\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-130\" width=\"113\" height=\"113\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left  wsu-heading--style-marked\">WSU Extension King County Master Gardener Speakers Bureau<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-spacing-before--default wsu-spacing-top--default wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-decorator  wsu-decorator--style-block-crimson-wsu\" style=\"top:-1.5%;left:-3%%;height:35%;width:50%\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-overlap wsu-overlap-spotlight  wsu-overlap-spotlight--style-left-middle\">\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-overlap__container\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column wsu-overlap--overlap-xmedium\">\r\n            <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column-inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"wsu-overlap-spotlight__image   wsu-notch--medium\">\r\n                    <div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-3-4\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/MG-20241019_092631_small-777x1024.jpg\"\r\n                        srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/MG-20241019_092631_small-777x1024.jpg 777w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/MG-20241019_092631_small-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/MG-20241019_092631_small-768x1013.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/MG-20241019_092631_small-1165x1536.jpg 1165w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/MG-20241019_092631_small-1553x2048.jpg 1553w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/MG-20241019_092631_small.jpg 1874w\"\r\n                        sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\"\r\n                        alt=\"Master Gardener recognition event\"\r\n                        style=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n                        \/>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column wsu-overlap--surface-column wsu-overlap--overlap-xmedium\">\r\n            <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column-inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"wsu-overlap-spotlight__caption  wsu-dropshadow--medium\">\r\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-top--medium wsu-spacing-padding-left--medium\">Need a speaker? WSU Master Gardeners offer presentations on gardening topics, sharing research-based knowledge. Request an expert for your club or class on vegetable growing, soil health, attracting pollinators, or custom topics meeting your group&#8217;s interests.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-border--color-midnight\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<article class=\"wsu-card wsu-card--outline-shadow wsu-spacing-top--none wsu-spacing-bottom--none wsu-color-background--gray-5\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wsu-title wsu-font-size--xxmedium\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMore Information\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n    <nav class=\"wsu-navigation-vertical wsu-vertical-menu\">\n        <ul id=\"wsu-site-menu\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse wsu-menu-collapse--style-vertical\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\">Master Gardeners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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Sheet(s)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/request-youth-teaching-kit\">Request Youth Teaching Kit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/request-youth-complex-activities-supplies\">Request Youth Complex Activities Supplies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/volunteer-portal\">Volunteer Portal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/nav>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-overlap wsu-overlap-spotlight wsu-spacing-before--xxmedium wsu-overlap-spotlight--style-left-middle wsu-spacing-after--xlarge\">\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-overlap__container\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column wsu-overlap--overlap-xmedium\">\r\n            <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column-inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"wsu-overlap-spotlight__image   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When you find a topic that aligns with your interest submit a request via email and we will get you scheduled. If you don&#8217;t find a topic that interests you, you can request a custom presentation and we will try to accommodate you. <br>Simply fill out the Speakers Request Form by clicking the link below.  Instructions provided on the form.<br><\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tSpeakers Request Form\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WSU Extension King County Master Gardener Speakers Bureau <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners speak to groups on the topics listed below as part of their mission to empower and sustain diverse communities with relevant, unbiased, research-based horticulture and environmental stewardship education. If you find a topic that may be of interest to your group, visit the WSU Extension Master Gardener webpage to obtain, complete and submit a speaker request form. Once a presentation has been confirmed, you will receive an evaluation form for the presentation. This completed document helps to ensure the continuing high quality of our speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Master Gardeners speak as volunteers. If you wish to donate to the Master Gardener Program, please make your check payable to the Master Gardener Foundation of King County. We are happy to be of service to your organization and a donation is much appreciated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked wsu-heading--mark-color-crimson\">Our Presentation Library<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainable Gardening<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-card-wrapper wsu-card--outline-shadow wsu-card-wrapper--per-row-2\" >\r\n    \n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-border-top--color-crimson wsu-color-background--white\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/SlideWildfirePreparedness.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/SlideWildfirePreparedness.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/SlideWildfirePreparedness-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/SlideWildfirePreparedness-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/SlideWildfirePreparedness-768x432.jpg 768w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Slide for the wildfire preparedness presentation.\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntroduction to PNW Fire Resistant Landscape Sustainable Gardening\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: Learn how wildfire danger in King County is increasing because of climate change and the human risk. Learn how to get started using Fire-Resistant landscape sustainable gardening at your home. Join Master Gardener Joe Jennings who teaches basic fire-resistant landscape principles and how to apply them to your garden.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Dawn Rubstello<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--gray-5\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/MG_pixabay_aster-flowers-4549083_1280.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/MG_pixabay_aster-flowers-4549083_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/MG_pixabay_aster-flowers-4549083_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/MG_pixabay_aster-flowers-4549083_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/MG_pixabay_aster-flowers-4549083_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/MG_pixabay_aster-flowers-4549083_1280-150x100.jpg 150w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Asters\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClimate-Ready Plants\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: Do you want plants that can better handle our changing PNW climate? Discover the unique traits of natives, cultivars, and perennials. Explore how they vary in attracting pollinators, adding biodiversity, and demonstrating climate readiness for a drier PNW region.\u00a0\u00a0Learn specific plants from a UW study that have proven to thrive with less water.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Molly van der Burch<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--gray-5\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-iriser-673857-1-scaled.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-iriser-673857-1-scaled.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-iriser-673857-1-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-iriser-673857-1-720x1024.jpg 720w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-iriser-673857-1-768x1092.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-iriser-673857-1-1080x1536.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-iriser-673857-1-1440x2048.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-iriser-673857-1-105x150.jpg 105w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Blue flowers with an orange background\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Resilient Yard &#8211; Battling Climate Change at Home\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: Presentation for homeowners who want to know what simple steps they can take in designing and maintaining their yard to battle climate change. The presentation is broken down into sections on climate change, lawn maintenance, garden bed design &amp; growing veggies.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Alma Cardenas<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--gray-5\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-juris-freidenfelds-927897-2013667-1-scaled.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-juris-freidenfelds-927897-2013667-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-juris-freidenfelds-927897-2013667-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-juris-freidenfelds-927897-2013667-1-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-juris-freidenfelds-927897-2013667-1-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-juris-freidenfelds-927897-2013667-1-1536x1018.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-juris-freidenfelds-927897-2013667-1-2048x1357.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-juris-freidenfelds-927897-2013667-1-150x99.jpg 150w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Multiple butterflies on a Flower\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProtect our Pollinators from the Effects of Climate Change\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: Presentation for homeowners to help them understand the importance of adding pollinator plants to their garden beds and the positive effect this has for native pollinator species. Designed as both a stand-alone presentation and one that could also be a follow-on to \u201cThe Resilient Yard\u201d above for either a longer presentation or a return engagement<br><br><strong>Speaker: Alma Cardenas or Bethany Williamson<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--gray-5\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-lerkrat-tangsri-19447-91153.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-lerkrat-tangsri-19447-91153.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-lerkrat-tangsri-19447-91153-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-lerkrat-tangsri-19447-91153-1024x665.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-lerkrat-tangsri-19447-91153-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-lerkrat-tangsri-19447-91153-1536x998.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-lerkrat-tangsri-19447-91153-150x97.jpg 150w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Tree from the perspective of the ground\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMore Trees, Please\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: One-hour presentation covers the need to re-forest urban and suburban areas in order to increase tree canopy and cool cities. Review of several successful projects creating mini forests in urban areas.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Alma Cardenas <\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--gray-5\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-tdcat-347729-scaled.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-tdcat-347729-scaled.jpg 1908w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-tdcat-347729-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-tdcat-347729-763x1024.jpg 763w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-tdcat-347729-768x1030.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-tdcat-347729-1145x1536.jpg 1145w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-tdcat-347729-1526x2048.jpg 1526w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-tdcat-347729-112x150.jpg 112w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1908px) 100vw, 1908px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"watering a plant\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tArt and Science of Watering\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: The first goal of watering is to make sure your plants get the right amount of water. The next is to learn how to efficiently do that. You will learn how the chemical properties of water molecules influences watering, how water behaves in different soil types and how that helps to effectively water your plants. You will be equipped with the knowledge to help select the most effective watering method and techniques for your site.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Jim Olson<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pollinators and Birds in Our Gardens<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-card-wrapper wsu-card--outline-shadow wsu-card-wrapper--per-row-2\" >\r\n    \n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-border-top--color-crimson wsu-color-background--white\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/NearbyNature-Slide-1.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/NearbyNature-Slide-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/NearbyNature-Slide-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/NearbyNature-Slide-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/01\/NearbyNature-Slide-1-768x432.jpg 768w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"A slide of a presentation that shows nearby nature. Nearby Nature- Seeks to increase access to plants, green spaces and public landscapes to benefit the health &amp; well-being of all members of our communities.\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow, What, Who, When, and Where of pollination\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: Pollination is important for a strong, healthy ecosystem. We all want to support pollinators in our garden. Susan will explain the How, What, Who, When, and Where of pollination and discuss how to protect our native pollinators. She uses live material props, posters, tri-fold, and a PowerPoint presentation in her talk.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Susan Melgaard<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-border-top--color-crimson wsu-color-background--white\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-yudi-ding-2155130552-34922611-scaled.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-yudi-ding-2155130552-34922611-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-yudi-ding-2155130552-34922611-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-yudi-ding-2155130552-34922611-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-yudi-ding-2155130552-34922611-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-yudi-ding-2155130552-34922611-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-yudi-ding-2155130552-34922611-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-yudi-ding-2155130552-34922611-150x100.jpg 150w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Dragonfly on a flower\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to create an edible garden with maximum pollination and yield\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: In this presentation the following areas are covered: Who are the pollinators? What edibles are they attracted to? How to properly plant for pollinators. When and where to plant for pollinators. The presentation also includes hands-on garden models.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Susan Melgaard<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-border-top--color-crimson wsu-color-background--white\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-ionelceban-3194327-scaled.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-ionelceban-3194327-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-ionelceban-3194327-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-ionelceban-3194327-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-ionelceban-3194327-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-ionelceban-3194327-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-ionelceban-3194327-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-ionelceban-3194327-150x100.jpg 150w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Bees in a beehive\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMasons, Miners, and Thieves\u2014The Real Lives of America\u2019s Bees\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: Did a bee go extinct because of greenhouse tomatoes? Why is a bee nicknamed Cinderella? Follow a gardener\u2019s adventures into the field with bee scientists and farmers to explore the lives of bees. Tucked into stories where bees build turrets and paint walls are lessons on how bees live\u2014and how our gardens can help them. Based on Paige\u2019s book Our Native Bees.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Paige Embry<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-border-top--color-crimson wsu-color-background--white\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-guvo59-27013467-scaled.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-guvo59-27013467-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-guvo59-27013467-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-guvo59-27013467-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-guvo59-27013467-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-guvo59-27013467-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-guvo59-27013467-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-guvo59-27013467-150x100.jpg 150w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Bee and insect on a flower\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMeet the Neighbors\u2014Bees and Other Insect Pollinators in the Garden\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: Washington state has over 600 species of wild bees, and Seattle more than 100, but bees aren\u2019t the only insect pollinators out their working over the flowers and hunting for good homes for their babes. A study on western WA farms found that flies(!) accounted for 35% of pollinator visits. Even small gardens can be a haven for an array of pollinators. Learn about our pollinators\u2013who they are, how they live, how to recognize some. Discover hands-on ways to help pollinators both locally, by modifying your garden, and globally, by participating in citizen science projects like the Washington Bee Atlas.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Paige Embry<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--gray-5\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_pexels-puneet-sehgal-939247793-20156910-scaled-1.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_pexels-puneet-sehgal-939247793-20156910-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_pexels-puneet-sehgal-939247793-20156910-scaled-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_pexels-puneet-sehgal-939247793-20156910-scaled-1-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_pexels-puneet-sehgal-939247793-20156910-scaled-1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_pexels-puneet-sehgal-939247793-20156910-scaled-1-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_pexels-puneet-sehgal-939247793-20156910-scaled-1-2048x1638.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_pexels-puneet-sehgal-939247793-20156910-scaled-1-150x120.jpg 150w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"The Resilient Yard screen shot\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWho Lives in Your Yard?\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: Here is your introduction to our region\u2019s birds and how to happily live with them in our shared urban\/suburban neighborhoods and, especially, our gardens. Let\u2019s look at how all of us can live together safely. Learn what garden enhancements will encourage birds to make our yards part of their worlds and what you can do to lessen harm to our shared environment.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Penny Bolton<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--gray-5\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/HUMMINGBIRD.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/HUMMINGBIRD.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/HUMMINGBIRD-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/HUMMINGBIRD-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/HUMMINGBIRD-150x100.jpg 150w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"hummingbird\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAttracting Hummingbirds to your Garden\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: Discover fun facts about our two Pacific Northwest hummingbirds and learn about flowers and native plants to create a hummingbird-friendly garden or container.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Molly van der Burch<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fruits, Herbs and Vegetables<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-card-wrapper wsu-card--outline-shadow wsu-card-wrapper--per-row-2\" >\r\n    \n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-border-top--color-crimson wsu-color-background--white\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_Image_ppt-template_6-16-20.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_Image_ppt-template_6-16-20.jpg 900w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_Image_ppt-template_6-16-20-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_Image_ppt-template_6-16-20-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_Image_ppt-template_6-16-20-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_Image_ppt-template_6-16-20-120x150.jpg 120w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Tray of vegetables carried by gardener with straw hat\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBasics of Vegetable Gardening\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: There are six keys in successfully growing vegetables in our area of the Pacific Northwest, preparing your planting location, timing of seed starting, key items for caring of plants and how to recognize and treat problems on plants during their path to your plate.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Jim Olson<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--gray-5\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_pexels-simon-waititu-382865984-17265803.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_pexels-simon-waititu-382865984-17265803.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_pexels-simon-waititu-382865984-17265803-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_pexels-simon-waititu-382865984-17265803-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_pexels-simon-waititu-382865984-17265803-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_pexels-simon-waititu-382865984-17265803-150x113.jpg 150w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Cabbage\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGrowing Your Coleslaw and Related Foods\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: In Western Washington, some members of the Cabbage Family (aka Brassicas\/Cruciferae) can be grown throughout the year and show-up on your dinner table when needed. These crops include broccoli, cauliflower, kale, cabbage, arugula, mustard, rutabagas, turnips, radishes, collards, bok choi, and Brussels sprouts. These cool weather vegetables are among the first to be planted each year, as early as March for most transplants and April for direct seeding. Let\u2019s make your vegetable beds productive year-round!<br><br><strong>Speaker: Sue Kraemer<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--gray-5\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_pexels-magda-ehlers-pexels-3816343.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_pexels-magda-ehlers-pexels-3816343.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_pexels-magda-ehlers-pexels-3816343-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_pexels-magda-ehlers-pexels-3816343-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_pexels-magda-ehlers-pexels-3816343-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_pexels-magda-ehlers-pexels-3816343-150x100.jpg 150w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Basil\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHerbs\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: Fresh herbs can be hard to find in stores and are often extremely expensive. Growing your own can give your cooking extra zip and depth of flavor. Learn about growing a wide variety of herbs, from arugula, basil and chives to rosemary, sage and thyme. Edible flowers such as borage, chamomile, chives, nasturtium and calendula petals also can add beauty and flavor to any salad.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Emilie Castle<\/strong><br><br><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--white\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_vegetables_pexels-eva-bronzini-5502853.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_vegetables_pexels-eva-bronzini-5502853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_vegetables_pexels-eva-bronzini-5502853-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_vegetables_pexels-eva-bronzini-5502853-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_vegetables_pexels-eva-bronzini-5502853-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_vegetables_pexels-eva-bronzini-5502853-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_vegetables_pexels-eva-bronzini-5502853-100x150.jpg 100w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Vegetables in basket\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrinciples of Gardening in the Pacific Northwest for the Intermediate Gardener\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: Want to get better results from your veggie gardening efforts? In this class, learn how to better understand and use your gardening space, whether in ground or in containers. Also, learn how key practices such as fertilization, irrigation, integrated pest management, plant selection and planting dates, influence your results.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Jim Olson<\/strong><br><br><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--white\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_tomato-start_pexels-pakkontrack-4628947.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_tomato-start_pexels-pakkontrack-4628947.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_tomato-start_pexels-pakkontrack-4628947-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_tomato-start_pexels-pakkontrack-4628947-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_tomato-start_pexels-pakkontrack-4628947-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_tomato-start_pexels-pakkontrack-4628947-112x150.jpg 112w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"young tomato plant with roots\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 51% 63%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRoots &amp; Shoots\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: Leafy greens can be crisp or tender, bitter or sweet, tangy or pungent. They can be eaten raw or cooked and are full of fiber. Many prefer the cooler weather of spring and early summer, such as lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, beet greens, arugula and mesculn mixes. Many can even grow in partial shade. This presentation will focus on some of the most popular greens.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Emilie Castle<\/strong><br> <br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--white\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_squash_pexels-mdsnmdsnmdsn-1527010.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_squash_pexels-mdsnmdsnmdsn-1527010.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_squash_pexels-mdsnmdsnmdsn-1527010-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_squash_pexels-mdsnmdsnmdsn-1527010-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_squash_pexels-mdsnmdsnmdsn-1527010-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_squash_pexels-mdsnmdsnmdsn-1527010-150x100.jpg 150w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Squash\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSummer &amp; Winter Squash\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: Cucumbers, squash, pumpkins, and melons are members of the Cucumber Family, all of which are warm season crops. Cucurbits can sprawl 3 to 5 feet in all directions. Learn how to use vertical applications to enhance productivity in small spaces. Talk topics include varieties selection, cultural requirements, container growing, fertilizer needs, major diseases and pests, and pest management techniques for each crop.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Emilie Castle<\/strong><br><br><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Containers and Indoor Plants<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-card-wrapper wsu-card--outline-shadow wsu-card-wrapper--per-row-2\" >\r\n    \n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-border-top--color-crimson wsu-color-background--white\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_potted-plants_pexels-cottonbro-4503737-1.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_potted-plants_pexels-cottonbro-4503737-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_potted-plants_pexels-cottonbro-4503737-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_potted-plants_pexels-cottonbro-4503737-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_potted-plants_pexels-cottonbro-4503737-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_potted-plants_pexels-cottonbro-4503737-1-150x100.jpg 150w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Woman with book sitting amidst potted plants\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCreating Beautiful Containers\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: Learn container basics, design ideas, and planting tips to create containers that have year-round pizazz. Specific plant ideas for both shade and sun containers as well as soil and watering recommendations are included with photos to inspire you to create your own container!<br><br><strong>Speaker: Molly van der Burch<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-border-top--color-crimson wsu-color-background--white\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-ayrat-244411276-26706564-scaled.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-ayrat-244411276-26706564-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-ayrat-244411276-26706564-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-ayrat-244411276-26706564-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-ayrat-244411276-26706564-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-ayrat-244411276-26706564-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-ayrat-244411276-26706564-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-ayrat-244411276-26706564-100x150.jpg 100w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Plants in containers\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSeasonal Container Gardening\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: Want to grow beautiful plants but don&#8217;t have a yard? This talk covers everything you need to know about container gardening, from basics to seasonal updates. Learn how to select the correct vessels, understand soil types, choose the best location for your plants, and keep them thriving all season long. We\u2019ll also show you how to transition your summer containers to stunning fall and winter arrangements. You&#8217;ll leave with the knowledge to create and care for your own vibrant, custom container garden.<br><br><strong>Speaker:<\/strong> <strong>Emilie Castle<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-border-top--color-crimson wsu-color-background--white\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-quang-nguyen-vinh-222549-2132240-scaled.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-quang-nguyen-vinh-222549-2132240-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-quang-nguyen-vinh-222549-2132240-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-quang-nguyen-vinh-222549-2132240-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-quang-nguyen-vinh-222549-2132240-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-quang-nguyen-vinh-222549-2132240-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-quang-nguyen-vinh-222549-2132240-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-quang-nguyen-vinh-222549-2132240-150x100.jpg 150w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Multiple succulents on bark\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSucculents 101: Your Guide to a Thriving Indoor Garden\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: Unlock your green thumb with the ultimate guide to succulent care! This class will go over how to keep these trendy, low-maintenance plants healthy and happy. We&#8217;ll cover all the essential skills you need to become a successful succulent parent and create your own beautiful, thriving succulent garden.<br><br><strong>Speaker:<\/strong> <strong>Emilie Castle<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--gray-5\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_orchid-2124803_1920_anncapictures_pixabay_5-5-21.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_orchid-2124803_1920_anncapictures_pixabay_5-5-21.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_orchid-2124803_1920_anncapictures_pixabay_5-5-21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_orchid-2124803_1920_anncapictures_pixabay_5-5-21-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_orchid-2124803_1920_anncapictures_pixabay_5-5-21-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_orchid-2124803_1920_anncapictures_pixabay_5-5-21-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_orchid-2124803_1920_anncapictures_pixabay_5-5-21-150x100.jpg 150w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"white orchid\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGrowing Orchids\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: Did you get an orchid as a gift, or buy one for its beauty? Learn the basic practices that will keep your orchids thriving and blooming year after year.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Jim Olson<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perennials and Shrubs<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-card-wrapper wsu-card--outline-shadow wsu-card-wrapper--per-row-2\" >\r\n    \n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-border-top--color-crimson wsu-color-background--white\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_flowering-perennials_pexels-optical-chemist-340351297-31241819.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_flowering-perennials_pexels-optical-chemist-340351297-31241819.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_flowering-perennials_pexels-optical-chemist-340351297-31241819-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_flowering-perennials_pexels-optical-chemist-340351297-31241819-1024x729.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_flowering-perennials_pexels-optical-chemist-340351297-31241819-768x547.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_flowering-perennials_pexels-optical-chemist-340351297-31241819-150x107.jpg 150w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"flowering perennials\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPerennials for Year-Round Color\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: Each month of the year is discussed in this talk and highlights a \u2018tried and true,\u2019 \u2018new or unusual\u2019 or \u2018self-seeders or creepers\u2019 perennial that provides color for the month. Other more colorful perennials are noted which bloom well in our climate in the spring and summer months.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Cleo Raulerson<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--gray-5\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_shurbs_pexels-nadiye-odabasi-3668408-16581419-scaled-1.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_shurbs_pexels-nadiye-odabasi-3668408-16581419-scaled-1.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_shurbs_pexels-nadiye-odabasi-3668408-16581419-scaled-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_shurbs_pexels-nadiye-odabasi-3668408-16581419-scaled-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_shurbs_pexels-nadiye-odabasi-3668408-16581419-scaled-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_shurbs_pexels-nadiye-odabasi-3668408-16581419-scaled-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_shurbs_pexels-nadiye-odabasi-3668408-16581419-scaled-1-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_shurbs_pexels-nadiye-odabasi-3668408-16581419-scaled-1-100x150.jpg 100w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"flowering shrub\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShrubs That Grow Well in King County Gardens\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: This talk discusses evergreen and deciduous shrubs that grow well in our Western Washington gardens. Highlighted will be several specific varieties that showcase the breadth of a genus. Some varieties are tried-and-true, others are more unusual.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Cleo Raulerson<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--gray-5\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-valeriya-618048-scaled.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-valeriya-618048-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-valeriya-618048-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-valeriya-618048-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-valeriya-618048-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-valeriya-618048-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-valeriya-618048-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/11\/pexels-valeriya-618048-150x100.jpg 150w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Rose with rosehips\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to combine perennials, shrubs, and small trees for garden color throughout the year\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: Cleo will use photos to show how you can combine perennials, shrubs and small trees for garden color throughout the year. We will visit garden areas in multiple seasons to show how plants have different impact depending on the season. If you have heard her \u2018Perennials for Year-Round Color\u2019 or \u2019Shrubs that Grow Well in our Gardens\u2019 talks, this is a chance to see how some of those plants actually look in a garden setting.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Cleo Raulerson<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Soil<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-card-wrapper wsu-card--outline-shadow wsu-card-wrapper--per-row-2\" >\r\n    \n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-border-top--color-crimson wsu-color-background--white\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_person-digging-on-soil-using-garden-shovel-1301856-scaled-1.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_person-digging-on-soil-using-garden-shovel-1301856-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_person-digging-on-soil-using-garden-shovel-1301856-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_person-digging-on-soil-using-garden-shovel-1301856-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_person-digging-on-soil-using-garden-shovel-1301856-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_person-digging-on-soil-using-garden-shovel-1301856-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_person-digging-on-soil-using-garden-shovel-1301856-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_person-digging-on-soil-using-garden-shovel-1301856-scaled-1-150x100.jpg 150w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Person digging soil with trowel\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAll About Soils &amp; Fertilizers\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: Not counting the landscaper, how did you get the soil that lives in your yard? This class will discuss soil formation, how to determine texture and its importance and the best testing methods to use when determining soil properties and for soil testing. From there, soil improvement is easier to control. Nutrient advice, fertilizer tips and calculations and manure(s) will all be evaluated in this 90-minute program.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Fred Wemer<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--gray-5\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_compost_fall-3755125_1280.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_compost_fall-3755125_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_compost_fall-3755125_1280-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_compost_fall-3755125_1280-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_compost_fall-3755125_1280-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_compost_fall-3755125_1280-150x100.jpg 150w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"compost\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Basics of Successful Composting\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: What is compost? What materials can you use (or should avoid) in your home piles? What are the impacts it has on soil and the organisms living in it? What methods and equipment are needed to make \u2018black gold?\u2019 We\u2019ll look at examples of fast methods (used at the Belevue Botanical Garden, slow-low-energy methods (used in my yard) and kitchen scraps use and harvesting.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Fred Wemer<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--gray-5\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/12\/pexels-digitalbuggu-191386.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/12\/pexels-digitalbuggu-191386.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/12\/pexels-digitalbuggu-191386-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/12\/pexels-digitalbuggu-191386-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/12\/pexels-digitalbuggu-191386-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/12\/pexels-digitalbuggu-191386-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/12\/pexels-digitalbuggu-191386-150x113.jpg 150w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Patchy groundcover over soil\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSoil Building and the Use of Groundcover\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: This talk discusses soil testing, soil drainage,&amp; texture tests. Topics include: ground cover types, plants, non-living mulch examples and maintenance<br><br><strong>Speaker: Fred Wemer<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weeds and Propagation<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-card-wrapper wsu-card--outline-shadow wsu-card-wrapper--per-row-2\" >\r\n    \n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-border-top--color-crimson wsu-color-background--white\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_weeds_pexels-lora-rikky-247863707-12906944-scaled-1.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_weeds_pexels-lora-rikky-247863707-12906944-scaled-1.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_weeds_pexels-lora-rikky-247863707-12906944-scaled-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_weeds_pexels-lora-rikky-247863707-12906944-scaled-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_weeds_pexels-lora-rikky-247863707-12906944-scaled-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_weeds_pexels-lora-rikky-247863707-12906944-scaled-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_weeds_pexels-lora-rikky-247863707-12906944-scaled-1-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_weeds_pexels-lora-rikky-247863707-12906944-scaled-1-100x150.jpg 100w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"weed with yellow flowers\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeeds\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: When does a plant become a weed? A whimsical look at how to identify, prevent, and control weeds.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Jim Olson<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--gray-5\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_propagation_pexels-wdnet-1002703-scaled-1.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_propagation_pexels-wdnet-1002703-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_propagation_pexels-wdnet-1002703-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_propagation_pexels-wdnet-1002703-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_propagation_pexels-wdnet-1002703-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_propagation_pexels-wdnet-1002703-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_propagation_pexels-wdnet-1002703-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_propagation_pexels-wdnet-1002703-scaled-1-150x100.jpg 150w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Plant start\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOpportunistic Propagation Tips\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: Propagation from cuttings is a fun and money-saving way to create more plants for your garden. Let\u2019s look at the why, the when, the medium and the timing of your next gardening science project. There are new ways to expand what you have in the yard, or, perhaps, want to share with your neighbor. Let\u2019s experiment!<br><br><strong>Speaker: Fred Wemer<\/strong><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--white\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/MG_pixabay_young-plants-4892085_1280_cropped.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/MG_pixabay_young-plants-4892085_1280_cropped.jpg 982w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/MG_pixabay_young-plants-4892085_1280_cropped-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/MG_pixabay_young-plants-4892085_1280_cropped-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/MG_pixabay_young-plants-4892085_1280_cropped-150x107.jpg 150w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 982px) 100vw, 982px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Plant seedlings\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPropagation Cuttings and Layering\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: Gordon has spoken on Propagation for many years and will share his experiences with you.\u00a0 He starts by explaining the earliest time of the year to take cuttings, how to take and treat them and why. He covers the different types of cutting, layers and air layers; the various types of rooting hormone preparations, with descriptions of their various uses and properties; different methods of treating cuttings; cleanliness of tools and types of tools. Next step is to grow and harden the cuttings. He does an overview of bulbs propagation and grafting and wraps up with the importance of good record keeping.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Gordon Polson<\/strong><br><br><br><br><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Japanese Gardens and Landscape Design<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-card-wrapper wsu-card--outline-shadow wsu-card-wrapper--per-row-2\" >\r\n    \n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--white\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_zen_pexels-anselsong-28120254-scaled-1.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_zen_pexels-anselsong-28120254-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_zen_pexels-anselsong-28120254-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_zen_pexels-anselsong-28120254-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_zen_pexels-anselsong-28120254-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_zen_pexels-anselsong-28120254-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_zen_pexels-anselsong-28120254-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/03\/MG_zen_pexels-anselsong-28120254-scaled-1-150x100.jpg 150w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Japanese garden\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExploring Japanese Gardens\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: Using examples from some of the most famous gardens in Japan, we will focus on three types of Japanese gardens \u2013 dry landscape, courtyard, and strolling. Intermingling the garden descriptions with that period in Japanese history, you will experience the spirituality and culture that make Japanese gardens so unique.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Molly van der Burch<\/strong><br><br><br><br><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--white\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/MG_pixabay_garden-56719_640.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/MG_pixabay_garden-56719_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/MG_pixabay_garden-56719_640-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/MG_pixabay_garden-56719_640-150x100.jpg 150w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Garden path\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBasic Landscape Design\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Synopsis<\/strong>: This landscape presentation will help to design your garden and landscape before choosing your trees, shrubs and other plants.\u00a0 Creating a plan helps to identify use areas, hide undesirable views or frame those views.\u00a0 Once this task has been accomplished, the plants can be identified based on conditions such as soil, light and other desired preferences, such as maintenance requirements.<br><br><strong>Speaker: Andree Hurley<\/strong><br><br><br><br><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/king\/mg-home\/contact-us\/speakers-bureau-contact-page\/\" class=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRequest\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NOTE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These presentations can be given live or by Zoom unless specified differently on the topic line. Most of these lectures are one-hour in length, but a few will differ. Most are supported by PowerPoint presentations. Remember to discuss the logistics of your gathering directly with the speaker, i.e., in-person vs. virtual, venue, projection screen\/surface, length of presentation, etc., to avoid any misunderstandings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rev. 12\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speaker Biographies<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-card-wrapper wsu-card--outline-shadow wsu-card-wrapper--per-row-3\" >\r\n    \n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAlma Cardenas\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Alma Cardenas<\/strong> is a Master Gardener with a passion for learning how to turn everyday yards into thriving, sustainable landscapes. With a background in sustainability and biodiversity conservation technology at Microsoft, she brings big-picture knowledge to small-scale spaces. Alma believes our gardens can not only grow food\u2014 they can capture carbon, support pollinators and wildlife, conserve water, and restore native plant communities right outside our doors. She\u2019s on a mission to help fellow gardeners turn their green spaces into tools for climate action and biodiversity preservation, one backyard at a time.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Penny Bolton<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Penny Bolton<\/strong>\u00a0is a 30+ year Master Gardener as well as an Audubon Master Birder. She holds certificates in Professional Dog Training, Applied Animal Behavior and Living and Learning with Animals. Expect to learn as much about human-animal interactions in garden environments as you would learn about creating healthy plant environments in your garden.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Emilie Castle<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Emilie Castle<\/strong>\u00a0became a Master Gardener in 2004. She has been an active member of the Bellevue Demonstration Garden for over 15 years, serving on the steering committee for many years. Currently she is in charge of the Winter and Summer Squash Beds and the Roots and Shoots (Beets, Carrots, Chard &amp; Spinach) Bed. She is a faculty member for the Master Gardener Growing Groceries program.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Andree Hurley<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Andree Hurley<\/strong>\u00a0studied horticulture and landscape design at California Polytechnic State University. Her design firm was active in the Seattle area for a decade and specialized in landscape redesigns and pruning. Now a real estate professional, Andree still takes notice of gardens, how the elements fit together, the extra value they bring to a sale and even stages front yard gardens for improved curb appeal.<strong>Carole Bartolini<\/strong>\u00a0has a love for growing vegetables that began as a young child helping in her grandfather\u2019s garden. A Master Gardener since 2017, Carole is a member of the University District\u2019s Market Clinic, a volunteer at the Finn Hill Demonstration Garden and an instructor for the WSU Growing Groceries Program. She delights in educating future gardeners.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Paige Embry<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Paige Embry<\/strong> has been a gardener in Seattle for decades. She attended Edmonds Community College Horticulture program and later taught the soils class there. Over the years, she\u2019s also run a little garden design and coaching business, written a gardening blog, and taught continuing ed classes on gardening and pruning. Currently, she is a freelance science writer who has written for Scientific American, Entomology Today, The American Gardener, Horticulture and others. Her 2018 book (Timber Press), Our Native Bees: North America\u2019s Endangered Pollinators and the Fight to Save Them, was a finalist for the 2019 WA State Book Award\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Sue Kraemer<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Sue Kraemer<\/strong>\u00a0is a graduate of the 2014 Master Gardener class and has served on Foundation Board for King County. She has served as an instructor at the University of Washington-Bothell and is, currently, a faculty member of Washington State University\u2019s Growing Groceries Program. Sue volunteers her gardening expertise to Queen Anne Manor and with the Data for Good organization, directing healthcare data projects.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Susan Melgaard<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\tSusan Melgaard Susan Melgaard joined the King County Master Gardeners program in 2020. She received a B.S. from WSU Pullman in Microbiology. She currently volunteers at: Animal Acres Demonstration Gardens in Lake Forest Park (LFP); Kenmore Rhododendron Garden (KRP); Woodinville and Kenmore clinics; Pollinator booths at events located at 21 acres, Bellevue Botanical Garden, KRP, LFP, and others. She provides pollinator presentations to National Wildlife Federation, garden clubs, educational programs, and Rotary organizations. Susan spends her winters volunteering at the national tropical botanical gardens on Kaua\u2019i in the nursery for endangered native plant species, and in the regenerative organic gardens in agroforestry.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Jim Olson<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\tJim Olson has been a gardener on and off since his elementary school years. He grew his first veggie garden as a sophomore in high school. Years later, after retirement, gardening came back onto the front burner and he joined the King County Master Gardener Program in 2013. Jim currently leads the Redmond Saturday Market Plant Advice Clinic. At home, he grows a bit of everything &#8211; berries, apples, many types of veggies, herbs and landscape plants, including natives. He has a special fondness for growing orchids.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Gordon Polson<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Gordon Polson<\/strong>\u00a0has been gardening since he was eight and has been a Master Gardener since 2008. He is a dedicated home gardener and propagator although he reports that he has lost the fight with deer. He has been a docent at the Bellevue Botanic Garden since 2022 and his fingernails always seem to have soil under them.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Cleo Raulerson<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Cleo Raulerson<\/strong>\u00a0has gardened, focusing on perennials and flowering shrubs, for more than 40 years. Her garden has over 750 varieties of flowering plants and the garden has been on the NPA (Northwest Perennial Alliance) Open Garden Tour for many years. Cleo served on the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society Board of Directors and is a King County Master Gardener.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Dawn Rubstello<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Dawn Rubstello<\/strong>\u00a0has been a King County Master Gardener since 2020. During that time she has been involved in education both within the program and for the public. She is a Life Science and Chemistry Teacher and therefore interested in the connections between Living Things (plants, insects, fungi, etc.) and Non-living things (water, air, pesticides, etc.) She works with teachers to bring biotechnology to their classrooms.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Molly van der Burch<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\tMolly van der Burch is a native Seattleite who has served on the Board of Directors for the Northwest Perennial Alliance and the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society. In 2009, Molly became a Master Gardener and volunteers at the Mercer Island and Crossroads clinics. She is a member of the state-wide WSU Climate Action Team. She had a garden consulting business, designing gardens and coaching clients on pruning, containers, and plant choices.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Fred Wemer<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Fred Wemer<\/strong>\u00a0joined the Master Gardener Program in 1999 and spent 40+ years in the UW\u2019s School of Dentistry. If not working in his own yard, Fred spends his time as a volunteer at the Bellevue Demonstration Garden where he gives talks and works with the composting program, edible flowers, perennial vegetables.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBethany Williamson\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<strong>Bethany Williamson<\/strong> is a former Elementary educator who has a passion for pollinators. She has studied pollinators for the past year and is currently finishing up the Pollinator Steward Certification program through Pollinator Partnership (https:\/\/pollinator.org\/). Bethany has a desire to educate everyone on how easy it is to help our pollinators!\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row  wsu-color-background--gray-5 wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked wsu-heading--mark-color-crimson\">Frequently Asked Questions:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__55175\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Q: Do you charge for giving your presentations?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__55175\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>A: The Master Gardeners Program is an Extension Program of Washington State University.  Part of our charter as a Land Grant University is to provide this type of education, without charge.  <br>However, Land Grant Universities also have restrictions on what activities we can fund.  So, we have a parallel Foundation organization that helps us fund raise for those activities.  So, if you find value in these presentations and have budget, please consider making a donation to our Foundation.  The monies contributed go to expanding the programs and reach of Master Gardeners activities within the county.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__59376\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Q: What if I cannot find the topic I want in your library?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__59376\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>Ask us for a &#8220;Custom&#8221; presentation when you submit your request.  We cannot promise we&#8217;ll do it, but sometimes the topic you are interested in is also an area of interest to one of our Master Gardeners and your request could be the &#8216;call to act&#8217; for them.  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