BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kitsap County - ECPv6.1.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Kitsap County X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kitsap County REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055614 CREATED:20251215T233918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T210317Z UID:10005434-1775586600-1775593800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Organic Vegetable Gardening 2026 DESCRIPTION:A 12 class course covering all aspects of organic vegetable gardening \, from site selection to harvest\, taught by WSU Master Gardeners.  This course began in January\, but individual classes are still open. \nDates: Tuesday evenings through April 14th\, 2026\nTime: 6:30pm – 8:30pm\nLocation: Online!\nAll classes are on Tuesday evenings\, from 6:30 to 8:30\, on Zoom. Registration includes access to online materials. Classes will be recorded and available to registrants for a limited time after each class. You will receive an email each week with the Zoom link and any additional information. \nTo register please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1471403189549 \nQuestions? Please contact us at kitsapvegclass@gmail.com. \n— \n2026 Organic Vegetable Gardening Class Schedule\nJanuary 6–Planning the Garden\n\nSite selection\nMaterials\nTiming\n\nJanuary 13–Soil Science for Home Gardeners\n\nBuilding and protecting great soil\nSoil texture and structure\nSoil microorganisms\n\nJanuary 20-Seeding and Planting\n\nDirect seeding vs transplanting\nMethods and materials\n\nJanuary 27–NO CLASS \nFebruary 3–Pests & Diseases of the Vegetable Garden\n\nIntegrated Pest Management techniques\nCommon pests and diseases\nControl and management strategies\n\nFebruary 10–Characteristics of Plant Families\, Part 1\n\nCarrot\, Cabbage and Squash families\nGrowing techniques\nIdiosyncrasies and trivia\n\nFebruary 17–Irrigation & Fertilization of the Home Vegetable Garden\n\nWater and nutrient movement through soil\nHow much and how often to water and feed\nIrrigation and fertilization methods\n\nFebruary 24–NO CLASS \nMarch 3–Characteristics of Plant Families\, Part 2\n\nTomato\, Beet and Bean families\nGrowing techniques\nIdiosyncrasies and trivia\n\nMarch 10–Beneficial Insects\, Worm Composting\n\nPlant types and materials\nMethods for attracting and protecting beneficial insects\nIntro to composting with worms\n\nMarch 17–Characteristics of Plant Families\, Part 3\, Cover Crops & Mulches\n\nGrowing techniques for Onion\, Lettuce and Corn families\nIdiosyncrasies and trivia\nCover crops vs mulches\n\nMarch 24–NO CLASS \nMarch 31–Edible Perennials\n\nChoosing plants\nTiming and spacing\n\nApril 7–Four Season Harvests\n\nCrop choices\nTiming and spacing\n\nApril 14–Composting\n\nHow composting works\nMaterials\nMethods and techniques\n\n  \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact the Extension office at 345 6th Street\, Suite 550\, Bremerton\, WA 98337 360-228-7300 at least two weeks prior to the event. \n\n \n \n ↑\n Back to top URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/organic-vegetable-gardening-2026/2026-04-07/ LOCATION:Zoom\, WA\, United States CATEGORIES:MG ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/48/2025/12/Organic-Veg-Gardening-Course-2026.png GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055614 CREATED:20260212T035619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T163323Z UID:10005554-1775840400-1775845800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Backyard Composting with Bokashi DESCRIPTION:Composting Education Workshop Series: Bokashi Composting\nThis workshop is one of four hands-on composting classes focused on different composting systems: vermicomposting\, bokashi\, hot composting\, and cold composting. This session takes a deeper dive into Bokashi composting\, an indoor\, fermentation-based method well suited for many households and living situations. \nParticipants will learn what Bokashi composting is\, how the system works\, and how it differs from other composting methods. Through guided instruction and hands-on learning\, you’ll explore the full Bokashi process—from setup to use—while building realistic expectations for how it can work in your own home to divert food scraps and organic waste from the landfill. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nWhat Bokashi composting is and how the fermentation process works\nHow to set up a Bokashi system\, including DIY options\nStep-by-step guidance on managing the process\nCommon troubleshooting tips and how to avoid common mistakes\nHow to make your own Bokashi bran\n\nWhy attend?\nBokashi composting plays an important role in reducing food waste\, supporting soil health\, and expanding access to composting for people with limited outdoor space. This workshop will help you: \n\nUnderstand the environmental benefits of Bokashi composting\nGain practical skills you can apply immediately\nDecide if Bokashi is the right composting method for your household\n\nWhether you’re new to composting or looking to expand your skills\, this workshop offers practical tools and confidence to support informed\, meaningful action. \nVisit our Backyard Composting Series workshop page to learn more\, and registration.\n\n \n \n ↑\n Back to top URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/backyard-composting-with-bokashi/ ORGANIZER;CN="Paisley%20Gallagher":MAILTO:paisley.gallagher@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055614 CREATED:20260212T005031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T181710Z UID:10005553-1775847600-1775853000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Vermiculture Composting Workshop DESCRIPTION:Composting Education Workshop Series: Vermiculture Composting\nThis workshop is one of four hands-on composting classes focused on different composting systems: vermicomposting\, bokashi\, hot composting\, and cold composting. This session takes a deeper dive into vermiculture\, an indoor-friendly method using worms to recycle food scraps into nutrient-rich compost. \nParticipants will learn what vermiculture is\, how the system works\, and how it differs from other composting methods. Through instruction\, demonstration\, and hands-on learning\, you’ll explore the vermiculture process—from setup to use—while building realistic expectations for how it can work in your own home to divert food scraps and organic waste from the landfill. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nWhat vermiculture is and how worms transform food scraps into compost\nHow to set up a worm bin\, including DIY options\nStep-by-step guidance on managing the system\nCommon troubleshooting tips and how to avoid common mistakes\nHow to make your own compost tea to boost soil health\n\nWhy attend?\nVermiculture plays an important role in reducing food waste\, building nutrient-rich soil\, and making composting accessible for homes with limited space. This workshop will help you: \n\nUnderstand the environmental benefits of vermiculture\nGain practical skills you can apply immediately\nDecide if vermiculture is the right composting method for your household\n\nWhether you’re new to composting or looking to expand your skills\, this workshop offers practical tools and confidence to support informed\, meaningful action. \nVisit our Backyard Composting Series workshop page to learn more\, and registration.\n\n \n \n ↑\n Back to top URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/vermiculture-composting-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Compost ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/48/2026/02/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Paisley%20Gallagher":MAILTO:paisley.gallagher@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T055614 CREATED:20251215T233918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T210317Z UID:10005435-1776191400-1776198600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Organic Vegetable Gardening 2026 DESCRIPTION:A 12 class course covering all aspects of organic vegetable gardening \, from site selection to harvest\, taught by WSU Master Gardeners.  This course began in January\, but individual classes are still open. \nDates: Tuesday evenings through April 14th\, 2026\nTime: 6:30pm – 8:30pm\nLocation: Online!\nAll classes are on Tuesday evenings\, from 6:30 to 8:30\, on Zoom. Registration includes access to online materials. Classes will be recorded and available to registrants for a limited time after each class. You will receive an email each week with the Zoom link and any additional information. \nTo register please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1471403189549 \nQuestions? Please contact us at kitsapvegclass@gmail.com. \n— \n2026 Organic Vegetable Gardening Class Schedule\nJanuary 6–Planning the Garden\n\nSite selection\nMaterials\nTiming\n\nJanuary 13–Soil Science for Home Gardeners\n\nBuilding and protecting great soil\nSoil texture and structure\nSoil microorganisms\n\nJanuary 20-Seeding and Planting\n\nDirect seeding vs transplanting\nMethods and materials\n\nJanuary 27–NO CLASS \nFebruary 3–Pests & Diseases of the Vegetable Garden\n\nIntegrated Pest Management techniques\nCommon pests and diseases\nControl and management strategies\n\nFebruary 10–Characteristics of Plant Families\, Part 1\n\nCarrot\, Cabbage and Squash families\nGrowing techniques\nIdiosyncrasies and trivia\n\nFebruary 17–Irrigation & Fertilization of the Home Vegetable Garden\n\nWater and nutrient movement through soil\nHow much and how often to water and feed\nIrrigation and fertilization methods\n\nFebruary 24–NO CLASS \nMarch 3–Characteristics of Plant Families\, Part 2\n\nTomato\, Beet and Bean families\nGrowing techniques\nIdiosyncrasies and trivia\n\nMarch 10–Beneficial Insects\, Worm Composting\n\nPlant types and materials\nMethods for attracting and protecting beneficial insects\nIntro to composting with worms\n\nMarch 17–Characteristics of Plant Families\, Part 3\, Cover Crops & Mulches\n\nGrowing techniques for Onion\, Lettuce and Corn families\nIdiosyncrasies and trivia\nCover crops vs mulches\n\nMarch 24–NO CLASS \nMarch 31–Edible Perennials\n\nChoosing plants\nTiming and spacing\n\nApril 7–Four Season Harvests\n\nCrop choices\nTiming and spacing\n\nApril 14–Composting\n\nHow composting works\nMaterials\nMethods and techniques\n\n  \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact the Extension office at 345 6th Street\, Suite 550\, Bremerton\, WA 98337 360-228-7300 at least two weeks prior to the event. \n\n \n \n ↑\n Back to top URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/organic-vegetable-gardening-2026/2026-04-14/ LOCATION:Zoom\, WA\, United States CATEGORIES:MG ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/48/2025/12/Organic-Veg-Gardening-Course-2026.png GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR