Organic Vegetable Gardening 2026

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.

Dates: Tuesday evenings through April 14th, 2026
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: Online!
All 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.

To register please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1471403189549

Questions? Please contact us at kitsapvegclass@gmail.com.

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2026 Organic Vegetable Gardening Class Schedule

January 6–Planning the Garden

• Site selection
• Materials
• Timing

January 13–Soil Science for Home Gardeners

• Building and protecting great soil
• Soil texture and structure
• Soil microorganisms

January 20-Seeding and Planting

• Direct seeding vs transplanting
• Methods and materials

January 27–NO CLASS

February 3–Pests & Diseases of the Vegetable Garden

• Integrated Pest Management techniques
• Common pests and diseases
• Control and management strategies

February 10–Characteristics of Plant Families, Part 1

• Carrot, Cabbage and Squash families
• Growing techniques
• Idiosyncrasies and trivia

February 17–Irrigation & Fertilization of the Home Vegetable Garden

• Water and nutrient movement through soil
• How much and how often to water and feed
• Irrigation and fertilization methods

February 24–NO CLASS

March 3–Characteristics of Plant Families, Part 2

• Tomato, Beet and Bean families
• Growing techniques
• Idiosyncrasies and trivia

March 10–Beneficial Insects, Worm Composting

• Plant types and materials
• Methods for attracting and protecting beneficial insects
• Intro to composting with worms

March 17–Characteristics of Plant Families, Part 3, Cover Crops & Mulches

• Growing techniques for Onion, Lettuce and Corn families
• Idiosyncrasies and trivia
• Cover crops vs mulches

March 24–NO CLASS

March 31–Edible Perennials

• Choosing plants
• Timing and spacing

April 7–Four Season Harvests

• Crop choices
• Timing and spacing

April 14–Composting

• How composting works
• Materials
• Methods and techniques

WSU 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.