Growing Tomatoes
Windmill Gardens 8217 Riverside Dr E,, Sumner, WA, United StatesLearn how to grow mouth-watering tomatoes in our maritime PNW climate. You can do it by learning some simple helpful-hints for making the most out of our cooler & shorter growing season.
Pollinators
Pierce County Library - Dupont Branch 1540 Wilmington Dr, DuPont, WA, United StatesProtecting pollinators from climate change. Come learn about climate change effects on pollinators, and how you can help pollinators in your own backyard. Will will go over basic flower anatomy and pollination biology. also, how to provide food and forage for pollinators.
Reimagining Your Lawn
Puyallup Fairgrounds 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA, United StatesWith our changing climate and lifestyle, the typical suburban lawn has become costly to maintain in terms of time and money spent. This presentation covers how we got to the modern ‘putting green’ lawn model and explores alternatives that are more sustainable and may be better suited to the way you live today.
Right Plant, Right Place
Puyallup Fairgrounds 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA, United StatesThe “Right Plant, Right Place” principle focuses on matching a plant’s specific needs to the unique conditions of its environment. Site analysis is a vital step of garden design and gardening that helps you understand your site and select plants that will naturally thrive, leading to a healthier and more beautiful garden with less stress, […]
Attracting Native Bees to your Garden Oasis
Puyallup Fairgrounds 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA, United StatesThis interactive presentation will provide attendees with an ability to discern between native and non-native bees. Attendees will learn simple strategies to put in place in their home garden to attract and support native bees.
4-H Dog Leaders Meeting
Pierce County Extension Office 3602 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, United StatesThe Dog Leaders of Pierce County 4-H meet on the first Monday of each month. All Dog leaders and members are welcome and encouraged to attend. This meeting has a Zoom option. Contact mike.seiber@wsu.edu to receive the link.
Veggie Gardening with EASE
Pierce County Library - Milton/Edgewood Branch 900 Meridian Ave E, Milton, WA, United StatesThis presentation focuses on learning ways to become resilient in the face of climate change. Growing a vegetable garden with EASE involves Evaluating your carbon footprint, Adapting to climate change realities, Sustaining soil health and Enjoying your garden!
4-H May Horse Qualifying Show
Pierce Co. Fair Grounds 21606 Meridian E., Graham, WA, United StatesThe first of three horse qualifying shows. Driving, Dressage, and Small Equine will be on Saturday and Performance will be on Sunday.
Room to Resist: Defensible Zones and Wildfire Safety
Gig Harbor Demonstration Garden 10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, United StatesMore Trees, Please!
Tacoma Public Library - South Tacoma Branch 3411 South 56th St., Tacoma, WA, United StatesIncreasing tree canopies in urban areas is an important tool in the fight against a warming climate. This presentation presents an award winning way of creating fast growing, ‘micro’ forests in urban areas. It is called the Miyawaki Method, after its initial pioneer. Includes pictures of successful Miyawaki forests from around the world and right […]
Right Plant, Right Place
Pierce County Library - University Place Branch 3609 Market Place West, University Place, WA, United StatesThe "Right Plant, Right Place" principle focuses on matching a plant's specific needs to the unique conditions of its environment. Site analysis is a vital step of garden design and gardening that helps you understand your site and select plants that will naturally thrive, leading to a healthier and more beautiful garden with less stress, […]
4-H Horse Board Check-in Zoom
zoom https://zoom.usThe 4-H Horse Board meets monthly between regularly scheduled Board Meetings by zoom to cover any pressing business. All are welcome to attend. To receive the zoom link contact Mike Seiber.