Container Gardening
Pierce County Library - University Place Branch 3609 Market Place West, University Place, WA, United StatesContainer gardening is a fantastic way to grow plants in a limited space, bringing beauty and fresh produce right to your doorstep! This presentation will cover: choosing the right containers, selecting appropriate plants, understanding soil and watering needs, and providing essential nutrients.
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.
Rooted in the PNW: Embracing Native Plants in your Garden
Pierce County Library - Milton/Edgewood Branch 900 Meridian Ave E, Milton, WA, United StatesReady to increase your landscape’s biodiversity and grow more Natives in your garden while supporting our birds and native pollinators? Curious which native plants might work best in your garden? Attendees will learn basic design principles to incorporate our vast array of PNW natives into their new, existing, or small spaces. Gardening with native plants […]
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.
Gardening without Barriers
Tacoma Public Library - Main Branch 1102 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA, United StatesGardening is an activity which provides both personal and environmental benefits, and should be accessible to everyone. This presentation shares tools, tips and techniques for removing barriers to successful gardening, such as lack of time, gardening space, finances, physical agility or gardening knowledge.
Soil & Soil Amendments
McLendon Hardware - Puyallup 11307 Canyon Rd E, Puyallup, WA, United StatesWinter Gardening
Pierce County Library - Tillicum Branch 14916 Washington Ave SW, Lakewood, WA, United StatesThere are many late-season possibilities for your vegetable garden – winter harvests, fall or winter planting for spring harvest, garden bed preparation for a thriving spring garden.Let’s share our experiences with in an informal discussion of November to February gardening
The Science of Rain Gardens
Tacoma Public Library - Swasey Branch 7001 Sixth Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United StatesRain gardens are strategically placed depressions designed to capture and filter stormwater runoff. Plants, soil, and soil microbes come to the rescue to effectively remove pollutants like excess nutrients and heavy metals, improving water quality. Diverting stormwater to rain gardens instead of urban drainage systems helps reduce flooding, recharge groundwater, and create beautiful, biodiverse landscapes.
Save the Date – Topic TBD
McLendon Hardware - Tacoma 1015 N Pearl St., Tacoma, WA, United States4-H Pierce County Leaders Council
Pierce County Extension Office 3602 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, United StatesThe Pierce County 4-H Leaders Council meets on the third Thursday of most months. The Leaders Council helps guide the 4-H program in Pierce County. The Council raises money for grants and scholarships for 4-H members.
Growing and Enjoying Herbs
Pierce County Library - Sumner Branch 1116 Fryar Avenue, Sumner, WA, United StatesA Feast for the Senses: Growing and Enjoying Herbs in Your Garden. The presentation covers: Herbs in a Pot: Getting Started with Fresh Herbs, Herbs on the Patio: The Compact French Garden, Herbs in a Formal Garden: The Checkerboard Approach, and Herbs in a Spiral: A Modern Solution to Water and Space Conservation.
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.