Ready Set, Grow!

Gig Harbor Demonstration Garden 10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, United States

Spring is sprung and it's time for students to learn the essentials of good gardening: students will learn about the important elements required for plants to grow including identifying compostable and non-compostable materials. They will plant their own flower containers and vegetable seeds for growing at home.

Rooted in the PNW: Embracing Native Plants in your Garden

Puyallup Demonstration Garden 2607 West Pioneer, Puyallup, WA, United States

Ready 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 May Dog Qualifying Show

WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center 2606 West Pioneer, Puyallup, United States

This is the first dog qualifying show for the Pierce County Fair. All 4-H dog project members are encouraged to register for the show.

$5.00

4-H Still Life Superintendents Meeting

WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center 2606 West Pioneer, Puyallup, United States

A gathering of Still Life superintendents for preparing for the Pierce County Fair

Right Plant, Right Place

Pierce County Library - University Place Branch 3609 Market Place West, University Place, WA, United States

The "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, […]

More Trees, Please!

Tacoma Public Library - South Tacoma Branch 3411 South 56th St., Tacoma, WA, United States

Increasing 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 […]

4-H May Horse Qualifying Show

Pierce Co. Fair Grounds 21606 Meridian E., Graham, WA, United States

The first of three horse qualifying shows. Driving, Dressage, and Small Equine will be on Saturday and Performance will be on Sunday.

Veggie Gardening with EASE

Pierce County Library - Milton/Edgewood Branch 900 Meridian Ave E, Milton, WA, United States

This 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!