4-H Spring Leaders Meeting

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

The 4-H Spring Leaders meeting is program updates and supplemental training for club leaders. Each club must have a representative present for this meeting. There is no zoom option for this meeting.

Composting 101

Pierce County Library - Lakewood Branch 10202 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood, WA, United States

What is compost, how is it made? Come find out what it takes to make compost in your backyard. Learn the difference between hot and cold composting. Learn how to use compost in your garden and beds.

Attracting Native Bees

Pierce County Library - Tillicum Branch 14916 Washington Ave SW, Lakewood, WA, United States

This 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.

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. Register Today!

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

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 […]