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Growing Garlic

Tacoma Public Library - Main Branch 1102 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA, United States

Unlock the secrets to growing your own delicious, garlic in this hands-on, beginner-friendly class. Whether you’re planting in a garden bed or containers, you’ll learn everything you need to know to successfully grow garlic from start to finish. We’ll cover garlic varieties, planting times, soil preparation, fertilization, watering, pest control, and when and how to harvest and cure your crop for […]

Growing Groceries

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

There are many reasons for Growing Groceries and we will explore many of them in this presentation, however; to sum it up, "Growing your own vegetables isn’t just about producing food—it’s about improving your health, saving money, protecting the environment, and connecting with your community, one garden at a time."

Learning about Soil

Broadway Farmers Market 1099 949 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, United States

Soil is alive. Learn how to create great soil by using compost and working with mother nature. It’s about creating sustainable and healthy soil that makes your garden grow. 

2026 Pierce County Fair

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

Come out and enjoy the Pierce County Fair!

Container Gardening

Buckley Senior Center 811 Main St, Buckley, WA, United States

Container gardening is a fantastic way to grow plants in a limited space, bringing beauty and fresh produce right to your doorstep! Learn how to choose the right containers, select appropriate plants, and understand soil and watering needs.

Gardening without Barriers

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

Added Bonus: We will have a 'hands on' opportunity at the University Place talk. We will be planting the Hakurei Salad Turnip or Radishes, so come and get your hands dirty!

Dinosaurs

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

Theme: Learn which plants are left from the dinosaur age & design your own garden for tiny dinosaurs. What plants exist today that the dinosaurs saw?Let’s make a mask and move like a dinosaur.  Make a miniature dinosaur habitat.  Dig for dino eggs!Note: ‘Day of’ registration starts at 9:30am

4-H Public Presentation Entries Due

All Public Presentations entries are due in FairEntry by 10:00pm. You will need to select a day and time when you register. Also let us know if you have a PowerPoint presentation. You can bring a laptop with and HDMI port or a USB drive with your presentation.

Event Series 4-H Dog Leaders Meeting

4-H Dog Leaders Meeting

Pierce County Extension Office 3602 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, United States

The 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.