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Washington Invasive Species Report a Sighting

We need your help! If you think you have found an invasive species, please let us know by reporting it. To submit a quality report, make sure to take a photograph, geo-tag the location, and leave your preferred method of contact so we may reach you with questions.

HANDOUTS from our partners at Pierce Conservation District’s

Edible Garden Workshop Series

 

Garden Planning & Seed Starting
  1. Soil Temperature Conditions for Vegetable Seed Germination
  2. Starting from Seed Outline
Soil 101
  1. Soil Jar Test
  2. Soils 101 Class Notes
Container Gardening
  1. Container Gardening Class Notes
Water, Weeds, & Natural Yard Care
  1. Water. Weeds, & Natural Yard Care Class Notes
  2. Soil Temperature Conditions for Vegetable Seed Germination
Bugs, Diseases, & Non-Toxic Alternatives
  1. Bugs Class Notes
  2. Bugs: Critter Disease Identification
Fall & Winter Gardening
  1. Fall and Winter Gardening Class Notes
Composting
  1. Compost Basics Class Notes

Natural Yard Care PDFs:

5 Healthy Steps to a Natural Yard

Build Healthy Soil
Choose the Right Plants
Practice Smart Watering
Natural Pest, Weed &
Disease Control
Practice Natural Lawn Care

WSU YouTube Links:

Aprendiendo sobre las aguas pluviales (lluvias)

“Gardening Advice from a Master Gardener” Podcast

These podcasts, writing by Pierce County Master Gardener Karen Fischer, are intended to help residents in Pierce County WA find useful information from the WSU Extension Service Master Gardener Program, whether food, fruit, flowers or landscape issues.

Where to listen:

Breaker Logo  Google Podcasts Logo  RadioPublic Logo  Spotify Logo  Anchor FM link

Other Gardening Resources, Education and Classes