Speakers Bureau
Reimagining Your Lawn
McLendon Hardware - Sumner 1111 Fryar Ave, Sumner, WA, United StatesWith our changing climate and lifestyle, the typical suburban lawn has become costly to maintain in terms of time and money spent. This presentation covers how we got to the modern ‘putting green’ lawn model and explores alternatives that are more sustainable and may be better suited to the way you live today.
Growing Tomatoes in the PNW
Gig Harbor Demonstration Garden 10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, United StatesLearn how to grow mouth-watering tomatoes in our maritime PNW climate. You can do it by learning some simple helpful-hints for making the most out of our cooler & shorter growing season.
Veggie Gardening with EASE
Pierce County Library - University Place Branch 3609 Market Place West, University Place, WA, United StatesThis 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!
Reimagining Your Lawn
Puyallup Demonstration Garden 2607 West Pioneer, Puyallup, WA, United StatesWith our changing climate and lifestyle, the typical suburban lawn has become costly to maintain in terms of time and money spent. This presentation covers how we got to the modern ‘putting green’ lawn model and explores alternatives that are more sustainable and may be better suited to the way you live today.
Cultivate Joy: Growing a cut flower garden
Tacoma Public Library - Swasey Branch 7001 Sixth Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United StatesImagine growing and harvesting your own beautiful bouquets to enjoy indoors and share with others! This program covers the foundations of a successful cut flower garden including how to select, grow and harvest flowers that thrive in our PNW summers and do well in the vase.
Container Gardening
McLendon Hardware - Puyallup 11307 Canyon Rd E, Puyallup, 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.
Growing and Enjoying Herbs
Tacoma Public Library - Main Branch 1102 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, 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.
Veggie Gardening with EASE
Pierce County Library - Milton/Edgewood Branch 900 Meridian Ave E, Milton, WA, United StatesThis 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!
Soil and Soil Amendments
McLendon Hardware - Sumner 1111 Fryar Ave, Sumner, WA, United StatesRoom to Resist: Defensible Zones and Wildfire Safety
Gig Harbor Demonstration Garden 10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, United StatesMore Trees, Please!
Tacoma Public Library - South Tacoma Branch 3411 South 56th St., Tacoma, WA, United StatesIncreasing 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 […]
Right Plant, Right Place
Pierce County Library - University Place Branch 3609 Market Place West, University Place, WA, United StatesThe "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, […]