Attracting Native Bees to your Garden Oasis

Puyallup Fairgrounds 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, 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.

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!

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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.

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.

Container Gardening

Broadway Farmers Market 1099 949 Broadway, Tacoma, 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! This presentation will cover: choosing the right containers, selecting appropriate plants, understanding soil and watering needs, and providing essential nutrients.

Tomatoes in the PNW

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

Learn 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.