Speakers Bureau
Attracting Native Bees
Pierce County Library - Tillicum Branch 14916 Washington Ave SW, Lakewood, WA, United StatesThis 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 StatesWhat 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.
Rooted in the PNW: Embracing Native Plants in your Garden
Tacoma Public Library - Wheelock Branch 3722 North 26th Street, Tacoma, WA, United StatesReady 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 […]
Container Gardening
Broadway Farmers Market 1099 949 Broadway, Tacoma, 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.
Veggie Gardening with EASE
Community Garden: Steilacoom Historical 2402 B Strees, Steilacoom, 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!
Demystifying Hydrangeas: Color, Care and Varieties
Gig Harbor Demonstration Garden 10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, United StatesTomatoes in the PNW
Pierce County Library - University Place Branch 3609 Market Place West, University Place, WA, 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.
Growing Tomatoes in the PNW
Tacoma Public Library - Moore Branch 215 South 56th St, Tacoma, WA, 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.
Buzz Pollination and other Secrets in the Life of a Bumblebee
Puyallup Demonstration Garden 2607 West Pioneer, Puyallup, WA, United StatesIsn't the title alone, enough?! C'mon... just show up and learn lots of interesting things!!!
Container Gardening
Pierce County Library - Milton/Edgewood Branch 900 Meridian Ave E, Milton, 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.
Vermicomposting
Broadway Farmers Market 1099 949 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, United StatesVermicomposting turns your kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich soil using the power of worms! It’s a simple, odor-free, and eco-friendly way to recycle food waste right at home. These hardworking worms quickly convert peels, leftovers, and paper into fluffy, dark compost—perfect for gardens and houseplants. It’s fascinating to watch nature’s recyclers in action while reducing landfill […]
Noxious Neighbors:English Ivy
Gig Harbor Demonstration Garden 10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, United StatesLearn about noxious weeds in Pierce County, how weeds are classified by the Pierce County Weed Control Board and what their classifications mean. Then we will dive deeper into English Ivy: why is it considered noxious and what you can do to mitigate its impact on our environment.