Speakers Bureau
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.
Growing Microgreens
Pierce County Library - University Place Branch 3609 Market Place West, University Place, WA, United StatesGrowing and Enjoying Herbs
Pierce County Library - Graham Branch 9202 224th St E,, Graham, 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.
Unbeatable Plants for the Maritime Northwest
Pierce County Library - Steilacoom Branch 2950 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Steilacoom, WA, United StatesUnbeatable Plants highlights exceptional, reliable, and easy-to-grow plants for home gardeners. This presentation will cover plant selection criteria, how to use the Great Plant Picks website, and the history of and lessons learned from the Puyallup Demonstration Garden’s Great Plant Picks berms.
Figs. Yes, They Do Grow Here
Puyallup Demonstration Garden 2607 West Pioneer, Puyallup, WA, United StatesVeggie Gardening with EASE
Tacoma Public Library - Fern Hill Branch 765 South 84th St, Tacoma, 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!
Container Gardening
Tacoma Public Library - South Tacoma Branch 3411 South 56th St., 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.
Winter Gardening
Pierce County Library - Gig Harbor Branch 4424 Pt. Fosdick Dr. N.W., Gig Harbor, WA, United StatesDon’t say goodbye to your favorite annuals each fall! This presentation will cover simple, effective methods to overwinter begonias and geraniums so you can enjoy them year after year. Learn multiple techniques—from storing dormant tubers to keeping container plants alive indoors—and discover easy propagation tips to multiply your plants with minimal effort.
Reimagining Your Lawn
Tacoma Public Library - Swasey Branch 7001 Sixth Avenue, Tacoma, 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.
Figs. Yes, They Do Grow Here
Gig Harbor Demonstration Garden 10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, United StatesGardening without Barriers
Pierce County Library - University Place Branch 3609 Market Place West, University Place, WA, United StatesGardening is an activity which provides both personal and environmental benefits, and should be accessible to everyone. This presentation shares tools, tips and techniques for removing barriers to successful gardening, such as lack of time, gardening space, finances, physical agility or gardening knowledge.