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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 StatesAdded Bonus: We will have a 'hands on' opportunity at the University Place talk. We will be planting the Hakurei Salad Turnip or Radishes, so come and get your hands dirty!
Container Gardening
Buckley Senior Center 811 Main St, Buckley, WA, United StatesContainer gardening is a fantastic way to grow plants in a limited space, bringing beauty and fresh produce right to your doorstep! Learn how to choose the right containers, select appropriate plants, and understand soil and watering needs.
Learning about Soil
Broadway Farmers Market 1099 949 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, United StatesSoil is alive. Learn how to create great soil by using compost and working with mother nature. It’s about creating sustainable and healthy soil that makes your garden grow.
Growing Groceries
Puyallup Demonstration Garden 2607 West Pioneer, Puyallup, WA, United StatesGrowing Garlic
Tacoma Public Library - Main Branch 1102 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA, United StatesUnlock the secrets to growing your own delicious, garlic in this hands-on, beginner-friendly class. Whether you’re planting in a garden bed or containers, you’ll learn everything you need to know to successfully grow garlic from start to finish. We’ll cover garlic varieties, planting times, soil preparation, fertilization, watering, pest control, and when and how to harvest and cure your crop for […]
Reimagining Your Lawn
Pierce County Library - Gig Harbor Branch 4424 Pt. Fosdick Dr. N.W., Gig Harbor, 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.
Winter is Coming
Pierce County Library - Milton/Edgewood Branch 900 Meridian Ave E, Milton, WA, United States…Keep the color Coming BackSynopsis: Don’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 […]
Fall in the Rose Garden: more fun than you think
Puyallup Public Library 324 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA, United StatesBloom 101: Gardeners Guide to growing Dahlias
Gig Harbor Demonstration Garden 10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, United StatesWho doesn’t love dahlias? This class covers how to grow healthy, vibrant dahlias – when to plant your tubers, why pinching your plants produces more blooms, and navigating common challenges. Practical advice will include watering and fertilization needs and tuber over-wintering options to set you up with the confidence to grow a garden bursting with beautiful dahlias to enjoy mid-summer into the fall.
Bulb Lasagna
Pierce County Library - University Place Branch 3609 Market Place West, University Place, WA, United StatesLayered Blooms for Months of Color. 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.
Cultivate Joy: Growing a cut flower garden
Puyallup Demonstration Garden 2607 West Pioneer, Puyallup, 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.