Gardening 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.

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.

There are many late-season possibilities for your vegetable garden – winter harvests, fall or winter planting for spring harvest, garden bed preparation for a thriving spring garden.Let’s share our experiences with in an informal discussion of November to February gardening

Imagine 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.

A 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.

Rain gardens are strategically placed depressions designed to capture and filter stormwater runoff. Plants, soil, and soil microbes come to the rescue to effectively remove pollutants like excess nutrients and heavy metals, improving water quality. Diverting stormwater to rain gardens instead of urban drainage systems helps reduce flooding, recharge groundwater, and create beautiful, biodiverse landscapes.

There are many late-season possibilities for your vegetable garden – winter harvests, fall or winter planting for spring harvest, garden bed preparation for a thriving spring garden.Let’s share our experiences with in an informal discussion of November to February gardening

Gardening 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.

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 […]

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.