Growing Tomatoes in the PNW

Gig Harbor Demonstration Garden 10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, 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.

Ready Set, Grow!

Gig Harbor Demonstration Garden 10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, United States

Spring is sprung and it's time for students to learn the essentials of good gardening: students will learn about the important elements required for plants to grow including identifying compostable and non-compostable materials. They will plant their own flower containers and vegetable seeds for growing at home.

Noxious Neighbors:English Ivy

Gig Harbor Demonstration Garden 10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, United States

Learn 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.

Fairies & Gnomes

Gig Harbor Demonstration Garden 10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, United States

Who says that fairies aren't real? Come to class and learn about the magic of gardening and who knows, you might spot a fairy or two.... who gnomes?Children will make their own “Fairy Garden” in a pot to take home.

Bloom 101: Gardeners Guide to growing Dahlias

Gig Harbor Demonstration Garden 10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, United States

Who 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.

Harvest Festivities

Gig Harbor Demonstration Garden 10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, United States

It's time to start shutting down the garden and enjoying some of its bounty. We'll get together to share in fall garden related activities and have some fun!