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Gig Harbor Demonstration Garden

10123 78th Ave NW
Gig Harbor, 98332 United States Get Directions
Demonstration Garden Hours: – Wednesdays, 9:30am to noon year round – Saturdays, 10:00am to 2:00pm mid-April to mid-October The Gig Harbor Demonstration Garden is located at the south end of Sehmel Homestead Park in Gig Harbor. Gig Harbor Demonstration Garden at Sehmel Homestead Park sign  
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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.

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.

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. Register Today!

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.