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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSquare Foot Gardening\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: Learn how to make the most out of your vegetable garden space with square foot gardening. This technique is especially good for maximizing yields in your raised beds or in-ground beds. It saves time, effort, space, and water. \u00a0Who doesn\u2019t want more garden-fresh food with less effort? Join us and learn how to plan, plant and care for your square foot garden.



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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSmall Fruits and Berries\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: We will cover the general needs and wants of small fruits and berries in the Pacific Northwest. We will also take a deeper dive and cover some specifics for selected fruits and berries. Then we’ll take a look as some of the lesser-known and more unusual fruits and cover their needs including pruning and fertilizing.



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\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: 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.



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\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: Growing perennial food crops with fruits, vegetables and herbs, plant once and harvest for years!
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Synopsis<\/strong>: Unlock the secrets to growing your own delicious,\u00a0garlic\u00a0in 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\u00a0garlic\u00a0from start to finish. We’ll cover\u00a0garlic\u00a0varieties, planting times, soil preparation, fertilization, watering, pest control, and when and how to harvest and cure your crop for long-term storage.



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\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: This interactive presentation will provide attendees with an ability to discern between native and non-native bees.\u00a0 Attendees will learn simple strategies to put in place in their home garden to attract and support native bees.



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\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: Protecting pollinators from climate\u00a0change. Come learn about climate change effects on pollinators, and how you can help pollinators in your own backyard. Will will go over basic flower anatomy\u00a0and pollination\u00a0biology. also, how to provide food and forage for pollinators.



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\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: Soil 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.\u00a0



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\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: What is compost, how is it made? Come find out what it takes to make compost\u00a0in your\u00a0backyard. Learn the\u00a0difference between\u00a0hot and cold composting. Learn\u00a0how to use compost in your garden and beds.



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\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: This 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!



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\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: Want to grow more plants without spending a dime? Join us and discover the secrets to harvesting your own seeds! Learn how to select the best plants for seed saving, choose the highest quality seeds, and master drying and storage techniques. Plus, find out how seed saving contributes to a healthier, more biodiverse garden. Don\u2019t miss out on this opportunity to grow your own garden – naturally and sustainably!



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\r\n\t\t\tThese are talks on how to adjust your gardening practices to align with our changing climate including water wise gardening and maintaining clean water.
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Synopsis<\/strong>: If crows and raccoons are tearing up your lawn, a tiny beetle is likely to blame. The European Chafer. This presentation helps you identify an infestation, follow the beetle’s seasonal life cycle, and understand action thresholds so you know when \u2014 and when not \u2014 to treat.



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Synopsis<\/strong>: In this presentation we teach ways to create resilient landscapes that are adapted to our changing climate. Discussion on the impact of climate change on people, wildlife and ecosystems, the role we can play and cover techniques for home landscaping.



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\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: Presentation for homeowners who want to know what simple steps they can take in designing and maintaining their yard to battle climate change. The presentation is broken down into sections on climate change, lawn maintenance, garden bed design & growing veggies.
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\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: This 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!



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\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: Increasing tree canopies in urban areas is an important tool in the fight against a warming climate. This presentation presents an award winning way of creating fast growing, ‘micro’ forests in urban areas. It is called the Miyawaki Method, after its initial pioneer. Includes pictures of successful Miyawaki forests from around the world and right here in the Pacific Northwest.



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\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: With 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 \u2018putting green\u2019 lawn model and explores alternatives that are more sustainable and may be better suited to the way you live today.



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\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: 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.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: Gardening is an activity which provides both personal and environmental benefits, and should be accessible to everyone. \u00a0This presentation shares tools, tips and techniques for removing \u00a0barriers to successful gardening, such as lack of time, gardening space, finances, physical agility or gardening knowledge.
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\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: 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.



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\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: Want to grow more plants without spending a dime? Join us and discover the secrets to harvesting your own seeds! Learn how to select the best plants for seed saving, choose the highest quality seeds, and master drying and storage techniques. Plus, find out how seed saving contributes to a healthier, more biodiverse garden. Don\u2019t miss out on this opportunity to grow your own garden – naturally and sustainably!



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\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: Who doesn\u2019t love\u00a0dahlias? This class\u00a0covers\u00a0how\u00a0to grow healthy, vibrant\u00a0dahlias \u2013 when to plant your tubers, why pinching your plants produces more blooms, and navigating common\u00a0challenges. \u00a0Practical advice\u00a0will include\u00a0watering and fertilization needs and tuber over-wintering options\u00a0to set you up\u00a0with the confidence to grow a garden bursting with beautiful dahlias to enjoy mid-summer into the fall.



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\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: Unbeatable 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\u2019s Great Plant Picks berms.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n
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Synopsis<\/strong>: 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 can be beautiful and beneficial.\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n
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\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: Imagine growing and harvesting your own beautiful bouquets to enjoy indoors and share with others!\u00a0This 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.



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\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: The “Right Plant, Right Place” principle focuses on matching a plant’s specific needs to the unique conditions of its environment.\u00a0 Site analysis is a vital step of garden design and gardening that helps you understand your site and select plants that will naturally thrive, leading to a healthier and more beautiful garden with less stress, maintenance, and cost.



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\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: Bulbs aren\u2019t just for spring! In the unique climate of the Pacific Northwest, we have bulbs that can bloom nearly every month of the year. Join us for an inspiring session where you will discover how to create your own vibrant, year-round bulb garden. Get ready to grow beauty in every season!



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Synopsis<\/strong>: Don\u2019t 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\u2014from storing dormant tubers to keeping container plants alive indoors\u2014and discover easy propagation tips to multiply your plants with minimal effort.
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\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: This garden talk is for dahlia lovers!\u00a0 Learn how to keep your dahlias blooming year-after-year by properly overwintering your tubers and learn best practices to minimize the spread of virus and disease when harvesting flowers and dividing tuber clumps. You will be equipped to protect your dahlia tubers through winter and reap the rewards of a garden full of flowers next season.



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\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: 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.



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\r\n\t\t\tSynopsis<\/strong>: What is a pest?\u00a0
We will learn the steps to prevent, identify and discourage pests in our gardens. Our goal is to consider strategies for long term management vs.quick fix methods. We seek the best pest control with the least environmental impact.


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