March 2017
Starting with Seeds – Demonstration Garden Talk
Join the Master Gardeners on select Saturdays at 10 am from March through September. The talks are free and everyone is welcome to attend. No registration needed.
Find out more »Tomatoes for the Pacific Northwest – Demonstration Garden
Come join the Master Gardeners for a presentation on growing tomatoes in the Pacific Northwest. Entrance to the Demonstration Garden is located where Fruitland Ave meets Pioneer. Cost: FREE No registration required. More information HERE!
Find out more »Vegetables – Demonstration Garden Talk
Come join the Master Gardeners for a presentation on growing Vegetables in the Pacific Northwest. Entrance to the Demonstration Garden is located where Fruitland Ave meets Pioneer. Cost: FREE No registration required More information HERE!
Find out more »April 2017
Container Gardening-Demonstration Garden Talk
Join the Master Gardeners on select Saturdays at 10 a.m. from March through September. The talks are free and everyone is welcome to attend. no registration needed. Free event. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Danielle Harrington, interim Pierce Co. Master gardener program coordinator at danielleharringt@wsu.edu or 253-798-6943 at least two weeks before the event.
Find out more »Puyallup Garden Talk with Master Gardeners-Pruning Basics
How, What ,and when to Prune. Join the Master Gardeners on select Saturdays at 10 AM from March through September. The talks are free and everyone is welcome to attend. No registration needed.
Find out more »Puyallup Garden Talk with Master Gardeners-Earth Day- Landscaping with Native Plants
Landscaping with Native Plants-Learn to use native plants effectively in your garden. Join the Master Gardeners on select Saturdays at 10 AM from March through September. The talks are free and everyone is welcome to attend. No registration needed.
Find out more »May 2017
Children’s Garden Summer Program- LOVE YOUR SOIL
Soil is not just dirt! Come ready to dig and learn what's in it. Programs are held on Saturdays for children 3-11 years old. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Families are welcome to attend the programs together to learn about the wonderful world of gardening! Register at the Puyallup Demonstration Garden at 9:45 on the day of the event. Activities begin at 10 AM. All programs are free and last about 1.5 hours.
Find out more »Puyallup Garden Talk with Master Gardeners-Rhododendrons, Azaleas & Hydrangeas
Culture tips,pruning, how to care for these wonderful shrubs. Join the Master Gardeners on select Saturdays at 10 AM from March through September. The talks are free and everyone is welcome to attend. No registration needed.
Find out more »Children’s Garden Summer Program-HOW PLANTS MAKE MORE PLANTS
What are seeds,runners,tubers, bulbs? Learn about baby plants. Programs are held on Saturdays for children 3-11 years old. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Families are welcome to attend the programs together to learn about the wonderful world of gardening! Register at the Puyallup Demonstration Garden at 9:45 on the day of the event. Activities begin at 10 AM. All programs are free and last about 1.5 hours.
Find out more »June 2017
Children’s Garden Summer Program-POLLINATORS
What does this big word mean? Learn How pollinators help in garden. Programs are held on Saturdays for children 3-11 years old. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Families are welcome to attend the programs together to learn about the wonderful world of gardening! Register at the Puyallup Demonstration Garden at 9:45 on the day of the event. Activities begin at 10 AM. All programs are free and last about 1.5 hours.
Find out more »Puyallup Garden Talk with Master Gardeners-Gardening With Chickens
How do Chickens fit into your gardening plans, and you get eggs too! Join the Master Gardeners on select Saturdays at 10 AM from March through September. The talks are free and everyone is welcome to attend. No registration needed.
Find out more »Children’s Garden Summer Program-FAIRIES AND GNOMES
Have fun making a fanciful dish garden to take home. There will be 2 sessions- at 10 AM and 1 PM. Pre-registration is required beginning June 1 via email: pcmgyouthprogram@gmail.com. Please state your time preference which we will try to honor. Programs are held on Saturdays for children 3-11 years old. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Families are welcome to attend the programs together to learn about the wonderful world of gardening! Register at the…
Find out more »July 2017
Puyallup Garden Talk with Master Gardeners-All About Garlic
Origin, history, and uses of garlic-these steps to plant, grow and harvest garlic explained. Join the Master Gardeners on select Saturdays at 10 AM from March through September. The talks are free and everyone is welcome to attend. No registration needed.
Find out more »Children’s Garden Summer Program-HERBS GLORIOUS HERBS
Plants that taste and smell delicious. Come be a plant detective! Programs are held on Saturdays for children 3-11 years old. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Families are welcome to attend the programs together to learn about the wonderful world of gardening! Register at the Puyallup Demonstration Garden at 9:45 on the day of the event. Activities begin at 10 AM. All programs are free and last about 1.5 hours.
Find out more »Puyallup Garden Talk with Master Gardeners-House Plants
Indoor plants needs and how to meet them for the best results and good looking plants. Join the Master Gardeners on select Saturdays at 10 AM from March through September. The talks are free and everyone is welcome to attend. No registration needed.
Find out more »Children’s Garden Summer Program-HERE COMES THE SUN
How does the sun help our plants to grow? Enjoy some fun activities. Programs are held on Saturdays for children 3-11 years old. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Families are welcome to attend the programs together to learn about the wonderful world of gardening! Register at the Puyallup Demonstration Garden at 9:45 on the day of the event. Activities begin at 10 AM. All programs are free and last about 1.5 hours.
Find out more »Puyallup Garden Talk with Master Gardeners-Hardy Fuschias
Wonderful garden perennials that bloom all summer and fall; learn what varieties to plant and how to care for them. Join the Master Gardeners on select Saturdays at 10 AM from March through September. The talks are free and everyone is welcome to attend. No registration needed.
Find out more »August 2017
Children’s Garden Summer Program-WILDLIFE IN THE GARDEN
There are more than plants in our garden! Let's explore what else lives here. Programs are held on Saturdays for children 3-11 years old. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Families are welcome to attend the programs together to learn about the wonderful world of gardening! Register at the Puyallup Demonstration Garden at 9:45 on the day of the event. Activities begin at 10 AM. All programs are free and last about 1.5 hours.
Find out more »Puyallup Garden Talk with Master Gardeners-Composting And Worm Composting
Learn the basic dos and don'ts for composting and the role of worms,microbes and fungi in building healthy soil. Join the Master Gardeners on select Saturdays at 10 AM from March through September. The talks are free and everyone is welcome to attend. No registration needed.
Find out more »Children’s Garden Summer Program-DR. SEUSS’S GARDEN
Come to our GRAND FINALE of the Summer! Dr. Seuss themed costumes encouraged. Programs are held on Saturdays for children 3-11 years old. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Families are welcome to attend the programs together to learn about the wonderful world of gardening! Register at the Puyallup Demonstration Garden at 9:45 on the day of the event. Activities begin at 10 AM. All programs are free and last about 1.5 hours
Find out more »Puyallup Garden Talk with Master Gardeners-From Garden To Table
Come and learn when to plant, when to harvest and how to prepare your harvest for the family table. Join the Master Gardeners on select Saturdays at 10 AM from March through September. The talks are free and everyone is welcome to attend. No registration needed.
Find out more »March 2018
Starting with Seed- Free Talk with Master Gardeners at the Puyallup Demo Garden
Starting with Seed- The basics of starting your plants from seeds. Speaker- Sharon Emery
Find out more »Tomato Seed Selection for the PNW – Free Talk with Master Gardeners at the Puyallup Demo Garden
Tomato Seed Selection for the PNW- How to choose the best tomatoes for the local climate. Speaker- Sondra Mangan
Find out more »April 2018
Soils and Soil Testing- Free Talk with Master Gardeners at the Puyallup Demo Garden
Soils—Soil Testing- Why we should test our soils? Learn how to make and keep your soils healthy. Speaker- Mary Loftfield
Find out more »Hugelkultur Gardening- Free Talk with Master Gardeners at the Puyallup Demo Garden
Hugelkultur Gardening- Hugelkultur is an ultimate raised bed, low water, no till method and long lasting. Speaker- Janice Rudebaugh
Find out more »Landscaping with Natives- Free Talk with Master Gardeners at the Puyallup Demo Garden
Landscaping with Natives- How and why to use native plants effectively in your garden. Speaker: Bonnie Holbrook
Find out more »May 2018
Drought Tolerant Landscaping- Free Talk with Master Gardeners at the Puyallup Demo Garden
Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Choose the right plants to save water. Speaker- Jennifer Redfern
Find out more »June 2018
Rain Gardens- Free Talk with Master Gardeners at the Puyallup Demo Garden
Rain Gardens - Rain gardens and their importance in water saving and healthy environments in the PNW. Speaker- Patricia Peterson
Find out more »Orchids- Free Talk with Master Gardeners at the Puyallup Demo Garden
Orchids: Care and how to get them to rebloom. Speaker- Gail Sklar
Find out more »July 2018
Toxic and Poisonous Plants- Free Talk with Master Gardeners at the Puyallup Demo Garden
Toxic and Poisonous Plants: Something all gardeners need to know—which plants are potentially dangerous. Speaker- Judi Vose
Find out more »Small Fruits and Berries- Free Talk with Master Gardeners at the Puyallup Demo Garden
Small Fruits and Berries : Selection, pruning and maintenance. Speaker: Bill Horn
Find out more »August 2018
From Garden to Table- Free Talk with Master Gardeners at the Puyallup Demo Garden
From Garden to Table: When to plant and when to harvest. Recipes for each month will be shared (some tasting). Speaker: Nancy Mantey
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