Basics of managing disease and insect pests in the home garden using Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Discussion covers a variety of techniques including prevention, cultural practices like row covers, mulching, and more. Learn to identify some of the insects found in our gardens and how many of them help our gardens flourish.

Speakers: Pete Mackay, a Master Gardener since 2015, has been an active member of the Snohomish County Master Gardener program assisting with clinics, demonstration gardens, potting parties, and the annual plant sale. Always eager to add to his expertise,  Pete takes part in the Native Plant/Animal and Perennial study groups, as well as mentoring new Master Gardener interns and other organizational roles.

Martha Clatterbaugh has been a WSU Snohomish County Master Gardener for over twenty years. Before that she taught elementary school, where entomology was one of her favorite subjects. She is not a professional entomologist, just an enthusiastic amateur, who continues to learn and share information about this fascinating field.

Growing Groceries

In partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices.

No matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck, small garden space, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh, healthy food in a healthier, more environmentally friendly way.

Developed over the last decade, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food.

WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event.