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SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Growing the Cucumber\, Squash and Melon Family
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis class will focus on growing all things Cucurbit! From luscious melons to giant pumpkins\, summer squash to zucchini and winter squash we’ll cover all these amazing vegetables and cucumbers too! Topics covered include variety selection\, cultural requirements\, as well as the major disease and pests affecting these species. \nSpeaker:\nDiane Decker-Ihle has been a Snohomish County Master Gardener since 1990 and an avid gardener most of her life. She helped establish the WSU Extension Snohomish County Growing Groceries Program in 2009 and has been teaching Growing Groceries classes ever since.  She has been an advisor for several community gardens and managed her church’s food bank garden for many years. With B.S. degrees in biology and medical technology\, Diane enjoys learning the science behind the sustainable gardening techniques she teaches. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn 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. \nNo 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. \nDeveloped 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. \nWSU 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. \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2025-2026 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2025.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/growing-groceries-growing-cucumber-squash-melon-family/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
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