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July 2020
Online Class: Beneficial Insects in the Garden
Join the Snohomish County WSU Master Gardeners for this FREE online class, presented via Zoom, on Tuesday, July 14th, 7:00pm-7:45pm. Topic: Beneficial Insects in the Garden What’s that bug? Should I get rid of it or leave it alone? There are more beneficial insects than pest insects out there. Learn about some of the good ones and how to attract them to your garden. To register, and find Zoom tips & tricks, visit: Beneficial Insects in Your Garden Class Registration (webpage)…
Find out more »Online Class: Growing Vegetables for Fall & Winter Harvest
Join the Snohomish County WSU Master Gardeners for this FREE online class, presented via Zoom, on Thursday, July 16th, 7:00pm-7:45pm. Topic: Growing Vegetables for Fall & Winter Harvest Eat from your garden all year-round! When planted mid- to late summer many cool-season crops can be harvested through the Fall and into the Winter. We will give you tips for success: what to plant, when to plant, and how to care for them. To register, and find Zoom tips & tricks,…
Find out more »Online Class: Watering Your Vegetable Garden: Saving Time, Money, & Water
Join the Snohomish County WSU Master Gardeners for this FREE online class, presented via Zoom, on Tuesday, July 21st, 7:00pm-7:45pm. Topic: Watering Your Vegetable Garden: Saving Time, Saving Money, Saving Water. For the home gardener, drip irrigation has many advantages, including healthier and more productive crops. Join the Snohomish County WSU Master Gardeners as we teach the basics of how to put together a simple drip irrigation system in your home garden. All components discussed are readily available are your…
Find out more »Preserve the Harvest 2: Jams, Jellies, and Spreads
Live online via Zoom Wednesday, July 22 7:00 - 8:00pm Delight in the bright flavors of fresh fruit and discover how easy it is to capture sunshine in a jar. Create that perfect balance of fruit, sweetener, and other ingredients to enhance flavor and shelf life with research-based recipes. Low and no-sugar recipes covered. Second in the Preserve the Harvest series, we'll cover the basics of making shelf-stable jams, jellies, and preserves. This free, virtual class features a live presentation…
Find out more »Master Gardener Q&A: Veggies, Herbs & Fruit
Join the Snohomish County WSU Master Gardeners for this FREE online class, presented via Zoom, on Thursday, July 23rd, 7:00pm-7:45pm. Topic: Master Gardener Q&A: Veggies, Herbs & Fruit. Bring all of your veggie, herb and fruit gardening questions to this open, panel discussion. From what to plant when, to soil amendments, PNW appropriate cultivars, disease and insects, problem solving, and tips and tricks for ultimate growth, WSU Snohomish County Volunteer Master Gardeners will be on hand to field your questions…
Find out more »August 2020
Preserve the Harvest 3: Quick Pickles
Live online via Zoom Wednesday, Aug 5 7:00 - 8:00pm Crisp, tasty pickles are the ultimate test of a canner’s skill. Learn how to make a great product every time with a variety of fresh produce. Third in the Preserve the Harvest series, we'll cover the basics of making shelf-stable quick pickles. This free, virtual class features a live presentation and slide show along with plenty of time to answer any questions you have about canning foods at home. A…
Find out more »Preserve the Harvest 4: Tomatoes, Salsa, & Relish
Live online via Zoom Wednesday, Aug 19 7:00 - 8:00pm Learn how to turn the local abundance of tomatoes and fresh vegetables into jars of color and flavor for the dreary days of winter. Last in the Preserve the Harvest series, we'll cover the basics of making shelf-stable tomato products along with salsa, and relish. This free, virtual class features a live presentation and slide show along with plenty of time to answer any questions you have about canning foods…
Find out more »September 2020
Repair Cafe
Due to COVID19 our planned Repair Cafes have been temporarily canceled. Look for more info here soon on some virtual activities we are currently planning... Clothes, vacuums, jewelry, lamps, leatherworking, computers, bicycles, small appliances and more...at the Repair Cafe, you bring the broken items (and parts if you know what it needs), and our handy volunteers bring their skills to help you fix it, keeping it out of our landfills and helping the environment, and your pocketbook, along the…
Find out more »Sustainable Small Farming and Ranching
Whether you are just exploring the opportunities available or already have an existing operation, you’ll learn what it takes to create, sustain, and grow a viable small farm enterprise.
Find out more »October 2020
Repair Cafe
Due to COVID19 our planned Repair Cafes have been temporarily canceled. Look for more info here soon on some virtual activities we are currently planning... Clothes, vacuums, jewelry, lamps, leatherworking, computers, bicycles, small appliances and more...at the Repair Cafe, you bring the broken items (and parts if you know what it needs), and our handy volunteers bring their skills to help you fix it, keeping it out of our landfills and helping the environment, and your pocketbook, along the…
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