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February 2023
Growing Groceries: Raising Berries in Western Washington
Topics include variety selection, soil preferences, fertility, pruning, pest and disease management, and cultural requirements for strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and other small fruits.
Find out more »SCMGF Winter Speaker Series – Gardening Matters – From Tree Canopy to Ground Cover
Join us for The Annual SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series, live at The Historic Everett Theater. Topic: "Gardening Matters - From Tree Canopy to Ground Cover" Description: Discover how shade gardens and adopting planet-friendly practices support environmental stewardship. Books for Sale: Payment by cash, check or charge. -Color In and Out of the Garden by Lorene Edwards Forkner -Now is the Time for Trees by Arbor Day Foundation & Lorene Edwards Forkner Cost: $85 for the entire series, if…
Find out more »Growing Groceries: Seed Starting and Raising Transplants
Beginning with how and when to start to seeds, to watering techniques, thinning and transplanting, you’ll learn how to save money and be successful in starting your vegetables from seed.
Find out more »SCMG Winter Speaker Series – Moles! Whatcha Gonna Do?
Join us for The Annual SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series, live at The Historic Everett Theater. Topic: “Moles! Whatcha Gonna Do” Description: Moles can be serious yard and garden pests due to their vigorous tunneling habits. We will be talking about our Washington species of moles, distribution, biology and several suggested cultural, chemical, and physical methods that may (or may not) be useful for dealing with them. Speaker: Dave Pehling Cost: $85 for the entire series, if purchased…
Find out more »Growing Groceries: Raising the Broccoli and Buckwheat Families
Includes broccoli, cabbage, kale, cauliflower, mustard, Brussels sprouts, and other members of the Brassica family. Discussion includes variety selection, cultural requirements, common diseases and pests.
Find out more »Growing Groceries: Raising the Tomato & Potato Family
Topics covered include variety selection, cultural requirements, as well as the major disease and pests affecting these species.
Find out more »SCMG Winter Speaker Series – The Magic of Hydrangeas
Join us for The Annual SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series, live at The Historic Everett Theater. Topic: “Creating a Garden Sanctuary!” Description: Large and small for sun and shade. It's all about gardening with Hydrangeas this time of year. There are thousands of varieties and new types all the time. Where to plant them and what to do next. The question is: Can you have too many? And the answer is: Of course not!Large and small for sun and…
Find out more »The 30th Washington State Model Train Show & Marketplace (Day 1)
Fun for all model railroad enthusiasts! Feb. 25-26 at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA Saturday 10 – 5:00 Sunday 10 – 4:00 Admission: Adults (18+): $10.00 Juniors (10-18): $ 8.00 Seniors (65+): $ 8.00 Kids (9 & Under): Free with paid adult admission Admission is Valid for Both Days! Free Parking is available, and for your convenience ATM's are onsite Proceeds benefit Snohomish County 4-H! https://www.facebook.com/unwclub http://www.unwclub.com/unwshow/
Find out more »The 30th Washington State Model Train Show & Marketplace (Day 2)
Fun for all model railroad enthusiasts! Feb. 25-26 at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA Saturday 10 – 5:00 Sunday 10 – 4:00 Admission: Adults (18+): $10.00 Juniors (10-18): $ 8.00 Seniors (65+): $ 8.00 Kids (9 & Under): Free with paid adult admission Admission is Valid for Both Days! Free Parking is available, and for your convenience ATM's are onsite Proceeds benefit Snohomish County 4-H! https://www.facebook.com/unwclub http://www.unwclub.com/unwshow/
Find out more »March 2023
Growing Groceries: Growing in Hoop Houses, Cold Frames, and Small Greenhouses
An unheated greenhouse or cold frame can be used to grow greens during winter, start warm season annuals, propagate landscape perennials, and shelter frost tender plants through the winter chill. Besides greens like spinach and lettuce, you can grow cold-tolerant veggies such as cabbage and broccoli in a cold frame or hoop house.
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