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February 2024
SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series – Rabbits in the Garden
Join us for The Annual SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series, live at our NEW LOCATION: Everett Station Weyerhaeuser Room, 4th Floor 3201 Smith Avenue Everett, WA 98201 (free parking at the train station) Topic: Rabbits in the Garden Description: Silly rabbits – the plants are for me! These cute little creatures are both multiplying rapidly and damaging many landscapes in our area. Come and learn about ways to protect your gardens from damage. Everything from repellents to plant protection…
Find out more »United Northwest Model RR Club 31st Train Show and Marketplace
TRAINS, TRAINS, TRAINS & 4-H! The United NorthWest Model RR Club 31st Train Show and Marketplace February 24th & February 25th, 2024, 10am – 5pm The United NorthWest Model RR Club 31st Train Show and Marketplace returns to the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, Washington February 24th & February 25th, 2024. Proceeds benefiting Snohomish County WSU 4-H.
Find out more »United Northwest Model RR Club 31st Train Show and Marketplace
TRAINS, TRAINS, TRAINS & 4-H! The 31st Train Show and Marketplace February 24th & February 25th, 2024, 10am – 5pm The United NorthWest Model RR Club 31st Train Show and Marketplace returns to the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, Washington February 24th & February 25th, 2024. Proceeds benefiting Snohomish County WSU 4-H.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »March 2024
SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series – Islands in Bloom: Floral Diversity and Stewardship in the San Juan Islands
Join us for The Annual SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series, live at our NEW LOCATION: Everett Station Weyerhaeuser Room, 4th Floor 3201 Smith Avenue Everett, WA 98201 (free parking at the train station) Topic: Islands in Bloom: Floral Diversity and Stewardship in the San Juan Islands Description: Botanist Madrona Murphy will provide an overview of the plant communities and landscapes of the San Juan Islands, the deep traditions of Coast Salish stewardship behind these landscape, threats they face in…
Find out more »Snohomish County WSU 4-H Annual Horse Program Tack Sale
Annual Snohomish County WSU 4-H Horse Program Tack Sale Saturday, March 2nd, 10am – 3pm Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe Free Parking. Streamlined Checkout. Cash, & Credit Cards Accepted. Huge Saddle Selection. Separate Blanket Building. Hundreds of Boots. Grooming & Barn Supplies, Jewelry & Clothing Equipment for Training, Shows & Trail Riding. Questions? snoco4htacksale@gmail.com or 425-312-3349 Proceeds Benefit the Snohomish County 4-H Horse Program
Find out more »Growing Groceries: Raising the Cucumber, Squash and Melon Family
This class in the Growing Groceries series 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!
Find out more »Growing Groceries: Raising the Carrot, Lettuce, & Corn Families
The Carrot (Apiaceae) family also includes parsnips and celery along with many herbs like dill, fennel, and caraway. Puget Sound's mild climate makes it a great place to grow members of the lettuce (Asteraceae) family just about year-round. In addition, you’ll learn to raise sweet corn worthy of bragging rights when we cover members of the corn (Poaceae) family.
Find out more »Wet Feet Farming Webinar
Are you struggling to farm on saturated fields? Are you finding it more and more difficult to plant crops in the spring, get equipment onto fields, graze animals, or cut hay due to wet conditions? Many farms in our region are facing challenges with increasingly wet fields due to upland development, failing drainage infrastructure, and changing weather patterns. Join Snohomish Conservation District Agroforester, Carrie Brausieck, for a “Wet Feet Farming” webinar to learn more about this emerging issue and—more importantly—solutions!…
Find out more »SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series – A Gardener’s Guide to Hostas
Join us for The Annual SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series, live at our NEW LOCATION: Everett Station Weyerhaeuser Room, 4th Floor 3201 Smith Avenue Everett, WA 98201 (free parking at the train station) Topic: A Gardener’s Guide to Hostas Description: Once thought to be a major challenge, shade gardening has come into its own and provides an ideal showcase for Hosta. Join Lorē as she provides a comprehensive primer on Hosta including how to select the perfect Hosta based…
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