Growing Groceries: Basics of Seed Saving
Online via Zoom WAWe will discuss the basics of seed saving including cross-pollination and self-pollination, isolation, open-pollinated varieties versus hybrid varieties, collection, cleaning, drying and storage.
Apply to be a 4-H Summer Intern
Recent grads of Snohomish County 4-H may apply for a paid 4-H summer internship. First round application deadline is March 15th.
Evergreen Perennials
Evergreen Arboretum Demonstration Garden 145 Alverson Blvd, Everett, United States
Growing Groceries: Growing the Cucumber, Squash and Melon Family
Online via Zoom WAThis 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!
Bowling with Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
Evergreen Lanes 5111 Caremont Way, Everett, WAJoin the Youth Advisory Council for a fun afternoon of bowling (FREE-Costs paid by YAC budget)! Evergreen Lanes in central Everett is a cool, vintage bowling venue with an old-school arcade, as well. (Tickets for a quarter!) Please sign up to participate! All 4-H youth are welcome!
Beach Clean-up at Howarth Park
Howarth Park 1127 Olympic Blvd, Everett, WA, United StatesWSU Beach Watchers aim to keep Snohomish County’s beaches beautiful and trash free by holding a beach clean-up at Howarth Park (meet at off leash dog area beach access) in collaboration with the Snohomish County Marine Resource Committee. Refreshment will be provided.
4-H Tack Sale
Evergreen State Fairgrounds 14405 - 179th Ave SE, Monroe, WA, United StatesNeed horse tack? Get it at the 4-H Tack Sale! This is the primary fundraiser for the Snohomish County 4-H Horse Program. Have horse tack to donate or consign? Contact snoco4htacksale@gmail.com
Growing Groceries: Growing the Carrot, Lettuce, Corn, Broccoli & Rhubarb Families
Online via Zoom WAThe Carrot (Apiaceae) family also includes parsnips, celery and with many herbs like dill, fennel, and caraway. We will cover members of the lettuce (Asteraceae) family, as well as the corn (Poaceae) family, broccoli (Brassicaceae) family which includes broccoli, cabbage, kale, cauliflower, mustard, Brussels sprouts and as well as the buckwheat (Polygonaceae) family which includes rhubarb and sorrel. Topics covered include variety selection, cultural requirements, and common pests and diseases affecting these families.
Growing Groceries: Growing in Plastic Structures and Shoulder Season Crops
Online via Zoom WAAn 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.
Annual Train Show Fundraiser – County-wide!
Evergreen State Fairgrounds 14405 - 179th Ave SE, Monroe, WA, United StatesEvery club is expected to fill whatever slots they can! Big clubs fill more! This is the annual fundraiser that stokes the fires of 4-H Council to provide Enrollment scholarships Grants Awards Volunteer name badges Super Saturday support Youth Leadership Conference support Pins! All Snohomish County 4-Hers benefit, and the train show requires many humans […]
Growing Groceries: Growing the Tomato & Potato Family
Online via Zoom WATopics covered include variety selection, cultural requirements, as well as the major disease and pests affecting these species.
Growing Groceries: Growing on a small scale – in raised beds and containers
Online via Zoom WAOne of the best ways to maximize a small gardening area is to use containers, pots and raised beds as these offer flexibility and control over the growing environment, making them perfect for beginners or those with limited space.