Tag: gardening
Growing Groceries: Raising the Cucumber, Squash and Melon Family
Our last class in the 2021 Growing Groceries series will focus on growing all things Cucurbit! From luscious melons to giant pumpkins, summer squash to…
Growing Groceries: Tomato, Pepper, and Eggplant Family
Topics covered include variety selection, cultural requirements, as well as the major disease and pests affecting these species.
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…
Growing Groceries: Insects in the Garden – Good, Bad, & Beautiful
Pollinators! Predators! Pests! What are these insects and what role do they play in your garden? How can you attract the good ones and deal…
Growing Groceries: Raising the Broccoli, Cabbage, and Kale Family
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.
Growing Groceries: Introduction to IPM (Integrated Pest Management)
Basics of managing disease, insect, and weed pests in the home garden. Discussion covers a variety of techniques including prevention, cultural practices like row covers,…
Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series: Plants & Fungi – A Match Made In Heaven by Jairul Rahaman
Join us for The Annual SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series, from the comfort of your own home, via Zoom! Topic: “Plants & Fungi –…
Growing Groceries: Raising Perennial Vegetables
Artichokes and Cardoon (semi-perennial), Asparagus, Horseradish, Rhubarb, Sea Kale and Sorrel. These crops will be in your garden for many years so pick a nice…
Growing Groceries: Raising Peas & Potatoes
We'll cover the Legume family which includes peas, beans (both green and dry), and lentils as well as the one member of the Solanaceous family…
Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series: Enhancing Urban & Suburban Landscapes to Protect Pollinators by Gail Langellotto
Join us for The Annual SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series, from the comfort of your own home, via Zoom! Topic: “Enhancing Urban & Suburban…