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SUMMARY:Preserve the Harvest 1: Basics of Safe Canning
DESCRIPTION:[section ][row layout=”side-right” padding=”pad-bottom”][column ][textblock ] \nOnline via Zoom\n\nNew to the science of canning? Been a few years since you’ve canned? Learn about the most recent research and changes to home canning procedures along with links to plenty of safe\, tested recipes. \nFirst in the Preserve the Harvest series\, we’ll cover the basics of food safety and canning skills\, canning equipment\, canning high and low acid foods\, along with hot water bath and pressure canning. In addition\, there will be plenty of time for your canning questions after the presentation. \nA list of recommended resources will be provided via email the next day to those registered along with a link to a video recording of the class. The video recording will be available to watch for a year after the class occurs. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate\, and in this case you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time. \nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one.\nBe sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \n[/column][column ][textblock ] \nRegistration\nCost is $10 per class\, or save when you purchase all six classes! \nTo register for the Online classes\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2024-online.eventbrite.com \nTo register for the In-person classes at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2024-in-person.eventbrite.com \nOther classes in the series\nJams\, Jellies\, Spreads\nWednesday\, June 5\, 2024\, 6:00–8:00pm \nTomatoes\, Salsa and Relish\nWednesday\, June 12\, 2024\, 6:00–8:00pm \nPickles\nWednesday\, July 10\, 2024\, 6:00–8:00pm \nBasics of Dehydrating and Freezing\nWednesday\, August 7\, 2024\, 6:00–8:00pm \nBasics of Pressure Canning\nWednesday\, August 14\, 2024\, 6:00–8:00pm \n[/column][/row][/section] \nFor more information\, please contact Rosy Smit\, WSU Snohomish County Extension Consumer Food Safety and Preservation Advisor\, FoodSafety.SnoCo@wsu.edu\, (425) 357-6024.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/preserve-harvest-1-basics-safe-canning/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Food Preservation,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062002
CREATED:20200618T175247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T175247Z
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SUMMARY:Preserve the Harvest 2: Jams\, Jellies\, and Spreads
DESCRIPTION:[section ][row layout=”side-right” padding=”pad-bottom”][column ][textblock ] \nOnline via Zoom and In-person\n\nDelight 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. \nSecond in the Preserve the Harvest series\, we’ll cover the basics of making shelf-stable jams\, jellies\, and preserves. In addition\, there will be plenty of time for your canning questions after the presentation. \nA list of recommended resources will be provided via email the next day to those registered along with a link to a video recording of the class. The video recording will be available to view for one year after the class occurs. Limited in-person spots are available for those that would like to see the live demonstration in the kitchen classroom at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate\, and in this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the workshop start time. \nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one.\nBe sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \n[/column][column ][textblock ] \nRegistration\nCost is $10 per class or save when you purchase all six classes! \nTo register for the Online classes\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2024-online.eventbrite.com \nTo register for the In-person classes at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2024-in-person.eventbrite.com \nOther classes in the series\nTomatoes\, Salsa and Relish – Wednesday\, June 12\, 2024\, 6:00–8:00pm \nPickles – Wednesday\, July 10\, 2024\, 6:00–8:00pm \nBasics of Dehydrating and Freezing – Wednesday\, August 7\, 2024\, 6:00–8:00pm \nBasics of Pressure Canning – Wednesday\, August 14\, 2024\, 6:00–8:00pm \n[/column][/row][/section] \nFor more information\, please contact Rosy Smit\, WSU Snohomish County Extension Consumer Food Safety and Preservation Advisor\, FoodSafety.SnoCo@wsu.edu\, (425) 357-6024.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/preserve-harvest-2-jams-jellies-spreads/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Food Preservation,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062002
CREATED:20200618T174420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T174420Z
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SUMMARY:Preserve the Harvest 3: Tomatoes\, Salsa\, & Relish
DESCRIPTION:[section ][row layout=”side-right” padding=”pad-bottom”][column ][textblock ] \nOnline via Zoom and In-person\n\nLearn how to turn the local abundance of tomatoes and fresh vegetables into jars of color and flavor for the dreary days of winter. \nThird in the Preserve the Harvest series\, we’ll cover the basics of making shelf-stable tomato products along with salsa\, and relish. In addition\, there will be plenty of time for your canning questions after the presentation. \nA list of recommended resources will be provided via email the next day to those registered along with a link to a video recording of the class. The video recording will be available to watch for the next year.  Limited in-person spots are available for those that would like to see the live demonstration at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate\, and in this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time. \nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one.\nBe sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \n[/column][column ][textblock ] \nRegistration\nCost is $10 per class or save when you purchase all six classes! \nIf you sign up for the whole series\, you will receive the video recordings from all the classes\, including those that have already occurred. \nTo register for the Online classes\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2024-online.eventbrite.com \nTo register for the In-person classes at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2024-in-person.eventbrite.com \nOther classes in the series\nPickles – Wednesday\, July 10\, 2024\, 6:00–8:00pm \nBasics of Dehydrating and Freezing – Wednesday\, August 7\, 2024\, 6:00–8:00pm \nBasics of Pressure Canning – Wednesday\, August 14\, 2024\, 6:00–8:00pm \n[/column][/row][/section] \nFor more information\, please contact Rosy Smit\, WSU Snohomish County Extension Consumer Food Safety and Preservation Advisor\, FoodSafety.SnoCo@wsu.edu\, (425) 357-6024.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/preserve-harvest-4-tomatoes-salsa-relish/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Food Preservation,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062002
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SUMMARY:Preserve the Harvest 4: Pickles
DESCRIPTION:[section ][row layout=”side-right” padding=”pad-bottom”][column ][textblock ] \nOnline via Zoom and In-person\n\nCrisp\, 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. \nFourth in the Preserve the Harvest series\, we’ll cover the basics of making shelf-stable pickles. In addition\, there will be plenty of time for your canning questions after the presentation. \nA list of recommended resources will be provided via email the next day to those registered along with a link to a video recording of the class. The video recording will be available to view for one year after the class occurs. Limited in-person spots are available for those that would like to see the live demonstration at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate\, and in this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time. \nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one.\nBe sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \n[/column][column ][textblock ] \nRegistration\nCost is $10 per class or save when you purchase all six classes! \nTo register for the Online classes\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2024-online.eventbrite.com \nTo register for the In-person classes at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2024-in-person.eventbrite.com \nOther classes in the series\nBasics of Dehydrating and Freezing – Wednesday\, August 7\, 2024\, 6:00–8:00pm \nBasics of Pressure Canning – Wednesday\, August 14\, 2024\, 6:00–8:00pm \n[/column][/row][/section] \nFor more information\, please contact Rosy Smit\, WSU Snohomish County Extension Consumer Food Safety and Preservation Advisor\, FoodSafety.SnoCo@wsu.edu\, (425) 357-6024.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/preserve-harvest-3-quick-pickles/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Food Preservation,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240807T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062002
CREATED:20240430T003526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T003526Z
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SUMMARY:Preserve the Harvest 5: Basics of Dehydrating and Freezing
DESCRIPTION:[section ][row layout=”side-right” padding=”pad-bottom”][column ][textblock ] \nOnline via Zoom and In-person  \nFifth in the Preserve the Harvest series\, this class will explain the scientific background behind today’s recommended methods for freezing and drying foods\, a method of home food preservation that allows you to enjoy seasonal foods all year long.  There will be plenty of time for your questions after the presentation. \nA list of recommended resources will be provided via email the next day to those registered along with a link to a video recording of the class. The video recording will be available to watch a year after the class occurs.  Limited in-person spots are available for those that would like to see the live demonstration at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA. \nUsing Zoom \nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate\, and in this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time. \nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one.\nBe sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \n[/column][column ][textblock ] \nRegistration \nCost is $10 per class or save when you purchase all six classes! \nIf you sign up for the whole series\, you will receive the video recordings from all the classes\, including those that have already occurred. \nTo register for the Online classes\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2024-online.eventbrite.com \nTo register for the In-person classes at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2024-in-person.eventbrite.com \nOther classes in the series \nBasics of Pressure Canning – Wednesday\, August 14\, 2024\, 6:00–8:00pm \n[/column][/row][/section] \nFor more information\, please contact Rosy Smit\, WSU Snohomish County Extension Consumer Food Safety and Preservation Advisor\, FoodSafety.SnoCo@wsu.edu\, (425) 357-6024.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/preserve-harvest-5-basics-dehydrating-freezing/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Food Preservation,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240814T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062002
CREATED:20240429T211458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T211458Z
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SUMMARY:Preserve the Harvest 6: Basics of Pressure Canning
DESCRIPTION:[section ][row layout=”side-right” padding=”pad-bottom”][column ][textblock ] \nOnline via Zoom and In-person  \nIn the sixth and final class in the Preserve the Harvest series\, we will cover the basics of Pressure canning.  Pressure canning is the only safe way to can low-acid foods\, such as vegetables and meats. You will learn the science behind pressure canning recommendations\, as well as the basics of using a pressure canner at home based on current USDA canning guidelines.  In addition\, there will be plenty of time for your canning questions after the presentation. \nA list of recommended resources will be provided via email the next day to those registered along with a link to a video recording of the class. The video will be available to watch for the next year.  Limited in-person spots are available for those that would like to see the live demonstration at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA. \nUsing Zoom \nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate\, and in this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time. \nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one.\nBe sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \n[/column][column ][textblock ] \nRegistration \nCost is $10 per class or save when you purchase all six classes! \nIf you sign up for the whole series\, you will receive the video recordings from all the classes\, including those that have already occurred. \nTo register for the Online classes\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2024-online.eventbrite.com \nTo register for the In-person classes at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2024-in-person.eventbrite.com \n[/column][/row][/section] \nFor more information\, please contact Rosy Smit\, WSU Snohomish County Extension Consumer Food Safety and Preservation Advisor\, FoodSafety.SnoCo@wsu.edu\, (425) 357-6024. \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/preserve-harvest-6-basics-pressure-canning/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Food Preservation,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062002
CREATED:20160821T025259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T231014Z
UID:10000004-1728500400-1728507600@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Starting a Vegetable Garden
DESCRIPTION:  \nIncludes a discussion on site selection\, raised beds\, planning your crop calendar\, plant families\, inter-cropping\, succession planting\, and crop rotation. We’ll also talk about raising vegetables in containers including container types\, soil\, drainage\, fertilizer\, irrigation\, and strategies for maximizing your harvest. \nSpeakers:\nDiane Decker-Ihle has been a Snohomish County Master Gardener since 1990 and an avid gardener most of her life. She helped establish the WSU Extension Snohomish County Growing Groceries Program in 2009 and has been teaching Growing Groceries classes ever since.  She has been an advisor for several community gardens and managed her church’s food bank garden for many years. With B.S. degrees in biology and medical technology\, Diane enjoys learning the science behind the sustainable gardening techniques she teaches. \nLynn Riley\, a Washington State native\, has been growing vegetables most of her adult life\, first in pea patches around Seattle and later at her home in Snohomish County. A Master Gardener since 2015\, she enjoys growing food for family and friends and sharing her knowledge about vegetable gardening. Lynn currently serves as coordinator for the Kitchen Garden at the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden at Jennings Park in Marysville. The vegetable gardens there produce over 3\,000 pounds of produce annually for the Marysville Food Bank. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event.  \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2024-2025 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2024.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/gg1/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062002
CREATED:20160821T025259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T180337Z
UID:10000003-1731524400-1731531600@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Healthy Soil = Healthy Plants
DESCRIPTION:Learn proper soil and fertility management and how to grow healthy soil for healthy crops. You’ll learn the answers to: What makes a good soil? How do you improve it? What is fertility? To till or not to till?  In addition\, you’ll learn what is good compost\, where to find it\, how to use it to enrich your garden\, as well as how to make compost from your own kitchen and yard waste. \nSpeakers: Pete Mackay\, a Master Gardener since 2015\, has been an active member of the Snohomish County Master Gardener program assisting with clinics\, demonstration gardens\, potting parties\, and the annual plant sale. Always eager to add to his expertise\,  Pete takes part in the Native Plant/Animal and Perennial study groups\, as well as mentoring new Master Gardener interns and other organizational roles. \nJackie Trimble has been a Master Gardener since 2009\, but gardening has been a passion all her life. She considers herself a lifelong learner and continues to enjoy the peace and satisfaction that gardening provides and marvel at what she has yet to learn. She serves as President of the Snohomish County Master Gardener Foundation and as the chair of the Education Outreach committee. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event.  \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2024-2025 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2024.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this  case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/gg2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062002
CREATED:20160821T025259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T180309Z
UID:10000002-1733338800-1733346000@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Growing the Onion and Beet Families
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe onion (Allium) family includes asparagus\, garlic\, leeks\, and shallots as well. The beet (Amaranthaceae) family includes everyone’s favorite\, spinach\, as well as chard\, quinoa\, and amaranth.  Discussion of both families includes variety selection\, cultural requirements\, common diseases\, and pests. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event.  \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2024-2025 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2024.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/gg6/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062002
CREATED:20201208T200639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T180241Z
UID:10000020-1736362800-1736370000@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Basics of Irrigation & Weed Management
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a discussion of several types of irrigation products and their application in the food garden. In addition\, we’ll focus on the details of installing drip irrigation and its application for gardens and plants. \nSpeakers: Richard Simpson has been in the irrigation business for over 40 years. Starting out by digging ditches for his brother-in-law’s installation company\, he ended up doing most of the bidding and project management. He and his wife\, Peggy\, ran their own sprinkler installation company for over 10 years\, putting in everything from self-designed residential jobs to large school\, park\, and commercial installations. After deciding that working half-days (6 AM to 6 PM) was a little much\, he was talked into joining his main sprinkler supplier as an outside salesman and filled that role for almost 30 years with a short 2 year break in the middle as a designer/consultant for a local firm specializing in golf course and ballfield irrigation. His project sales have taken him around most of the Northwest and he has had the good fortune to work with many knowledgeable and professional people in the irrigation industry. He has maintained Irrigation Association Certifications as a Designer\, Water Auditor\, and Golf Auditor for many years. \nRosy Smit was raised on a dairy farm in Canada and has been involved in growing food and farming since a young age.  With an undergraduate degree in Agro-Ecology and a M.Sc. in Soil Science\, she has grown vegetables\, flowers and herbs\, fruit and berries and assorted livestock on commercial and backyard scales and taught food system educational topics to all ages.  She still thinks seed germination is magical and is excited to help more people learn how to grow their own food. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event. \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2024-2025 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2024.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/gg13/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062002
CREATED:20160821T025259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T180202Z
UID:10000005-1736967600-1736974800@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Growing Fruit Trees in Western Washington
DESCRIPTION:  \nLearn the basics of growing fruit trees in Western Washington including factors such as site selection\, rootstock and size\, varieties\, pollination\, pruning\, nutritional requirements and diseases/pests. \nSpeaker: Ingela Wanerstrand is the owner of Green Darner Garden Design in Seattle\, specializing in edible garden design. She has been pruning fruit trees professionally for 25 years and is an award winning educator at Edmonds Community College where she teaches comprehensive fruit growing classes. Ingela also teaches for various organizations like Plant Amnesty and nurseries around Puget Sound. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event.  \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2024-2025 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2024.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this case you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/gg4/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062002
CREATED:20201208T200639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T180055Z
UID:10000019-1737572400-1737579600@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Growing the Pea/Bean Family & the Basics of Cover Cropping
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe’ll cover growing members of the Legume family which includes peas and beans both green and dry. Discussion of all includes variety selection\, cultural requirements\, common diseases and pests. In addition\, we’ll go over the importance of adding cover crops to your home garden along with tips and tricks for making it work. \nSpeaker: Diane Decker-Ihle has been a Snohomish County Master Gardener since 1990 and an avid gardener most of her life. She helped establish the WSU Extension Snohomish County Growing Groceries Program in 2009 and has been teaching Growing Groceries classes ever since.  She has been an advisor for several community gardens and managed her church’s food bank garden for many years. With B.S. degrees in biology and medical technology\, Diane enjoys learning the science behind the sustainable gardening techniques she teaches. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event. \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2024-2025 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2024.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate. In this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/gg12/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062002
CREATED:20160821T025259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T180011Z
UID:10000006-1738177200-1738184400@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Growing Berries in Western Washington
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of growing blueberries\, strawberries\, raspberries\, and blackberries including variety selection\, siting and soils\, planting\, mulching\,  irrigation\, fertilization\, pruning\, along with management of common pests and diseases including Spotted Wing Drosophila. \nSpeaker: \nDr. Tom Walters is a researcher and consultant for northwest berry growers\, helping them find ways to raise berries more profitably and sustainably through his company\, Walters Ag Research. He earned his Ph.D. from Cornell University with an emphasis on field plant breeding and holds a B.A. in biology from Reed College in Portland. Dr. Walters worked in the field for Sakuma Brothers Farms\, Inc. in Burlington where he was responsible for research supporting nursery and fruit production on more than 500 acres in Washington state. In addition\, he worked on berry research at the WSU NW Research Station in Mt. Vernon before starting his company. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event. \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2024-2025 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2024.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/gg8/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062002
CREATED:20160821T025259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T175834Z
UID:10000001-1738782000-1738789200@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Seed Starting and Growing Transplants
DESCRIPTION:  \nBeginning 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. \nSpeaker: \nRosy Smit was raised on a dairy farm in Canada and has been involved in growing food and agriculture since a young age.  With an undergraduate degree in Agro-Ecology and a M.Sc. in Soil Science\, she has grown vegetables\, flowers and herbs\, fruit and berries and assorted livestock on commercial and backyard scales and taught food system educational topics to all ages.  She still thinks seed germination is magical and is excited to help more people learn how to grow their own food. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event.  \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2024-2025 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2024.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/gg5/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062002
CREATED:20201208T200638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T175759Z
UID:10000021-1739386800-1739394000@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Growing Broccoli\, Kale\, Cabbage and Rhubarb
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Brassica family includes broccoli\, cabbage\, kale\, cauliflower\, mustard\, Brussels sprouts\, horseradish\, sea kale while the buckwheat (Polygonaceae) family includes rhubarb and sorrel. Discussion includes variety selection\, cultural requirements\, common diseases\, and pests. \nSpeaker: \nDiane Decker-Ihle has been a Snohomish County Master Gardener since 1990 and an avid gardener most of her life. She helped establish the WSU Extension Snohomish County Growing Groceries Program in 2009 and has been teaching Growing Groceries classes ever since.  She has been an advisor for several community gardens and managed her church’s food bank garden for many years. With B.S. degrees in biology and medical technology\, Diane enjoys learning the science behind the sustainable gardening techniques she teaches. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event. \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2024-2025 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2024.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, you must have your own Zoom account to participate\, and you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/gg16/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062002
CREATED:20170726T172415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T175727Z
UID:10000007-1739991600-1739998800@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Growing the Tomato & Potato Family
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe’ll cover all the main members of the Nightshade (Solanaceae) family which includes tomatoes\, eggplant\, peppers\, and potatoes. Each member of the family has unique requirements to achieve good production in our marine climate. Topics covered include variety selection\, cultural requirements\, as well as the major disease and pests affecting this family. \nSpeaker:  \nRosy Smit was raised on a dairy farm in Canada and has been involved in growing food and agriculture since a young age.  With an undergraduate degree in Agro-Ecology and a M.Sc. in Soil Science\, she has grown vegetables\, flowers and herbs\, fruit and berries and assorted livestock on commercial and backyard scales and taught food system educational topics to all ages.  She still thinks seed germination is magical and is excited to help more people learn how to grow their own food. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event. \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2024-2025 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2024.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/gg19/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062002
CREATED:20201208T200639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T175702Z
UID:10000018-1740596400-1740603600@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Growing in Plastic Structures and Shoulder Season Crops
DESCRIPTION:  \nAn 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. \nSpeaker: \nRosy Smit was raised on a dairy farm in Canada and has been involved in growing food and agriculture since a young age.  With an undergraduate degree in Agro-Ecology and a M.Sc. in Soil Science\, she has grown vegetables\, flowers and herbs\, fruit and berries and assorted livestock on commercial and backyard scales and taught food system educational topics to all ages.  She still thinks seed germination is magical and is excited to help more people learn how to grow their own food. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event. \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2024-2025 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2024.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/gg11/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062002
CREATED:20201208T200556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T175636Z
UID:10000014-1741201200-1741208400@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Growing the Carrot\, Lettuce\, & Corn Families
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Carrot (Apiaceae) family also includes parsnips and celery along with many herbs like dill\, fennel\, and caraway. We’ll also cover members of the lettuce (Asteraceae) family\, including a short discussion on growing year-round salad greens. In addition\, you’ll learn to raise sweet corn worthy of bragging rights when we cover members of the corn (Poaceae) family. Topics covered include variety selection\, cultural requirements\, as well as the common pests affecting these families. \nSpeaker:  \nRosy Smit was raised on a dairy farm in Canada and has been involved in growing food and agriculture since a young age.  With an undergraduate degree in Agro-Ecology and a M.Sc. in Soil Science\, she has grown vegetables\, flowers and herbs\, fruit and berries and assorted livestock on commercial and backyard scales and taught food system educational topics to all ages.  She still thinks seed germination is magical and is excited to help more people learn how to grow their own food. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event. \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2024-2025 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2024.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/gg18/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/68/2020/12/vegetable-bed-triptych.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062002
CREATED:20201208T031749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T175609Z
UID:10000015-1741806000-1741813200@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Growing the Cucumber\, Squash and Melon Family
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis class 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! Topics covered include variety selection\, cultural requirements\, as well as the major disease and pests affecting these species. \nSpeaker: \nDiane Decker-Ihle has been a Snohomish County Master Gardener since 1990 and an avid gardener most of her life. She helped establish the WSU Extension Snohomish County Growing Groceries Program in 2009 and has been teaching Growing Groceries classes ever since.  She has been an advisor for several community gardens and managed her church’s food bank garden for many years. With B.S. degrees in biology and medical technology\, Diane enjoys learning the science behind the sustainable gardening techniques she teaches. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event. \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2024-2025 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2024.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/gg20/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062002
CREATED:20201208T200639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T175537Z
UID:10000022-1742410800-1742418000@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Basics of Seed Saving
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe’ll cover the basics and principles of seed saving including cross-pollination and self-pollination\, isolation\, open-pollinated varieties versus hybrid varieties\, collection\, cleaning and drying\, storage. \nSpeaker: \nKate Ryan of Soil Sisters Plants & Produce will share what she’s learned in over 30 years of growing and selling vegetables\, herbs\, flowers\, and plants in western Washington. A self-professed lazy gardener\, she’s learned from her many mistakes over the years. A founding member of the Growing Groceries program\, Kate enjoys sharing what she’s learned over the years with others. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event. \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2024-2025 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2024.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/growing-groceries-raising-culinary-tea-herbs/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062002
CREATED:20201206T013155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T175505Z
UID:10000013-1743015600-1743022800@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Pests\, Predators\, and Pollinators: An Introduction to IPM
DESCRIPTION:  \nInsects you may find in your vegetable garden may be pests or beneficial. It’s helpful to know how to identify them and what is an appropriate response to their presence. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) helps guide your response to pests and disease through identification and the use of environmentally safe management techniques to monitor\, tolerate\, and control conditions. \nSpeakers: \nPete Mackay\, a Master Gardener since 2015\, has been an active member of the Snohomish County Master Gardener program assisting with clinics\, demonstration gardens\, potting parties\, and the annual plant sale. Always eager to add to his expertise\,  Pete takes part in the Native Plant/Animal and Perennial study groups\, as well as mentoring new Master Gardener interns and other organizational roles. \nMartha Clatterbaugh has been a WSU Snohomish County Master Gardener for over twenty years. Before that she taught elementary school\, where entomology was one of her favorite subjects. She is not a professional entomologist\, just an enthusiastic amateur\, who continues to learn and share information about this fascinating field. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event. \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2024-2025 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2024.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/gg15/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062003
CREATED:20250128T210832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T210832Z
UID:10000100-1749664800-1749672000@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Preserve the Harvest 1: Basics of Safe Canning
DESCRIPTION:[section ][row layout=”side-right” padding=”pad-bottom”][column ][textblock ] \nOnline via Zoom\n\nNew to the science of canning? Been a few years since you’ve canned? Learn about the most recent research and changes to home canning procedures along with links to plenty of safe\, tested recipes. \nFirst in the Preserve the Harvest series\, we’ll cover the basics of food safety and canning skills\, canning equipment\, canning high and low acid foods\, along with hot water bath and pressure canning. In addition\, there will be plenty of time for your canning questions after the presentation. \nA list of recommended resources will be provided via email the next day to those registered along with a link to a video recording of the class. The video recording will be available to watch for a year after the class occurs. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate\, and in this case you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time. \nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. \n[/column][column ][textblock ] \nRegistration\nCost is $10 per class\, or save when you purchase all six classes! \nTo register for the Online classes\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2025-online.eventbrite.com \nTo register for the In-person classes at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2025-inperson.eventbrite.com \nOther classes in the series\nBasics of Dehydrating and Freezing\nWednesday\, June 25\, 2025\, 6:00–8:00pm \nJams\, Jellies\, Spreads\nWednesday\, July 9\, 2025\, 6:00–8:00pm \nPickles\nWednesday\, July 23\, 2025\, 6:00–8:00pm \nTomatoes\, Salsa and Relish\nWednesday\, August 6\, 2025\, 6:00–8:00pm \nBasics of Pressure Canning\nWednesday\, August 20\, 2025\, 6:00–8:30pm \n[/column][/row][/section] \nFor more information\, please contact Rosy Smit\, WSU Snohomish County Extension Consumer Food Safety and Preservation Advisor\, FoodSafety.SnoCo@wsu.edu\, (425) 357-6024.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/preserve-the-harvest-1-basics-of-safe-canning/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Food Preservation,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062003
CREATED:20250128T211018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T211018Z
UID:10000102-1750874400-1750881600@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Preserve the Harvest 2: Basics of Dehydrating and Freezing
DESCRIPTION:[section ][row layout=”side-right” padding=”pad-bottom”][column ][textblock ] \nOnline via Zoom and In-person  \nSecond in the Preserve the Harvest series\, this class will explain the scientific background behind today’s recommended methods for freezing and drying foods\, a method of home food preservation that allows you to enjoy seasonal foods all year long.  There will be plenty of time for your questions after the presentation. \nA list of recommended resources will be provided via email the next day to those registered along with a link to a video recording of the class. The video recording will be available to watch a year after the class occurs.  Limited in-person spots are available for those that would like to see the live demonstration at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA. \nUsing Zoom \nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate\, and in this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time. \nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. \n[/column][column ][textblock ] \nRegistration \nCost is $10 per class or save when you purchase all six classes! \nIf you sign up for the whole series\, you will receive the video recordings from all the classes\, including those that have already occurred. \nTo register for the Online classes\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2025-online.eventbrite.com \nTo register for the In-person classes at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2025-inperson.eventbrite.com \nOther classes in the series \nJams\, Jellies\, Spreads\nWednesday\, July 9\, 2025\, 6:00–8:00pm \nPickles\nWednesday\, July 23\, 2025\, 6:00–8:00pm \nTomatoes\, Salsa and Relish\nWednesday\, August 6\, 2025\, 6:00–8:00pm \nBasics of Pressure Canning\nWednesday\, August 20\, 2025\, 6:00–8:30pm \n[/column][/row][/section] \nFor more information\, please contact Rosy Smit\, WSU Snohomish County Extension Consumer Food Safety and Preservation Advisor\, FoodSafety.SnoCo@wsu.edu\, (425) 357-6024.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/preserve-harvest-2-basics-dehydrating-freezing/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Food Preservation,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250709T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062003
CREATED:20250128T211145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T211145Z
UID:10000101-1752084000-1752091200@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Preserve the Harvest 3: Jams\, Jellies\, and Spreads
DESCRIPTION:[section ][row layout=”side-right” padding=”pad-bottom”][column ][textblock ] \nOnline via Zoom and In-person\n\nDelight 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. \nThird in the Preserve the Harvest series\, we’ll cover the basics of making shelf-stable jams\, jellies\, and preserves. In addition\, there will be plenty of time for your canning questions after the presentation. \nA list of recommended resources will be provided via email the next day to those registered along with a link to a video recording of the class. The video recording will be available to view for one year after the class occurs. Limited in-person spots are available for those that would like to see the live demonstration in the kitchen classroom at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate\, and in this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the workshop start time. \nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. \n[/column][column ][textblock ] \nRegistration\nCost is $10 per class or save when you purchase all six classes! \nTo register for the Online classes\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2025-online.eventbrite.com \nTo register for the In-person classes at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2025-inperson.eventbrite.com \nOther classes in the series\nPickles\nWednesday\, July 23\, 2025\, 6:00–8:00pm \nTomatoes\, Salsa and Relish\nWednesday\, August 6\, 2025\, 6:00–8:00pm \nBasics of Pressure Canning\nWednesday\, August 20\, 2025\, 6:00–8:30pm \n  \n[/column][/row][/section] \nFor more information\, please contact Rosy Smit\, WSU Snohomish County Extension Consumer Food Safety and Preservation Advisor\, FoodSafety.SnoCo@wsu.edu\, (425) 357-6024.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/preserve-harvest-3-jams-jellies-spreads/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Food Preservation,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250723T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062003
CREATED:20250128T211314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T211314Z
UID:10000105-1753293600-1753293600@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Preserve the Harvest 4: Pickles
DESCRIPTION:[section ][row layout=”side-right” padding=”pad-bottom”][column ][textblock ] \nOnline via Zoom and In-person\n\nCrisp\, 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. \nFourth in the Preserve the Harvest series\, we’ll cover the basics of making shelf-stable pickles. In addition\, there will be plenty of time for your canning questions after the presentation. \nA list of recommended resources will be provided via email the next day to those registered along with a link to a video recording of the class. The video recording will be available to view for one year after the class occurs. Limited in-person spots are available for those that would like to see the live demonstration at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate\, and in this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time. \nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. \n[/column][column ][textblock ] \nRegistration\nCost is $10 per class or save when you purchase all six classes! \nTo register for the Online classes\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2025-online.eventbrite.com \nTo register for the In-person classes at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2025-inperson.eventbrite.com \nOther classes in the series\nTomatoes\, Salsa and Relish\nWednesday\, August 6\, 2025\, 6:00–8:00pm \nBasics of Pressure Canning\nWednesday\, August 20\, 2025\, 6:00–8:30pm \n[/column][/row][/section] \nFor more information\, please contact Rosy Smit\, WSU Snohomish County Extension Consumer Food Safety and Preservation Advisor\, FoodSafety.SnoCo@wsu.edu\, (425) 357-6024.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/preserve-harvest-4-pickles/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Food Preservation,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062003
CREATED:20250128T211407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T211407Z
UID:10000104-1754503200-1754510400@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Preserve the Harvest 5: Tomatoes\, Salsa\, & Relish
DESCRIPTION:[section ][row layout=”side-right” padding=”pad-bottom”][column ][textblock ] \nOnline via Zoom and In-person\n\nLearn how to turn the local abundance of tomatoes and fresh vegetables into jars of color and flavor for the dreary days of winter. \nFifth in the Preserve the Harvest series\, we’ll cover the basics of making shelf-stable tomato products along with salsa\, and relish. In addition\, there will be plenty of time for your canning questions after the presentation. \nA list of recommended resources will be provided via email the next day to those registered along with a link to a video recording of the class. The video recording will be available to watch for the next year.  Limited in-person spots are available for those that would like to see the live demonstration at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate\, and in this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time. \nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. \n[/column][column ][textblock ] \nRegistration\nCost is $10 per class or save when you purchase all six classes! \nIf you sign up for the whole series\, you will receive the video recordings from all the classes\, including those that have already occurred. \nTo register for the Online classes\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2025-online.eventbrite.com \nTo register for the In-person classes at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2025-inperson.eventbrite.com \nOther classes in the series\nBasics of Pressure Canning – Wednesday\, August 14\, 2024\, 6:00–8:30pm \n[/column][/row][/section] \nFor more information\, please contact Rosy Smit\, WSU Snohomish County Extension Consumer Food Safety and Preservation Advisor\, FoodSafety.SnoCo@wsu.edu\, (425) 357-6024.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/preserve-harvest-5-tomatoes-salsa-relish/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Food Preservation,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062003
CREATED:20250128T211501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T211501Z
UID:10000103-1755712800-1755721800@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Preserve the Harvest 6: Basics of Pressure Canning
DESCRIPTION:[section ][row layout=”side-right” padding=”pad-bottom”][column ][textblock ] \nOnline via Zoom and In-person  \nIn the sixth and final class in the Preserve the Harvest series\, we will cover the basics of Pressure canning.  Pressure canning is the only safe way to can low-acid foods\, such as vegetables and meats. You will learn the science behind pressure canning recommendations\, as well as the basics of using a pressure canner at home based on current USDA canning guidelines.  In addition\, there will be plenty of time for your canning questions after the presentation. \nA list of recommended resources will be provided via email the next day to those registered along with a link to a video recording of the class. The video will be available to watch for the next year.  Limited in-person spots are available for those that would like to see the live demonstration at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA. \nUsing Zoom \nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate\, and in this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time. \nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. \n[/column][column ][textblock ] \nRegistration \nCost is $10 per class or save when you purchase all six classes! \nIf you sign up for the whole series\, you will receive the video recordings from all the classes\, including those that have already occurred. \nTo register for the Online classes\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2025-online.eventbrite.com \nTo register for the In-person classes at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2025-inperson.eventbrite.com \n[/column][/row][/section] \nFor more information\, please contact Rosy Smit\, WSU Snohomish County Extension Consumer Food Safety and Preservation Advisor\, FoodSafety.SnoCo@wsu.edu\, (425) 357-6024. \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/preserve-harvest-6-basics-pressure-canning-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Food Preservation,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062003
CREATED:20250801T223719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T175320Z
UID:10000141-1759948200-1759955400@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Starting a Vegetable Garden
DESCRIPTION:  \nIncludes a discussion on site selection\, raised beds\, planning your crop calendar\, plant families\, inter-cropping\, succession planting\, and crop rotation. We’ll also talk about raising vegetables in containers including container types\, soil\, drainage\, fertilizer\, irrigation\, and strategies for maximizing your harvest. \nSpeakers: \nLynn Riley\, a Washington State native\, has been growing vegetables most of her adult life\, first in pea patches around Seattle and later at her home in Snohomish County. A Master Gardener since 2015\, she enjoys growing food for family and friends and sharing her knowledge about vegetable gardening. Lynn currently serves as coordinator for the Kitchen Garden at the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden at Jennings Park in Marysville. The vegetable gardens there produce over 3\,000 pounds of produce annually for the Marysville Food Bank. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event. \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2025-2026 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2025.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/growing-groceries-starting-vegetable-garden/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062003
CREATED:20250801T223917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T175154Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Healthy Soil = Healthy Plants
DESCRIPTION:Learn proper soil and fertility management and how to grow healthy soil for healthy crops. You’ll learn the answers to: What makes a good soil? How do you improve it? What is fertility? To till or not to till?  In addition\, you’ll learn what is good compost\, where to find it\, how to use it to enrich your garden\, as well as how to make compost from your own kitchen and yard waste. \nSpeakers:\nPete Mackay\, a Master Gardener since 2015\, has been an active member of the Snohomish County Master Gardener program assisting with clinics\, demonstration gardens\, potting parties\, and the annual plant sale. Always eager to add to his expertise\, Pete takes part in the Native Plant/Animal and Perennial study groups\, as well as mentoring new Master Gardener interns and other organizational roles. \nJackie Trimble has been a Master Gardener since 2009\, but gardening has been a passion all her life. She considers herself a lifelong learner and continues to enjoy the peace and satisfaction that gardening provides and marvel at what she has yet to learn. She serves as President of the Snohomish County Master Gardener Foundation and as the chair of the Education Outreach committee. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event.  \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2025-2026 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2025.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/growing-groceries-healthy-soil-healthy-plants/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062003
CREATED:20250801T224018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T175116Z
UID:10000143-1765391400-1765398600@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Growing the Onion and Beet Families
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe onion (Allium) family includes asparagus\, garlic\, leeks\, and shallots as well. The beet (Amaranthaceae) family includes everyone’s favorite\, spinach\, as well as chard\, quinoa\, and amaranth.  Discussion of both families includes variety selection\, cultural requirements\, common diseases\, and pests. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event.  \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2025-2026 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2025.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/growing-groceries-growing-onion-beet-families/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
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