July 2020
Preserve the Harvest 1: Basics of Safe Canning
Live online via Zoom Wednesday, July 8 7:00 - 8:00pm Home food preservation can be easy and fun with a little instruction. Attend this free online class to learn the basics of hot water bath and pressure canning. New 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. First in the Preserve the Harvest series, we'll…
Find out more »Preserve the Harvest 2: Jams, Jellies, and Spreads
Live online via Zoom Wednesday, July 22 7:00 - 8:00pm Delight 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. Second in the Preserve the Harvest series, we'll cover the basics of making shelf-stable jams, jellies, and preserves. This free, virtual class features a live presentation…
Find out more »August 2020
Preserve the Harvest 3: Quick Pickles
Live online via Zoom Wednesday, Aug 5 7:00 - 8:00pm Crisp, 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. Third in the Preserve the Harvest series, we'll cover the basics of making shelf-stable quick pickles. This free, virtual class features a live presentation and slide show along with plenty of time to answer any questions you have about canning foods at home. A…
Find out more »Preserve the Harvest 4: Tomatoes, Salsa, & Relish
Live online via Zoom Wednesday, Aug 19 7:00 - 8:00pm Learn how to turn the local abundance of tomatoes and fresh vegetables into jars of color and flavor for the dreary days of winter. Last in the Preserve the Harvest series, we'll cover the basics of making shelf-stable tomato products along with salsa, and relish. This free, virtual class features a live presentation and slide show along with plenty of time to answer any questions you have about canning foods…
Find out more »September 2020
Sustainable Small Farming and Ranching
Whether you are just exploring the opportunities available or already have an existing operation, you’ll learn what it takes to create, sustain, and grow a viable small farm enterprise.
Find out more »Raising Livestock Workshop Series
Livestock Program Starts Sept 23 Are you interested in raising your own bacon and eggs but don’t know where to begin? Whether choosing smaller, low-line beef or larger framed cows, pastured poultry, milking goats, a family cow, sheep for meat or fiber, rabbits, or pastured swine these classes will give you an overview of livestock housing, selection, nutrition, reproduction, and fencing. Learn how to perform routine health checks, vaccinate, trim hooves, worm your animals, and start a flock of chicks. Pasture…
Find out more »October 2020
Explore 4-H – Virtual 4-H Open House
Join us online 10/10 at 10 a.m. to learn more about 4-H, what makes it special, and how to get involved this year. Meet staff, volunteers, and alumni, and ask your 4-H questions! For more information and the free Zoom link, visit: https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2053/2020/10/Infographic-Explore-4-H-4.pdf (pdf)
Find out more »Online: Sustainable Community Stewards Mini-Series
NEW! Now offering a Mini-Sustainable Community Steward Training via Zoom! Wanting to take your sustainability learning to a new level?Join us for four Fridays of Fun! This mini-version of our Sustainable Community Stewards training, will run for four Fridays, from 10 am – 2 pm, starting Friday, October 30th, covering topics like: What Does Sustainability Mean; Climate Change 101; Water Conservation; Reducing Your Carbon Footprint and Renewable Energy Sources, while offering ample breaks for sustainably paced virtual learning. Cost is…
Find out more »November 2020
Online: Sustainable Community Stewards Mini-Series
NEW! Now offering a Mini-Sustainable Community Steward Training via Zoom! Wanting to take your sustainability learning to a new level?Join us for four Fridays of Fun! This mini-version of our Sustainable Community Stewards training, will run for four Fridays, from 10 am – 2 pm, starting Friday, October 30th, covering topics like: What Does Sustainability Mean; Climate Change 101; Water Conservation; Reducing Your Carbon Footprint and Renewable Energy Sources, while offering ample breaks for sustainably paced virtual learning. Cost is…
Find out more »Online: Sustainable Community Stewards Mini-Series
NEW! Now offering a Mini-Sustainable Community Steward Training via Zoom! Wanting to take your sustainability learning to a new level?Join us for four Fridays of Fun! This mini-version of our Sustainable Community Stewards training, will run for four Fridays, from 10 am – 2 pm, starting Friday, October 30th, covering topics like: What Does Sustainability Mean; Climate Change 101; Water Conservation; Reducing Your Carbon Footprint and Renewable Energy Sources, while offering ample breaks for sustainably paced virtual learning. Cost is…
Find out more »Online: Sustainable Community Stewards Mini-Series
NEW! Now offering a Mini-Sustainable Community Steward Training via Zoom! Wanting to take your sustainability learning to a new level?Join us for four Fridays of Fun! This mini-version of our Sustainable Community Stewards training, will run for four Fridays, from 10 am – 2 pm, starting Friday, October 30th, covering topics like: What Does Sustainability Mean; Climate Change 101; Water Conservation; Reducing Your Carbon Footprint and Renewable Energy Sources, while offering ample breaks for sustainably paced virtual learning. Cost is…
Find out more »January 2021
Growing Groceries: Healthy Soil = Healthy Plants
Learn proper soil and fertility management and how to grow healthy soil for healthy crops.
Find out more »Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series: Two Worlds, One Iris (Unfortunately!) by Patrick Spence
Join us for The Annual SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series, from the comfort of your own home, via Zoom! Topic: "Two Worlds, One Iris (Unfortunately!)" Description: We all know the Siberian Iris; Caesar’s Brother, Butter And Sugar and others. What we call Garden Siberians. But few people know these irises have cousins from the Himalayan mountains. What we call Sino-Siberians. In this program, we will discuss the past, present, future and cultural needs of these two very different types…
Find out more »Agricultural Entrepreneurship
During the course, participants develop a business plan they can literally take to the bank to finance a new enterprise or expand an existing farm-based business.
Find out more »Growing Groceries: Blueberries in Western Washington
Learn the basics of growing blueberries including variety selection, siting and soils, planting, mulching, irrigation, fertilization, pruning, along with management of common pests and diseases including Spotted Wing Drosophila.
Find out more »Growing Groceries: Starting a Vegetable Garden
Includes a discussion on site selection, raised beds, planning your crop calendar, plant families, intercropping, succession planting, cover crops, and crop rotation.
Find out more »Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series: Deer Resistant Design by Karen Chapman
Join us for The Annual SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series, from the comfort of your own home, via Zoom! Topic: "Deer Resistant Design" Description: As you learn time-and taste-tested design strategies for your garden. Karen will highlight tips and tricks that will help you create a beautiful fence-free garden that thrives despite the deer in this PowerPoint presentation followed by a Q&A. Cost: $85 for the entire series, if purchased in advance. Tickets for individual sessions will be available…
Find out more »Growing Groceries: Apple & Pear Trees in Western Washington
You’ll learn the basics of apple and pear fruit production including variety and rootstock selection, nutrient management, and basic care including pruning, irrigation and pest management.
Find out more »February 2021
Growing Groceries: Seed Starting and Raising Transplants
Beginning with how and when to start to seeds, to watering techniques, thinning and transplanting, you’ll learn how to save money and be successful in starting your vegetables from seed.
Find out more »Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series: Hummingbird Madness by Ciscoe Morris
Join us for The Annual SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series, from the comfort of your own home, via Zoom!! Topic: "Hummingbird Madness" Description: If you don’t have hummingbirds living in, or at least frequenting your garden, you’re missing out on one of the most fun parts of gardening. There’s nothing that can match watching these little avian mischief makers performing aerial acrobatics while chasing each other around the garden in an endless mating game. Ciscoe will share his favorite…
Find out more »Growing Groceries: Onion and Beet Families
The onion (Allium) family includes garlic, leeks, and shallots as well. The beet (Chenopod) family includes everyone’s favorite, spinach, as well as chard and quinoa. Discussion of both families includes variety selection, cultural requirements, common diseases and pests.
Find out more »Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series: Successful Gardening Amid Tree Roots by Christina Pfeiffer
Join us for The Annual SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series, from the comfort of your own home, via Zoom! Topic: "Successful Gardening Amid Tree Roots" Description: Mature trees are a valuable asset in the landscape. Yet installing new gardens and maintaining old gardens amidst the expanding shade and roots can present challenges for the trees and companion plantings alike. This talk will offer practical solutions to choosing and placing plants that will thrive without compromising the roots and health…
Find out more »Growing Groceries: Compost Makes the Garden Go ‘Round
Composting is easy to do, saves money, and is kind to our environment. You'll learn everything compost: 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.
Find out more »2021 Online Washington Forest Owners’ Winter School – Feb. 27th
Take time during the off-season for forestry education Do you want to learn new things about enjoying and caring for your property? Do you want to learn things like why so many trees are dying and what to do; how to protect your property from wildfire; agroforestry and nontimber product opportunities; how to improve wildlife habitat; how to successfully plant and care for young trees; and much more? Do you want to participate in roundtables and discussion panels to get…
Find out more »Growing Groceries: Raising Strawberries and Cane Berries
Topics include variety selection, soil preferences, fertility, pruning, pest and disease management, and cultural requirements for strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and other small fruits.
Find out more »March 2021
Growing Groceries: Vegetables in Containers and Year-Round Salad Greens
Topics include sunlight requirements, container types, soil, drainage, fertilizer, irrigation and strategies for maximizing your harvest. Growing salad greens year-round is easy and saves money. Speakers: 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…
Find out more »Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series: Clematis – Selection and Design with the Queen of Vines by Marilyn Glenn
Join us for The Annual SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series, from the comfort of your own home, via Zoom! Topic: "Clematis - Selection and Design with the Queen of Vines" Description: Whether you have only one clematis or a dozen you can always introduce one more into your garden. Learn about the different types of clematis based on bloom time and vigor and how they can be used for vertical height and as companion plants. Learn that selection starts…
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