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August 2021
Harvesting vegetables from the garden
Learn some harvesting tips while getting a virtual tour of one of the Demonstration Gardens. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the event. This webinar is part of the 2021 Lunch 'n Learn Series hosted by the WSU Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter programs of Thurston County. Tune in, eat your lunch, and learn! Each 1-hour session will focus on a specific topic related to gardening or composting. All sessions are from noon to 1pm. The…
Find out more »September 2021
Tips for Fall Garden Clean-up
Learn best practices for fall garden clean-up and preparing your compost bins for the winter. This webinar is part of the 2021 Lunch 'n Learn Series hosted by the WSU Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter programs of Thurston County. Tune in, eat your lunch, and learn! Each 1-hour session will focus on a specific topic related to gardening or composting. All sessions are from noon to 1pm. The Lunch 'n Learn webinars are free and open to the public.…
Find out more »November 2021
Application period open for the 2022 WSU Master Gardener Training
Training details and application for the WSU Thurston County Extension Master Gardener Training are now available! Do you love to garden and want to share your knowledge with your community? If yes, then we want you to join the Washington State University Extension Master Gardener Program. The WSU Thurston County Extension Master Gardener Program is recruiting adults for the 2022 WSU Master Gardener Volunteer Training. The 2022 training course involves about 75 hours of comprehensive virtual, classroom and field-based instruction,…
Find out more »May 2022
Yard/Food Waste Composting and Worm Composting
To celebrate International Compost Awareness Week (May 1-7, 2022), the Master Recycler Composter Program of Thurston County is hosting 2 in-person workshops on Saturday May 7, 2022 at the Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden. 10-11am, Yard and Food Waste Composting 11am-noon, Worm Composting From 10am to 11am will be a workshop on yard waste composting and from 11am to noon will be a workshop on worm composting. Come for one or both workshops. The workshops will be held rain or shine. The…
Find out more »September 2022
Dividing Peonies
Join the WSU Thurston County Extension Master Gardener Program for this free lecture on dividing peonies with peony expert Frank Dickson. The Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden has over 70 peony varieties. Saturday September 24, 2022 11:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden Free and open to the public. Rain or shine. Be prepared to stand or bring your own chair. For more information and location directions visit: extension.wsu.edu/thurston/gardening/community-events-and-outreach/ Dividing Peonies Workshop Flier (pdf)
Find out more »November 2022
Application period for 2023 WSU Thurston County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training now open!
The Application period for the 2023 WSU Master Gardener Volunteer Training is now open. The 2023 training course has about 75 hours of comprehensive virtual, classroom, and field-based instruction, starting Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 and ending Friday, June 9, 2023. This training is provided by the Washington State University (WSU) Thurston County Extension Master Gardener Program. WSU Extension staff and regional experts will teach you how to use resources to research and educate best gardening practices. You will also learn…
Find out more »July 2023
Closed Loop Park Garden Walks
Please join us on Saturday July 8th from 8:00am-12:00pm at Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden. Master Gardeners will lead a guided walk of the garden starting on the hour; 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am. Meet at the wood kiosk located just inside the main entry of the garden. Follow the signs. Directions to the Demonstration Gardens are provided here: https://extension.wsu.edu/.../demonstration-gardens-2/ Learn more about future Demonstration Garden Events: https://extension.wsu.edu/.../community-events-and-outreach/
Find out more »September 2023
WSU Extension Master Gardener Program 50th Anniversary Corn Maze
The Schilter Family Farm Fall Festival celebrates the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program turning 50 with their giant corn maze. Visit https://schilterfamilyfarm.com/ for a complete list of festival details and to purchase tickets. Learn gardening tips and fall trivia as you walk through the 5-acre corn maze. Vote for your favorite themed container garden designed by WSU Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter volunteers of Thurston County.
Find out more »November 2023
Application period for 2024 WSU Thurston County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training now open!
The Application period for the 2024 WSU Master Gardener Volunteer Training is now open. The 2024 training course has 79 hours of comprehensive virtual, classroom, and field-based instruction, starting Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 and ending Friday, June 7, 2024. This training is provided by the Washington State University (WSU) Thurston County Extension Master Gardener Program. WSU Extension staff and regional experts will teach you how to use resources to research and educate best gardening practices. You will also learn how…
Find out more »March 2024
Love to Garden: a workshop series at the Tumwater Library
Hosted by the WSU Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter Programs of Thurston County and Timberland Regional Library Each workshop will be at the Tumwater Library, located at 7023 New Market St. SW, Tumwater, WA 98501 All workshops are free and open to the public. No advance registration needed, but seating is limited at the Tumwater Library. Thursday, March 21, 2024 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Soil: The Mother of All Life Learn about soil and what to do…
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