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December 2019
2020 WSU Master Gardener Training Pre-Orientation
WSU Master Gardener Pre-Orientation Sessions for Thurston County The WSU Master Gardener program requires a significant time commitment. At the pre-orientation session you will learn what it takes to be a WSU Master Gardener including program expectations, as well as all the benefits you will receive being a WSU Master Gardener. The following sessions will allow you to see if the WSU Master Gardener Program is a right fit for you. Pre-orientations are held at the WSU Thurston County…
Find out more »November 2020
Registration Open for the Home Horticulture Training
On Saturday November 14, registration will open for the WSU Extension Home Horticulture Training. Registration closes on Friday December 18, unless the course fills before then. To register and get more information about the Home Horticulture Training with schedule and criteria, go to http://mastergardener.wsu.edu/home-horticulture-training/ Review the FAQ before registering. Learn to be a better home gardener and steward of the environment this winter with Washington State University Extension’s new online Home Horticulture Training program. Training focuses on a wide range…
Find out more »June 2021
Reliable resources for garden and plant problems (webinar)
Grab your lunch, tune in, and learn! Join the WSU Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter Programs of Thurston County on Tuesday June 1 from noon to 1pm to learn how to find localized, credible gardening and composting information. This virtual event is part of the 2021 Lunch ‘n Learn series hosted by the WSU Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter programs of Thurston County. Registration information available at https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/gardening/upcoming-workshops/ More about the 2021 Lunch ‘n Learn Series: Each 1-hour…
Find out more »July 2021
Building a Compost Pile
Step-by-step demonstration on building a compost pile. 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. Registration is required. After registering you will receive…
Find out more »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…
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