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July 2019
Growing Through the Decades-Celebration Garden Tour
Join us in celebrating milestone anniversaries of our demonstration gardens! Enjoy the day touring one, two or all three, unique public gardens Gain ideas and inspiration Participate in special anniversary activities at each of the gardens Get your gardening, composting and recycling questions answered This event is FREE and happens rain or shine For a complete schedule, directions and more information visit our website: https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/gardening or call 360-867-2163. Service dogs only, please.
Find out more »Fairy & Miniature Gardening
Learn in the Garden Evening Open Garden @ Dirt Works Take advantage of the summer light and join us for an evening stroll through our Dirt Works Demonstration and Learning Garden, inside Yauger Park -West Olympia. From 5pm to 8pm explore 2 acres of inspiring fruit, vegetable, ornamental gardens that use scientifically proven gardening practices. At each of the three evenings we will demonstrate a specific gardening practice. The themes: June 27th- square foot vegetable gardening July 25th -…
Find out more »August 2019
Home Composting; Open Garden Summer Stroll
Here in Thurston County we are lucky to have three Demonstration Gardens which serve as examples to the public of the gardening techniques and recommendations from the WSU Master Gardeners and Master Recycler Composters. Dirt Works will be open on three select Thursday evenings from 5-8pm during the months of June, July and August with a special focus/demonstration: • June 27 – square foot gardening (workshop starts at 6pm in the gazebo) • July 25 – fairy and miniature gardening…
Find out more »September 2019
Bloomin’ Bingo Fundraiser
Lacey Community Center- 6729 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503 Doors open at 6:15p.m. Games start at 7p.m. sharp! $25 individual or $125 for a 6 person table. Ticket price includes bingo games, a dessert and beverage If you love plants and playing bingo then don't miss this great opportunity to do both. Master of Ceremonies, Marianne Binetti, will be sharing a wealth of gardening tips while playing bingo. Winners choose from choice plants and garden items. Everyone takes home…
Find out more »October 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 2019
2020 WSU Master Gardener Volunteer 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 »2020 WSU Master Gardener Volunteer 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 »December 2019
2020 WSU Master Gardener Volunteer 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 »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…
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