{"id":18168,"date":"2026-04-10T11:13:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T19:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=18168"},"modified":"2026-04-10T11:35:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T19:35:02","slug":"introduction-to-peonies-with-steve-smith-president-of-the-pnw-peony-society-a-free-gardening-workshop-at-closed-loop-park","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/event\/introduction-to-peonies-with-steve-smith-president-of-the-pnw-peony-society-a-free-gardening-workshop-at-closed-loop-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction to Peonies with Steve Smith, President of the PNW Peony Society – a free gardening workshop at Closed Loop Park"},"content":{"rendered":"

The workshop will cover many topics about the different types of peonies, an overview of the flower forms and best times for planting and care tips.<\/p>\n

Meet at Gazebo.<\/p>\n

We will be outside and sitting, standing and walking on pavement, gravel and grass. Please plan clothing and footwear accordingly.<\/p>\n

Seating is limited and you are welcome to bring your own chair.
\nNo advance registration required, just show up.<\/p>\n

Free and open to all!<\/p>\n

Hosted by the WSU Thurston County Extension Master Gardener Program. Learn more on our website at\u00a0https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/gardening\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Directions: 2420 Hogum Bay Rd. NE, Lacey WA 98516<\/p>\n

Closed Loop Park is located inside the Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center (WARC) at 2420 Hogum Bay Rd. NE, Lacey WA 98516. Take Exit 111 off of I-5, and travel north and turn right into the WARC entrance. Upon entering take the first right into the garden\/dog park parking lot. You\u2019ll see a small sign that says \u201cDog Park\u201d at the entry to the parking lot.<\/p>\n

Note: If you miss the first right into the garden\/dog park parking lot you will need to follow the road to the intersection before the toll booths. You\u2019ll need to do a U-turn and return back to Hogum Bay Road to start the process again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The workshop will cover many topics about the different types of peonies, an overview of the flower forms and best times for planting and care tips.<\/p>\n

Meet at Gazebo.<\/p>\n

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