May 2017
May 2018
Yard & Food Waste Composting Workshop
In celebration of “National Learn About Composting” Day we invite you to come and learn how to turn your yard waste and food scraps into a rich soil amendment for your gardens. At the workshop you will learn: What type of yard waste is best for home composting Determine if a compost bin is needed and if so, what type will work best for you How to monitor and troubleshoot the yard waste composting process Tips on applying yard waste…
Find out more »May 2019
MGFTC Plant Sale
28th Annual “Great Plants at Great Prices” Plant Sale (Rain or Shine) May 18th Dirt Works Demonstration Garden inside Yauger Park, Olympia OLYMPIA - The Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County is conducting the annual plant sale on Saturday, May 18 from 9am to 4pm. Volunteers can help people chose just the right plants and other items for their landscape. The “Great plants at Great Prices” sale will be held at the Dirt Works Demonstration Garden in west…
Find out more »July 2019
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 »Yard & Food Waste Composting Workshop
Yard & Food Waste Composting Workshop- Thursday, August 22nd 6p.m. to 7:30p.m. Dirt Works Demonstration Garden-Yauger Park, West Olympia We invite you to come and learn how to turn your yard waste and food scraps into a rich soil amendment for your gardens. At the workshop you will learn: What type of yard waste is best for home composting Determine if a compost bin is needed and if so, what type will work best for you How to monitor and…
Find out more »October 2019
Preparing for Winter-Worm & Yard Waste Composting
Saturday, October 12th 10 a.m. Dirt Works Demonstration Garden We invite you to come and learn how to turn your yard and food scraps into a rich soil amendment for your gardens. At the workshop you will learn: Benefits and challenges of yard waste composting Pros and cons of bin styles How to create a yard waste pile from scratch and prepare it for winter Benefits and challenges of worm composting How to set-up a worm bin from scratch How…
Find out more »July 2022
Learn in the Garden Series – Open Garden & Classes
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 5:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. 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. July 14 - Square Foot Vegetable Gardening August 4 - Food and Yard Waste Composting September 1— Fall Gardening & Clean-up Presentations begin…
Find out more »August 2022
Yard & Food Waste Composting
Join us for a free workshop on yard and food waste composting at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden. The workshop will be held rain or shine. The demonstration garden is outside and has no seating available, but you are welcome to bring your own chair. COVID procedures will be followed. Workshops are free and open to the public and no advance registration is required. Directions to Dirt Works Demonstration Garden: (open for events only and by appointment) From I-5 take HWY…
Find out more »October 2022
Preparing for Winter – Worm & Yard Waste Composting
Join us for a free workshop on yard and food waste composting at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden. The workshop will be held rain or shine. The demonstration garden is outside and has no seating available, but you are welcome to bring your own chair. COVID procedures will be followed. Workshops are free and open to the public and no advance registration is required. Directions to Dirt Works Demonstration Garden: (open for events only and by appointment) From I-5 take HWY…
Find out more »June 2023
Food and Yard Waste Composting at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden (in-person)
Join us for a free workshop on food and yard waste composting at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden. The workshop will be held rain or shine. The demonstration garden is outside and has limited seating available, but you are welcome to bring your own chair. Workshops are free and open to the public and no advance registration is required. Directions to Dirt Works Demonstration Garden: (open for events only and by appointment) From I-5 take HWY 101 towards Shelton. Take the…
Find out more »August 2023
Open Garden & Managing Pests/Disease Workshop
Open Garden & Workshop Events Open Gardens are a time to take a stroll in beautiful surroundings, chat with WSU Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composting volunteers, and learn more about gardening and composting. Open garden hours are from 5:30pm to 8:30pm on select dates. Each open garden time also includes a themed presentation. Presentations begin at 6:30pm at the gazebo. Tuesday August 8, 5:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m., Dirt Works Demonstration Garden Presentation Topic- Managing Pests and Disease…
Find out more »Guided Garden Walks @ Dirt Works Demo Garden
Dirt Works Demonstration Garden, inside Yauger Park in West Olympia Master Gardeners will lead a guided walks of the garden starting at 9:30am and 11:30am. Meet at the gazebo. In addition, the garden is open from 9:30am to 12:30pm for self guided walks. Directions to the Demonstration Gardens are provided on the Demonstration Garden webpage.
Find out more »Children’s Garden Program @ Dirt Works Garden
Join us for summer fun and hands-on learning in the Dirt Works Children’s Garden! Dirt Works demonstration garden is located inside Yauger Park in Olympia, WA. WSU Master Gardener & Master Recycler Composter volunteers teach children gardening and environmental science education through fun and creative activities. Young gardeners are introduced to the art and science of gardening while developing community service values. Activities are designed to promote a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the…
Find out more »Food and Yard Waste Composting at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden (in-person)
Join us for a free workshop on food and yard waste composting at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden. The workshop will be held rain or shine. The demonstration garden is outside and has limited seating available, but you are welcome to bring your own chair. Workshops are free and open to the public and no advance registration is required. Directions to Dirt Works Demonstration Garden: (open for events only and by appointment) From I-5 take HWY 101 towards Shelton. Take the…
Find out more »September 2023
Food and Yard Waste Composting at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden (in-person)
From 10am to 11am will be a workshop on food and yard waste composting and preparing your compost bins for the winter and from 11am to noon will be a workshop on worm composting and preparing your worm bins for the winter. Come for one or both workshops. The workshops will be held rain or shine. Workshops are free and open to the public. No advance registration is required for in-person workshops. Directions to Dirt Works Demonstration Garden: (open for…
Find out more »Worm Composting at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden (in-person)
From 10am to 11am will be a workshop on food and yard waste composting and preparing your compost bins for the winter and from 11am to noon will be a workshop on worm composting and preparing your worm bins for the winter. Come for one or both workshops. The workshops will be held rain or shine. Workshops are free and open to the public. No advance registration is required for in-person workshops. Directions to Dirt Works Demonstration Garden: (open for…
Find out more »Children’s Garden Program @ Dirt Works Garden
Join us for summer fun and hands-on learning in the Dirt Works Children’s Garden! Dirt Works demonstration garden is located inside Yauger Park in Olympia, WA. WSU Master Gardener & Master Recycler Composter volunteers teach children gardening and environmental science education through fun and creative activities. Young gardeners are introduced to the art and science of gardening while developing community service values. Activities are designed to promote a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the…
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