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June 2017
Beneficial Insects in the Garden
Of all insects, only 1% create problems in your garden. Bring beneficial insects into the garden and let them work for you. This is the second of five monthly classes this summer in the Master Gardener Heirloom Garden. The series is called "2017 Home Grown!" All classes are FREE so bring a friend and a lawn chair and join us in the garden, the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. The Heirloom Garden showcases many low-cost organic ways…
Find out more »July 2017
Plant Your Winter Garden Now!
With just a little planning, many veggies will survive well into the winter. Now is the time to plant your winter garden. This is the third of five monthly classes this summer in the Master Gardener Heirloom Garden. The series is called "2017 Home Grown!" All classes are FREE so bring a friend and a lawn chair and join us in the garden, the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. The Heirloom Garden showcases many low-cost organic ways to…
Find out more »August 2017
Sex Education for Veggies
Learn how to increase pollination and crop yields, while preventing unwanted cross-pollination in the veggie patch. This is the fourth of five monthly classes this summer in the Master Gardener Heirloom Garden. The series is called "2017 Home Grown!" All classes are FREE so bring a friend and a lawn chair and join us in the garden, the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. The Heirloom Garden showcases many low-cost organic ways to grow open pollinated vegetables.
Find out more »September 2017
Perennials
2017 Garden Teachable Moments - in the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden What are perennials? Explore where, and why to use perennials in the landscape; and view many examples on a walking tour of the Demo Garden! Limited seating is available. You may want to bring a lawn chair.
Find out more »The Magic of Mulch
Mulch now to get your garden off to a good start next spring. Reduce erosion, feed the soil, and stop weeding. This is the final of five monthly classes this summer in the Master Gardener Heirloom Garden. The series is called "2017 Home Grown!" All classes are FREE so bring a friend and a lawn chair and join us in the garden, the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. The Heirloom Garden showcases many low-cost organic ways to grow…
Find out more »Sustainable Garden Design
2017 Garden Teachable Moments - in the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden Creating outdoor spaces that inspire and enlighten our lives while protecting the environment.! Limited seating is available. You may want to bring a lawn chair.
Find out more »October 2017
Drip Irrigation
2017 Garden Teachable Moments - in the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden Use less water, water plants more efficiently, reduce weed growth and plant disease problems with drip irrigation that is easy to install by home gardeners. Limited seating is available. You may want to bring a lawn chair.
Find out more »Children’s Pumpkin Fun
2017 Garden Teachable Moments - in the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden Bring the kids to decorate their own mini pumpkin! Pumpkins and materials provided! Limited seating is available.
Find out more »January 2019
Yakima County Extension Office Closed
The Yakima County Extension office will be closed on January 28, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm for Staff training. You can leave a message on 509-574-1600 for any staff member. They will return your call after return your call. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Find out more »February 2022
Online Forest Winter School
Free! 2022 Forest Owners' Winter School -Online- Is it time to sharpen the saw of your forestry knowledge? Do you want to learn new things about enjoying and caring for your property? Do you want to learn things like: How to make your trees more resilient in a changing climate How to reduce wildfire hazard risk and simultaneously improve forest health and wildlife habitat Heat, drought, Ips bark beetles, sooty bark disease, and other current forest health threats Agroforestry and…
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