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SUMMARY:Bellevue Demonstration Garden Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:The community is invited to attend the annual Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday\, September 19 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. \nThis event marks the conclusion of the growing season and offers a variety of educational and family-friendly activities. \nThe festival will feature a WSU Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic\, a Fall Plant Sale\, fresh floral bouquets and a Garden Flea Market.\nA designated photo display area will also be available for attendees wishing to take personal or family photographs. \nThroughout the day\, guests may participate in demonstrations highlighting Leaf Castings\, Harvesting Herbs\, Concrete Garden Edging\, Potpourri\, and Wire Cloches\, as well as educational activities focused on garden themes such as Pollinators and Soil Health. \nThese sessions are designed to provide practical skills and inspiration for gardeners and hobbyists of all experience levels. \nChildren’s activities will include flower bracelets\, leaf rubbings\, nature’s spirals and rings\, a scavenger hunt and more.\nAdmission to the Fall Harvest Festival is free as are demonstrations and activities. Complimentary parking will be available in the lot and along the street. \nWhen:   Saturday\, September 19\, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.\nWhere: Bellevue Demonstration Garden\n                 15500 SE 16th St.\n                 Bellevue\, WA \nHarvest Festival Flyer
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/bellevue-demonstration-garden-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Bellevue Demonstration Garden\, 15500 SE 16th St.\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
CATEGORIES:BDG Onsite Workshops,BDG Workshops,Plant Sale
ORGANIZER;CN="BDG Workshop Team":MAILTO:BDGWorkshops@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T140000
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SUMMARY:Cool Plants & Hot Topics
DESCRIPTION:Join the WSU Extension Master Gardeners at the Bellevue Botanical Garden on Sunday\, September 13th\, (see event times below) to explore how our backyards can actively protect and enhance PNW biodiversity. \n\nThis year’s inspiring education event features practical strategies for growing a resilient garden ecosystem to help protect our biodiversity in a changing world. Learn from expert speakers Cassie Knavel (WSDA)\, Alma Cardenas (EMG)\, and Molly van der Burch (EMG). \n\nEnjoy curated speakers\, door prizes\, vendors\, and the colors of the Bellevue Botanical Gardens as it transitions into fall. Arrange a beautiful bouquet at our Bloom Bar and shop boutique plant vendors only found online.\n\nBe sure to bring the kids – they’ll have an opportunity for hands-on experiences at a special table hosted by the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society.  Here\, youngsters can plant something to take home\, learn about grasslands and meadows\, and also experience a “Find it Challenge!” at the Garden.  \nEvent Brochure \n\n \nEvent Details\nWhen: Sunday\, September 13th\nLocation: Bellevue Botanical Gardens \nPlant Sale: 10:00am – 2:00pm\n\nSpeakers:   10am – 1:30pm \nAlma Cardenas –  10am-11am\nTalk Title: ‘The Hidden Ecosystem at Home: Gardening for Biodiversity in a Changing World\nHandout: Hidden Ecosystem at Home Resources\n     \nMolly van der Burch –  11:15am – 12:15pm   \nTalk Title: ‘Keystone Plants: Nature’s VIPs in your Garden‘\nHandouts: Favorite PNW Keystone Plants for Home Gardens\, Keystone Plants Resources\n     \nCassie Knavel – 12:30pm – 1:30pm               \nTalk Title: ‘Discover the threats invasive species bring to your yard and community.’\nHandouts: Japanese Beetle Booklet\, Spotted Lanternfly Reporting Poster\, Pest Alert – Yellow Legged Hornet\, Japanese Beetle Look Alikes\, Tree of Heaven & Spotted Lanternfly  \n\n \nTickets & Registration:    \nThe Plant Sale is open 10:00am – 2:00pm\, however\, online registration for all 3 talks ($25.00) allows you early entry to the Plant Sale at 9:30am!\nAll proceeds enable the Master Gardener Foundation to support the WSU Extension KingCounty Master Gardener Program. Together\, we can ensure healthy\, biodiverse gardens for thePNW.\n\nTo learn more about our guest speakers\, vendor and partners – see the links below:\nSpeaker Bios\nVendor/Partner Bios \nREGISTER\n\n        \n \nImage Credit: Copyright @Richie Steffen/Great Plant Picks\n 
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/cool-plants-hot-topics/
LOCATION:Bellevue Botanical Garden\, 12001 Main St\, Bellevue\, Washington\, 98005\, United States
CATEGORIES:BDG Onsite Workshops,BDG Workshops,Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T113000
DTSTAMP:20260723T182601Z
CREATED:20260212T170705Z
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SUMMARY:Beavers: Ecosystem Engineers
DESCRIPTION:Beavers: Ecosystem Engineers\npresented by Joe Mouser\, Communications Manager with Beavers Northwest. \nAs ecosystem engineers\, beavers have a big impact on the habitats that they call home. This can often be a boon for fish and wildlife sharing this space\, but a headache for people nearby. In this presentation\, Joe will dive into beaver ecology and benefits as well as the challenges and opportunities for living with beavers in a landscape dominated by human infrastructure. \n  \n  \nWhen: Saturday\, July 25 10:00am to 11:30am\nWhere: 15500 SE 16th Street\nBellevue\, WA 98007\nCost: Free \nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/beavers-ecosystem-engineers/
LOCATION:Bellevue Demonstration Garden\, 15500 SE 16th St.\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
CATEGORIES:BDG Onsite Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T113000
DTSTAMP:20260304T185840Z
CREATED:20260212T170225Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Garlic
DESCRIPTION:Growing Garlic\npresented by Lory Armitage\, WSU Extension Master Gardener. \nThis workshop will cover garlic cultivation: soil preparation\, planting techniques and tips for fertilizing and irrigation\, harvesting and storage. \nLearn about seed garlic and scapes. \nWe will visit the garlic bed at BDG to see some grown garlic; depending on varieties and maturity\, we may be able to dig some up. \nWhen: Saturday\, July 11 10:00am to 11:30am\nWhere: 15500 SE 16th Street\nBellevue\, WA 98007\nCost: Free \n  \nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/growing-garlic/
LOCATION:Bellevue Demonstration Garden\, 15500 SE 16th St.\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
CATEGORIES:BDG Onsite Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T113000
DTSTAMP:20260304T190131Z
CREATED:20260212T164753Z
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SUMMARY:Water Wise Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Water Wise Gardening\npresented by Dawn Rubstello\, WSU Extension Master Gardener. \nWatering may be the most important and most expensive task we do to be successful as gardeners. \nLearn about water-saving practices and irrigation systems. Learn how to water at the most effective time of day and what your plants need. \nWaste less water and save time. \nWhen: Saturday\, June 6 10:00am to 11:30am\nWhere: 15500 SE 16th Street\nBellevue\, WA 98007\nCost: Free \nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/water-wise-gardening/
LOCATION:Bellevue Demonstration Garden\, 15500 SE 16th St.\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
CATEGORIES:BDG Onsite Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T113000
DTSTAMP:20260304T190509Z
CREATED:20260212T164335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T190509Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Tool Sharpening
DESCRIPTION:Garden Tool Sharpening\npresented by John Harmeling\, Master Consulting Rosarian with the Seattle Rose Society. \nThis workshop will cover sharpening manual tools: pruners\, hedge trimmers and other garden tools – did you know you can sharpen a shovel? \nAttendees are invited to bring their dull tools in for a demo on how to improve their condition as well as extend the life of the tools and improve the overall gardening experience. \nWhen: Saturday\, May 30 10:00am to 11:30am\nWhere: 15500 SE 16th Street\nBellevue\, WA 98007\nCost: Free \nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/garden-tool-sharpening/
LOCATION:Bellevue Demonstration Garden\, 15500 SE 16th St.\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
CATEGORIES:BDG Onsite Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T113000
DTSTAMP:20260304T190719Z
CREATED:20260212T163900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T190719Z
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SUMMARY:Basics of Successful Vegetable Growing
DESCRIPTION:Basics of Successful Vegetable Growing\npresented by Jim Olson\, WSU Extension Master Gardener\, past president of the Master Gardener Foundation of King County and a popular speaker for the Master Gardener Speakers Bureau. He has long been associated with BDG and was the melon bed manager for ten years. \nLearn the basic principles of vegetable growing with a focus on veggies planted in late spring. Jim will present the steps for successful vegetable production from both seeds and starts. Topics covered will include soil preparation\, planting\, irrigation\, fertilizer\, pest and disease management and more. \n  \n  \nWhen: Saturday\, May 23 10:00am to 11:30am\nWhere: 15500 SE 16th Street\nBellevue\, WA 98007\nCost: Free \nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/basics-of-successful-vegetable-growing/
LOCATION:Bellevue Demonstration Garden\, 15500 SE 16th St.\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
CATEGORIES:BDG Onsite Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T113000
DTSTAMP:20260304T190845Z
CREATED:20260212T163327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T190845Z
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SUMMARY:Fire Prevention for Your Yard
DESCRIPTION:Fire Prevention for Your Yard \npresented by Natalia Williams\, Project Coordinator\, Wildfire Mitigation with King Conservation District and Mike Lasecki\, Stewardship Forester & Wildfire Mitigation Specialist with King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks.\n \nCome join us for a presentation on wildfire mitigation in Western Washington. Topics discussed will include: fire ecology in Western Washington\, the wildland urban interface vs. wildfire risk\, what causes wildfire\, how wildfire threatens homes\, how to protect your home against wildfire and how to access home wildfire mitigation resources. A stroll around the parks ranger cabin to demonstrate home wildfire risk evaluation and actions to mitigate risk will be part of the event. \n  \nWhen: Saturday\, April 25 10:00am to 11:30am\nWhere: 15500 SE 16th Street\nBellevue\, WA 98007\nCost: Free \nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/fire-prevention-for-your-yard/
LOCATION:Bellevue Demonstration Garden\, 15500 SE 16th St.\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
CATEGORIES:BDG Onsite Workshops
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