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SUMMARY:Cool Plants\, Hot Topics
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the WSU Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale and Talks at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Our popular plant sale returns in time for you to stock up and learn something new\, all while enjoying the beauty of the botanical garden. Our theme is “Sustainable Gardening for Life.” The plant sale and talks are on Sunday\, September 8\, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, at the Bellevue Botanical Garden\, 12001 Main Street\, Bellevue.  \n\nPlant Sale\nLocal vendors\, including Chimacum Woods\, Lee Farm and Nursery\, and Celestial Gardens from our previous sales at the Center for Urban Horticulture\, will offer plants for sale. Eastside Fuchsia Society will also be there. The Extension Master Gardeners will staff a plant answer clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to answer your plant questions. \nTalks\nA trio of  speakers will present talks on our theme of sustainable gardening for life. Extension Master Gardeners can earn Continuing Education credit by attending the talks. Registration is required and the fee of $37 will allow you to hear all three speakers. Onsite registration will be available for $40 the day of the sale\, depending on seating availability. Funds raised by this Master Gardener Plant Sale support the activities of the Master Gardener Program in King County. \n10:00 a.m. “Trees and a Warming Climate: Strategies for Management and Adaptation.” presented by Allen Taylor. Allen will discuss the local impacts of climate change as well as what to expect in the future. He will then look at the many ways that we can help our trees adapt to these new conditions\, including planting new\, climate-adapted trees. \n11:30 a.m. “Integrated Pest Management for the Home Garden\,” presented by Adam Romero. Adam’s topic is Integrated Pest Management as not just a single action\, but a series of practices taken throughout the year to reduce pest populations.  Attendees will learn how to evaluate\, monitor\, and respond to pest situations in ways that emphasize the least toxic options. \n1:00 p.m. “Climate Change in Our Gardens\,” presented by Jessi Bloom. In this presentation Jessi addresses the challenges gardeners face in gardening with our changing climate and offers simple solutions of creating ecological gardens. \nCome and enjoy the day with fellow WSU Extension Master Gardeners and other gardening enthusiasts! A short-term holding area will be available for your purchases. There is limited parking at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Overflow parking will be available nearby.\nWSU Extension programs and events are open to the public and available to all without discrimination.\n\nVendors \n\nCelestial Dream Garden: Nursery and landscape company offering a wide variety of plants.\nChimacum Woods: Known for its broad selection of rhododendrons\, many grown from seed. Experts in rhododendron propagation and care.\nEastside Fuchsia Society:  Everthing fuchsia – plants and information.\nLee Farm and Nursery: Offering a diverse selection of plants from ground covers to trees.\nLim Garden: Uncommonly seen plants; plants that thrive in woodland shade and understory.\nSalish Trees Nursery: Pacific Northwest native trees\, shrubs\, and perennials.\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/7847/
LOCATION:Bellevue Botanical Garden\, 12001 Main St\, Bellevue\, Washington\, 98005\, United States
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221331
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SUMMARY:BDG - Emerging Pests: Northern Giant Hornet\, Japanese Beetles\, Spotted Lantern Fly
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Cassie Cichorz\, WA Dept of Ag: Pest Management Program.\nPresentation: This presentation will cover the pests biology\, detail threats\, and highlight eradication efforts. It will focus on the rapidly spreading spotted lantern fly\, and newly emerged Japanese beetle. Learn how you can help detect\, prevent spread and protect Washington’s resources from invasive species. \nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/bdg-emerging-pests-northern-giant-hornet-japanese-beetles-spotted-lantern-fly/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221331
CREATED:20240327T001436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T001436Z
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SUMMARY:BDG - Be the Boss of your Bare Roots and Bulbs
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Sean and Allison McManus\, Owners Spoken Garden.\nPresentation: Don’t let bareroot plants or bulbs intimidate you this spring. Learn from Sean and Allison how to confidently handle and plant bareroot perennials like Itoh peonies\, coneflowers\, and more. You’ll also learn bulb planting techniques and ideas to level up your bulb game with “Lasagna” layered bulb containers for both spring and summer flowering bulbs. Take away planting skills\, like bulb planting depth\, handling\, and tools\, to help your plants thrive this spring and summer. \nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/bdg-be-the-boss-of-your-bare-roots-and-bulbs/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240406T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240406T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221331
CREATED:20240326T235715Z
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SUMMARY:BDG - Layering for a Dynamic and Beautiful Garden
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Laura Watson\, Master Gardener.\nPresentation: One of the most important elements of a beautiful and dynamic garden is layering.  Learn how to layer a garden by staggering foreground\, middle-ground\, and background to create an alluring and satisfying landscape.  Principals involved include repetition\, scale\, flow\, depth\, contrast\, and focal points.  Laura’s easy speaking style and great photos will help you learn how to bring layering principles into your garden. \nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/bdg-layering-for-a-dynamic-and-beautiful-garden/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240323T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240323T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221331
CREATED:20231222T172314Z
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SUMMARY:BDG - The Complete Talk on Groundcovers
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Gary Lewis\, Author and Owner Phoenix Perennials.\nPresentation: Ground covers are widely thought of as purely utilitarian\, but these plants also offer a diverse range of beautiful and intriguing options with a variety of colors\, textures\, and forms. They can unify a landscape and knit together plantings and hardscape. Gary will highlight tips and tricks for designing with ground covers to take your outdoor space to the next level and will discuss how diverse ground covers can make gardens more sustainable. \nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/bdg-the-complete-talk-on-groundcovers/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221331
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SUMMARY:BDG - Noxious Weeds FREE Class
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Skye Pellecci\, King Conservation District Educator.\nPresentation: In this presentation\, you can expect to dive deep on all things weeds. Are all non-native plants weeds? What is the difference between a noxious weed and an invasive plant? Learn more about how these plants work\, which weeds to watch for in the PNW\, and get insight on weed management options and resources available to Washington state residents. \n  \n  \nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/bdg-noxious-weeds-free-class/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221331
CREATED:20231222T171501Z
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SUMMARY:BDG - Weeds! Friends or Foes?
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jim Olson\, Master Gardener.\nPresentation: When does a plant become a weed? What circumstances favor weed growth? A whimsical look at how to identify\, prevent\, and control weeds. \n  \n  \nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/bdg-weeds-friends-or-foes/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221331
CREATED:20231222T170927Z
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SUMMARY:BDG - Common Pests and Diseases of Rhododendrons
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Atsuko Gibson\, Nursery Manager Rhododendron Species Garden.\nPresentation: With the record setting heat and drought during the summer season\, our rhododendrons are stressed more than ever. This resulted in an increasing number of plants suffering from disease and pests. This presentation will introduce you to the common Rhododendron problems and help you manage them in your garden. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/bdg-common-pests-and-diseases-of-rhododendrons/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221331
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T170421Z
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SUMMARY:BDG - Starting Flower and Vegetable Seeds
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Colleen Donahue\, Master Gardener.\nPresentation: Interested in growing your own flowers or vegetables from seed? Join Colleen as she shares her knowledge about growing a garden from seed. She will cover topics such as seed selection\, how to set up your growing area for success\, and how to keep seedlings healthy until planting time.  New this year\, Colleen will also talk briefly about starting perennials and winter veggies from seed. \nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/bdg-starting-flower-and-vegetable-seeds/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221331
CREATED:20231222T164559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T170330Z
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SUMMARY:BDG - Trial by fire! Propagation: From Seed to Spore and Cuttings
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dell Brummet\, Head Gardener at Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden.\nPresentation: From the use of fire and boiling water to the impact of freezing cold temperatures\, propagation can be very interesting. We will take a look at a handful of plants propagated from seeds and spores at the Elisabeth Miller Botanical garden and investigate what methods work best and why. We will also look at cuttings. You should come away with ideas of how to improve a home propagation set up as well as how to collect seeds and spores. \nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/bdg-trial-by-fire-propagation-from-seed-to-spore-and-cuttings/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221331
CREATED:20231222T163612Z
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SUMMARY:BDG - Gardening with Ferns
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Richie Steffens\, Executive Director\, Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden.\nPresentation: Ferns are the ultimate foliage plants for our Pacific Northwest Gardens. There are few other plants that can provide the grace and beauty that a well-placed fern can provide\, yet they are often underused or overlooked as we develop our gardens. Richie Steffen\, executive director of the Elisabeth C Miller Botanical Garden\, will share his tips and techniques for using these plants in the landscape as well as share some of the best and most beautiful ferns that thrive in our climate. \nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/bdg-gardening-with-ferns/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230318T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230318T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221331
CREATED:20230310T101148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231015T181351Z
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SUMMARY:Bling on the Wing: Creating Habitat for Hummingbirds
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Greg Butler\, Owner\, Design of the Times. Everyone loves hummers. In this workshop\, Greg will share how to attract hummingbirds to your garden with year-round flowering plants that thrive in the Pacific Northwest. You’ll also learn about hummers’ life cycles\, behavior\, and the habitats they’re drawn to. \n\n\n\nRegister for just this class\, or subscribe to the entire BDG Workshops series of classes for $65.00. \n\n\n\nIn addition to the class\, you receive zoom recordings to whichever offering you register for. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/bling-on-the-wing-creating-habitat-for-hummingbirds/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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