The Nutritional Powerhouse: Corn and Beans (legumes) with Extension Master Gardener Maria Gerace. Corn and beans form the basis of many traditional cuisines around the world and provide a complete protein when consumed together. And (fun fact) neither crop requires insects for pollination! Join Maria for a smorgasbord of information and growing tips for these two […]

Summer Starts for Fall and Early Spring Harvests with Extension Master Gardeners Andrea Borning and Karen Adams. Lettuce and spinach harvests yield space in the garden to plant hardy winter greens. New to Growing Groceries this year is a lesson on cultivating edibles in the Asteraceae family – chicory, radicchio, escarole, and curly endive. Andrea and […]

Caring for Community at Master Gardener Demonstration Gardens The Master Gardeners of King County maintain ten demonstration gardens where the public can see firsthand the types of plants that grow well in our area and learn recommended planting practices and overall garden care. Many of these gardens also grow groceries for local food banks to […]