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Board Meeting
Online via Zoom PlatformThe Master Gardener Foundation of King County holds two regular meetings: recurring Board Meetings and an Annual Meeting. Board meetings are regularly scheduled from 7:00-8:30PM the second Thursday of the month, generally via teleconference. Foundation members may attend any Board meeting as observers or by invitation. Contact Board President, president@mgfkc.org, if you would like to […]
Bellevue Demo Garden Fall Harvest Festival
The Bellevue Demonstration Garden’s (BDG) annual Fall Harvest Festival will be held Saturday, September 14th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 15500 SE 16th Street in Bellevue. Bring your spouse, family, friends and neighbors to celebrate the end of our growing season! The festivities at the BDG will include plants for sale, a photo-op […]
Garden and Nature Science for Kids with King County Master Gardeners
Learn about the science of how things grow with Master Gardener Maggie! These hour long presentations are being held at the Redmond Library on selected Saturdays from September 2024 to May 2025. Children ages 7-12 (with an adult) are invited to attend. Each child will receive a kit of program materials and extension activities for […]
Gardening in a Changing Climate – what to do, and what to avoid
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Linda Chalker-Scott, Professor WSU. Presentation: Climate change is here to stay – and with it our gardens experience increased summer temperatures and drought. Unfortunately, the internet is full of “cures” for drought and heat stress that can make the problem worse. This seminar will present science-based practical strategies to help plants and soils conserve water […]
Choosing Conifers for Color
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Ross Bayton, Director, Heronswood Garden. Presentation: Conifers are mostly green, and we have so many species native in Washington that we’re known as the Evergreen State. But with careful selection, you can bring a variety of colors and subtle shades into your garden and, given that our climate is so amenable to conifer cultivation, these […]
Shrubs that Grow Well in King County
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Cleo Raulerson, Master Gardener. Presentation: Shrubs are a key part of our gardens—there are many shrubs that can provide color and interest throughout the year with limited maintenance. This talk discusses evergreen and deciduous shrubs that grow well in our Western Washington gardens, grouped by genus. Highlighted will be several specific varieties that showcase the […]
Garden and Nature Science for Kids with King County Master Gardeners
Learn about the science of how things grow with Master Gardener Maggie! These hour long presentations are being held at the Redmond Library on selected Saturdays from September 2024 to May 2025. Children ages 7-12 (with an adult) are invited to attend. Each child will receive a kit of program materials and extension activities for […]
The Savory Subterraneans: Garlic and Onions
Online via Zoom PlatformThe days are noticeably shorter and chillier meaning it’s time to plant next year’s crop of garlic. But don’t forget onions! While often planted in the spring, onions can also be fall planted and allowed to overwinter resulting in an earlier harvest next year. Extension Master Gardeners Lory Armitage and Maria Gerace discuss varieties, planting, […]
Board Meeting
Online via Zoom PlatformThe Master Gardener Foundation of King County holds two regular meetings: recurring Board Meetings and an Annual Meeting. Board meetings are regularly scheduled from 7:00-8:30PM the second Thursday of the month, generally via teleconference. Foundation members may attend any Board meeting as observers or by invitation. Contact Board President, president@mgfkc.org, if you would like to […]
Fall and Winter Wow for Container Gardens
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Sue Goetz, certified Horticulturist. Presentation: There is no need to give up on colorful containers when summer annuals like petunias and marigolds have bit the dust. Plant a cool-weather container that will extend the season well into winter. Tips and techniques to stylize and create creative planters using small evergreens, hardy perennials, and cool weather annuals. […]