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Early Starts, Early Harvests
Online via Zoom PlatformEarly Starts, Early Harvests with Extension Master Gardener Anne Neilson. It’s still mid-winter but don’t be deterred! There are edibles that you can direct sow or plant as purchased seedlings now; others that you might consider raising in seed trays for transplanting in about 6 weeks. Extension Master Gardener Anne Neilson will lead you through a […]
Balcony to Backyard: PNW Climate Adapted Gardening
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Del Brummet, head gardener of the Elisabeth C Miller Botanical Garden, will take you on a journey through the building and maintenance of his low water home garden. What techniques help to grow and establish a variety of plants with lower water needs? How do you pick plants for narrow spaces with shifting light […]
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 […]
Essential Culinary Combinations
Online via Zoom PlatformEssential Culinary Combinations with Extension Master Gardeners Gia Parsons and Wendy Jordan. Many cultures use a specific combination of veggies and herbs to form the flavor basis for soups, stews and sautés. In this class, EMG and Shorewood Demo Garden Culinary Arts instructor Wendy Jordan teams up with EMG and Marymoor Community Garden coordinator Gia Parsons […]
Wildlife Friendly Gardening for Natural Pest Control
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Laura Matter, Seattle Tilth When you create a wildlife friendly habitat for birds and insects, they in turn will provide you with natural pest and weed control. This class will teach you about the plants and design techniques that attract these delightful creatures to visit and live in your backyard. Cost to register: $8.00 […]
All About Brassicas
Online via Zoom PlatformAll About Brassicas with Extension Master Gardener Sue Kraemer and Extension Program Manager, SNAP-Ed, Hillary Miller. The Brassicas are a huge family of tasty and nutrition-packed veggies that includes horseradish, radishes, broccoli, cabbage, collards, cauliflower, kale, arugula and more! Brassicas are prominent in world-wide cuisine. These cool weather vegetables are among the first planted each year, […]
Best but Unusual Companion Plants for Rhododendrons
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Atsuko Gibson, Nursery Manager at Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden Whether your rhododendrons are big or small, there are always some plants that can be grown with them. Atsuko will introduce you to unusual perennials that pair well with your existing rhododendron plantings, or in a trough or large container planting. Cost to register: $8.00 […]
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 […]
What’s a Garden Without Tomatoes?
Online via Zoom PlatformWhat’s a Garden Without Tomatoes? with Extension Master Gardener Sharon Peach and 21 Acres Educator Ansley Roberts. Most everyone that grows edibles dreams of those mouth-watering tomatoes. Whether grape-sized, cherry types, slicers, sauce or beefy types, tomatoes are prized in the garden. What does it take to be successful at growing great tomatoes? Join Master Gardener […]
Mastering Mason Bees: Essential Insights for Successful Spring Pollination
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Dave Hunter, Owner and Founder of Crown Bees Join Dave for an enlightening session designed for master gardeners. In this workshop, Dave will share his extensive knowledge on how to harmonize with nature to maximize the success of spring pollination with local native mason bee. Learn practical strategies and gain valuable insights that you […]