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Brassicas: Kale, Cabbage, Collards, Mustard, and More
Online via Zoom Platform.stk-lbsrv1g .stk-img-wrapper{width:90% !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-lbsrv1g .stk-img-wrapper::after{background-color:#000000 !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-lbsrv1g .stk-img-wrapper{--stk-gradient-overlay:0.7 !important} Extension Master Gardener Sue Kraemer. The Brassicas are a huge family and also include horseradish, radishes, broccoli, and arugula. These cool weather vegetables are among the first planted each year. In this class you will learn about variety selection, cultural requirements, major diseases and pests, and […]
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, Jim Olson, president@mgfkc.org, if you would […]
Preparing Soils for Hot, Dry Years
Online via Zoom Platform.stk-i1e3w66 .stk-img-wrapper{width:90% !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-i1e3w66 .stk-img-wrapper::after{background-color:#000000 !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-i1e3w66 .stk-img-wrapper{--stk-gradient-overlay:0.7 !important} Speaker: Linda Chalker-Scott, WSU Associate Professor of Horticulture. Landscape trees and shrubs can be an expensive investment, in both money and time. Yet many woody plants die within a few years of installation. Linda will explore why so many trees and shrubs fail, and how gardeners can […]
Tomato Family: Tomatoes and Peppers
Online via Zoom Platform.stk-wu2n569 .stk-img-wrapper{width:90% !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-wu2n569 .stk-img-wrapper::after{background-color:#000000 !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-wu2n569 .stk-img-wrapper{--stk-gradient-overlay:0.7 !important} Extension Master Gardener Marcia Dillon. In this class you will learn how selecting the right cultivars and taking a few special measures can help you successfully harvest delicious varieties of these popular vegetables. Register for just this class, or subscribe to the entire Growing Groceries series […]
Success with Growing Lavender
Online via Zoom Platform.stk-91iadve .stk-img-wrapper{width:90% !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-91iadve .stk-img-wrapper::after{background-color:#000000 !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-91iadve .stk-img-wrapper{--stk-gradient-overlay:0.7 !important} Speaker: Sarah Richards, Founder, Lavender Wind Farm. The Pacific Northwest is known for its impressive lavender farms and favorable growing conditions. Sarah will share best practices for lavender cultivation, pruning, and propagation – as well as beneficial companion plants, and what to do with this versatile aromatic […]
Perennial Vegetables and Hardy Herbs
Online via Zoom Platform.stk-qark62w .stk-img-wrapper{width:90% !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-qark62w .stk-img-wrapper::after{background-color:#000000 !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-qark62w .stk-img-wrapper{--stk-gradient-overlay:0.7 !important} Are you tired of fussing over tender edibles that need pampering to provide you food? Then you’re ready to explore the lower-maintenance world of perennial vegetables and hardy herbs. From artichokes to yacon, easy-care vegetables delight. Sturdy rosemary and sage grow with just a little annual […]
Natural Pest and Disease Control
Online via Zoom Platform.stk-ervms2e .stk-img-wrapper{width:90% !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-ervms2e .stk-img-wrapper::after{background-color:#000000 !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-ervms2e .stk-img-wrapper{--stk-gradient-overlay:0.7 !important} Speaker: Laura Matter, Program Director of Natural Yard Care, Tilth Alliance. Most typical garden problems can be successfully managed with natural methods, instead of synthetic pesticides. Laura will explain what Integrated Pest Management means, why it’s important, and natural techniques for preventing pests. You’ll also learn how […]
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, Jim Olson, president@mgfkc.org, if you would […]
Beans, Summer and Winter Squash
Online via Zoom Platform.stk-x579ave .stk-img-wrapper{width:90% !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-x579ave .stk-img-wrapper::after{background-color:#000000 !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-x579ave .stk-img-wrapper{--stk-gradient-overlay:0.7 !important} Extension Master Gardener Emile Castle. In this class you will learn about heat-loving beans and the Cucumber Family (Cucurbitaceae) which includes cucumbers, squash, pumpkins and melons. Register for just this class, or subscribe to the entire Growing Groceries series of classes for $65.00. In addition to […]
Adapting Old Gardens to New Ways
Online via Zoom Platform.stk-1qtlzpz .stk-img-wrapper{width:90% !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-1qtlzpz .stk-img-wrapper::after{background-color:#000000 !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-1qtlzpz .stk-img-wrapper{--stk-gradient-overlay:0.7 !important} Speaker: Christina Pfeiffer, Horticulture Consultant. When an older landscape no longer works well, there are lots of options to bring it up to date other than starting completely over. Water conservation, edible plants, and plants that support pollinator insects and native bees are becoming ever more important issues […]