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SUMMARY:Master Gardener Foundation of WA - Holiday Sock Store
DESCRIPTION:The Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State is fundraising to support the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program. These colorful garden themed socks are made 100% in the USA\, one size fits most and they are cross-knitted for premier stretch. Once ordered the socks will be shipped directly to your home. \nHere are some of the fun sock styles to choose from:\nMaster Gardener\nHoliday – Owl be Home for Christmas\nBee Happy\nSheep-Trying to Get My Sheep Together\nSuck it up Buttercups\nCarnation\nWet My Plants\nBee Positive\nWhatever Floats Your Goat\nDon’t Bug Me \nClick this link to the Bloom for Good online store to choose a style for your favorite gardener.\nThank you for supporting the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program! 
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/master-gardener-foundation-of-washington-state-holiday-sock-store/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T103000
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SUMMARY:Creating a Happy Home for Houseplants
DESCRIPTION:Creating a Happy Home for Houseplants. Speaker: Ann Amato\, Production Manager at Secret Garden Growers\, Propagation Asst. at Little Prince of Oregon. \nPresentation: Come prepared to learn how to grow beautiful indoor plants from a horticulturist who has grown a wide variety of different kinds over the last 2 decades. From the initial purchase\,to years down the road\, Ann can help you to better understand how to grow more beautiful plants. Bring your questions too for on-the-spot advice. \nCost: $8.00 \nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/creating-a-happy-home-for-houseplants/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20250802T161924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T161924Z
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SUMMARY:How to combine perennials\, shrubs\, and small trees for garden color throughout the year
DESCRIPTION:How to combine perennials\, shrubs\, and small trees for garden color throughout the year. Speaker: Cleo Raulerson\, Extension Master Gardener. \nPresentation: Cleo will use photos of her exuberant\, colorful garden to show how you can combine perennials\, shrubs and small trees for garden color throughout the year. We will visit garden areas in multiple seasons to show how plants have different impact depending on the season. If you have heard her ‘Perennials for Year-Round Color’ or ’Shrubs that Grow Well in our Gardens’ talks\, this is a chance to see how some of those plants actually look in a garden setting. There will be a plant list. \nCost: $8.00 \nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/how-to-combine-perennials-shrubs-and-small-trees-for-garden-color-throughout-the-year/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20230515T213931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231015T180456Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 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 attend. Agendas and minutes of the Board meetings are found in the Foundation Board archives. \n\n\n\nSpecial meetings may be called at any time by the President or by request of the membership. Notice of special meetings will be sent to the membership via e-mail not less than 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. [MGFKC By-Laws 5.5\, January 2013; Article VII\, Meetings] \n\n\n\nThe Board of Directors shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as the Board decides. Board meeting times and locations are regularly published in The Connection\, the Newsletter of the Master Gardeners of King County and the Master Gardener Foundation of King County. Recent issues may be found under Resources / Newsletters. \n\n\n\nNOTE: Most meetings are conducted via Zoom.  In person Board meetings are usually held in the Extension Master Gardener program office at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture\, 3501 NE 41st St.\, Seattle. During the summer months\, the Board may move its regularly scheduled meetings to various Master Gardener gardens in order to become familiar with these locations. Changes to these locations will be posted here as they become available.
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/board-meeting-22/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20250802T161409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T161409Z
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SUMMARY:Creating a Cut Flower Garden
DESCRIPTION:Creating a Cut Flower Garden. Speaker: Colleen Donahue\, Extension Master Gardener. \nPresentation: Have you ever dreamed of growing you own fresh flowers? Colleen will share her extensive knowledge about growing flowers for cutting (and for pollinators!). You will learn about how to select your location\, prepare your soil\, select flowers and start seeds. Also discover how to get the longest vase life from your flowers. Colleen will talk about her favorite easy to grow flowers\, which provide bountiful blooms from mid-summer till fall. \nCost: $8.00 \nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/creating-a-cut-flower-garden/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20250802T160904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T160904Z
UID:10000213-1758965400-1758969000@kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Fall Groundwork in the Natural Garden
DESCRIPTION:Fall Groundwork in the Natural Garden. Speaker: Laura Matter\, Seattle Tilth. \nPresentation: Get a jump on spring by taking care of the garden in fall! Learn how to protect your soil\, what to plant now\, lawn care tasks to save you time next spring and tips for winterizing you garden. Find ways to encourage and take care of wildlife this winter. \nCost: $8.00 \nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/fall-groundwork-in-the-natural-garden/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T140000
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CREATED:20250906T233440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T235749Z
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SUMMARY:Bellevue Demo Garden Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:Bellevue Demo Garden Harvest Festival\nWhen:  Saturday\, September 20\, 2025\n                10am – 2pm\nWhere: Bellevue Demo Garden\n                15500 SE 16th Street\n                Bellevue\, WA 98007\nBring your family\, friends and neighbors to celebrate the end of our growing season! The event will include a WSU Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic\, our Fall Plant Sale\, Floral Bouquets\, a Photo Op Display for selfies and family photos\, Children’s Activities\, and a Garden Flea Market including burlap bags. Come learn how to make Leaf Castings\, Concrete Garden Edging\, Lavender products\, and learn about Food Preservation. See a demo on how to sharpen dull pruner blades and enjoy the magical Dancing Water Bowl! Admission is free to the public and free parking is available in the lot and on the street.
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/bellevue-demo-garden-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Bellevue Demonstration Garden\, 15500 SE 16th St.\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="BDG Workshop Team":MAILTO:BDGWorkshops@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20250731T001152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T181814Z
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SUMMARY:Cool Plants\, Hot Topics Plant Sale and Talks!
DESCRIPTION:The Master Gardener Foundation of King County invites you to its ‘Cool Plants\, Hot Topics Plant Sale and Talks‘ at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. \nThe theme for this annual event is ‘Become A Pollinator Protector’.  \nIn addition to garden talks by WSU Extension Master Gardeners and other well-known local horticulturalists\, you are also invited to attend the Grand Opening of the new Habitats at Home demonstration garden. The garden was created by WSU Extension King County Master Gardener program supported by a grant from King Conservation District and in partnership with the City of Bellevue. \n(Image: copyright Michael Lampron-York\, 2025) \n Speaker Schedule:\n10:00am – 11:00am  Molly van der Burch – ‘Climate Ready Plants’\n11:30am – 12:30pm  Susan Melgaard ‘Pollinators – Our Unsung Heroes’\n1:00pm – 2:00pm      Daniel Mount – ‘From Far and Near – Native Plants for Northwest Gardens’ \nCost: $10.00 per talk or $25.00 for the total package of 3 talks. See Guest Speaker Bios for more information. \nREGISTER\nThe vendor area will include specialty nurseries and vendors to help you select this year’s fall plantings as well as fresh bouquets and seeds for sale.\nCheck out our great list of Plant Sale Vendors and Partners! There is no charge to attend the plant sale or to visit the Bellevue Botanical Garden. \n\nVENDORS\n                                           WA Pollinator Path  \nSEED TABLE DONORS\n         
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/cool-plants-hot-topics-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Bellevue Botanical Garden\, 12001 Main St\, Bellevue\, Washington\, 98005\, United States
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20250423T174533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T174533Z
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SUMMARY:BDG Workshop: Seasonal Container Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Bellevue Demonstration Garden is again offering in-person workshops.\nThese in-person workshops will spotlight Master Gardeners who have combined knowledge\namounting to hundreds of years! Veteran and novice gardeners alike will benefit from these\npresentations derived from science-based research\, personal experience and state-of-the-art\nmethods. Workshops will consist of a 30-to-45-minute presentations in the park shelter\nfollowed by a 20-to-30-minute demonstration or hands-on experience. \nGarden Shelter at 15500 SE 16th St\, Bellevue\, WA 98007 \n\n\nTopic: Seasonal Container Gardening\nSpeaker: Emilie Castle & Linda Peterson\nDate: Saturday\, September 13\, 2025\nTime: 10:00am-11:30am\nLocation \n\n\n\n\nBellevue Demo Garden\n15500 SE 16th St\nBellevue\, WA 98006\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/bdg-workshop-seasonal-container-gardening/
LOCATION:Bellevue Demonstration Garden\, 15500 SE 16th St.\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20250802T160236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T160236Z
UID:10000212-1757755800-1757759400@kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Propagation from Cuttings: A Practical Approach for Roses and Perennials
DESCRIPTION:Propagation from Cuttings: A Practical Approach for Roses and Perennials. Speaker: Jason Crouch\, Owner Fraser Valley Rose Farm. \nPresentation: Learn how to propagate roses and other perennials from cuttings with straightforward techniques and practical advice. This session will guide participants through every step of the process\, from selecting cutting material to managing humidity\, rooting\, and aftercare. \nCost: $8.00 \nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/propagation-from-cuttings-a-practical-approach-for-roses-and-perennials/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20230515T213931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231015T180456Z
UID:10000050-1757617200-1757622600@kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 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 attend. Agendas and minutes of the Board meetings are found in the Foundation Board archives. \n\n\n\nSpecial meetings may be called at any time by the President or by request of the membership. Notice of special meetings will be sent to the membership via e-mail not less than 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. [MGFKC By-Laws 5.5\, January 2013; Article VII\, Meetings] \n\n\n\nThe Board of Directors shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as the Board decides. Board meeting times and locations are regularly published in The Connection\, the Newsletter of the Master Gardeners of King County and the Master Gardener Foundation of King County. Recent issues may be found under Resources / Newsletters. \n\n\n\nNOTE: Most meetings are conducted via Zoom.  In person Board meetings are usually held in the Extension Master Gardener program office at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture\, 3501 NE 41st St.\, Seattle. During the summer months\, the Board may move its regularly scheduled meetings to various Master Gardener gardens in order to become familiar with these locations. Changes to these locations will be posted here as they become available.
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/board-meeting-22/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20250802T155622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T162545Z
UID:10000211-1757151000-1757154600@kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Lovely Lawn Alternatives
DESCRIPTION:Lovely Lawn Alternatives. Speaker: Sue Goetz\, Horticulturist\, Garden Designer\, Speaker.\nPresentation: Enjoy seeing how Sue creates magical perennial and ornamental grass meadows to no-mow plantings and seed mixes. Inspiration and techniques on how to convert your lawn space will be discussed. Best ways to remove lawn\, plantings and tips for switching from a high maintenance lawn to sustainable beauty provided. Before and after photos of lawn conversion projects too! \nCost to register: $8.00 \nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/lovely-lawn-alternatives/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250814T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250814T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20230515T213931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231015T180456Z
UID:10000049-1755198000-1755203400@kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 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 attend. Agendas and minutes of the Board meetings are found in the Foundation Board archives. \n\n\n\nSpecial meetings may be called at any time by the President or by request of the membership. Notice of special meetings will be sent to the membership via e-mail not less than 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. [MGFKC By-Laws 5.5\, January 2013; Article VII\, Meetings] \n\n\n\nThe Board of Directors shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as the Board decides. Board meeting times and locations are regularly published in The Connection\, the Newsletter of the Master Gardeners of King County and the Master Gardener Foundation of King County. Recent issues may be found under Resources / Newsletters. \n\n\n\nNOTE: Most meetings are conducted via Zoom.  In person Board meetings are usually held in the Extension Master Gardener program office at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture\, 3501 NE 41st St.\, Seattle. During the summer months\, the Board may move its regularly scheduled meetings to various Master Gardener gardens in order to become familiar with these locations. Changes to these locations will be posted here as they become available.
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/board-meeting-22/2025-08-14/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20250423T174006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T174006Z
UID:10000204-1755079200-1755084600@kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org
SUMMARY:BDG Workshop: Onion Know How
DESCRIPTION:Bellevue Demonstration Garden is again offering in-person workshops.\nThese in-person workshops will spotlight Master Gardeners who have combined knowledge\namounting to hundreds of years! Veteran and novice gardeners alike will benefit from these\npresentations derived from science-based research\, personal experience and state-of-the-art\nmethods. Workshops will consist of a 30-to-45-minute presentations in the park shelter\nfollowed by a 20-to-30-minute demonstration or hands-on experience. \nGarden Shelter at 15500 SE 16th St\, Bellevue\, WA 98007 \n\n\nTopic: Onion Know How \nSpeaker: Carl Pergam\nDate: Wednesday\, August 13\, 2025\nTime: 10:00am-11:30am\nLocation \n\n\n\n\nBellevue Demo Garden\n15500 SE 16th St\nBellevue\, WA 98006\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/bdg-workshop-onion-know-how/
LOCATION:Bellevue Demonstration Garden\, 15500 SE 16th St.\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20250423T172859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T172859Z
UID:10000203-1754733600-1754739000@kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org
SUMMARY:BDG Workshop: Maximizing Your Tomato Yield at End of Season
DESCRIPTION:Bellevue Demonstration Garden is again offering in-person workshops.\nThese in-person workshops will spotlight Master Gardeners who have combined knowledge\namounting to hundreds of years! Veteran and novice gardeners alike will benefit from these\npresentations derived from science-based research\, personal experience and state-of-the-art\nmethods. Workshops will consist of a 30-to-45-minute presentations in the park shelter\nfollowed by a 20-to-30-minute demonstration or hands-on experience. \nGarden Shelter at 15500 SE 16th St\, Bellevue\, WA 98007 \n\n\nTopic: Maximizing Your Tomato Yield at End of Season \nSpeaker: Sharon Peach\nDate: Saturday\, August 9\, 2025\nTime: 10:00am-11:30am\nLocation \n\n\n\n\nBellevue Demo Garden\n15500 SE 16th St\nBellevue\, WA 98006\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/bdg-workshop-maximizing-your-tomato-yield-at-end-of-season/
LOCATION:Bellevue Demonstration Garden\, 15500 SE 16th St.\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250710T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250710T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20230515T213931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231015T180456Z
UID:10000048-1752174000-1752179400@kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 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 attend. Agendas and minutes of the Board meetings are found in the Foundation Board archives. \n\n\n\nSpecial meetings may be called at any time by the President or by request of the membership. Notice of special meetings will be sent to the membership via e-mail not less than 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. [MGFKC By-Laws 5.5\, January 2013; Article VII\, Meetings] \n\n\n\nThe Board of Directors shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as the Board decides. Board meeting times and locations are regularly published in The Connection\, the Newsletter of the Master Gardeners of King County and the Master Gardener Foundation of King County. Recent issues may be found under Resources / Newsletters. \n\n\n\nNOTE: Most meetings are conducted via Zoom.  In person Board meetings are usually held in the Extension Master Gardener program office at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture\, 3501 NE 41st St.\, Seattle. During the summer months\, the Board may move its regularly scheduled meetings to various Master Gardener gardens in order to become familiar with these locations. Changes to these locations will be posted here as they become available.
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/board-meeting-22/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20250214T230741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T230741Z
UID:10000190-1750878000-1750883400@kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Caring for Community at Master Gardener Demonstration Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Caring for Community at Master Gardener Demonstration Gardens\nThe 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 help alleviate food insecurity in our neighborhoods. In this class\, Master Gardener volunteers from three demonstration gardens will share with us some of their time-tested strategies for growing food crops and how they support their community in interesting and novel ways. \nCost to register: $8.00\nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/caring-for-community-at-master-gardener-demonstration-gardens/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:Growing Groceries
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20250423T172156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T172418Z
UID:10000202-1749895200-1749900600@kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org
SUMMARY:BDG Workshop: Propagation - Tips and Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Bellevue Demonstration Garden is again offering in-person workshops.\nThese in-person workshops will spotlight Master Gardeners who have combined knowledge\namounting to hundreds of years! Veteran and novice gardeners alike will benefit from these\npresentations derived from science-based research\, personal experience and state-of-the-art\nmethods. Workshops will consist of a 30-to-45-minute presentations in the park shelter\nfollowed by a 20-to-30-minute demonstration or hands-on experience. \nGarden Shelter at 15500 SE 16th St\, Bellevue\, WA 98007 \n\n\nTopic: Propagation – Tips and Techniques \nSpeaker: Fred Wemer\nDate: Saturday\, June 14\, 2025\nTime: 10:00am-11:30am\nLocation \n\n\n\n\nBellevue Demo Garden\n15500 SE 16th St\nBellevue\, WA 98006\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/bdg-workshop-propagation-tips-and-techniques/
LOCATION:Bellevue Demonstration Garden\, 15500 SE 16th St.\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250612T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250612T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20230515T213931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231015T180456Z
UID:10000047-1749754800-1749760200@kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 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 attend. Agendas and minutes of the Board meetings are found in the Foundation Board archives. \n\n\n\nSpecial meetings may be called at any time by the President or by request of the membership. Notice of special meetings will be sent to the membership via e-mail not less than 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. [MGFKC By-Laws 5.5\, January 2013; Article VII\, Meetings] \n\n\n\nThe Board of Directors shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as the Board decides. Board meeting times and locations are regularly published in The Connection\, the Newsletter of the Master Gardeners of King County and the Master Gardener Foundation of King County. Recent issues may be found under Resources / Newsletters. \n\n\n\nNOTE: Most meetings are conducted via Zoom.  In person Board meetings are usually held in the Extension Master Gardener program office at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture\, 3501 NE 41st St.\, Seattle. During the summer months\, the Board may move its regularly scheduled meetings to various Master Gardener gardens in order to become familiar with these locations. Changes to these locations will be posted here as they become available.
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/board-meeting-22/2025-06-12/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20250214T230316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T230316Z
UID:10000189-1749668400-1749673800@kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Summer Starts for Fall and Early Spring Harvests
DESCRIPTION:Summer Starts for Fall and Early Spring Harvests with Extension Master Gardeners Andrea Borning and Karen Adams.\nLettuce 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 Karen will share what they’re planting in June and July for harvest in the fall and for overwintering until spring. These summer planted crops will extend your harvest for the rest of the year. \nCost to register: $8.00\nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/summer-starts-for-fall-and-early-spring-harvests/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:Growing Groceries
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20250423T171603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T171603Z
UID:10000201-1749290400-1749295800@kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org
SUMMARY:BDG Workshop: Late Spring Seed Starting
DESCRIPTION:Bellevue Demonstration Garden is again offering in-person workshops.\nThese in-person workshops will spotlight Master Gardeners who have combined knowledge\namounting to hundreds of years! Veteran and novice gardeners alike will benefit from these\npresentations derived from science-based research\, personal experience and state-of-the-art\nmethods. Workshops will consist of a 30-to-45-minute presentations in the park shelter\nfollowed by a 20-to-30-minute demonstration or hands-on experience. \nGarden Shelter at 15500 SE 16th St\, Bellevue\, WA 98007 \n\n\nTopic: Late Spring Seed Starting  \nSpeaker: Colleen Donahue\nDate: Saturday\, June 7\, 2025\nTime: 10:00am-11:30am\nLocation \n\n\n\n\nBellevue Demo Garden\n15500 SE 16th St\nBellevue\, WA 98006\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/bdg-workshop-late-spring-seed-starting/
LOCATION:Bellevue Demonstration Garden\, 15500 SE 16th St.\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20250220T222447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T222447Z
UID:10000196-1749288600-1749292200@kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Deer Resistant Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Deer Resistant Gardening. Speaker: Adam Romero\, Extension Master Gardener.\nPresentation: This talk explores the tenets and practices of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) through the lens of building a deer resistant garden. Our speaker will draw examples from his own experiences of gardening with extreme deer pressure. He will highlight the practices and plants to build and enjoy a garden alongside deer and other PNW wildlife. \nCost to register: $8.00\nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/deer-resistant-gardening/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20250220T221538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T221538Z
UID:10000195-1748683800-1748687400@kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Rain Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Rain Gardens. Speaker: Gary Fredericks\,  Extension Master Gardener.\nPresentation: We live in an area where we either get too much rain or not enough.  If your landscape suffers from being too soggy\, WSU Extension Coordinator\, Gary Fredricks will discuss an environmentally friendly way to create a native plant oasis that soaks up the extra rainwater.  Learn where to place the garden\, how to construct it\, and what plants to consider.  \nCost to register: $8.00\nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/rain-gardens/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20250214T225846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T225846Z
UID:10000188-1748458800-1748464200@kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org
SUMMARY:The Nutritional Powerhouse: Corn and Beans (legumes)
DESCRIPTION:The Nutritional Powerhouse: Corn and Beans (legumes) with Extension Master Gardener Maria Gerace.\nCorn 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 dietary staples\, corn and beans (legumes). \nCost to register: $8.00\nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/the-nutritional-powerhouse-corn-and-beans-legumes/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:Growing Groceries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20250423T171031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T171146Z
UID:10000200-1747476000-1747481400@kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org
SUMMARY:BDG Workshop: Composting - Turning Weeds and Garbage into Garden Gold
DESCRIPTION:Bellevue Demonstration Garden is again offering in-person workshops.\nThese in-person workshops will spotlight Master Gardeners who have combined knowledge\namounting to hundreds of years! Veteran and novice gardeners alike will benefit from these\npresentations derived from science-based research\, personal experience and state-of-the-art\nmethods. Workshops will consist of a 30-to-45-minute presentations in the park shelter\nfollowed by a 20-to-30-minute demonstration or hands-on experience. \nGarden Shelter at 15500 SE 16th St\, Bellevue\, WA 98007 \n\n\nTopic: Composting – Turning Weeds and Garbage into Garden Gold \nSpeaker: Fred Wemer\nDate: Saturday\, May 17\, 2025\nTime: 10:00am-11:30am\nLocation \n\n\n\n\nBellevue Demo Garden\n15500 SE 16th St\nBellevue\, WA 98006\n\n\nREGISTER\n 
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/bdg-workhop-composting-turning-weeds-and-garbage-into-garden-gold/
LOCATION:Bellevue Demonstration Garden\, 15500 SE 16th St.\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20250220T220123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T220123Z
UID:10000194-1747474200-1747477800@kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Understanding King County Soils for Better Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Understanding King County Soils for Better Gardening. Speaker: Gary Hergert\, recent PNW transplant\, Professor Emeritus\, University of Nebraska Agronomy-Horticulture.\nPresentation: To be a successful gardener it is helpful to know the nature of the soil. This presentation will provide a focused look at soil\, with something new for everyone. Recent local geology and parent materials that created King County soils will be discussed. Major soil properties including soil texture\, soil structure\, porosity\, infiltration\, water holding capacity and soil biology will be presented. Gain a new understanding of how to manage soil tilth\, quality and health.  \nCost to register: $8.00\nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/understanding-king-county-soils-for-better-gardening/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:BDG Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20250326T221842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T221842Z
UID:10000198-1747267200-1747353599@kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Board Elections Close
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/board-elections-close/
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20250214T225435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T225435Z
UID:10000187-1747249200-1747254600@kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Grow Cukes\, Squash and Melons – Big and Small
DESCRIPTION:Grow Cukes\, Squash and Melons – Big and Small with Extension Master Gardeners Sue Kraemer and Jim Olson.\nCucurbits love heat! When the soil warms up\, it’s time to plant cucumbers\, squash and melons. Come find out which varieties do best in Western Washington as well as tips for planting\, growing\, harvesting and pest management. Cucurbits can be large and sprawling although some varieties are bred for growing in pots. Presenters will share space saving tips using trellises and containers. \nCost to register: $8.00 \nRegister
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/grow-cukes-squash-and-melons-big-and-small/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom Platform
CATEGORIES:Growing Groceries
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20250505T164736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T164812Z
UID:10000209-1746871200-1746885600@kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Bellevue Demonstration Garden Annual Spring Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE: Saturday May 10th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.\nEvent: Bellevue Demonstration Garden Annual Spring Plant Sale\nLocation:\nBellevue Demonstration Garden\n15500 SE 16th St\nBellevue\, WA 98007\n\n\nThe Bellevue Demonstration Garden Annual Spring Plant Sale is coming your way! This is a community event\, please share this info with your friends and neighbors. The sale will feature warm-season veggie starts as well as ornamentals\, a garden flea market\, a large supply of burlap sacks\, a MG Plant Clinic\, and more.\n\n\nTo respond to high demand\, this year we are expanding the variety and quantity of tomato plants for your garden. The veggie starts\, including basil\, cucumber\, eggplant\, pepper\, and tomato\, are grown by Extension Master Gardeners at the City of Bellevue greenhouse located a few blocks from BDG. Ornamentals for sale will include in-season nursery selections as well as plants grown by Extension Master Gardeners. We will have colorful annuals and perennials\, shrubs\, herbs\, grasses\, and ‘spillers and thrillers’ for container gardening.\n\n\nMaster Gardeners will be on site to answer questions and assist with plant selection.\n\n\nNearby parking is available both on the street and in the parking lot.\n\n\nProceeds from demonstration garden plant sales enable the Master Gardener Foundation of King County to support the activities of the WSU Extension King County Master Gardener Program. Cash\, Check\, and Credit Card will be accepted.
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/8695/
LOCATION:Bellevue Demonstration Garden\, 15500 SE 16th St.\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demo Garden Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144421
CREATED:20250501T172831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T172909Z
UID:10000208-1746864000-1746882000@kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Master Gardener Pop-up Clinic: Redmond Garden Club Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/master-gardener-pop-up-clinic-redmond-garden-club-plant-sale/
CATEGORIES:PopUp Clinic
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