Principles of Gardening in the PNW – Intermediate Level
2026-01-24 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online via Zoom Platform
Speaker: Jim Olson, Extension Master Gardener.
Presentation: Learn ways to get better results from your veggie gardening efforts. In this class, learn how to better understand and use your gardening space, whether in ground or in containers. Also, learn how key practices such as fertilization, irrigation, integrated pest management, plant selection and planting dates, influence your results
Cost: $9.00
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Grow Your Own Flowers and Vegetables – from Seed
2026-02-07 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online via Zoom Platform
Speaker: Colleen Donahue, Extension Master Gardener.
Presentation: Have you ever thought about growing your own plants from seed but didn’t know where to start? Create a beautiful & bountiful flower/vegetable garden using the information you will learn in this presentation. Colleen grows hundreds of seedlings each spring. You will learn practical information about how to select seeds, how to set up your growing area, how to nurture tiny seedlings until they are ready for planting, and how to get them off to a strong start after they are planted.
Cost: $9.00
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Board Meeting
2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-07-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-08-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-09-10 19:00 - 20:30 UTC and 6 more dates | Online via Zoom Platform
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.

Special 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]

The 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.

NOTE: 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.

Vegetables A-Z
2026-02-21 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online via Zoom Platform
Speaker: Joan Veach, Extension Master Gardener.
Presentation: From Asparagus to Zucchini, vegetables are delicious, nutritious, and fun to grow. Surprisingly, or maybe not so surprisingly, each type of vegetable has its own peculiar preferences about soil, light, water, and season. Join Joan, as she shares insight into growing a variety of vegetables in our Pacific Northwest climate.
Cost: $9.00
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Go Native – Get To Know Your Native PNW Bulbs
2026-03-07 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online via Zoom Platform
Speakers: Sean McManus, Horticulturist and Allison McManus, Science Teacher.
Presentation: Bulbs are amazing perennial plants and are so unique to the gardening world. Native bulbs are even more interesting and can be considered a mystery, but we want to tell you all about them. From the Puget Sound to the Cascade Mountains to the east side and beyond, get to know 10 PNW native bulbs, how to grow them, and all their benefits to your garden
Cost: $9.00
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Introduction to Pruning with Plant Amnesty
2026-03-21 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online via Zoom Platform
Speaker: Kristin Jackson, Executive Director of Plant Amnesty.
Presentation: Pruning makes sense when you understand the science behind it. You will be introduced to the basics of tree biology and structure, tree responses to the basic types of pruning cuts, pruning standards and, best management practice.
Cost: $9.00
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Adapt Your Landscape to a Warmer, Drier Climate
2026-04-18 14:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
You Can Do This! Adapt Your Landscape to a Warmer, Drier Climate
When: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Where: Kenmore City Hall
18120 68th Ave NE
Kenmore, WA 98028
Sessions:
– 2-3pm Check out the Kenmore Climate Action Team table display during Social Hour.
– 3-5:30pm A Continuing Education Seminar presented by: WSU Extension Master Gardeners of King County
For detailed class information and how to register click here.

Fire Prevention for Your Yard
2026-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bellevue Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St., Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Fire Prevention for Your Yard
presented by Natalia Williams, Project Coordinator, Wildfire Mitigation with King Conservation District and Mike Lasecki, Stewardship Forester & Wildfire Mitigation Specialist with King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks.

Come join us for a presentation on wildfire mitigation in Western Washington. Topics discussed will include: fire ecology in Western Washington, the wildland urban interface vs. wildfire risk, what causes wildfire, how wildfire threatens homes, how to protect your home against wildfire and how to access home wildfire mitigation resources. A stroll around the parks ranger cabin to demonstrate home wildfire risk evaluation and actions to mitigate risk will be part of the event.

When: Saturday, April 25 10:00am to 11:30am
Where: 15500 SE 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
Cost: Free
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Bellevue Demonstration Garden Spring Plant Sale
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bellevue Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St., Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Celebrate the arrival of spring and disscover the perfect plant for your garden or as a thoughtful gift.
This community event is open to all.
Browse a wide selection of both popular favorites and unique varieties of veggie starts and landscape plants. Find new and gently used gardening books, tools, and pottery at bargain prices. Stop by our onsite Ask A Master Gardener Plant Clinic for free gardening advice and helpful resources.
Children can join a Scavenger Hunt in the Children’s Garden and enjoy additional fun activities.

When: Saturday, May 9th
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Bellevue Demonstration Garden
15500 16th St
Bellevue, WA 98007

Basics of Successful Vegetable Growing
2026-05-23 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bellevue Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St., Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Basics of Successful Vegetable Growing
presented by Jim Olson, WSU Extension Master Gardener, past president of the Master Gardener Foundation of King County and a popular speaker for the Master Gardener Speakers Bureau. He has long been associated with BDG and was the melon bed manager for ten years.
Learn the basic principles of vegetable growing with a focus on veggies planted in late spring. Jim will present the steps for successful vegetable production from both seeds and starts. Topics covered will include soil preparation, planting, irrigation, fertilizer, pest and disease management and more.

When: Saturday, May 23 10:00am to 11:30am
Where: 15500 SE 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
Cost: Free
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Garden Tool Sharpening
2026-05-30 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bellevue Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St., Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Garden Tool Sharpening
presented by John Harmeling, Master Consulting Rosarian with the Seattle Rose Society.
This workshop will cover sharpening manual tools: pruners, hedge trimmers and other garden tools – did you know you can sharpen a shovel?
Attendees are invited to bring their dull tools in for a demo on how to improve their condition as well as extend the life of the tools and improve the overall gardening experience.
When: Saturday, May 30 10:00am to 11:30am
Where: 15500 SE 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
Cost: Free
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Water Wise Gardening
2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bellevue Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St., Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Water Wise Gardening
presented by Dawn Rubstello, WSU Extension Master Gardener.
Watering may be the most important and most expensive task we do to be successful as gardeners.
Learn about water-saving practices and irrigation systems. Learn how to water at the most effective time of day and what your plants need.
Waste less water and save time.
When: Saturday, June 6 10:00am to 11:30am
Where: 15500 SE 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
Cost: Free
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Growing Garlic
2026-07-11 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bellevue Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St., Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Growing Garlic
presented by Lory Armitage, WSU Extension Master Gardener.
This workshop will cover garlic cultivation: soil preparation, planting techniques and tips for fertilizing and irrigation, harvesting and storage.
Learn about seed garlic and scapes.
We will visit the garlic bed at BDG to see some grown garlic; depending on varieties and maturity, we may be able to dig some up.
When: Saturday, July 11 10:00am to 11:30am
Where: 15500 SE 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
Cost: Free

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Beavers: Ecosystem Engineers
2026-07-25 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bellevue Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St., Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Beavers: Ecosystem Engineers
presented by Joe Mouser, Communications Manager with Beavers Northwest.
As ecosystem engineers, beavers have a big impact on the habitats that they call home. This can often be a boon for fish and wildlife sharing this space, but a headache for people nearby. In this presentation, Joe will dive into beaver ecology and benefits as well as the challenges and opportunities for living with beavers in a landscape dominated by human infrastructure.

When: Saturday, July 25 10:00am to 11:30am
Where: 15500 SE 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
Cost: Free
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Bellevue Demonstration Garden Fall Harvest Festival
2026-09-19 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bellevue Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St., Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Bring 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.
When: Saturday, September 19th
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Bellevue Demonstration Garden
15500 SE 16rh Street
Bellevue, WA 98007

Seed Saving
2026-09-26 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bellevue Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St., Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Seed Saving presented by Colleen Donahue, WSU Extension Master Gardener.
Join Colleen as she shares her knowledge about saving flower and vegetable seed. Topics covered will include seed selection, harvesting, drying and storing seeds. Follow her tips and tricks to save money while making preparations to plant a beautiful, productive garden next year.
When: Saturday, September 26 10:00am to 11:30am
Where: 15500 SE 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
Cost: Free
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Soil Nutrition 2.0
2026-10-03 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bellevue Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St., Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Soil Nutrition 2.0
presented by Karen Adams, WSU Extension Master Gardener.
Healthy soils produce nutritious foods, strong plants and protect the environment. This workshop will focus on managing and improving soil tilth for both vegetable beds and ornamentals. Learn about various soil amendment uses and benefits, specific crops and their unique needs throughout the growing season, and how to protect soil biodiversity with organic methods.

When: Saturday, October 3 10:00am to 11:30am
Where: 15500 SE 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
Cost: Free
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