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King County Iris Society – Bearded Iris Rhizome Sale
There will be many varieties of unusual, hard to find, and newer introductions of bearded iris, from Tall Bearded to Miniature Dwarf Bearded, most of which are unavailable elsewhere locally. The rhizomes are freshly dug, and will reestablish themselves quickly. Prices are very reasonable. Experts will be available to provide growing information. Sales Location:Wells Medina […]
WSU Master Gardener Ask-a-Master-Gardener Clinic at CHOMP! festival
Marymoor Park 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond, WA, United StatesJoin us again this year at CHOMP! on August 19 in Redmond. CHOMP! celebrates all that is fresh, delicious, local, and sustainable in King County. This large event attracting thousands of families supports King County Executive Dow Constantine's local food initiative by highlighting local farms and farmers, chefs and restaurants, featuring locally sourced foods and […]
Winter Gardening
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Patrick Kennedy, Molbak’s Landscape & Horticultural Consultant. Learn all about winter garden maintenance, including best practices for planting bulbs, perennials, and trees. Patrick will discuss how to design beautiful landscapes that provide interest even in the depths of winter. Register for just this class, or subscribe to the entire BDG Workshops series of classes for $65.00. […]
PNW Gardening and Climate Change
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Molly Van der Burch & James Little, Master Gardeners. Molly and Jim will demystify the complex topic of climate change and how it impacts gardens in the Pacific Northwest. They’ll explain how to make your garden more eco-friendly by harnessing natural processes to store more CO2 in plants and soils, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at home. […]
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 Harvest Festival & Plant Sale
Bellevue Demonstration Garden 15500 SE 16th St., Bellevue, WA, United StatesThe Bellevue Demonstration Garden’s Harvest Festival returns this year after a three year absence. The event, which is scheduled for Saturday, September 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., is free and open to the public. The festival will take place at the Bellevue Demo Garden, 5500 SE 16th St, Bellevue WA 98007. It will […]
Gardening with Native Plants
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Rita Moore, Washington Native Plant Steward, King Conservation District. This dynamic workshop will explore the amazing variety of Northwest native plants and suitable environments to cultivate native species in your own garden. Register for just this class, or subscribe to the entire BDG Workshops series of classes for $65.00. In addition to the class, you receive […]
WSU Master Gardener Advanced Education Conference
The 2023 Advanced Education Conference offers top-notch classes and instructors, and significant WSU-approved continuing education hours to statewide Extension Master Gardeners who serve our communities here in Washington State. Choose from thirty-five classes being taught on research-based gardening and environmental stewardship practices covering our Program Priorities and Extension Master Gardener leadership skills For Extension Master Gardeners, WSU […]
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 Garden Preparation
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Laura Matter, Program Director of Natural Yard Care, Tilth Alliance. Get a jump on spring by preparing your garden properly in the fall. Laura explains how to protect your soil over winter with different mulches and cover crops. Good fall plantings will also be discussed, to encourage and support wildlife in your garden in the […]