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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Board Meeting
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, 2026-10-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-11-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-12-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2027-01-14 19:00 - 20:30 UTC and 15 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.

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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