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Success with Growing Lavender
Online via Zoom Platform.stk-4lymjqm .stk-img-wrapper{width:90% !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-4lymjqm .stk-img-wrapper::after{background-color:#000000 !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-4lymjqm .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-oa3uysf .stk-img-wrapper{width:90% !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-oa3uysf .stk-img-wrapper::after{background-color:#000000 !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-oa3uysf .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-gsuiz5x .stk-img-wrapper{width:90% !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-gsuiz5x .stk-img-wrapper::after{background-color:#000000 !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-gsuiz5x .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-tu2tpw7 .stk-img-wrapper{width:90% !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-tu2tpw7 .stk-img-wrapper::after{background-color:#000000 !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-tu2tpw7 .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-ol31vpu .stk-img-wrapper{width:90% !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-ol31vpu .stk-img-wrapper::after{background-color:#000000 !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-ol31vpu .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 […]
Container Vegetable Gardening
Online via Zoom Platform.stk-svaxolc .stk-img-wrapper{width:90% !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-svaxolc .stk-img-wrapper::after{background-color:#000000 !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-svaxolc .stk-img-wrapper{--stk-gradient-overlay:0.7 !important} Think you don’t have room to grow vegetables? Join Extension Master Gardener Joan Baldwin to learn how you can use containers for a productive and fun gardening experience. We’ll also look at some frugal gardening techniques using items you have around your house. Register for just […]
The Art & Science of Watering
Online via Zoom Platform.stk-dsgs642 .stk-img-wrapper{width:90% !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-dsgs642 .stk-img-wrapper::after{background-color:#000000 !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-dsgs642 .stk-img-wrapper{--stk-gradient-overlay:0.7 !important} Speaker: Jim Olson, Master Gardener. Learn the chemical properties of water molecules and how they influence the success of keeping your garden properly watered. Jim will help you select the most effective watering techniques for your site, by learning how water interacts with elements in the soil. Register […]
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 […]
Plant Propagation
Online via Zoom Platform.stk-np0r4wz .stk-img-wrapper{width:90% !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-np0r4wz .stk-img-wrapper::after{background-color:#000000 !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-np0r4wz .stk-img-wrapper{--stk-gradient-overlay:0.7 !important} Speaker: Gordon Polson, Master Gardener/Master Composter. With over 80 years of experience in England and the US, Gordon will explain basic plant propagation, with expert tips for softwood and hardwood cuttings. Included is a video demonstration by Alison Johnson on how to make a Forsythe Pot and how […]