Bellevue Demo Garden Workshops
BDG – Composting with Confidence!
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Joan Veach, Master Gardener. Presentation: Most gardeners know that composting turns kitchen scraps and garden trimmings into a rich soil amendment. This presentation will focus on how that process works, and how you can make it work for you. We will meet the primary decomposers, bacteria and other microbes. Then, you will learn how to […]
BDG – Common Pests and Diseases of Rhododendrons
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Atsuko Gibson, Nursery Manager Rhododendron Species Garden. Presentation: With the record setting heat and drought during the summer season, our rhododendrons are stressed more than ever. This resulted in an increasing number of plants suffering from disease and pests. This presentation will introduce you to the common Rhododendron problems and help you manage them in […]
BDG – Weeds! Friends or Foes?
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Jim Olson, Master Gardener. Presentation: When does a plant become a weed? What circumstances favor weed growth? A whimsical look at how to identify, prevent, and control weeds. Register
BDG – Noxious Weeds FREE Class
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Skye Pellecci, King Conservation District Educator. Presentation: In this presentation, you can expect to dive deep on all things weeds. Are all non-native plants weeds? What is the difference between a noxious weed and an invasive plant? Learn more about how these plants work, which weeds to watch for in the PNW, and get […]
BDG – The Complete Talk on Groundcovers
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Gary Lewis, Author and Owner Phoenix Perennials. Presentation: Ground covers are widely thought of as purely utilitarian, but these plants also offer a diverse range of beautiful and intriguing options with a variety of colors, textures, and forms. They can unify a landscape and knit together plantings and hardscape. Gary will highlight tips and tricks […]
BDG – Layering for a Dynamic and Beautiful Garden
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Laura Watson, Master Gardener. Presentation: One of the most important elements of a beautiful and dynamic garden is layering. Learn how to layer a garden by staggering foreground, middle-ground, and background to create an alluring and satisfying landscape. Principals involved include repetition, scale, flow, depth, contrast, and focal points. Laura’s easy speaking style and […]
BDG – Be the Boss of your Bare Roots and Bulbs
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Sean and Allison McManus, Owners Spoken Garden. Presentation: Don’t let bareroot plants or bulbs intimidate you this spring. Learn from Sean and Allison how to confidently handle and plant bareroot perennials like Itoh peonies, coneflowers, and more. You’ll also learn bulb planting techniques and ideas to level up your bulb game with “Lasagna” layered […]
BDG – Emerging Pests: Northern Giant Hornet, Japanese Beetles, Spotted Lantern Fly
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Cassie Cichorz, WA Dept of Ag: Pest Management Program. Presentation: This presentation will cover the pests biology, detail threats, and highlight eradication efforts. It will focus on the rapidly spreading spotted lantern fly, and newly emerged Japanese beetle. Learn how you can help detect, prevent spread and protect Washington’s resources from invasive species. Register
Evaluating Fire Risk Around Your Home
Online via Zoom PlatformThe increase in wildfires across the Pacific Northwest, including large wildfires in King County like the Bolt Creek Fire near Skykomish and the Loch Katrine Fire northeast of North Bend in 2022, have heightened awareness that King County communities need to be better prepared for wildfire. Michael Lasecki from King Conservation District, […]
Native Plants in King County
Online via Zoom PlatformThis presentation by speaker Marion Carpenter from the King Conservation District, will cover the countless benefits that native plants provide for landscape aesthetics, wildlife habitat, water quality and more! It will go over finding the right plant for the right place, determining conditions, plant stock types, and native plant characteristics. Advice on the best ways […]