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Plant It Where the Sun Don’t Shine
Online via Zoom PlatformPlant It Where the Sun Don’t Shine. Speaker: Greg Butler, Garden Designer and Educator. Presentation: Here in the PNW, dry shade is a common gardening challenge. Fortunately, there are many species adapted to these conditions, and a plethora of native and exotic plants thrive in the parched shadow of conifers, deciduous woodlands, and north facing walls. We’ll […]
Roots and Rare Fruits
Online via Zoom PlatformRoots and Rare Fruits with Extension Master Gardeners Margaret MacLeod and Brandon Bray. A wide variety of root crops and less commonly grown fruits can thrive in Western Washington. Margaret and Brandon describe how to select, grow and harvest root veggies and some of the more rare fruits that grow in our region Cost to Register: […]
Protecting our Unsung Heros, our Pollinators
Online via Zoom PlatformProtecting our Unsung Heroes, our Pollinators. Speaker: Sue Melgaard, Extension Master Gardener Presentation: For food security and survival of our plant species, pollination is critical and needs to be a high priority. Sue will present how to create a healthy habitat for our pollinator and beneficial insects. Cost to register: $8.00 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 […]
Grow Cukes, Squash and Melons – Big and Small
Online via Zoom PlatformGrow Cukes, Squash and Melons – Big and Small with Extension Master Gardeners Sue Kraemer and Jim Olson. Cucurbits love heat! When the soil warms up, it’s time to plant cucumbers, squash and melons. Come find out which varieties do best in Western Washington as well as tips for planting, growing, harvesting and pest management. Cucurbits […]
Understanding King County Soils for Better Gardening
Online via Zoom PlatformUnderstanding King County Soils for Better Gardening. Speaker: Gary Hergert, recent PNW transplant, Professor Emeritus, University of Nebraska Agronomy-Horticulture. Presentation: To be a successful gardener it is helpful to know the nature of the soil. This presentation will provide a focused look at soil, with something new for everyone. Recent local geology and parent materials that created […]
The Nutritional Powerhouse: Corn and Beans (legumes)
Online via Zoom PlatformThe Nutritional Powerhouse: Corn and Beans (legumes) with Extension Master Gardener Maria Gerace. Corn and beans form the basis of many traditional cuisines around the world and provide a complete protein when consumed together. And (fun fact) neither crop requires insects for pollination! Join Maria for a smorgasbord of information and growing tips for these two […]
Rain Gardens
Online via Zoom PlatformRain Gardens. Speaker: Gary Fredericks, Extension Master Gardener. Presentation: We live in an area where we either get too much rain or not enough. If your landscape suffers from being too soggy, WSU Extension Coordinator, Gary Fredricks will discuss an environmentally friendly way to create a native plant oasis that soaks up the extra rainwater. Learn where to place […]
Deer Resistant Gardening
Online via Zoom PlatformDeer Resistant Gardening. Speaker: Adam Romero, Extension Master Gardener. Presentation: This talk explores the tenets and practices of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) through the lens of building a deer resistant garden. Our speaker will draw examples from his own experiences of gardening with extreme deer pressure. He will highlight the practices and plants to build and enjoy […]
Summer Starts for Fall and Early Spring Harvests
Online via Zoom PlatformSummer Starts for Fall and Early Spring Harvests with Extension Master Gardeners Andrea Borning and Karen Adams. Lettuce and spinach harvests yield space in the garden to plant hardy winter greens. New to Growing Groceries this year is a lesson on cultivating edibles in the Asteraceae family – chicory, radicchio, escarole, and curly endive. Andrea and […]