Gardening in a Changing Climate – what to do, and what to avoid

Online via Zoom Platform

Speaker: Linda Chalker-Scott, Professor WSU. Presentation: Climate change is here to stay – and with it our gardens experience increased summer temperatures and drought. Unfortunately, the internet is full of “cures” for drought and heat stress that can make the problem worse. This seminar will present science-based practical strategies to help plants and soils conserve water […]

Event Series Board Meeting

Board Meeting

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 […]

Get a Jump on Spring

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Your harvest is almost done, but it’s already time to think about spring.  Our Extension Master Gardeners are here to help. Emilie Castle explains how to harvest and cure winter squash and other storable produce.  Darien Payne presents tips on what to direct seed now for cover crops and spring edibles. Susan Melgaard reminds us […]

Your Bountiful Harvest

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Our Pacific Northwest veggie gardens are in their prime now. Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Sandra Booren has some great advice on ripening, harvesting, and using tomatoes and peppers. EMG Adam Romero discusses IPM strategies for the August garden. Seattle P-Patch gardener Kevin Kelley presents some ideas on how to extend your harvest, including why you […]

Event Series Board Meeting

Board Meeting

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 […]

The Dry Days of Summer

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Join us as a trio of Extension Master Gardeners helps you prepare for what lies ahead this summer.  Jim Olson will provide tips on wise watering.  Adam Romero takes a look at IPM strategies for pests and diseases that might be lurking in your July garden. Karen Adams helps you plan what to plant next […]

Event Series Board Meeting

Board Meeting

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 […]

Event Series Board Meeting

Board Meeting

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 […]

Native Plants in King County

Online via Zoom Platform

This 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 […]

Evaluating Fire Risk Around Your Home

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  The 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,      […]