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In this talk, artisan blacksmith and toolmaker Seth Pauley shares a brief overview of the history of garden tools. He will also address topics such as the key parts of a garden tool, how to identify the characteristics of a high quality garden tool, matching the right tool to the right job, and tool care.

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The first of three presentations on mason bees, this session addresses the biology, behavior, and natural history of the Mason Bee.

* Class Approved for 1 hour of MG Education Credit

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The second of three presentations on mason bees, this presentation focuses on the environmental needs, and nesting behaviors of the mason bees. Also discussed will be nesting and housing devices attractive to mason bees.

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This presentation will cover the basics of creating a pollinator habitat – staggered blooming, working with plants native to the area, and creating a sanctuary for wildlife without the use of pesticides. It will also touch on how to design and convert an area into habitat.

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Thinking about drip irrigation but not sure where to start? In this session we’ll cover the types of micro irrigation systems and where to use them. We will also discuss steps for a new installation or converting from an existing overhead system. Resources for information and supplies will be provided.
This class is offered twice today: at 10am – Noon, and again at 1 – 3pm.

* Class Approved for 1 hour of MG Education Credit

We will look at the characteristics of the most common annual
and perennial weeds – how to identify them and how to control them. Weeds that
will be covered include bindweed, bittercress, curly dock, dandelion, false
dandelion (cat’s ear), herb robert, horsetail, willow herb. We will discuss how to best prevent
these annoying and uninvited garden guests.

* Class Approved for 1 hour of MG Education Credit

Do you love growing veggies but don’t have much room? Come and learn some tried and tested techniques for gardening in a variety of containers.

* Class Approved for 1 hour of MG Education Credit

This introductory plant propagation class will focus on cloning through stem cuttings.
Cutting and preparation techniques will be demonstrated; Potting mix and after-care will be discussed.

* Class Approved for 1 hour of MG Education Credit

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You can grow herbs in your northwest landscape. Enjoy our garden’s unique
spiral design and learn what herbs to choose, how and where to plant them, and
how to use them.

* Class Approved for 1 hour of MG Education Credit

Adults and children are invited to this hands-on session about Oregon native bees. Participants will learn how to distinguish bees from wasps and flies, what our native bees need in terms of shelter, food, and nesting areas, and what you can do to provide habitat for native bees in your garden. Time will be spent looking for bees and other pollinators in the Education Garden.

* Class Approved for 1 hour of MG Education Credit

Tour the Learning Garden as well as the Pioneer Herb Garden at Jenkins Estate to see low-cost ways of using less water in your home garden. Learn the pros and cons for each example.

* Class Approved for 1 hour of MG Education Credit

A garden can be a place to enhance the senses through visual interest and alluring scents. It is a place to touch flowers, explore leaves, and listen to the sounds of nature. Gardens can include edible plants, and may provide cognitive stimulation. Learn about using gardens as a sensory experience. We will start in Building 4 and then take a short (5 min.) walk to the WCMGA Education Garden. Attendees are invited to bring a piece of interesting plant material to use in the class.

What plants are considered NW natives? Learn to identify specific PNW native plant “communities” and the trees, shrubs, and ground-covers you would expect to find in each. Optimal methods of planting and maintaining NW natives and the advantages of and cautions about landscaping with natives will be shared.

* Class Approved for 1 hour of MG Education Credit

Learn about techniques to care for your garden soil by understanding key characteristics of soil, the importance of soil pH, ways to avoid soil compaction, creating your own garden mulch, using arbor chips to cover the soil, ordering a soil test and more. The in-class portion will be followed by a short 5-minute walk to the WCMGA Education Garden where some soil management techniques, and a hands-on demonstration of taking soil samples in order to test your soil are demonstrated.

* Class Approved for 1 hour of MG Education Credit

The last of three presentations on Mason Bees. This is a hands-on workshop where you will learn how to extract, clean, and store mason bees.