This presentation describes recent findings about the ecology of gardens and how to design and sustainably manage urban gardens.

* Class Approved for 1 hour of MG Education Credit

Learn how to dig, divide and store dahlias for the winter to ensure healthy spring tubers. Includes demonstration and hands-on practice.

Rising interest in sustainable landscapes is prompting many homeowners to find alternatives to lawns. Come learn about a journey to replace the lawn with a pollinator-friendly, low water, low-maintenance landscape that incorporates a mix of drought tolerant PNW native and non-native plants. Turf removal options, plant selection and design, irrigation, care and maintenance will all be covered. After a presentation in the classroom we will walk a short distance to the WCMGA Education Garden at PCC Rock Creek to explore what we have there.

We’ll have a look at diseases, insects and disorders of common conifers, plus discuss finding some more exotic trees.

This presentation will cover some methods of growing delicious food in your garden that is easy to grow, nutritious, and helps make the world a more sustainable place

* Class Approved for 1 hour of MG Education Credit