FREE. Click here to register for webinar. Presentation will cover seeding, up potting, soil preparations, planting, sun protection, harvest and storage of tomatoes and peppers. * Class Approved for 1...
FREE. Registration NOT required. This class covers the identification and natural history of mason bees. Attendees will gain a solid understanding of the characteristics and activities of mason bees and...
FREE. Registration NOT required. Come learn about the native plans that thrive in the PNW garden, how to naturescape in support of wildlife and pollinators, and consider the possibilities the...
FREE. Registration required, check back for link. Covers a framework to successfully form partnerships with community groups that have an interest in and need for sustainable gardening information. Describes three...
FREE. Registration NOT required. Improve crop production, plant health, and fruit quality. Learn how to prune your grapes and blueberries to improve air circulation and encourage new fruit producing stems. Better yet,...
FREE. Registration NOT required. Blueberries are easy and fun to grow. Learn about planting, fertilizing, plants selection and care for blueberries, including pruning techniques. Bring your own hand pruners and...
FREE. Registration NOT required. In this class we’ll discuss and demonstrate pruning of various landscape perennials. We’ll start with general guidelines - when to prune, what to prune, and the...
FREE. Registration required, check back for link. Populations of many insect species are declining, but home gardeners can play an important role in their conservation, as yards are well positioned...
FREE. Registration NOT required. This class will cover the needs of mason bees and how to attract them to your area. Various nesting devices will be presented and discussed. *Approved...
FREE. Registration NOT required. This class will explain turf removal methods, options for what to plant in its place (e.g., ecolawn, drought tolerant plants, native plants). We will also discuss...
FREE. Registration required, check back for link. Root crops combine very high yields, exceptional flavor and nutrition, and excellent tolerance for storage. Learn how to handle most of the major...
Gardenfest Plant Sale - Create beautiful gardens that thrive!
5000+ plants expertly selected for the PNW
FREE. Registration required, check back for link. Come learn about the innovative social marketing campaign of OSU Extension and OSU's SNAP-Ed program, bringing to beginning gardeners free seeds, gardening guides and tips,...
FREE. Registration NOT required. The Pacific Northwest (PNW) is one of the most diverse regions in the world for conifers. Our climate has much in common with many of the...
FREE. Registration NOT required. Family Friendly Event. Join us in the garden for hands-on activities for the whole family that celebrate invertebrates and vertebrates. Learn about the insects and other...
FREE. Registration NOT required. Learn how to use raised beds and containers for the kinds of bountiful harvests you see at the Learning Garden at Jenkins Estates. Master Gardeners will...
FREE. Registration NOT required. Perennial plants are amazing – they give the garden beauty and food for wildlife plus they create an ever-changing tapestry of color. On top of that,...
FREE. Registration NOT required. Herbs are among the most prized crops in any garden. In this class, we will tour the Learning Garden ’Herb Spiral’ that features more than 40...
FREE. Registration NOT required. Enjoy tours of our beautiful garden with Master Gardeners on site ready to answer gardening questions. Fun, hands-on gardening activities for children. Join us for this...
FREE. Registration NOT required. Composting recycles yard and food waste, reduces greenhouse gases, and produces a free, high quality soil amendment. But do you find composting confusing, frustrating and not...
FREE. Registration required, check back for link. Covers steps to create healthy, productive gardens and help save our disappearing pollinators and birds. Includes planting native plants and is based on...
FREE. Registration NOT required. Learn how to use simple prompts and materials to more deeply connect and engage with nature, truly see the world around you, and draw and write...
FREE. Registration NOT required. Fall is terrific timing for planning and completing tasks to prepare for winter, as well as to set up your garden for success year-round, whether it...
FREE. Registration required, check back for link. Covers everything you didn’t know you wanted to know about garden mulches: their many benefits, what types are best for different purposes, when...
FREE. Registration NOT required. Come learn about the native plans that thrive in the PNW garden, how to naturescape in support of wildlife and pollinators, and consider the possibilities the...
FREE. Registration required, check back for link. Presentation will compare and contrast strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Topics include longevity, space requirement, variety choices, expected time of harvest, quantity of...
FREE. Registration NOT required. Discover the magic of plant propagation in this two-hour class! Delve into the art of softwood and hardwood cuttings, exploring techniques for their successful growth. Learn to nurture and propagate...
FREE. Registration required, check back for link. Description coming soon.
FREE. Registration NOT required. This hands-on workshop will present why and how to extract and clean mason bee cocoons. Attendees can bring in their own nesting devices or they can...
In cooperation with the OSU Extension Service, the Washington County Master Gardener Association (WCMGA) provides relevant, research-based education and outreach to the public about horticulture and household pests. This information promotes sustainable practices that minimize risks to human health and the environment. The Washington County Master Gardener Association (WCMGA) sponsors a wide variety of gardening–related demonstrations, lectures, seminars and workshops in various Washington County Oregon locations. Most of our events are free and open to the public. The WCMGA is a 501c3 non-profit supported by hundreds of volunteers, who work to educate the public about sustainable, affordable gardening.
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