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SUMMARY:*BUILDING HEALTHY GARDEN SOILS FOR BETTER VEGETABLES
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Advance registration required.\nWe will focus on the techniques you can deploy to improve the health of your garden soil and as a result the quality of your fruits and vegetables.  What are the characteristics of a healthy soil and what is the role of “Soil Organic Matter” in building healthy garden soils? Bruce will try to tease out how results “No Till” farmland research can inform your garden soil improvement process.  We will review the common techniques of soil improvement ranging from extreme no till to the disruption of “Double Dig\,” all of which try to preserve and increase soil organic matter and their drawbacks.  Ending with a description of Bruce’s process of garden soil improvement. \n*Class approved for 1 hour Continuing Education credit for MG Perennials \nAccommodation requests related to a disability should be made two weeks in advance to Jenifer Halter\, 503-821-1150\, jenifer.halter@oregonstate.edu. 
URL:https://washingtoncountymastergardeners.org/event/building-healthy-garden-soils-for-better-vegetables/
LOCATION:Master Gardener Webinar
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SUMMARY:PITCHER PLANTS AND WATERWISE WONDERS
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Registration NOT required.\nDive into the fascinating world of carnivorous and drought-tolerant plants\, exploring the unique structures of pitcher plants and the diverse shapes\, textures\, and adaptations that allow waterwise plants to thrive. Learn a little about where some of these plants come from\, their growing requirements\, and how to care for them. The class will also include a brief introduction to nature journaling where you’ll learn to use simple prompts and materials to more deeply connect and engage with nature\, truly see the world around you\, and draw and write about what you see. You’ll get a guided tour of the Learning Garden’s pitcher plant bed and waterwise area and have the opportunity to journal about your observations in a fun\, interactive environment. Bring your own journal\, pens\, and pencils to class or use provided paper and writing/drawing materials. No previous nature journaling experience necessary. \nAccommodation requests related to a disability should be made two weeks in advance to Jenifer Halter\, 503-821-1150\, jenifer.halter@oregonstate.edu. 
URL:https://washingtoncountymastergardeners.org/event/pitcher-plants-and-waterwise-wonders/
LOCATION:The Gazebo\, WCMGA Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate\, 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd\, Beaverton\, OR\, 97007\, United States
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SUMMARY:*PUTTING THE GARDEN TO BED
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Registration NOT required.\nFall is a great time to prepare for winter and to set up your garden for success year-round. We will share tips for landscape plants\, best practices for planting trees and shrubs\, tasks to prepare the vegetable and fruit garden for winter\, and techniques to protect the soil. The in-class section will be followed by a visit to the WCMGA Education Garden for a demo of our tips including proper planting technique\, and then a visit to the PCC RC vegetable and fruit garden to discuss techniques to prepare for winter.  Helpful references will also be provided. \n*Class approved for 1 hour Continuing Education credit for MG Perennials\n\nAccommodation requests related to a disability should be made two weeks in advance to Jenifer Halter\, 503-821-1150\, jenifer.halter@oregonstate.edu. 
URL:https://washingtoncountymastergardeners.org/event/putting-the-garden-to-bed/
LOCATION:PCC Rock Creek Campus\, Building 4 Room 103\, Building 4\, 17705 NW Springville Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97229\, United States
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