Explore the basics of successful vegetable gardening in the Pacific Northwest—from seed to table. Classes are taught by educators from Harvest Pierce County (a program of the Pierce Conservation District) and Pierce County Planning and Public Works. Indoor classes will have a virtual zoom option, outdoor demonstration classes will not (note that indoor and virtual options have separate registrations). Most in-person classes are in Puyallup at the WSU Research and Extension Center (2606 W. Pioneer) and a couple outdoor classes are in Tacoma. Register: 2024 Edible Gardens Workshop Series Registration Form (zohopublic.com)
2024 Pierce County Edible Gardens Workshop Series
- Saturday, April 13th, 10am – 12pm. Your Summer Garden. Learn the basics about planting, weeding, and watering your summer vegetable garden. Location: Indoor – WSU Puyallup with zoom option.
- Saturday, April 20th, 10am – 12pm. Garden Bugs. Prevent and tackle problems in the garden with safe remedies, specific for vegetable gardening in Western Washington. Location: Indoor – WSU Puyallup with zoom option.
- Saturday, May 4th, 10am – 12pm. Fall and winter Gardening. Learn best practices to plant in the summer and how to care of plants over the fall and winter. Location: Indoor – WSU Puyallup with zoom option.
- Saturday, May 18th, 10am – 2pm. HPC Spring Garden Summit. Come hear engaging speakers share about how to grow food and support the creation of a healthy food system for all. Location: TBD.
- Saturday, June 8th, 10am – 2pm. Preserving the Harvest. Enjoy your summer abundance throughout the year! Learn the basics of freezing, dehydrating and canning. Location: Indoor – WSU Puyallup with zoom option.
- Saturday, August 10th, 10am – 12pm. Fruit Trees. Learn about perennial food production with tips for planting and maintaining fruit trees and shrubs. Location: Gallucci Learning Garden (Tacoma).
- Saturday, August 24th, 10am – 12pm. Harvesting and Storing Crops. Get the most out of your garden by learning best practices for harvesting and storage. Location: Colibri Farms (Tacoma).
- Saturday, September 14th, 1pm – 3pm. Composting Basics – in person only. Unearth the foundations for successful at-home composting. Location: Outdoor – WSU Puyallup.
- Saturday, September 28th, 10am – 12pm. Seed Saving. Come learn the basics of saving seed from year to year. Location: Colibri Farm (Tacoma).
- Saturday, October 5th, 1pm – 3pm. Putting the Garden to Bed. Tips and techniques for winter that will enrich your soil and ease springtime planting. Location: Outdoor – WSU Puyallup.
More info: Edible Gardens Workshop Series | Pierce Conservation District, WA (piercecd.org)
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