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Invasives New to Central Washington

Demonstration Garden 1000 Ahtanum Road, Union Gap, WA

Back to Ahtanum Demo Garden classes Sue Bird, Yakima Country Noxious Weed Control Board Officer. Never a gardener’s delight, weed eradication is a challenge.  Learn about the new invasives as well as common invasives to Central Washington and how to deal with them.

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Event Series Summer Garden Classes

Enjoying Your Harvest

West Valley Food Garden 602 South 123rd Ave., Yakima, WA

Back to Food Garden classes You prepared the soil, watered and tended that wonderful vegetable garden and now it is time to learn all you can about harvesting, storing, and preserving  so you can enjoy all that goodness all winter.   Please come join us for this helpful class.

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Event Series Summer Garden Classes

Challenges of Gardening in the Yakima Valley

Demonstration Garden 1000 Ahtanum Road, Union Gap, WA

Back to Ahtanum Demo Garden classes Angela Galbreath, Master Gardener 2017 Even an experienced gardener must learn new gardening practices in our arid environment.  Learn about some of the challenges recent transplants to our valley have experienced.

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Event Series Summer Garden Classes

Exhibiting At the Central Washington State Fair

Demonstration Garden 1000 Ahtanum Road, Union Gap, WA

Back to Ahtanum Demo Garden classes Exhibiting at the Central Washington State Fair.”  Lindy Sheehan, Master Gardener 2024 an experienced fair exhibitor. Learn what is involved in showcasing your fall bounty at the Central Washington State Fair.  You may have a favorite flower, a lovely planted container, a tremendous vegetable crop, or more.  Lindy will […]

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Event Series Summer Garden Classes

Success With Orchids

Demonstration Garden 1000 Ahtanum Road, Union Gap, WA

Back to Ahtanum Demo Garden classes Phalaenopsis and Others/Orchids Part 2."  Mary Brunelle & Nancy Kallenberger, Orchid Society Members. This class will discuss watering, potting media and pots, fertilizers, pests, diseases, temperature and lighting

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Event Series Summer Garden Classes

Success With Natives

Demonstration Garden 1000 Ahtanum Road, Union Gap, WA

Back to Ahtanum Demo Garden classes Ann Autrey, Owner Tapteal Native Plants. Interested in learning more about how to be successful with native plant gardening?  This talk will give you lots of tips to plant, grow and manage your native plants.  We'll discuss best soil, watering schedules, and germination techniques.  Bring your questions and be […]

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Event Series Summer Garden Classes

Rotating Crops * Cover Crops

West Valley Food Garden 602 South 123rd Ave., Yakima, WA

Back to Food Garden classes Melody Westmoreland, Yakima Master Gardener Crop rotation - why it’s important and how to make it simple. Cover crops - what are they, why consider them, and some different options.

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Event Series Summer Garden Classes

Lawn Out, Flowers In

Demonstration Garden 1000 Ahtanum Road, Union Gap, WA

Back to Ahtanum Demo Garden classes Kelli Barton, Master Gardener 2022. Learn how perennials, biennials, shrubs, ground cover, herbs, and natives can relax and refresh you with a beautiful, low maintenance floral explosion.  Add a couple of birdbaths and yard art to delight

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