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Growing Cut Flowers with Carol Barany (Arboretum)
Yakima Area Arboretum 1401 Arboretum Drive, Yakiima, WA, United StatesRegister online at www.ahtrees.org or call 509-248-7337 Ready to bring the beauty of fresh blooms into your home? Join us for a wonderful presentation on growing cut flowers in your garden. In this class you'll discover the joys of cultivating your own vibrant bouquets, from seed to vase. Learn the best practices for selecting and […]
Growing Dahlias with Carol Barany (Arboretum)
Yakima Area Arboretum 1401 Arboretum Drive, Yakiima, WA, United StatesRegister online at www.ahtrees.org or call 509-248-7337 Dive into the colorful world of dahlias with our upcoming presentation on dahlia cultivation. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of growing these stunning flowers in your own garden. With this presentation you'll learn everything from selecting the perfect dahlia varieties, to planting, caring for, […]
Yakima Foundation Meeting
Minutes of previous meeting will be found in the column to the right. Agenda - - - - - - Financials
Ground covers Using Native Plants
Demonstration Garden 1000 Ahtanum Road, Union Gap, WABack to Ahtanum Demo Garden classes Emily Hamant, Yakima County Heritage Garden Program Coordinator Join us as we learn more about native Washington ground covers, alternatives to common noxious or invasive ground covers, and why the sagebrush steppe ecosystem has few ground covers.
Yakima Foundation Meeting
Minutes of previous meeting will be found in the column to the right. Agenda - - - - - - - Financials
North Yakima Conservation District Plant Sale
The North Yakima Conservation District (northyakimaconservationdistrict.com) is promoting and providing a variety of native wildflowers to the public. From urban to rural landscapes, these plants will offer many benefits to your property and natural resources no matter the location. Order online now, and pick up your plants on May 17-18. Last day to order: May […]
Vegetable Container Gardening/Square Foot Gardening
West Valley Food Garden 602 South 123rd Ave., Yakima, WABack to Food Garden classes
Canyon Blooms Petals for Patients
Demonstration Garden 1000 Ahtanum Road, Union Gap, WABack to Ahtanum Demo Garden classes Dr. Kara Lolley, Executive Director and Founder, and Canyon Blooms Staff Vases of flowers bring hope and joy to so many. Learn about how a growing nonprofit has been blessing so many with free flower deliveries. Also learn techniques for using your own blooms in bouquets to brighten your […]
Common Vegetable Problems
Heirloom Garden 1522 South 18th Ave., Yakima, WABack to Heirloom Garden classes When growing vegetables, it is important to be aware of possible problems that can affect certain families of vegetables. For example: cucurbits with mosaic virus, squash bugs, or powdery mildew; tomatoes and peppers with blossom end rot, sunscald, stink bug or cat facing; corn with earworm or smut; and several others […]
Transitioning to Natives: A Trio of Trials
Demonstration Garden 1000 Ahtanum Road, Union Gap, WABack to Ahtanum Demo Garden classes Debra Kroon, Yakima County Master Gardener 2003 Changing gardening practices isn't always easy or quick, even for Master Gardeners. Join us for a living storyboard about moving from one style of garden practices to a Heritage style.