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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.
Yakima Foundation Meeting
Agenda - - - - Financial Reports Minutes of previous meeting will be found in the column to the right.
Tomato Pruning * Plant Support * Knot Tying
West Valley Food Garden 602 South 123rd Ave., Yakima, WABack to Food Garden classes Many plants in your garden thrive with some support. Your indeterminate tomatoes tend to create a jungle in your garden if not controlled. Keeping your veggies off the ground will help save them from disease and pests, and make it easier for you to move through your garden and maintain […]
An Intro to Bees & The Washington Bee Atlas
Demonstration Garden 1000 Ahtanum Road, Union Gap, WABack to Ahtanum Demo Garden classes Dr. Karen Wright, Pollinator Taxonomist with the Washington State Department of Agriculture Learn about the many varieties of bees in our state and what we can do to document our bee population and their host plants.