Demonstration Garden

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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.

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.

Back 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.

Back 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.

Back 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 […]

Back 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.