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Edible Gardens Workshop Series
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.
Classes will be offered ONLINE. Please see below for details and be sure to register for the class. Zoom links will be sent via a confirmation email after you register for your class.
Each class will occur on a Saturday morning from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Pacific time . For any questions please contact Kristen McIvor at KristenM@piercecd.org or 253-363-1846
All classes are FREE. Be sure to register to reserve your spot!
Reserve your spot and Register Here
2022 Schedule
| Day | Class | Recording |
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February 26th |
Garden Planning & Seed StartingStart your vegetables from seed! Save money, impress your friends and grow plants you won’t find at the nursery. |
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| March 12th |
Container GardeningJust a balcony to work with? No problem! Learn how to grow food in containers of all sizes. |
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| March 26th |
Soil 101Prepare your garden soil for planting vegetables with a variety of soil amendments available in Pierce County. |
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| April 9th |
Water, Weeds, and Natural Yard CareCome learn the basics about actually planting your garden! Including weeding & watering tips, and information on maintaining a backyard ecosystem. |
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| April 23rd |
Bugs, Diseases, and Non-Toxic AlternativesTackle problems in the garden with safe remedies, specific for gardening in western Washington. |
Not available due to technical difficulties |
| May 7th |
Fall & Winter GardeningPlant now to harvest fresh food this fall and winter! Learn when to plant and how to care for plants over the winter. |
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| May 21st | Summit Family Learning EventBring your family and friends to a fun, interactive event focused on food, the environment, and community. For more information and to register please click here: https://piercecd.org/calendar.aspx?EID=2166 |
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| Sept 10th |
CompostingLearn how to use your garden’s organic waste to improve your soil. |
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| Sept 24th |
Seed SavingAlways wanted to save your own seed? It's not as hard as you think. Come learn the basics of saving seed from year to year. |
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| Oct 8th |
Putting Your Garden to BedLearn how to prepare your yard for winter! |
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| Oct 22nd |
Fruit Trees in the PNWLearn about perennial food production with tips for planting and maintaining fruit and nut trees and shrubs. |