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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 either in person, virtually via zoom, or as a hybrid (both in person and online). Please pay close attention when registering to make sure you are registering for the version you prefer. See below for details and the registration link. You will receive a confirmation email once you register, and if appropriate, you will receive Zoom links 2-3 business days ahead of the class.
In person classes are either the WSU Research and Extension Center in Puyallup or the Fruitland Grange:
WSU Puyallup Extension: Allmendinger Center, 2606 W. Pioneer, Puyallup
Fruitland Grange: 11102 86th Ave E, Puyallup
Hybrid and in person classes will occur on Saturday mornings from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pacific time. Zoom only classes will occur Tuesday evenings from 6:00PM - 7:30PM. 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
2023 Schedule
Day |
Class | Location |
Recording |
---|---|---|---|
Saturday February 25th 10am - 12pm |
Fruit Trees in the Garden - Hybrid in person and zoomLearn about perennial food production with tips for planting and maintaining fruit and nut trees and shrubs |
WSU Puyallup and on Zoom |
not yet available |
Saturday March 11th 10am - 12pm |
Seed Starting and Garden planning - Hybrid in person and zoomCome learn the basics of how to plan your garden and start from seed. |
WSU Puyallup and on Zoom |
not yet available |
Saturday March 25th 10am - 12pm |
Container Gardening - in person onlyJust a balcony to work with? No problem! Learn how to grow food in containers of all sizes. |
WSU Puyallup |
n/a |
Tuesday March 28 6 - 730pm |
Container Gardening - Zoom onlyJust a balcony to work with? No problem! Learn how to grow food in containers of all sizes. |
Virtual via Zoom |
not yet available |
Saturday April 8th 10am - 12pm |
Your Garden Soil - in person onlyCome learn about the complexities of your garden soil and how to best work with it to achieve a productive garden |
Fruitland Grange |
n/a |
Tuesday April 11th 6-730pm |
Your Garden Soil - zoom onlyCome learn about the complexities of your garden soil and how to best work with it to achieve a productive garden |
Virtual via zoom |
not yet available |
Saturday April 22nd 10am - 12pm |
Planting and Maintaining a Summer Veggie Garden - Hybrid in person and zoomWe'll discuss all the things to think about to get crops in the ground and plan for a successful harvest |
Fruitland Grange |
not yet available |
Saturday May 6th 10am - 2pm |
HPC Spring Garden SummitJoin us for a fun, interactive event focused on food, the environment, and community. For more information and to register please click here: Register here |
Lincoln High School 701 S. 37th St Tacoma, WA 98418 |
n/a |
Saturday May 20th 10am - 12pm |
Garden Bugs - in person onlyLearn to understand and work with all the critters you'll meet in your vegetable garden |
WSU Puyallup |
n/a |
Tuesday May 23rd 6-730pm |
Garden Bugs - zoom onlyAlways 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. |
not yet available | |
Saturday June 3rd 10am - 12pm |
Fall and Winter Gardening - in person onlyPlant now to have a productive garden this fall and winter |
Fruitland Grange | n/a |
Tuesday June 6th 6-730pm |
Fall and Winter Gardening - zoom onlyPlant now to have a productive garden this fall and winter |
Virtual via zoom | not yet available |
Saturday September 16th 10am - 12pm |
Composting - in person onlyLearn to turn all that garden debris into a healthy and productive soil amendment |
WSU Puyallup | n/a |
Tuesday September 19th 6-7:30pm |
Composting - zoom onlyPlant now to harvest fresh food this fall and winter! Learn when to plant and how to care for plants over the winter. |
Virtual via zoom | not yet available |
Saturday September 30th 10am - 12pm |
Seed Saving - Hybrid in person and via ZoomAlways 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. |
WSU Puyallup and Virtual via zoom | not yet available |
Saturday October 14th 10am - 12pm |
Putting the Garden to Bed - in person onlyLearn how to prepare your yard for winter! |
WSU Puyallup | n/a |
Tuesday October 17th 6-730pm |
Putting the Garden to Bed - zoom onlyLearn how to prepare your yard for winter! |
Virtual via zoom | not yet available |