Grace Elgar-Wood enjoying ?the fruit trees Franklin Park Community Garden.
Harvest Pierce County, Pierce County
Public Works and Franklin Pierce
School District are coordinating to host
the sixth year of the
Edible GardensWorkshop Series. With eight different
workshop topics taught in five different
locations, you’ll surely be able
to find one that suits your goals for
this growing season. Want to learn
how to grow an amazing garden all in
containers? Curious about a pesky bug
that’s been eating your vegetables?
Take a peak at one of the free Edible
Gardens classes near you and chances
are you’ll find what you’re looking for.
Classes are all designed specifically for
Pierce County’s unique garden growing
assets and are the perfect boost to
seasoned and new gardeners alike.

There is a common misperception
that one must be born with a
“Green Thumb” to successfully grow
vegetables. That couldn’t be farther
from the truth. Everyone has the
capacity to garden and grow a healthy
and productive vegetable garden;
but we could all use a little help.
A great big shout out to LRI
who continue to sponsor these
classes. These wouldn’t be possible
without their contribution.
Locations:
- Graham (GRA), 6–8 p.m.
Graham Library, 9202 224th St. E
- Midland (MID), 6–8 p.m.
Franklin Pierce Farm (NRSC)
9516 Waller Rd. E
- Parkland (PAR), 6–8 p.m.
Parkland/Spanaway Library
13718 Pacific Ave. S
- Puyallup (PUY), 6–8 p.m.
WSU Puyallup (Victoria Room at the
Master Gardener Demonstration
Garden), 2607 W Pioneer
- Tacoma (TAC), 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Metro Parks Tacoma, 4702 S 19th St.
Classes & Dates:
Fruit, Nuts & Berries
Best practices for pruning, planting and
maintenance of your edible, perennial
trees & shrubs. Taught by local perennial
expect, Pamela Draper, seen here teaching a class last yearat Blueberry Park.
- February 8, Tuesday, PAR
- May 19, Saturday, TAC
- June 13, Wednesday, MID
- July 10, Tuesday, PUY
- Sept. 18, Tuesday, GRA
Starting From Seed
Save money, increase variety, and
jump start your yield by starting
your plants from seed. Taught by
the horticulture teacher at Franklin
Pierce School District, Matt Price.
- February 6, Tuesday, PUY
- March 8, Thursday, PAR
- March 15, Thursday, MID
- March 17, Saturday, TAC
- March 20, Tuesday, GRA
Garden Soil 101
Happy healthy soil is about balance
and is teeming with micro-organisms.
Learn how to build your soil for a truly
successful garden for years to come.
- March 28, Wednesday, GRA
- April 3, Tuesday, PUY
- April 19, Thursday, MID
- April 21, Saturday, TAC
- May 10, Thursday, PAR
Your Summer Garden:
Vegetables & Herbs
Maximize your harvest by learning the
basics of garden planning and harvesting
to get the most out of your crops.
- April 17, Tuesday, GRA
- May 1, Tuesday, PUY
- May 9, Wednesday, MID
- June 2, Saturday, TAC
- June 14, Thursday, PAR
Garden Bugs, Diseases
& Non-Toxic Alternatives
Something been bugging you at the
garden? Plants not looking as healthy
as they could? Come down to the
Garden Bugs class to learn how to keep
your garden healthy and diseases free.
- April 24, Tuesday, MID
- May 15, Tuesday, PUY
- June 16, Saturday, TAC
- June 19, Tuesday, GRA
- July 12, Thursday, PAR
Composting Basics &
Putting the Garden to Bed
Tips and Tricks for closing out your
season to maximize your next as
well as some composting 101.
- Sept. 12, Wednesday, MID
- Sept. 15, Saturday, TAC
- October 2, Tuesday, PUY
- October 11, Thursday, PAR
- November 20, Tuesday, GRA
Fall & Winter Gardening
There are many awesome things
about growing vegetables in the
PNW and year-round gardening
is top among them.
- June 5, Tuesday, PUY
- July 11, Wednesday, MID
- July 17, Tuesday, GRA
- July 21, Saturday, TAC
- Sept. 13, Thursday, PAR
Container Gardening *NEW!
You don’t need an expansive property
to grow a prolific garden. In
fact, some pots on your windowsill
or small porch can grow quite the
bounty! Learn how in our first ever
container gardening class from local
gardening expert, LaPria Bonner.
- February 15, Thursday, MID
- February 24, Saturday, TAC
- March 6, Tuesday, PUY
- April 12, Thursday, PAR
- May 15, Tuesday, GRA