Whether you want to learn about caring for your fruit trees, how to maximize your edible garden, or connect with a great community of like minded folks, Harvest Pierce County has something for you. Check out the full line up of spring events and workshops below.
FRUIT TREE EDUCATION SERIES
The Fruit Tree Education Series is a
six-part series (four classroom sessions
and two field sessions) focused on
fruit tree care. All classes are taught
by knowledgeable arborists and local
specialists. Participants must attend at
least one relevant classroom session to
participate in field sessions. All classes
and field days take place at The Farm at
Franklin Pierce Schools.
Class Schedule:
April 4: How to Prune: Apples and Pears
April 18: Pest and Disease Management:
Non-Chemical Methods
May 16: How to Prune: Stone Fruits
May 30: Pest and Disease Management:
Chemical Methods
Field Sessions:
You must register for and attend a
minimum of one classroom session on the
topic to participate.
June 20: Pruning
June 27: Pest and Disease Management
Registration is $30.00 per person for the
full series.
To register/more information please visit:
https://piercecd.org/352/Fruit-Tree-Education.
For questions please contact Chris at
ChrisM@piercecd.org.
EDIBLE GARDENS CLASSES
ARE BACK!
Explore the basics of successful vegetable
gardening in the Pacific Northwest
from seed to table. These free monthly
workshops are held at locations around
Pierce County. This year our classes
include:
- Garden Planning & Seed Starting
- Fruit Trees for the Pacific Northwest
- Garden Soil 101
- Your Summer Garden: Planting, Weeding,
Watering
- Garden Bugs, Diseases & Non-toxic
Alternatives
- Composting Basics & Putting your Garden
to Bed
- Fall & Winter Gardening
- Container Gardening
To register and for the full schedule please
visit our website at:
piercecountywa.gov/ediblegardens
SPRING GARDEN SUMMIT
Saturday, May 2, 2020 9:00am - 1:00pm
*Location TBD
If spring has you eager to start gardening,
join Harvest Pierce County for the Annual
Spring
Summit in the first week of May.
Come learn about beginner to advanced
gardening techniques, community
development skills, and cooking. The event
includes a free lunch as well as many
giveaways including plant starts, seeds,
and much more. Harvest Pierce County
draws upon the local talent and knowledge
throughout Pierce County for the wide
breadth of classes.
RSVP HERE or email Kay at KaliciaB@piercecd.org