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Linda Bartlett
Linda Bartlett is the co-owner of Rosehip Farm and Garden on Whidbey Island, a small diversified organic farm. She and her team of young farmers produce high quality vegetables for their CSA, Famers Markets, on-site farm stand and sale to local restaurants. Rosehip produces and sells food 11 to 12 months of the year.
* WGW.2018 - A.16 Eating from Your Garden Year Round
With our temperate maritime climate and a little work and inventiveness, it is possible to get vegetables year round. Learn when to start cold weather crops, how to protect them from frost, and which varieties are best suited for cold season growing, |
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Karen Benson
Karen Benson, M.S. Biology, WSU Extension Master Gardener, and lifelong plant lover is a Nurse Practitioner who designs garden spaces and uses plants in her practice to promote wellness.
* WGW.2018 - B.14 Zero to 100! Deliberate Garden Design- Towards Wellness Through the Years
You or loved ones are getting older? Someone you care about is blind? Has dementia? In a wheelchair? Garden design tips with a goal towards optimal health for all ages - zero to 100 - will help you re-define gardening. |
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Melissa Brown
Melissa Brown and Benjamin Courteau operate Flying Bear Farm in Langley where they grow a diversity of flowers and shrubs to supply their full service floral studio.
* WGW.2018 - B.3 Establishing a 4 Season Cutting Garden on Whidbey Island
An amazing variety of flowers that bloom in all seasons can grow on Whidbey Island. It can be difficult to know which plant varieties will do best in the many micro-climates and soil conditions that exist on your property throughout the year. A garden that is full sun and dry in June might be soggy and shady in April and September. This class will help you plan a garden that will give you gorgeous cut flowers and foliage throughout the year on Whidbey Island. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. |
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Cori Carlton
Cori Carlton, has a B.S. degree in Biology and Recreation/Park Administration from Central Michigan University. Since 2009 she has been the Master Recycler Composter and WSU Master Gardener Program Manager in Thurston County.
* WGW.2018 - B.13 Composting Using Worms
Come learn how fun and easy it is to compost using worms. One of the best parts of composting with worms is that anyone can do it, you do not need a lot of space. Participants will learn how to turn their kitchen scraps and other organic materials into a nutritious soil amendment for their gardens. You will also learn pros and cons of different bin styles, worm care, troubleshooting techniques and uses for the finished product. Join us for a wormy good time! * WGW.2018 - C.12 Gardening Myths
Ever wonder whether that gardening advice you find on the internet or passed down from your ancestors is accurate or not? Have fun and learn the answer in this workshop that doubles as a game! Test your gardening knowledge and find what gardening advice is good, bad or yet to be determined. |
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John Christianson
John Christianson has owned Christianson's Nursery for 28 years. Located in La Conner, Christianson's Nursery is known for its extraordinary selection of plants. He is a past winner at the NW Flower and Garden Show for "Peoples Choice Award", and Skagit's Best Nursery.
* WGW.2018 - A.9 Late Winter Jewels - Hardy Plants That Shine in Winter
Hardy flowering and foliage plants brighten the garden in winter. John Christianson will bring in plants to showcase the winter garden possibilities. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. |
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Everett Chu
Everett Chu is a certified professional horticulturist and ecoPRO sustainable landscape professional. He is the owner and landscape designer/builder of Azusa Farm and Gardens in Mount Vernon. Everett is also a WSU Skagit County Master Gardener and a NW Flower and Garden Show garden creator.
* WGW.2018 - A.4 The Fragrant Garden
Gardens should appeal to all senses. A garden with seductive fragrance would be a place of love and romance. Nurseryman, plant collector, and landscape designer Everett Chu will offer a show-and-tell session on the use of many plants for all-season enjoyment. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. * WGW.2018 - C.7 Japanese Garden Design
Designing a Japanese garden is about expressing our relationship with nature, except with much-magnified intensity. The garden's spiritual, aesthetic, and intellectual contents will be examined and suitable materials and techniques will be showcased. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. |
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Sharon Collman
Sharon Collman was one of the founding members of the WSU Master Gardener Program in 1973. She has taught classes on integrated pest management, plant problem diagnosis, insect ID and insect appreciation, and beneficial insects in the landscape throughout the PNW and in Canada and England. She has authored over 75 publications and received numerous awards for her educational programs.
* WGW.2018 - B.12 Building a Garden for Pollinators
Faced with a new garden full of sun and no plants but a scruffy lawn, I decided to make it as sustainable and pollinator friendly as possible. So began the transformation from lawns and dirt to bugs and blooms, while also building in features to protect Puget Sound. It wasn't long before I abandoned pollinator lists and instead began visiting nurseries to let the pollinators select the plants they liked. Two years to maturity, endless visitors of beneficials and pollinators and the drama as they fight over the plants all while I drink my morning coffee. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. |
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Benjamin Courteau
Melissa Brown and Benjamin Courteau operate Flying Bear Farm in Langley where they grow a diversity of flowers and shrubs to supply their full service floral studio.
* WGW.2018 - B.3 Establishing a 4 Season Cutting Garden on Whidbey Island
An amazing variety of flowers that bloom in all seasons can grow on Whidbey Island. It can be difficult to know which plant varieties will do best in the many micro-climates and soil conditions that exist on your property throughout the year. A garden that is full sun and dry in June might be soggy and shady in April and September. This class will help you plan a garden that will give you gorgeous cut flowers and foliage throughout the year on Whidbey Island. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. |
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Bill Cromley
Bill Cromley is a grower of peonies for over 25 years and a Master Gardener. He is a self taught plantsman willing to help others find enjoyment in growing these very special plants.
* WGW.2018 - A.12 Why and How to Grow and Propagate Peonies
This class will introduce a wide array of peony forms, varieties and other characteristics not familiar to many home gardeners. It will also show you how to propagate your peonies in order to increase your enjoyment of these over the centuries much admired plants. |
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Harriet Custer
Harriett Howell Custer and Valerie Rose, between them, have over 100 years of gardening experience, most of it in small spaces. They are Skagit County Master Gardeners involved in many initiatives, including Latino Outreach.
* WGW.2018 - B.18 Great Gardens Without Acreage: Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces
Want to grow vegetables but don't think you have the space? In this session, you will learn ways to grow abundant crops in very small spaces, including raised beds, containers, and even gutters and wheelbarrows. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. |
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June Davis
June Davis, CPH, is a garden consultant with 25 years in the nursery industry. As Sales Manager for Skagit Gardens, she has worked with breeders to introduce new plants to the market. She has a garden consulting business, The June Garden. She gardens on Whidbey with her husband Richard.
* WGW.2018 - A.6 Keeping Up in the Garden I: Small Trees and Shrubs
This is a two-part class for enthusiastic gardeners who want to simplify their garden work so they can spend more time outside relaxing. The focus is on choosing and planting great plants with multi-season interest that do not require a lot of fussy maintenance to keep them looking great. Many of these plants have the additional bonus of requiring less water for their upkeep. Trees and shrubs create the backbone of the garden and if chosen correctly they are easy to maintain. Good plant choices keep pruning needs at a minimum while maximizing season interest. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. * WGW.2018 - B.6 Keeping Up in the Garden II: Perennials, Grasses, Ground Covers and Annuals
This is a two-part class for enthusiastic gardeners who want to simplify their garden work so they can spend more time outside relaxing. The focus is on choosing and planting great plants with multi-season interest that do not require a lot of fussy maintenance to keep them looking great. In Part ! we looked at the backbone plants, trees and shrubs; now we turn our focus to the embellishments that provide texture, color and seasonal interest. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. * WGW.2018 - C.6 Understanding Your Garden Style
Before you call the designer, landscaper, or go to the nursery to purchase a cartload of cute plants, you need to understand your garden style so you can effectively achieve your goals. A garden should work with the style of your home, your entertainment needs, wildlife, water issues, maintenance considerations, pets and so much more. A well thought out plan can bring joy to your garden experience. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. |
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Mary Fisher
Mary R. Fisher is a the owner of Cultus Bay Nursery and garden designer for the past 32 years. She has taken Horticulture schooling with Dan Hinkley at Edmonds Community College (1986-1988), and has a BFA degree from California College of Arts and Crafts.
* WGW.2018 - A.8 Bring Design Into Your Garden
Large or small, complex or simple, gardens are still guided by a balanced design. Learn about good structural plants to create the bones for a garden which features low maintenance or fussier plants depending on your desire. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. |
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Rob Hallbauer
Rob Hallbauer has been working in the natural resources field on Whidbey Island since 1993. His professional experience includes work with Island County Environmental Health and the Whidbey island Conservation District, as well as experience in the private sector, designing storm water and septic systems. He is currently owner of Deciduous Design Services, LLC, where he works with landowners in managing their land and water.
* WGW.2018 - C.14 Water Wise Strategies for Dry Times
We will discuss how to manage our soils and water to better deal with our dry summers. Topics will include estimating soil water holding capacity, improving soil quality and resistance to drought, and managing storm water to maximize infiltration and retention. |
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Gary Ingram
Gary Ingram is a past Master Gardener in Kitsap County and a certified arborist. He practiced organic principles for his 17 years in professional landscaping.
* WGW.2018 - A.14 Sustainable Principles in the Garden and Orchard
Gary will demonstrate how he manages his large organic orchard and vegetable garden using his farm animals and how they all tie together. Gary has 22 fruit trees and 13 large raised beds, 35 chickens, ducks and a herd of milking goats. |
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Kevin Jones
Kevin Jones has over 30 years of experience with owning his own business, Jordan Nursery in Stanwood. He has a vast knowledge in horticulture and specializes in fuchsias and pelargoniums.
* WGW.2018 - C.11 Fuchsias and Pelargoniums
In this class we will talk about the different types of fuchsias and pelargoniums (commonly known as geraniums). Tips for caring for, propagating, and how to winter plants over to enjoy them for years will be discussed. |
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Doug Kelly
Doug Kelly moved to Island County in 1996 to become the county's first hydrogeologist. He is licensed in the State of Washington as a Geologist and a Hydrogeologist.
* WGW.2018 - A.3 Island County Groundwater, Is There Enough Water for Your Garden
Learn about the genesis and function of our aquifers and aquitards. You will also learn about the risks to our water resources, such as contamination and over use, and how government agencies work to protect our water resources. The course will provide details regarding local groundwater availability and issues. |
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Gary Ketcheson
Gary Ketcheson is a retired US Forest Service Hydrologist with 32 years experience managing soil and water resources. He moved to Island County in 2011 and has been a Master Gardener for 5 years.
* WGW.2018 - C.13 Whidbey Island Soils: How to Maintain and Improve This Precious Resource
In this class we will explore the types of soils on Whidbey Island and discuss some techniques to improve soil productivity by employing the soil food web. |
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Don Lee
Don Lee is a retired aerospace engineering manager. He is very actively involved with our local volunteer activities. He has been a Master Gardener for 28 years. He been involved with Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens for over 20 years, currently serving as President of the Board. He has significant interest in water resources and is Co-Chair of the Island County Water Resources Advisory Committee.
* WGW.2018 - C.3 Identifying and Using Native Plants in the Landscape
Native plants offer great environmental diversity to your garden landscape. Learn why they are so valuable, how to identify the common ones and how to use them to improve your landscape. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. |
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Vanca Lumsden
Vanca Lumsden has been a gardener for most of her life. At one time she was the owner and operator of a wholesale aquatic nursery, a partner in a retail nursery specializing in the unusual in Medford, OR. Now she makes rustic furniture and flags and does some garden consulting. She, along with partner Judith Jones, have been awarded the "Founders Cup" twice for their display gardens at the NW Flower and Garden Show.
* WGW.2018 - A.10 Ornamental Grasses for Year Round Interest
An overview of the types of grasses and where you might want to use them and why. There will be a power-point presentation and handouts on examples of the very confusing carex family. * WGW.2018 - B.10 Gardening From the Ground Up
So you are beginning the great adventure of creating a new garden, or soon will be. This class will give you a way to start, some things you will need to know, and some things you will need to learn about yourself and your site. The instructor has created several gardens and made some mistakes that maybe you can learn from. |
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Deb Mitchell
Deb Mitchell has been a Master Gardener since 2007. She also has a BS in Horticulture from the Midwest :.XX.: meaning very little of it was applicable to the Pacific NW. Since the pursuit of plant knowledge is a basic skill set of a Master Gardener, she has gleefully pursued knowledge and experience in this more than friendly environment.
* WGW.2018 - A.15 Introduction to Plant Propagation
Basic vegetative plant propagation will be demonstrated, including building of a small plant propagation chamber for the home. In addition, a quick review of the basic rules of starting seed at home for Spring plantings will be covered. * WGW.2018 - B.16 Intro to Basic Fruit Trees
Growing fruit trees is like playing chess, you have to think several moves ahead. This class will go over the basics, logic for choosing, growing and pruning your fruit trees. |
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Pam Mitchell
Pam Mitchell has used her growing system for 18 years to create healthy soil and increase crop yields using raised beds that can be resized to a small family's needs. She has also used these techniques, resulting in less space usage and bigger and longer harvests from her cherry, salad and plum tomatoes.
* WGW.2018 - B.17 Build an Easily Managed Vegetable Garden
Learn how to clear land and build a raised bed, fill it with soil and mulch, lay drip irrigation and sow and plant crops. * WGW.2018 - C.16 Growing and Pruning Tomato Plants for a Better Harvest
Learn how to start tomato plants from seed, grow them under lights, plant them out in the garden, and prune them to two vines on a trellis. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. |
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Anza Muenchow
Anza Muenchow has a passion for growing food and engaging children and adults in knowing how good food is produced. Currently Anza works as the SNAP-ED Coordinator for WSU Extension Island County, where she develops classes and programs to teach and explore all things horticultural. She also has a small farm on south Whidbey and sells at local markets and her farm stand on Glendale Road.
* WGW.2018 - A.17 Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening: Soils and Season Extension
Learn to maximize the production of your small garden, bed by bed. Creating more fertile soil can make all the difference. Your favorite vegetables will flourish if cultural requirements are met first and foremost. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. * WGW.2018 - C.17 The Food Lover's Garden
If you ever wondered, "Why grow it if you can't eat it?", then this class is for you. You know the rewards of growing your own food, but you may want to consider: how much, what varieties, how to take advantage of the small space you have for growing, what crops grow best in our climate, and how you can eat year round from your garden. These are the horticultural questions we will address. We will add lots of food prep ideas and recipes. Nettles pesto anyone? CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. |
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Marcia Nelson
Marcia Nelson is an avid, lifelong ornamental and vegetable plant gardener who was the 2013 Master Gardener of the Year for Washington State.
* WGW.2018 - B.15 My Plant Needs Help! Diagnosis and Treatment of Common NW Problems
Learn how to diagnose common plant pests and diseases encountered in regional ornamental gardens, and treatment options that are effective and sensitive to our environment. |
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Tobey Nelson
Tobey Nelson is an official plant-a-holic. She has a BS in Landscape Horticulture from Michigan State University and over 20+ years designing, installing and maintaining gardens. She is the owner of Tobey Nelson Events and Design (formerly Vases Wild), a business with a wide scope of services that include garden design and coaching; floral design for special occasions and weddings; and wedding planning and day-of coordinating. Her mission includes environmentally responsible approaches such as drought-tolerant plantings, supporting local farmers, and sustainable floral design methodology (never any toxic floral foam).
* WGW.2018 - A.11 Pots with Pizazz - How to Plant Containers for Year-round Interest
This class will provide tips and tricks for creating high-interest container designs that dazzle all year round. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. * WGW.2018 - C.9 Floral Jewelry
What is floral jewelry?! Learn about this new botanically focused trend, how pieces are made, and what the required care is. The instructor will have lots of samples on hand, and will demonstrate how she makes them. |
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Dave Pehling
Dave Pehling is a WSU Extension assistant, zoologist, and primary diagnostician at the WSU Snohomish County office.
* WGW.2018 - A.13 Pest Management (Vertebrates) - Recognizing, Understanding and Living with Them in Your Garden
Learn about some of the vertebrate animals that live in and around our gardens and hear suggestions for dealing with wildlife conflicts. |
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Christina Pfeiffer
Christina Pfeiffer is a horticulture consultant and educator with over 35 years experience in landscape horticulture. She is an ISA Certified Arborist and co-author of Pacific Northwest Month-by-Month Gardening, Cool Springs Press.
* WGW.2018 - B.1 Pruning Basics
In this class you will learn how to improve your pruning results through matching plant growth characteristics and pruning objectives with the right tools, pruning cuts and timing. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. * WGW.2018 - C.1 Advanced Pruning Techniques
In this class you will learn how to correct past pruning mistakes, renovation pruning, structural pruning for young trees and large shrubs, and pruning tips for flowering shrubs and vines. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. |
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Susie Reynolds
Susie Reynolds is the Nursery Manager for Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens and has been working there for 21 years. Meerkerk provides classes on rhododendron care and propagation and sells plants to meet your gardening conditions.
* WGW.2018 - B.9 Care of Rhododendron
This class will cover the care and history of Rhododendrons, from propagation to pruning and everything in between. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. |
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Pat Roome
Pat Roome has been a landscape designer in the Seattle area for many years. She now consults and designs home landscapes.
* WGW.2018 - B.7 Renovating the Overgrown or Uninteresting Yard
How can you renovate your overgrown or uninteresting yard? There will be a slide show with examples. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. |
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Valerie Rose
Harriett Howell Custer and Valerie Rose, between them, have over 100 years of gardening experience, most of it in small spaces. They are Skagit County Master Gardeners involved in many initiatives, including Latino Outreach.
* WGW.2018 - B.18 Great Gardens Without Acreage: Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces
Want to grow vegetables but don't think you have the space? In this session, you will learn ways to grow abundant crops in very small spaces, including raised beds, containers, and even gutters and wheelbarrows. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. |
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Kate Rowan
Kate Rowan's family moved to Whidbey in 2009 with their energetic and beloved Brittany Spaniel, Suzie. A hunting bird dog by breed, Suzie has adapted to Kate's gardening penchant by becoming an expert vole and field mouse digger. Alas, this has not been healthy for young roots in Kate's garden so she has been collecting advice from numerous sources, and wants to share what she has learned.
* WGW.2018 - A.2 Pet Friendly Gardening
Does your dog do the diggy do? Does your cat squash your petunias? Are you wondering whether what they are nibbling will cost you a vet bill? This class provides ideas for making your garden a place where you can enjoy your pet's company rather than worry about what they are destroying of your hard work. We will also explore what plants are most likely to pose a health risk to your furry family members. |
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Olivia Shangrow
Olivia Shangrow is the lead biologist for Rent Mason Bees. Her research focuses on optimizing resources for wild bees and raising awareness about the necessity for conservation of native insects.
* WGW.2018 - C.4 Supporting Pollinators in Your Backyard
Increase the yield of your fruit trees and berry bushes by renting mason bees, one of the first native pollinators to emerge in the spring. Learn about the important role of wild bees in urban ecosystems and how easy it is to host non-stinging solitary bees in your backyard. |
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Frank Simpson
Frank Simpson earned his undergraduate degrees in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, and has a Master's degree in Landscape Architecture. He has taught college level Landscape Architecture at both California State Polytechnic University and the University of California Los Angeles, where water conservation is central to the curriculum. Frank currently lives on Whidbey and is Executive Director and Garden Manager of Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens in Greenbank WA, where his work continues to be centered on landscape design and management and the promotion of regionally sustainable landscapes.
* WGW.2018 - A.7 The Finer Points of Garden Design
Using proven design strategies, we will explore and discuss subtle ways to bring new and interesting dimensions to the garden and to make the most of your landscape whatever its size. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. * WGW.2018 - C.10 Beautiful Plant Choices for Dry Summer Landscapes
Global climate patterns are undergoing change. How can we adapt our plant choices? This class will review some of the many plant choices that have adapted to dry summers. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. |
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Eric Studebaker
Eric Studebaker is the rose buyer and Nursery Manager at Venture Out Nursery. He is a lazy gardener who refuses to spray his roses.
* WGW.2018 - B.11 Great Northwest Roses
Are your roses diseased and looking like something out of Morticia Adams' garden? Explore some great disease resistant varieties perfect for Pacific Northwest gardens. |
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Dave Thomas
Dave Thomas has over 60 years of gardening experience and has been "field boss" of The Lord's Garden for over 21 years. He is an Island County Master Gardener.
* WGW.2018 - A.18 Tricks of the Trade: Vegetable Gardening Made Easy
If you are not getting the results you have expected or if you think you are working too hard, you need this class. |
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Annie Thompson
Annie Thomson is a horticulture teacher who moved to Whidbey 21 years ago to find she could not grow anything. Now after trial and lots of errors, her garden is usually productive, Bambi permitting.
* WGW.2018 - C.2 Gardening on Whidbey is Different
New to Whidbey and challenged by our weather, soil, and wildlife? This class presents methods for responding to these challenges, and a discussion of alternatives recommended by local gardeners with a focus on vegetables. |
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Jeff Thompson
Jeff Thompson is a retired physician, studied horticulture, and became a Master Gardener. He owns an irrigation company specializing in the design of drip irrigation. He teaches Low Volume Irrigation at Edmonds Community College and Snohomish County Extension.
* WGW.2018 - B.2 Introduction to Drip Irrigation, How to Do It, What You Need, What You Don't Need
A brief introduction to the principles and practices of Low Volume, Low Pressure irrigation (DRIP). Basic principles of design for general landscape and garden (including raised bed) watering will be covered. Discussion will include benefits and drawbacks of different emitter types. If time permits a demonstration of the different drip system equipment and where to buy equipment at the best price will be included. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. |
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Carey Thornton
Carey Thornton teaches classes and workshops as part of Tilth Alliance's Community Education Team on topics including organic gardening, composting, food preservation and permaculture.
* WGW.2018 - A.5 Permaculture Techniques for the Backyard Garden
The goal of permaculture is to minimize inputs and maximize relationships among plants, animals, environment and people. Learn the basics of "system thinking" to create efficient and abundant gardens that integrate human needs with the natural ecosystem. * WGW.2018 - B.5 Secrets of Companion Planting
Did you know that some plants grow better together? Improve the health and productivity of your garden by choosing plants that work together as companions rather than compete for resources. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. * WGW.2018 - C.5 Outsmart Pests: Organic Pest Management
Improve your garden by managing pests and problems -- without any pesticides. Come learn how to avoid chemicals by using organic practices to manage pest bugs, weeds and diseases. |
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Dan Vorhis
Dan Vorhis has a B.S. in Agriculture (major in Fruit Horticulture) from the Ohio State University, and has worked in this field for over 40 years. He and his wife currently grow a variety of fruit on their small farm in Freeland.
* WGW.2018 - C.15 Quality Fruit Every Year
Learn what it takes to produce consistently high-quality fruit in your yard or on your farm using earth-friendly practices. Bring your questions! |
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Diana Wisen
Diana Wisen has lived in the Puget Sound area all of her life. She became a WSU Master Gardener in 1991 and has been a MG trainer, Speakers Bureau chairman and educational outreach instructor much of that time.
* WGW.2018 - A.1 Twenty-Five Tips to Make You a Better Gardener
You may be new to gardening in the Pacific Northwest or an experienced, long time resident, but there might be tips and skills that can increase your success. Our gardens are always evolving and changing, as well as our interests, needs and abilities. Here are some ideas that will help you be a better, smarter gardener. The handout will include more than 25 tips. CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. * WGW.2018 - B.4 The Sinister Garden: Deadly Charms In Your Landscape
There is a dark side of nature despite all the abundance of food, flowers, fruit and other useful substances that plants provide. Some of the most poisonous plants are growing in our home landscapes perhaps, unbeknownst to you. They contain toxins that when contacting skin or being absorbed by the body cause direct harm to the human system. It will surprise you to learn what some of these are. Learn practical tips to protect your family. A list of poisonous plants you might have will be provided. Do you know what plant has killed the most human beings? |
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Matt Zupich
Matt Zupich is a Natural Resource Planner with the Whidbey Island Conservation District. His primary focus is assisting landowners to plan and implement practices that protect and enhance water resources.
* WGW.2018 - B.8 Sustainable Design: Using Beauty To Protect Water Resources
Learn how rain gardens function to sustainably treat polluted storm water and recharge groundwater while providing an aesthetically pleasing landscape feature. Design elements and resources will be discussed. * WGW.2018 - C.8 Sustainable Design: Using Beauty To Protect Water Resources
Learn how rain gardens function to sustainably treat polluted storm water and recharge groundwater while providing an aesthetically pleasing landscape feature. Design elements and resources will be discussed. |