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Hovander Workshops

2015 Gardening Workshop Schedule

- Workshops are held at Tennant Lake Interpretive Center & Hovander Homestead Park in Ferndale.
- No registration is required and workshops are Open to the Public and FREE!

At Tennant Lake Interpretive Center (Indoors)      Location A (map)
March 1st Sunday at 2pm	INTRODUCTION to Gardening in Whatcom County      Planning, climate, soil, and planting schedule for vegetables & flowers in Whatcom County and intro to WSU gardening resources.
April 12th Sunday at 2pm	Soils that Grow Your Food      Cover crops, soil biology, and cultivating beneficial soil microbes.
Special Saturday Event:
May 9th SATURDAY, 9am-2pm	Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale      Hovander Homestead Park, Ferndale, WA • Locally grown tomatoes, perennials, herbs, fruit trees & natives. • Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions. • Plant Clinic and Information Booth • Mini Workshops will be on-going throughout the day • Food sales, vendors and displays • Cash, Checks and Credit/Debit cards will be accepted
At Hovander Park - Master Gardener Demonstration Gardens      Location B (map)
May 9th SATURDAY at 9am - 2pm	Variety day at the Plant Sale      During the plant sale, mini-workshops will feature various topics including composting, plant pathology, and companion planting.
June 7th Sunday at 2pm	The Basics of Vegetable and Plant Diseases      Identification and prevention of common garden scourges.
July 12th Sunday at 2pm	Cool Weather Crops for the Home Gardener      Extend your growing season by planting winter vegetables. Learn what grows well in Whatcom County and when to plant your winter garden.
August 2nd Sunday at 2pm	Weeds in the Garden      Identification and weed management suggestions, held in the Weed Identification Garden at Hovander Park.
September 6th Sunday at 2pm	Worm Bins and Home Composting      Make a worm bin, turn steaming compost piles, become a soil builder. Includes tips on pest management.

 

Location A: Hovander Park - Master Gardener Demonstration Gardens
Location B: Tennant Lake Interpretive Center (Indoors) 

DIAGNOSTIC PLANT CLINICS

The Master Gardeners Diagnostic Plant Clinic, is open Monday through Friday at the extension office. Bring sections of diseased plants or pest samples – in closed plastic bags, for diagnosis and advice for no cost.

 

CULTIVATING TIPS AT HOVANDER

Master Gardeners work at Hovander Display Garden, Wednesday mornings, and are happy to offer cultivating tips to visitors.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

More information on programs and services are available at: http://whatcom.wsu.edu/ch
or call (360) 778-5800

 

Sponsored by WSU Whatcom County Master Gardener Foundation. No registration is required.

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Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Whatcom County. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of non-compliance may be reported through your local Extension office.

 

 

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