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WSU Okanogan County Master Gardeners Spring Workshop

Feb 24, 2016

Join Okanogan County Master Gardeners on Sunday, March 13th 12:30- 4:30 at Twispworks Education Station as they share their knowledge and experience in gardening.

Sustainable Gardening 12:30 - 2:15

Soil Preparation
Criteria for selecting seed
Seed starting
Planting strategies
Container Gardening

There are many choices for the garden and landscape and it is often difficult to know which methods are the most sustainable. In this class, participants will learn about science-based methods to help you succeed as a gardener in our challenging environment.

Trees in the Landscape 2:30 - 4:00

How trees work in challenging conditions
Guidelines for selecting fire-resistant trees and plants for the landscape

Preventative tree care

Healthy trees contribute to the environment and benefit us all. Learn best management practices based on current available research. Question and answer session to follow.

For more information please contact the WSU Extension office at 509-422-7245 or email Okanogan.county@wsu.edu.