May 9, 2023 (Thurs.)
3–4 p.m.
The Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation Presents “PT Gleaners: History and Community Service.” Learn how each fall, neighborhood backyard orchards feed into our schools, food banks, and other local organizations. Master Gardener and gleaner Mary Hunt will cover the evolution of these Saturday morning volunteers as they pick, plant, prune, and sauce fruit to give away. In 2023 that distribution amounted to over 15,000 pounds.
by Barbara Faurot • For generations, straw bales have been used to grow a steady supply of fresh vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Like other traditional gardening practices, they’re enjoying a resurgence as gardeners discover their benefits —even in limited spaces or less-than-ideal soil conditions. Placed directly on the ground, the bales form raised beds, making them […]
The WSU Master Gardener Program addresses important sociologic and environmental issues by teaching research-based horticulture information. We want people to have important skills and abilities that help mitigate challenges and to understand that everyone has a role to play in creating and sustaining healthy and resilient communities. These priorities inform our efforts. We promote integrated […]
By Barbara Faurot • To get a head start on spring and summer, now is the perfect time to begin starting seeds. It’s an economical way to grow a wide variety of fresh vegetables, herbs, perennials, and colorful annuals. An early start is especially helpful for plants that take longer to reach maturity and bloom, […]
