Master Gardener Education Garden at Greenbank Farm
Good Lawn / Bad Lawn
Master Gardener Education Garden at Greenbank Farm 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank, WA, United StatesPresenters Jim Peskuric and Mosa Neis Reduce your monoculture lawn and grow a biodiverse lawn or meadow that supports healthier plants and soil, saves water, and encourages beneficial critters. Jim Peskuric completed his Master Gardener training in 2019 and his Sound Water Stewards training in 2022. Studying the land and sea inspired him to teach the science behind sustainable gardening, […]
Firewise Gardening – Landscaping for Fire Resistance
Master Gardener Education Garden at Greenbank Farm 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank, WA, United StatesWestern wildfires can ignite at any time. Learn how to put fire-resistance landscaping ideas in place and protect your home. This class will be presented by Collin McAvinchey of the Whidbey Island Conservation District. Collin has a decade of experience in conservation and natural lands management. He recently finished an 8-year tenure with the National […]
Good Bug / Bad Bug
Master Gardener Education Garden at Greenbank Farm 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank, WA, United StatesLearn about beneficial insects and how to control the bad ones without pesticides. Presented by Sharon Collman, who is a founding member of the Master Gardener program and retired from WSU Extension after 44 years. Sharon remains professionally active and is currently working on a demonstration pollinator garden, while continuing to photograph and study insects, […]
Orca and Salmon Health Starts Uphill
Master Gardener Education Garden at Greenbank Farm 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank, WA, United StatesThis event is part of Orca Recovery Day, hosted by Whidbey Conservation District, partnering with the Island County Master Gardener Foundation and other non-profits around Island County. A rain garden volunteer work party will be held from noon to 2 pm, with presentations by Master Gardeners on sustainable gardening practices from 2 to 4 pm. […]
Wild Fall Color in the Garden
Master Gardener Education Garden at Greenbank Farm 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank, WA, United StatesEnjoy beautiful flowers in the garden or in pots! Learn design principles, color selection, soil care, and container use. Presented by Tobey Nelson, Certified Professional Horticulturist. Tobey has a Bachelor of Science degree in landscape design and has been designing and maintaining gardens for 29 years.
Gardening as We Age
Master Gardener Education Garden at Greenbank Farm 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank, WA, United StatesResearch shows that gardening is healthy for our bodies and spirits. Join us for a lively panel discussion on aging and gardening with grace. The panelists are veteran Master Gardeners who have been active in the Education Garden, Master Gardener training programs, a wide variety of other projects, and their own gardens. Presented by Susan […]