• Forest Sustainability

    Pacific Rim Institute 180 S. Parker Road, Coupeville, WA, United States +1 more

    Presentation: Gary Ketcheson will speak on Forest Sustainability.   Gary has been a Master Gardener Whidbey Island since 2013.

  • Gardening Fact or Fiction? Cultivating Science Literacy for Gardeners

    Pacific Rim Institute 180 S. Parker Road, Coupeville, WA, United States +1 more

    with Loren Imes In this engaging and informative class, we will learn how to identify and debunk common gardening myths and provide you with the tools to cultivate a thriving garden based on solid science Link to the presentation: https://youtu.be/zIWy3QRJRkQ

  • Recognizing Juvenile Stages of Beneficial Insects

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    with Laurel Moulton, Regional Horticulture Specialist and Master Gardener Program Coordinator for Clallam County. You see the aphids, but what about the Lady Beetle larva feasting on them or the eggs laid nearby? Laurel will help us identify the juvenile stages of our most common beneficial insects. photo: "Convergent Lady Beetle Lara” by Katja Schulz is licensed under CC […]

  • Choosing Soil Amendments Wisely

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    with Muriel Nesbitt Are you ready to prepare your soil for this year’s harvest of flowers and food? Muriel Nesbitt, retired biology professor and veteran Master Gardener will speak to us about common soil amendments. What do they do for our soils? How are they obtained? Are they sustainable? Are there better alternatives? See the class recording on […]

  • The Wild Side of Wonder

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    with Maribeth Crandell We all benefit from time outside every day. A walk in the woods, by a lake, on a beach or a bluff, benefits us body, mind and soul. Whidbey, Fidalgo and Guemes Island trails are close and convenient year round. Find out which walks are accessible by bus, which are more challenging […]

  • Everything Dahlias

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    with Dave Thomas Dave, who is Island County’s longest serving Master Gardener, will be covering everything from propagation to overwintering, and insect and disease problems.

  • Your Best Food Harvests for Fall/Winter 2024

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    Choose the fall and winter crops you enjoy. Prep your beds and amend your soil. Which crops to start now, and whether to direct sow or use transplants. Fall and winter protection will be discussed. Providing the best irrigation during the summer season will be discussed. We will have time for questions also. Anza has […]

  • Learn How to Be a Plant Problem Detective!

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    Learn How to be a Plant Problem Detective is presented by Loren Imes. Is your fir failing? Maybe your daphnes are drooping or your wisteria is wilting? How do you know if the problem is a pest, disease, nutrient deficiency, too little water, too much water, sun damage, cold damage, soil problems, or something else? […]

  • The Secret Life of the Amazing Apple

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    The Secret Life of the Amazing Apple is presented by Dr. Eric Curry. What do you know about the peel of an apple? Is it just something to be removed before filling a pie or so much more? Come learn the protective functions of apple skins and the aberrations that are clues to the fruit’s […]