Edible Gardens Workshop Series

Explore the basics of successful vegetable gardening in the Pacific Northwest—from seed to table. Classes are taught by educators from Harvest Pierce County (a program of the Pierce Conservation District) and Pierce County Planning and Public Works. 

Classes will be offered either in person, virtually via zoom, or as a hybrid (both in person and online). Please pay close attention when registering to make sure you are registering for the version you prefer. See below for details and the registration link. You will receive a confirmation email once you register, and if appropriate, you will receive Zoom links 2-3 business days ahead of the class.

In person classes are either the WSU Research and Extension Center in Puyallup or the Fruitland Grange:

WSU Puyallup Extension: Allmendinger Center, 2606 W. Pioneer, Puyallup

A map to the WSU facility with detailed information about parking is located here. 

Fruitland Grange: 11102 86th Ave E, Puyallup

Hybrid and in person classes will occur on Saturday mornings from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pacific time. Zoom only classes will occur Tuesday evenings from 6:00PM - 7:30PM. For any questions please contact Kristen McIvor at KristenM@piercecd.org or 253-363-1846

All classes are FREE. Be sure to register to reserve your spot! 

Reserve your spot and Register Here

2023 Schedule

Day                
Class
Location    
Recording        

Saturday

February 25th

10am - 12pm

Fruit Trees in the Garden - Hybrid in person and zoom

Learn about perennial food production with tips for planting and maintaining fruit and nut trees and shrubs

WSU Puyallup and on Zoom
not yet available

Saturday 

March 11th 10am - 12pm

Seed Starting and Garden planning - Hybrid in person and zoom

Come learn the basics of how to plan your garden and start from seed.
 WSU Puyallup and on Zoom
 click here to watch recording
Saturday 
March 25th
10am - 12pm

Growing in Containers - in person only

Learn best soil types, container size and tips for which plants work best in containers.
WSU Puyallup

 click here to watch recording
Tuesday
March 28
6 - 730pm

Growing in Containers - Zoom only


Learn best soil types, container size and tips for which plants work best in containers.
Virtual via Zoom

 not yet available
Saturday
April 8th
10am - 12pm

Garden Soil 101 - in person only

Learn how the soil ecosystem works and how to prepare your garden soil for planting
 Fruitland Grange
 n/a
Tuesday
April 11th
6-730pm

Garden Soil 101 - zoom only

Learn how the soil ecosystem works and how to prepare your garden soil for planting
 Virtual via zoom
 Click here to watch the recording
Saturday 
April 22nd
10am - 12pm

Your Summer Garden - Hybrid in person and zoom

We'll discuss all the things to think about to get crops in the ground and plan for a successful harvest

 Fruitland Grange

 not yet available
    Saturday          May 6th
10am - 2pm

HPC Spring Garden Summit

Join us for a fun, interactive event focused on food, the environment, and community.  For more information and to register please click here:  Register here

 Lincoln High School

701 S. 37th St
Tacoma, WA 98418
 n/a
Saturday 
May 20th
10am - 12pm

Garden Bugs - in person only

Prevent and tackle problems in the garden with safe remedies, specific for vegetable gardening in Western Washington 
WSU Puyallup
 n/a
Tuesday
May 23rd
6-730pm

Garden Bugs - zoom only

Prevent and tackle problems in the garden with safe remedies, specific for vegetable gardening in Western Washington. 
Virtual via zoom
 Click here to access recording
Saturday 
June 3rd
10am - 12pm

Fall and Winter Gardening - in person only

Learn best practices to plant in the summer and how to care of plants over the fall and winter
 Fruitland Grange n/a
Tuesday
June 6th
6-730pm

Fall and Winter Gardening - zoom only

Learn best practices to plant in the summer and how to care of plants over the fall and winter


 Virtual via zoom not yet available
Saturday 
September 16th
10am - 12pm

Composting Basics - in person only


In this class you'll unearth the foundations for successful at-home composting

 WSU Puyallup n/a

Tuesday 

September 19th
6-7:30pm

Composting Basics - zoom only

In this class you'll unearth the foundations for successful at-home composting.
 Virtual via zoom not yet available
Saturday 
September 30th
10am - 12pm

Seed Saving - Hybrid in person and via Zoom

Always wanted to save your own seed? It's not as hard as you think. Come learn the basics of saving seed from year to year.
 WSU Puyallup and Virtual via zoom not yet available
Saturday 
October 14th
10am - 12pm

Putting the Garden to Bed - in person only

Join us as we share tips and techniques for putting the garden to bed for winter that will enrich your soil and ease springtime planting


 WSU Puyallup n/a
Tuesday
October 17th
6-730pm

Putting the Garden to Bed - zoom only

Join us as we share tips and techniques for putting the garden to bed for winter that will enrich your soil and ease springtime planting 
 Virtual via zoom not yet available

Handouts

Garden Planning & Seed Starting

  1. Soil Temperature Conditions for Vegetable Seed Germination
  2. Starting from Seed Outline

Soil 101 

  1. Soil Jar Test
  2. Soils 101 Class Notes

Container Gardening

  1. Container Gardening Class Notes

Water, Weeds, & Natural Yard Care

  1. Water. Weeds, & Natural Yard Care Class Notes
  2. Soil Temperature Conditions for Vegetable Seed Germination

Bugs, Diseases, & Non-Toxic Alternatives

  1. Bugs Class Notes
  2. Bugs: Critter Disease Identification

Fall & Winter Gardening

  1. Fall and Winter Gardening Class Notes

Composting

  1. Compost Basics Class Notes

Seed Saving 

Putting Your Garden to Bed 

  1. Putting Your Garden to Bed Class Notes
  2. WSU's Guide to Mulches
  3. Interbay Mulch
  4. Heirloom Vegetables and Saving Seed

Fruit Trees in the PNW