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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 zoomLearn 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 zoomCome 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 onlyLearn 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 onlyLearn 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 onlyLearn 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 onlyLearn 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 zoomWe'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 SummitJoin 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 onlyPrevent 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 onlyPrevent and tackle problems in the garden with safe remedies, specific for vegetable gardening in Western Washington. |
Click here to access recording | |
Saturday June 3rd 10am - 12pm |
Fall and Winter Gardening - in person onlyLearn 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 onlyLearn 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 onlyIn 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 onlyIn 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 ZoomAlways 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 onlyJoin 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 onlyJoin 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 |