Cost; $15. For more information contact Plant Amnesty at info@plantamnesty.org or (206) 783-9813.
January 14 & 28 and February 4 & 18, 2012.
Organic Gardens You Can Eat — a series of classes designed and taught by WSU Kitsap Extension Gardeners on organic vegetable gardening. Approved for 5 CPH credits available for each class. See class schedule and topics below. Classes taught at Norm Dicks Government Center, 345 6th Street, Bremerton. Cost: $150 for all four classes (includes class materials, Maritime Gardening Guide and resource guides) or $45 each class individually. Early Registration by December 16th: $125 for all 4 classes. For more information or to register online, visit: http://kitsap.wsu.edu or contact cmiko@co.kitsap.wa.us (360) 307-4378
Class #1—Saturday, January 14, 9am - 3pm
· Introduction to Organic Gardening Principles
· Soils, Cover Crops and CompostingLearn about the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils and why they are fundamental to growing a great garden organically. Learn how to nourish and replenish your soil with cover crops and compost. Discussion of different composting systems, including worm composting.
Class #2 —Saturday, January 28, 9am - 3pm
· Garden Planning: Strategies for a successful garden including summer and winter gardens
· Small Fruits and Berries
· Bee Pollinators
Class #3 —Saturday, February 4, 9am - 3pm
· Seeding and Planting - methods, soils, transplanting, conditions and timing
· Garden Management — gardening methods, pest/disease monitoring
· Fertilizers, irrigation, crop rotation and season extenders
Class #4 — Saturday, February 18, 9am -3pm
· Integrated Pest Management — how to control pests/diseases the organic way.
· Harvesting and Seed Saving
· Preservation of the harvest
January 18, 2012
Planting Design For Tomorrow's Garden
Location: Center for Urban Horticulture, UW - Seattle
APLD members $120 / Non Members $150.
First RSVP with Barbare Lycett at blycett@interserv.com. For more information or to register, go to www.apldwa.org
7 CPH Credits Available.
January 19 - 21, 2012
WSNLA & WALP Convention - Growing On Tradition: Continuity in a Changing Environment
For more information visit www.wsnla.org/WSNLAConvention.htm
CPH Credit Available.
January 30 - February 3, 2012
2012 TPI MidWinter Conference - Turfgrass Trailblazin'
Location: Scottsdale AZ
For more information visit www.TurfGrassSod.org.
February 8 - 12, 2012
Northwest Flower & Garden Show
Location: Washington State Convention Center, Seattle
For more information visit www.gardenshow.com
CPH Credit Available For Seminar Attendance & WSNLA Volunteer Opportunities.
