by Bruce Bennett • I shouldn’t smile, but I always do at this time of year when spring-flowering bulbs magically appear at our local box stores. Inevitably, I’ll receive questions at a Master Gardener Clinic or after a public lecture about the appropriate time to plant these little bundles of future color and heralds of […]
by Barbara Faurot • For generations, straw bales have been used to grow a steady supply of fresh vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Like other traditional gardening practices, they’re enjoying a resurgence as gardeners discover their benefits —even in limited spaces or less-than-ideal soil conditions. Placed directly on the ground, the bales form raised beds, making them […]
by Honey Niemann • Recently several Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation (JCMGF) volunteers spruced up the recognition signage at the Demo Park on Sims Way across from The Cup Restaurant. After sanding and repainting the original lettering, WSU and a 50th Anniversary logo was added. In true spirit, JCMGF wanted to acknowledge and support our […]
by Bruce Bennett • In June, the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle reopened the Molbak’s Butterfly Garden after a two-year pandemic-related closure. Why would a zoo dedicate precious urban space to an exhibit which is open for only four months of the year? The 20 or so varieties butterflies that call western Washington home are […]
by Bruce Bennet • Trompe l’oeil is the French term for “fool the eye,” and is an artistic phrase used for the creation of optical illusions of three-dimensional space and objects on a two-dimensional surface. While the term usually deals with paintings, gardeners can use several of the same techniques to make their three-dimensional green […]
by Suzanne Eggleston • Tickets are on sale for the 2023 Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Yard & Garden Virtual Lecture Series. The lectures are offered in a live webinar format, and will run on six Saturday mornings: February 11 and 25, and March 4, 11, 18, and 25. Lectures will be recorded; […]
by Bruce Bennett • If you have been a gardener for more than a few years, you’ve probably been pegged by those around you as a gardening authority and someone who is all about plants. If that’s the case, gifting a plant makes perfect sense. Plants are one of those presents that will keep on […]
The Northwest Flower & Garden Festival takes place at Seattle’s Convention Center from February 15–19, 2023. With a theme of “Spring Vibes Only,” the festival will feature 20 display gardens, more than 90 free seminars and workshops, and thousands of treasures in the garden marketplace. From November 25–28, tickets are half price. After November 28, […]
Save the Date May 7, 2022 The Master Gardener Foundation plant sale is an annual event that happens each May. In preparation for the sale, Master Gardeners spend months selecting, seeding and propagating thousands of plants, including small trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, ground covers, vegetables, fruits, and succulents. All plants are grown and cared […]
Join us on Saturday March 23rd from 10:00 am – 12:15 pm at the PT Community Center, 620 Tyler St. in Port Townsend. Do you feel a bit unsure on where & how to trim your favorite plants? Join Master Gardener and expert pruner, Keith Dekker, as he guides us on selectively pruning plants. Among his many other […]
