A 12 class course covering all aspects of organic vegetable gardening , from site selection to harvest, taught by WSU Master Gardeners.
About this Event

All classes are on Tuesday evenings, from 6:30 to 8:30, on Zoom. Registration includes access to online materials. Classes will be recorded and available to registrants for a limited time after each class. You will receive an email each week with the Zoom link and any additional information.

B y registering for the entire series, you receive a discount of up to $20 over the price of taking each class individually. If you'd like to register for single classes instead, please go to:

This class is geared towards those gardening in the Pacific Northwest, but the principles can be applied to wherever you grow vegetables!

Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.

January 14--Planning the Garden

Site selection
Materials
Timing

January 21--Soil Science for Home Gardeners

Building and protecting great soil
Soil texture and structure
Soil microorganisms

January 28-Seeding and Planting

Direct seeding vs transplanting
Methods and materials

February 4--NO CLASS

February 11--Pests & Diseases of the Vegetable Garden

Integrated Pest Management techniques
Common pests and diseases
Control and management strategies

F ebruary 18--Characteristics of Plant Families, Part 1

Carrot, Cabbage and Squash families
Growing techniques
Idiosyncrasies and trivia

February 25--Irrigation & Fertilization of the Home Vegetable Garden

Water and nutrient movement through soil
How much and how often to water and feed
Irrigation and fertilization methods

March 4--NO CLASS

March 11--Characteristics of Plant Families, Part 2

Tomato, Beet and Bean families
Growing techniques
Idiosyncrasies and trivia

March 18--Cover Crops & Mulches, Worm Composting

Cover crops vs mulches
Plant types and materials
Intro to composting with worms

March 25--Characteristics of Plant Families, Part 3, Beneficial Insects

Growing techniques
Idiosyncrasies and trivia
Methods for attracting and protecting beneficial insects

April 4--NO CLASS

April 8--Edible Perennials

Choosing plants
Timing and spacing

April 15--Four Season Harvests

Crop choices
Timing and spacing

April 22--Composting

How composting works
Materials
Methods and techniques

WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact the Extension office at 345 6th Street, Suite 550, Bremerton, WA 98337 360-228-7300 at least two weeks prior to the event.

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