Learn about growing plants with traditional medicinal uses.

Pollinators are so extremely important to the food chain and they need our help!  Learn about important local pollinator species and how to plant a garden that will attract them.

Want to get a great head start on your spring and summer gardens? Learn to create your own nutrient-rich, erosion-preventing, increased water capacity, weed-controlling and pest-preventing soil system. Cover crops are a wonderful and natural way that both farmers and gardeners can improve a backyard ecosystem. If you don’t know the numerous benefits or basics […]

Learn how to build a Hutter Waterless Loo (composting toilet) to add to your property or home. A composting toilet can be used on property without septic or sewer service, it can take the pressure off your existing septic or sewer system, and it will keep valuable nutrients on your property for use in your […]

Bokashi is Japanese for "fermented organic matter." Bokashi composting is a safe, quick, convenient way to compost in your kitchen, using specific microorganisms to anaerobically ferment food waste (including meat and dairy). Since the process takes place in a closed system, insects and smell are controlled, making it ideal for urban or business settings. This […]

Walk around this spring, and you’ll see bees are everywhere. But not all stripes are the same! In addition to our array bumblebees and Italian import honeybees, there is an impressive diversity of solitary native bees in the Northwest. Join Bees, Birds, & Butterflies blogger Glen Buschmann in this fascinating and inspiring workshop on our […]

This workshop will cover our commonly found backyard birds, and some special cameo appearances you might find in our neighborhoods. Learn how to create a wildlife sanctuary and encourage birds to hang out in your yard. Janet will go over birdhouses, feeders, and what sorts of feed you may find. You can check out Janet’s […]

Would you like to see more hummingbirds and butterflies in your garden? Would you like to be actively supporting our wildlife and providing a haven for our unique creatures? Come learn the basics of making a pollinator garden, and leave with the conceptual tools build your oasis – plus, a plant list! Bring your questions […]

Join Kate in exploring the edible weeds growing in our region. Learn to identify, collect, and prepare these pesky plants that ‘get in the way’ of what we choose to grow. Hand-outs will be provided, including recipes. Weeds grow abundantly in the spring, and samples will be presented as available.

Bokashi is Japanese for "fermented organic matter." Bokashi composting is a safe, quick, convenient way to compost in your kitchen, using specific microorganisms to anaerobically ferment food waste (including meat and dairy). Since the process takes place in a closed system, insects and smell are controlled, making it ideal for urban or business settings. This […]