Snohomish County

June 3: Author Bill Thorness talks about cool season gardening

By Kate Halstead, WSU Extension EVERETT, Wash. – Seattle writer and gardener Bill Thorness will share tips, tricks and techniques for extending the growing season 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, at Washington State University Snohomish County Extension’s Cougar Auditorium in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett.

May 26: Event marks restoration of WWI veteran tribute

By Cathy McKenzie, WSU Mount Vernon MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – A living tribute to Skagit County citizens who gave their lives in World War I may soon be visible again, thanks to WSU Skagit County master gardeners and other community volunteers leading the effort to replace a total of 84 elm trees – each representing a […]

May 6: Learn to grow easy herbs in your kitchen garden

By Kate Halstead, WSU Extension EVERETT, Wash. – A former landscape manager at the renowned Woodinville, Wash., Herbfarm Restaurant will conduct an evening of information and storytelling about kitchen garden herbs at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at Washington State University Snohomish County Extension’s Cougar Auditorium in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett.

April 18: Learn mushroom cultivation and grow your own

By Kate Halstead, WSU Extension SULTAN, Wash. – Whether you have a tiny backyard or hundreds of acres, growing edible mushrooms can be a great small-scale crop with the right techniques and a little patience. A workshop about growing edible mushrooms indoors and outdoors will be 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Ed’s Apples, […]

April 14: Energy generation from food, animal waste

By Kate Halstead, WSU Extension MONROE, Wash. – On-site generation of energy and soil enhancements from organic waste will be demonstrated at a free Anaerobic Digestion Bioenergy Field Day 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at Willie Green’s Organic Farm, 19501 Tualco Rd., Monroe, (www.williegreens.org).

Nov. 8: Farm recordkeeping workshop offered

By Kate Halstead, WSU Extension EVERETT, Wash. – Accurate and up-to-date financial records are essential for successful farms and agricultural businesses. A workshop, “Farm Recordkeeping for Productivity and Profitability,” will be offered 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Washington State University Snohomish County Extension’s Cougar Auditorium, 600 128th St. SE, in Everett.

Oct. 22: Classes begin on growing your groceries

EVERETT, Wash. – Washington State University’s Snohomish County Extension Service will present a series of ten classes on growing your own food using healthy and sustainable practices beginning Oct. 22 and concluding in March of next year.

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