Upcoming Classes

Fall Garden Fest

October 3, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
at Grange Hall & MasterGardener Demonstration Garden in Kennewick

Fall Garden Fest is a day-long program of gardening classes on the basics of fall gardening for local gardeners. In the morning there will be a keynote address and another presentation. After lunch, there will be a variety of gardening classes and demonstration presented by local Master Gardener experts out in the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden. Cost $20.00. Call 735-3551 for a registration form.

Brochure - Part 1

Brochure - Part 2

Fall Composting Workshop

October 10, 2008 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Mid-Columbia Library, Kennewick Branch, Conference Room

Learn how to:
- reduce the amount of garbage you generate.
- put your house and garden organics to good use.
- make your own soil conditioner/fertilizer.
- earn a free composting bin and book for attending.

The Solid Waste divisions of Benton and Franklin Counties, the Cities of Richland and Kennewick, along with the WSU Extension office and the Benton Clean Air Authority are proud to sponsor this free public workshop. Please call 735-3551 to pre-register.

Plant Sales

Fall Plant Sale
September 19th 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
at the WSU Benton County Extension Office, Benton County Annex Building
5600-E West Canal Drive, Kennewick

Pick from an assortment of various flowering perennials, spring flowering bulbs, and other plants from the gardens of local Master Gardeners.

Spring Plant Sale OVER
April 25th 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
at the Demonstration Garden
1620 S. Union Street, Kennewick

Pick from an assortment of reasonably priced flowering perennials and other plants from the gardens of local Master Gardeners and from the Demonstration garden.

Demonstration Garden Events

Growing in the Garden Classes

Each class of these gardening classes will be held outdoors at the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden. The classes are designed to increase the knowledge and enhance the gardening skills of local gardeners.

Because these classes will take place out in the garden, be sure to dress appropriately for the weather and for working in the garden. If it’s hot and sunny, be sure to protect yourself from the sun and bring bottled water with you. There will be many opportunities for hands-on learning, so you might want to bring your gardening gloves too!

Pre-Registration is requested. To support the classes and Master Gardener Demonstration Garden activities, there is a $5.00 fee for each class.

Ornamental Grasses OVER
March 14, 9:00 a.m.
Cindy Mason, WSU Master Gardener, and Chair of the Ornamental Grass Garden, will demonstrate cutting how to cut back ornamental grasses in late winter. Cindy will also show you the grasses in the garden and discuss the things you need to know about incorporating ornamental grasses into your landscape.

Spring Composting Workshop

May 2, 2009 OVER
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Mid-Columbia Library, Kennewick Branch, Conference Room

Learn how to:
- reduce the amount of garbage you generate.
- put your house and garden organics to good use.
- make your own soil conditioner/fertilizer.
- earn a free composting bin for attending.

The Solid Waste divisions of Benton and Franklin Counties, the Cities of Richland and Kennewick, along with the WSU Extension office and the Benton Clean Air Authority are proud to sponsor this free public workshop. Please call 942-7730 or 545-3551 to pre-register.

Smart Water Management in the Yard & Garden

July 25, 2009 OVER
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
at Highland Grange Hall in Grange Park

This workshop is aimed at making you a smart water manager. Learn about when plants need water and how to water more efficiently, how to install and use smart controllers for watering your lawn, and good lawn management - mowing, fertilizing, and thatch control.

Registration Brochure

Spring Garden Day

March 7, 2009 OVER
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
at WSU Tri-Cities

Spring Garden Day is an annual day-long program of gardening classes for local gardeners. The keynote speaker this year is Marianne Ophardt, WSU Extension Area Educator. Many gardeners in the Tri-Cities are familiar with Marianne as the author of the weekly Gardentips column in the Tri-City Herald. She is known for her love of trees and dislike of tree topping practices. She enjoys planting “color spot” containers with annual flowers and trying different flowers and color combinations every year. Marianne's keynote ‘New & Upcoming Trends’ will be a fun and interactive presentation on the gardening trends currently being predicted by garden marketing and media prognosticators. Marianne will be sharing her thoughts and ideas about these newest trends with you.

Cost $22.00. Call 735-3551 for a registration form or print out a form from the link below. The registration deadline is March 4th, 2009.

Brochure - Part 1

Brochure - Part 2