Thurston County: Pruning for Novices

Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden 2420 Hogum Bay Rd. NE, Lacey, WA, United States

We will be walking throughout the garden discussing and demonstrating different pruning techniques. The workshop will focus on the basics of pruning various ornamental plants. The following will be covered: -The methods of pruning for different plant types (trees, shrubs, multi -stem) -Pruning tools -The different pruning cuts (good and bad ones) -The steps of […]

Thurston County: How to Create a Prairie Garden

Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden 2420 Hogum Bay Rd. NE, Lacey, WA, United States

Learn how to replace your lawn with local native plants that need less water and fertilizer while benefiting pollinators! We will talk about: – Techniques for removing lawn – Optimal native plants – Maintenance requirements – How they benefit the environment We will be outside for the duration of this presentation. Please plan clothing and […]

Thurston County: Learn in the Garden Series – multiple hands-on workshops

Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden 2420 Hogum Bay Rd. NE, Lacey, WA, United States

Join us at Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden in Lacey, WA for multiple in-person, hands-on workshops. Come to one or all! These workshops are free and open to the public, and workshops are taught by WSU Master Gardener volunteers (unless otherwise noted). 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. - “Discover the Charm of Coral Bells (Heucheras)” […]