Renton, WA

Two more free natural yard care workshops are being provided by the Master Gardeners. The Master Gardeners are a great local resource, despite the pompous title. Master Gardener volunteers are trained para-professionals who work in the community as horticulture advisors and resources for home gardeners. They are an organization which started right here in King County in 1972. The program now exists in all 50 states and many other countries.

You will often find them at local events, and in places such as your local library. For these workshops, they welcome beginners and provide “light refreshments” at each. Their programs focus on reducing yard waste and reducing maintenance.

Beautify Your Boulevard
Thursday, November 8th, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Highlands Neighborhood Center 800 Edmonds Avenue NE; Renton

Please join Master Gardener Mary Machala for an informative, creative and fun hands on presentation about inexpensive steps you can take to transform your parking strip or sidewalk area from a rough grassy patch to an attractive, colorful planting strip. Learn about improving soil and adding appropriate plants while reducing yard waste and maintenance to benefit your yard’s appeal and health.

Gardening with Native Plants
Thursday, November 15th, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Highlands Neighborhood Center 800 Edmonds Avenue NE; Renton

Are you seeking plants that look great, require less maintenance, attract wildlife and can take care of themselves? Then please join Master Gardener and Native Plant Steward Ed LaCrosse, for a very informative and insightful presentation on incorporating native plants into your landscape. Improve your knowledge of building a healthier yard while reducing maintenance, yard debris, and reliance on pesticides and fertilizers.

For more information, please contact Spencer Orman at 425 430-7396.