Gardening

Spring 2022

Online Live Classes on Zoom

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First Time Gardener - Sat. 4-16, 10-11:30am. Discover the pleasure of gardening and how to care for plants using effective natural methods safe for kids and pets. Join Horticulturist Kerri Bailey as she shares +20 years’ experience as an organic gardener and nursery veteran. We will focus on selecting plants, basic landscape design principles as well as seasonal plant care & garden techniques geared for the PNW- garden tools, proper planting/transplanting, watering, pruning, soils & mulches, fertilizers, pesticides, weeding concepts. Class includes handout & eBook. Pierce College Continuing Education, Puyallup, WA on ZOOM www.PierceCE.com

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Low Maintenance Gardens - Sat. 4-30, 10-11:30am. Our lives may be busy and hectic leaving little time for busy outdoor chores. Learn tricks and tips to create and maintain a low maintenance gorgeous garden even on a budget. We will cover easy to care for plants, containers & raised beds, hardscapes, weed control methods and other low maintenance garden ideas.   Class includes handout & eBook. Pierce College Continuing Education, Puyallup, WA on ZOOM www.PierceCE.com

 

Small Space Gardens - Sat. 5-14, 10-11:30am.  Make the most out of a small garden with these ideas and inspirations to maximize your garden space to the fullest. Learn how to make every square inch count while thinking outside the box- even vertically. We will discuss container growing, patio trees, compact & narrow plants, green fences and creating cozy garden rooms for a useful, edible and fragrant garden. Class includes handout & eBook. Pierce College Continuing Education, Puyallup, WA on ZOOM www.PierceCE.com

 

Kitchen Medicine Garden - Sat. 5-28, 10-11:30am. There is nothing like the taste of fresh herbs & flowers straight from the garden! Learn how to create and care for your own organic herb & medicine garden for cooking, preserving, and making amazing tea beverages & spice blends. Save money by growing edibles. Includes Recipes, eBook and Handout.  Pierce College Continuing Education, Puyallup, WA on ZOOM www.PierceCE.com

 

Pollinator Gardens - Sat. 6-4, 10-11:30am. Attracting Bees, Butterflies & Hummingbirds is not just for old fashioned cottage gardeners! Learn how you can create a gorgeous, easy care garden with increased fruits and vegetable yields while attracting pollinators-butterflies, hummingbirds, bees and other beneficial insects. We will also discuss how to create micro-prairies using native grasses and flowers and other sustainable habitat areas and survival elements. Students will learn which Native Bees (mason, leaf cutter & beneficial), Hummingbirds & Butterflies are local to our area. Includes an eBook and Handout. Pierce College Continuing Education, Puyallup, WA on ZOOM www.PierceCE.com

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