Holiday closure Monday May 28: Most county offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

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E-mail: Health Matters

Phone: 206-205-5017

class in the gardenGoat Hill Giving Garden - Onsite Classes

Want to learn about edible gardening?  We're lucky to have several garden experts among us who volunteer for mini-classes onsite (15 - 45 minutes depending on topic).  If you're interested in hearing about classes, email us to be added to the distribution list. 

All classes meet onsite at the garden at noon unless otherwise noted.

 

2012 Class Schedule

May 3
Garden Art: Making garden guardians

Hosted by Diana Vinh

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May 9
-NOTE- this is a change of date from the 10th
Planting a summer garden

  • Which varieties
  • How much space per plant
  • Seeds or starts?

Hosted by Cristina Del Alma

May 15
Garden Art: Rustic garden arches using
reclaimed wood

Hosted by Diana Vinh

May 22
Wild edible plants
NOTE - this class is in Chinook, Room 118

Did you know that cattail tubers can be
eaten like potatoes? Come and learn about the
wild edible plants right outside your door!

Hosted by Diana Vinh

June 7
Keeping the garden going into fall

Hosted by Cristina Del Alma

Weeks of June 14 - July 5

No classes

July 12
Harvesting

  • What is ripe?
  • What does bolt/bolting mean?
  • Readying the soil for a fall garden.

Hosted by Cristina Del Alma

July 17
Garden Art: Making labels for vegetable rows

Hosted by Diana Vinh

August 2
Planting a fall garden

Hosted by Cristina Del Alma

August 23
Growing herbs - healthy and fun!

Hosted by Maria Carlos

September 13
Readying the garden for winter

Hosted by Cristina Del Alma

September 27
Refreshing herbal teas from your garden

Hosted by Maria Carlos