upcoming events
jun 1All About BerriesMaster Gardener's Urban Demonstration GardenThe Northwest is the perfect place to grow berries. Strawberries, blueberries and raspberries all thrive here. If you've ever tried to clear a wild lot you know blackberries are right at home here also. There are many cultivars of this fruit we love and hate, some even grow large fruit without thorns. All of these berries with the exception of raspberries are very easy to grow. Raspberries take more care especially in selecting a planting site. This workshop will give you all the information you need to grow great berries.
jun 3Signs of LaughterBellevue CollegeSign Language comedy troupe featuring celebrity signer, Wink, will perform at the Bellevue College Carlson Theater June 3rd. An interpreted event, this show is for anyone interested in American Sign Language, comedy, and a good laugh.
Find us in the E Building; doors open at 6:30pm. Event parking is available in Parking Lot 12.
There will be a bake sale after the show in the theater lobby.
jun 8Pests in the Vegetable GardenMaster Gardener's Urban Demonstration GardenAre you trying to grow vegetables but fear the little crawling things are getting the best of you? The number one pest in our vegetable garden is probably the slug, but there are many more. Root vegetables are especially susceptible to underground pests. There are also many pests which will eat the leaves of your plants. Learn all about these pests from Holly Kennell.
jun 15Ground Covers and Lawn AlternativesMaster Gardener's Urban Demonstration GardenAre you tired of mowing your lawn every week and of paying those ever rising water bills. There are alternatives. Learn different ways to get rid of your lawn giving you more time to do what you like to do. Ground covers solve many problems. They help to keep weeds out and they help to keep the soil from drying out. Learn what ground covers to select so that you are not creating more work for yourself.