Join the Benton Conservation District Heritage Garden Program in partnership with the Master Gardeners of Benton & Franklin Counties for an introductory workshop on collecting native seeds in your garden! First we'll learn about ethical seed collection, how and when to collect and maybe even offer some tips and tricks for germination. Then we'll explore the Master Gardener's Heritage Garden, collect seeds and admire the fall blooms happening in the garden. We will be outside for the duration of this event. All are welcome to this free event!
When: Saturday October 11th 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Where: Waterfall Classroom located in the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden 1620 S. Union, Kennewick, WA
What to bring: Writing utensil + paper for notetaking if desired.
RSVP not required but helpful for us to know how many to expect:
https://forms.gle/8c2e84o77McFuoR68
This Benton County Heritage Garden Program Fall workshop is hosted in partnership with the Master Gardeners of Benton & Franklin Counties.
The Heritage Garden Program is a garden certification program offering free site visits, customized plant lists, planting plans and technical advice on waterwise gardening with native plants in the Columbia Plateau. Services are free in participating counties. Learn more and set up your free site visit:
https://www.hgcd.info/
‘WSU Master Gardeners are Volunteer Community Educators. The purpose of the Washington State University Master Gardener Program is to train volunteers to be effective community educators in gardening and environmental stewardship by providing information to the public generated from research at WSU and other universities.’ Learn more about this program and how to get involved:
https://extension.wsu.edu/benton-franklin/mastergardeners/
Also check out other Workshops in Kennewick.