Gardening classes happening in Clark and Cowlitz Counties

Superheroes of the garden

On March 26 WSU Master Gardener Anne Wolff will be discussing the different beneficial insects, pollinators, and decomposers that can be housed in a garden. This free class will also teach what plants attract beneficial insects to your yard. 

{{tncms-inline content="<p class="p1"><span class="s1">6 p.m., Tuesday, March 26 at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds, 1900 7th Ave., Longview. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>" id="be81575f-bfed-483f-bf92-0b6c64f2f354" style-type="fact" title="If You Go" type="relcontent"}}

Foraging for wild edibles

On March 30, master gardener and edible forager Eve Hanlin will be teaching a free, two-hour workshop on what wild plants are edible in our area. Hanlin will be demonstrating safe harvesting techniques, so be sure to wear appropriate footwear for foraging outside. 

{{tncms-inline content="<p class="p1"><span class="s1">3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 30 at the Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>" id="97dc27f6-368a-4642-ac1d-4b4793b7346c" style-type="fact" title="If You Go" type="relcontent"}}

Growing Dahlias

On April 2, master gardener Eve Hanlin will be hosting a presentation on Dahlias. Hanlin will discuss cover bloom types and varieties, soil preparation, planting, summer pruning, the basics of tuber dividing and winter care. Learn to grow dahlias as large as a dinner plate, or as small as a golf ball, they come in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. 

{{tncms-inline content="<p class="p1"><span class="s1">7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 at The Gathering Place, 2500 NE 78th St., Vancouver <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>" id="70864ad0-74cb-4495-8c62-dd6aa59db0d5" style-type="fact" title="If You Go" type="relcontent"}}

Making a kokedama string garden

On April 11, WSU master gardener Trisha Bonipace will demonstrate how to create kokedama string gardens. Kokedama is the Japanese art form of growing plants in a moss-covered ball, held together with twine. The class covers equipment, supplies, and coaching participants will take home their kokedama string garden once the class is over.

{{tncms-inline content="<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Cost: $15<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Registration is due March 30</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11 at the Cowlitz Training Center, 1942 1st Ave., Vancouver.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>" id="be292a03-3f8d-47c3-bca0-5d76ee337c4e" style-type="fact" title="If You Go" type="relcontent"}}