Calendar of Events

The programs are organized through the hard work of the Program Committee.

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March 19, 2008

"Plants That Do Well on Orcas"

by Lorna Vestor, Lorna is the owner of Driftwood Nursery in Eastsound.

Lorna is going to expose us to plants that grow well on Orcas. Many of us come from other states and want to grow here what did well where we last lived.  Some of us have tried and been disappointed.  After today, we should know about some plants that grow successfully on Orcas.  376-6801

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April 16, 2008

"Renovating the Overgrown Garden"

by Cass Turnbull, As founder of Plant Amnesty and author of the book, Guide toPruning, she is creating new respect for the plants in our lives.

We welcome back Cass and look forward to learning more about her passion for keeping plants and trees alive. 

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May 21, 2008

"Orcas Soil Management"

by Craig Cogger, Ph.D., Dr. Cogger is a research soil scientist at Washington State University in Puyallup. 

He encourages us to bring a soil sample from our garden sit, two handfuls, for texture analysis.

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June 18, 2008

Club Picnic

More information - time and place - to come...

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September 17, 2008

"Plant Exposure"

by John Christianson, As owner of Christianson’s Nursery in Mt. Vernon, John is a great asset to our island.  1 800 585-8200

We look forward to John’s presentation and enjoy the opportunity to purchase the exciting plants that he brings on his visits to the island. 

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October 15, 2008

"Creative Composting"

by Kristina Bayas, Kris is the Volunteer Coordinator for WSU Extension in San Juan County. 

She will provide practical tips on how to enrich our soils through hassle free composting and worm bins. Kris will also have applications and information on the 2009 Master Gardening Class that will be held in Friday Harbor.

Contact: Garden Club, P.O. Box 452, Eastsound, WA. 98245