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Berries: Growing Raspberries in the Home Garden (Class)
August 29 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Few garden pleasures compare to picking sun-warmed raspberries straight from the home garden. Their flavor, fragrance, and sweetness far surpass anything available in the grocery store. On Saturday, August 29, 2026, gardeners are invited to discover how to successfully grow these popular berries at a free educational program, “Growing Raspberries in the Home Garden.”
The class will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Dungeness River Nature Center, 1943 W. Hendrickson Road, Sequim, WA 98382.
Presented by veteran Clallam County Master Gardener and berry enthusiast Jeanette Stehr-Green, this engaging program will cover all the essentials for establishing and maintaining a productive raspberry patch.
Participants will learn:
- The life cycle of a raspberry plant and how fruit is produced
- The differences between summer-bearing and fall-bearing (everbearing) raspberries
- How to prepare an ideal planting site with proper soil, drainage, and sun exposure
- Seasonal care, including watering, fertilizing, mulching, and weed control
- Proper pruning and trellising techniques to maximize yield and plant health
Raspberries are well adapted to the north Olympic Peninsula and can provide years of harvest when planted in the right location and cared for properly. This class will help both beginning and experienced gardeners understand how to avoid common mistakes and enjoy larger, tastier crops.
The Homegrown Berry Series is offered by the Washington State University Clallam County Master Gardeners, who provide research-based gardening education to the public.
Admission is free and open to all.
Registration is not required but helpful to ensure accommodation for all attendees. For
more information or to register, visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/berryseries
About WSU Clallam County Master Gardeners WSU Clallam County Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who help home gardeners succeed by sharing research-based information on environmentally sound gardening practices. (Photo of raspberries by Evie Fjord on Unsplash.)
