The World of Dahlias
2025-09-20 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim, WA, 98382, United States
Ed Adams and Pam Pace, Master Gardeners

If you want to up the wow factor of your flower garden, nothing beats the show-stopping quality of a bed of a colorful dahlia bed. And there’s no better time to plan next summer’s stunning array of dahlias than right now. Join Clallam County Master Gardeners Pam Pace and Ed Adams at Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road in Sequim, for the Digging Deeper Saturdays presentation “The World of Dahlias” to learn how to plant, care for and enjoy these striking flowers.

During their presentation, Pam and Ed will show attendees how to select and identify dahlias and how to plant, feed and water them. Attendees will also learn how to protect them from pests and viruses, and how to harvest and store them properly.

Pam Pace is a past Kootenai County, Idaho Master Gardener and a current 2023 Clallam County Master Gardener. During her lifelong gardening journey, she has grown vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers in five different planting zones. Pam’s favorite garden area is her cutting garden, filled with an ever-changing variety of annual flowers such as snap dragons, sunflowers and cosmos along with perennials including peonies, roses and her most favorite, dahlias. She combines her love of dahlias and her knowledge of gardening for this Digging Deeper Presentation.

Ed says his dahlia ardor stems from his childhood. “My love of dahlias comes from my grandma and one of my sisters. A large portion of my grandma’s half-acre of ornamentals was dahlias. My garden at home includes a little over 600 dahlias,” Ed said. Ed is a Master Gardener from the class of 2023. He has a large pollinating garden, a home orchard, a berry patch, Japanese Maples, as well as many ornamental plants. When he isn’t gardening on his 5 acres, you can find Ed on the Olympic Discovery Trail walking his eight dogs.

In addition to the scheduled educational presentation, a team of Clallam County Master Gardeners will be available at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on September 20th to answer all gardening questions. Digging Deeper attendees are encouraged to bring samples of garden problems or pests for diagnosis by Master Gardeners who can recommend control measures.

“The World of Dahlias” is part of the Digging Deeper Saturdays educational series which is free and open to the public. This presentation will be held in-person, rain or shine at the Master Gardener Woodcock Demonstration Garden. Presentations cover basic gardening topics relevant to many home gardeners and are scheduled for 90 minutes to allow for demonstrations and questions from viewers. Attendees are encouraged to check the Clallam County Master Gardener online calendar for updates about the location of the talk at https://extension.wsu.edu/clallam/master-gardener-calendar/. For more information call 360-565-2678.

Second Saturday Garden Walks
2025-09-13 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | 5th Street Community Garden, 328 East 5th St., Port Angeles, WA, 98362, United States
On Saturday, September 13, from 10:00 -11:30 a.m., veteran Master Gardeners Audreen Williams, Debra Roos, Jan Bartron, Kendra Waggoner, Laurel Moulton and Laurie Force will combine efforts on the final garden walk of the 2025 season. Join them at the Fifth Street Community Garden in Port Angeles to examine what is happening (or should be happening) in local vegetable gardens.

At September’s final 2025 walk topics will include but not limited to: late summer/fall tomato care, multiple aspects of saving seeds and using cover crops in the vegetable garden. Our final garden walk occurs rain or shine and is free and open to the public. The Fifth Street Community Garden is located at 328 E Fifth Street in Port Angeles just off Peabody, right across from City Hall.

At the August 9 walk veteran Master Gardener Jan Bartron described that the directly seeded squash plants in the Fifth Street Community Garden’s Food Bank plots had produced earlier than transplanted plants. Did you know transplanting can cause “transplant shock,” where seedlings struggle to adapt to new conditions? This shock can delay growth and fruit production. In contrast, directly seeded plants avoid this issue, allowing them to grow more vigorously from the start and producing earlier.

Master Gardener General Meeting
2025-09-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-14 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Olympic UU Fellowship, 1033 N Barr, Port Angeles, WA, 98362, United States
The Master Gardener General Meeting dates are the second Wednesday of the month at the Olympic UU Fellowship Hall, 1033 N. Barr Road, Port Angeles.

Zoom Link: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/3316048916?pwd=[REDACTED]

Master Gardener Foundation Board Meeting
2025-09-08 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-11 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-14 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-09 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-12 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | WA

Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening
2025-09-06 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim, WA, 98382, United States
Dave Eberle, Master Gardener

Want to elevate your vegetable gardening? Then you should use raised beds (literally)!

There are so many advantages to growing vegetables in raised beds. Better drainage, warmer soil, and easier access are just a few.

On Saturday, September 6th from 10:30 am to 12 noon, please join Clallam County Master Gardeners David Rambin, Diane Young, Tom Zingarelli, Kelly Pankau, Jennifer Blackwood, John Stednick and Dave Eberle to learn more about various ways to grow vegetables in raised beds on the North Olympic Peninsula. This free presentation will be held at the majestic Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road in Sequim.

During the presentation, the Master Gardener team will discuss types of raised beds, location and design considerations, soil preparation, watering, mulches and attachments. The workshop will include a tour of the beautiful vegetable garden to showcase various types of framed raised beds, trellises and season extenders.

The presentation “Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening” is part of the Digging Deeper Saturdays’ Educational Series and will occur rain or shine. Please dress appropriately and wear shoes suitable for standing and walking around the Demonstration Garden. Attendees are encouraged to check the Clallam County Master Gardener online calendar for updates at https:// extension.wsu.edu/clallam/master-gardener-calendar/. For more information about this presentation or the Digging Deeper series call 360-565-2678 or 360-565-2679.

Woodcock Walkabouts
2025-09-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-05 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim, WA, 98382, United States

All about Container Gardening: Growing Fruits, Vegetables, and Ornamentals in Containers
2025-08-16 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim, WA, 98382, United States
Judy English, Susan Kalmar, and Jeanette Stehr-Green, Master Gardeners

This presentation is part of the Digging Deeper Saturdays series held from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon on selected Saturdays. These free public presentations cover basic gardening topics and are scheduled for 90 minutes to allow for demonstrations or questions. This presentation will be held in-person, out of doors at the Master Gardener Woodcock Demonstration Garden.

In addition to the scheduled educational presentation, a team of Clallam County Master Gardeners will be available at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to answer your gardening questions. Digging Deeper attendees are encouraged to bring samples of garden problems or pests for diagnosis by Master Gardeners who can recommend control measures.

For more information about Digging Deeper Saturdays, call 360-565-2678.

Second Saturday Garden Walks
2025-08-09 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | 5th Street Community Garden, 328 East 5th St., Port Angeles, WA, 98362, United States
Living in the Pacific Northwest, no matter how gorgeous the surroundings, brings a variety of vegetable and fruit growing challenges. Come discuss tips for successfully combating current gardening difficulties. Walk along with Clallam County Master Gardeners and learn how best to maximize tomato harvests, protect plants from our fluctuating weather and how to continue late plantings for overwintering crops.

Meet at the Fifth Street Community Garden, located at 328 E Fifth Street, Port Angeles. Garden is just off Peabody across from City Hall where there is ample parking for the Saturday event.

The walk is free and open to the public and occur rain or shine from 10 to 11:30 am and will continue through September 13.

Designing Fresh Cut Flower Bouquets like a Pro
2025-08-02 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim, WA, 98382, United States
Marylou Ozbolt-Storer, Master Gardener

What makes professional bouquets so interesting, charming, elegant, and artistic comes down to a few key design elements. In this Digging Deeper presentation, Master Gardener Marylou Ozbolt-Storer will explain the importance of flower structures and the role they play in crafting stunning floral centerpieces. The presentation will also cover how to use texture for maximum impact and how to think creatively when selecting foliage and other materials.

Sustainable ornamental gardening is simple and rewarding, giving you more blooms, healthier plants, and longer-lasting arrangements. Learn when to harvest each flower type, how to care for your blooms during cutting, and how to prepare them for stunning displays. Pick up insider florist tips for extending vase life and discover tricks to get the most from every bouquet.

The presentation will be held at Woodcock Demonstration Garden (2711 Woodcock Rd, Sequim) on August 2, from 10:30 – 12:00pm. There is a $15.00 registration fee that goes towards a floral container, mechanics for creating a bouquet and flowers. Participants are requested to bring a knife or a pair of snips to work with.

The presentation caps at 30 attendees, to register go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044AAFAE29ABFC1-54746115-2025#/More information and registration can also be found on the Clallam County Master Gardener Foundation website that can be accessed at clallammgf.org. The cut off date to register for this event is July 30.

Presenter, Marylou Ozbolt-Storer, has been in the floral industry since the early 60’s. Owning 2 florist shops, a wedding venue and more recently, “Sequim’s Shooting Star Gardens”, a cut flower farm on the border of Sequim and Gardiner.

Planning Your Fall/Winter Garden
2025-07-26 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim, WA, 98382, United States
Pam Pace, Master Gardener

Summer is in full swing but guess what? It’s time to think about planting your fall and winter crops! Join Clallam County Master Gardener Pam Pace at Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road in Sequim, for the Digging Deeper Saturdays presentation “Planning Your Fall/Winter Garden” to learn the tips and tricks for successful fall/winter gardening.

During her presentation, Pam will discuss the difference between fall/winter harvest crops and spring/overwintering crops and the advantages of growing both. She will also talk about the importance of timing when planting, as well as the benefits of succession planting.

“Year-round gardening and harvesting have become a personal goal and something that I’m very passionate about,” Pam said. She has done extensive research on fall/winter gardening practices, along with trial-and-error experimental gardening, and is looking forward to sharing her experiences.

Pam is a past Kootenai County, Idaho Master Gardener and a current Clallam County Master Gardener. During her lifelong gardening journey, she has grown vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers in six different planting zones. She is now thrilled to be gardening on the North Olympic Peninsula with all the challenges and joys it has to offer. Pam and her husband moved to the area five years ago and were excited about exploring the prospect of year-long gardening in a temperate climate. With a long growing season and milder winters, the opportunity to harvest twelve months out of the year was intriguing and has become a personal challenge. Throughout the main growing season, Pam is at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden in Sequim every Thursday morning where she oversees the Culinary Garden. When she is not at the Demonstration Garden, you will find her in her home garden, planting and harvesting all year long.

In addition to the scheduled educational presentation, a team of Clallam County Master Gardeners will be available at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 26th to answer all gardening questions. Digging Deeper attendees are encouraged to bring samples of garden problems or pests for diagnosis by Master Gardeners who can recommend control measures.

“Planning Your Fall/Winter Garden” is part of the Digging Deeper Saturdays educational series which is free and open to the public. This presentation will be held in-person, rain or shine at the Master Gardener Woodcock Demonstration Garden. Presentations cover basic gardening topics relevant to many home gardeners and are scheduled for 90 minutes to allow for demonstrations and questions from viewers. Attendees are encouraged to check the Clallam County Master Gardener online calendar for updates about the location of the talk at https://extension.wsu.edu/clallam/master-gardener-calendar/. For more information about “Planning Your Fall/Winter Garden” or the Digging Deeper series call 360-565-2678.

All About Raspberries
2025-07-19 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim, WA, 98382, United States
Jeanette Stehr-Green, Master Gardener

This presentation is part of the Digging Deeper Saturdays series held from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon on selected Saturdays. These free public presentations cover basic gardening topics and are scheduled for 90 minutes to allow for demonstrations or questions. This presentation will be held in-person, out of doors at the Master Gardener Woodcock Demonstration Garden.

In addition to the scheduled educational presentation, a team of Clallam County Master Gardeners will be available at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to answer your gardening questions. Digging Deeper attendees are encouraged to bring samples of garden problems or pests for diagnosis by Master Gardeners who can recommend control measures.

For more information about Digging Deeper Saturdays, call 360-565-2678.

Second Saturday Garden Walks
2025-07-12 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | 5th Street Community Garden, 328 East 5th St., Port Angeles, WA, 98362, United States
Here one day and gone the next? Ripening and almost pickable? Are your small berry fruits (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, etc.) disappearing before you have time to gather the fruits of your labor? Come hear how best to protect your precious harvests at the next Second Saturday Garden Walk on July 12. Other July topics minimally will include planning for fall and winter gardening and encouraging pollinators.

Join Master Gardeners in the garden 10-11:30 on July 12 at Fifth Street Community Garden located at 328 East Fifth Street in Port Angeles. The garden is just off Peabody across from City Hall where there is ample parking for the Saturday events.

The monthly walks are free and open to the public and occur rain or shine. They continue through September 13.

Petals & Pathways Home Garden Tour
2025-06-28 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | WA

Second Saturday Garden Walks
2025-06-14 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | 5th Street Community Garden, 328 East 5th St., Port Angeles, WA, 98362, United States
For June 14 Second Saturday Garden Walk at Fifth Street Community Garden

We hope our next Second Saturday Garden Walk brings warm temperatures and better growing conditions for all our crop choices. We will share tips to help prevent pest and disease problems from cropping up especially in the tomato patch and fruit and vegetable garden. With vigilance and preventative measures we know most pests and disease problems can be averted.

Join us June 14, 10-11:30 rain or shine! The Fifth Street Community Garden is located at 328 East Fifth Street in Port Angeles just off Peabody across from City Hall where there is ample parking for the Saturday events.

The monthly walks are free and open to the public and occur rain or shine and occur 10 to 11:30 AM. They continue through September 13.

For more information, call Washington State University Extension at 360-565-2679 or 360-575-2678 or visit https://extension.wsu.edu/clallam/mg.

Gardening for Newcomers to the North Olympic Peninsula
2025-06-07 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim, WA, 98382, United States
Margery Whites, Master Gardener

Who doesn’t love snow, sleet, wind, rain and then sunshine all before noon? If you’re new to the North Olympic Peninsula, you may have noticed that the weather here can be a bit of a challenge, especially if you are setting up a new garden. Join Clallam County Master Gardener Margery Whites on Saturday, June 7th from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road in Sequim for the Digging Deeper Saturdays presentation “Gardening for Newcomers to the North Olympic Peninsula” and find out how you can make the most of your garden in our unique maritime climate.

Margery is a retired professor who moved to the North Olympic Peninsula from Minnesota and faced many new gardening challenges. She has been a Master Gardener since 2016. Her presentation is oriented towards people who are new to the gardening and landscaping challenges of the North Olympic Peninsula. She will discuss choosing plants appropriate for your site’s particular microclimate, basic landscaping planning, solving problems related to wet winters and dry summers and how to locate tools and resources for more information.

In addition to the scheduled educational presentation, a team of Clallam County Master Gardeners will be available at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on June 7th to answer all gardening questions. Digging Deeper attendees are encouraged to bring samples of garden problems or pests for diagnosis by Master Gardeners who can recommend control measures.

“Gardening for Newcomers to the North Olympic Peninsula” is part of the Digging Deeper Saturdays educational series which is free and open to the public. This presentation will be held in-person, outdoors at the Master Gardener Woodcock Demonstration Garden. Presentations cover basic gardening topics relevant to many home gardeners and are scheduled for 90 minutes to allow for demonstrations and questions from viewers. Attendees are encouraged to check the Clallam County Master Gardener online calendar for updates about the location of the talk at https://extension.wsu.edu/clallam/master-gardener-calendar/. For more information about “Gardening for Newcomers to the North Olympic Peninsula” or the Digging Deeper series call 360-565-2678.

Growing Tomatoes Well Here
2025-05-17 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim, WA, 98382, United States
Master Gardener Panel

Tomato lovers rejoice—you can, indeed, grow tomatoes well on the Olympic Peninsula! But there are things you need to know to get them growing and Clallam County Master Gardeners has you covered! Join veteran Master Gardeners Judy English, Laurel Moulton, David Rambin, Jeanette Stehr-Green and Audreen Williams on Saturday, May 17th from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road in Sequim for the Digging Deeper Saturdays presentation “Growing Tomatoes Well” and find out what it takes to grow terrific tomatoes.

Tomatoes are warmth-loving plants. Unfortunately, our short growing season and cool temperatures can prevent tomato plants from setting fruit or keep fruit from ripening before the weather turns cold. Our Master Gardener panel has grown tomatoes for years in Clallam County and has confronted the many problems associated with this crop. They have experimented with many different approaches and have grown tomatoes in the ground, in hoophouses and greenhouses, and in containers.

Participants will find out what tomato varieties grow best in our area and how to plant tomatoes to optimize available heat. They will learn how to care for tomato plants through the growing season and about the benefits and challenges of growing tomatoes in a greenhouse or hoop house. The workshop will include demonstrations and displays on planting and pruning tomato bushes, the use of season extenders and trellises and common tomato problems.In addition to the scheduled educational presentation, a team of Clallam County Master Gardeners will be available at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on May 17th to answer all gardening questions. Digging Deeper attendees are encouraged to bring samples of garden problems or pests for diagnosis by Master Gardeners who can recommend control measures.

“Growing Tomatoes Well” is part of the Digging Deeper Saturdays educational series which is free and open to the public. This presentation will be held in-person, outdoors at the Master Gardener Woodcock Demonstration Garden. Presentations cover basic gardening topics relevant to many home gardeners and are scheduled for 90 minutes to allow for demonstrations and questions from viewers. Attendees are encouraged to check the Clallam County Master Gardener online calendar for updates about the location of the talk at https://extension.wsu.edu/clallam/master-gardener-calendar/. For more information about “Growing Tomatoes Well Here” or the Digging Deeper series call 360-565-2678.

Second Saturday Garden Walks
2025-05-10 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | 5th Street Community Garden, 328 East 5th St., Port Angeles, WA, 98362, United States
Tomatoes – to plant or not to plant now? That is the question! Spring is here and these multiple days of warming temperatures allow direct seeding and transplanting starts into the garden. However, tomatoes and other warm-season crops need to stay cozy inside just a bit longer. Find out what’s good to put in your garden now and join Clallam County Master Gardeners at the Fifth Street Community Garden, 328 E. Fifth Street, Port Angeles on May 10 for “Second Saturday Garden Walk.”

Special focus will be on helping gardeners know the intricacies of tomato growing success in our maritime climate. Other warm-season crops like peppers, squash and cucumbers will also be discussed.

All walks are free and occur rain or shine from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and continue through September 13.For more information, call Washington State University Extension at 360-565-2679 or 360-575-2678 or visit https://extension.wsu.edu/clallam/mg.

Peninsula’s Backyard Bird Buffet
2025-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 510 E. Park Avenue, Port Angeles, WA, 98362, United States
Kathy and Matt McCoy

Sharing our outdoor living spaces with wildlife can be very rewarding. Birds enhance our appreciation of nature, provide endless hours of entertainment, fill our lives with songs and sounds, and many species consume insects. Use of native and water-conserving plants, water features, and bird feeders can enhance existing landscapes and gardens for both migratory and residential birds. It’s a beneficial relationship where everyone wins!Join us for a special 2-hour program by expert birders Kathy and Matt McCoy. They will discuss how to make your yard more attractive to birds including plants that provide the most benefits, landscape features, and feeders which are appropriate for our area. Judicious use of non-native plants can also be beneficial. Attracting birds also means providing safe spaces and clean feeders away from predators, domestic cats, and diseases. The McCoys will suggest methods to protect your birdy residents who share your property.

We invite families, beginners to experienced birders, gardeners, and landscapers as the McCoys have information for everyone. One highlight of this evening’s presentation is a demonstration of a hanging bird feeder which doubles as a planter! A few completed feeder/planters will be drawn as door prizes and all participants will receive directions to make your own feeder/planter.

The McCoys are active Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society members, participating in the annual Christmas Bird Counts and leading birding field trips. Kathy and Matt retired to Port Angeles from Boise, Idaho where Kathy was a wildlife biologist specializing in wildlife habitat relationships for a variety of private and public entities and Matt was an ecologist for the Bureau of Land Management, working there for over 40 years. Together they have over 70 years of experience working with wildlife and birds and helping others enjoy them as well.

The Green Thumb Education Series, sponsored by the Washington State University Clallam County Master Gardeners, is held in-person on the second Thursday of each month from January through May, and September through November. Scheduled presentations are subject to change. Visit the WSU Extension Clallam County website calendar at https://extension.wsu.edu/clallam/master-gardener-calendar/ for the latest information on upcoming presentations. For questions, call 360-565-2678.

Spring Plant Sale
2025-05-03 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim, WA, 98382, United States
Break out those calendars and then tell your friends to join the fun, too! It’s time to gear up for your gardening season with this date in mind: Saturday May 3rd. It’s the Master Gardener Foundation of Clallam County Spring Plant Sale at Woodcock Demonstration Garden, 2711 Woodcock Road in Sequim from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. then reopening from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. for our famous Half-price Sale. (The sale will close briefly from 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m. in preparation for the Half-price Sale). We’ve got all the veggie and herb starts you love, plus perennials, native shrubs, saplings, annuals and more. Petals & Pathways Garden Tour tickets will also be on sale for $20. Master Gardeners will be on hand all day to answer your questions and help you pick the right plant for the right place in your garden.

All proceeds from the sale will help to maintain the Woodcock Demonstration Garden, the Fifth Street Community Garden in Port Angeles and support the numerous Master Gardener community services such as the Youth Enrichment Program (YEP), Green Thumb Education Series and Digging Deeper presentations. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. Parking is available both in the west entrance lot and adjacent to Buttercup Lane. Customers are encouraged to carpool as parking is limited.
