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Cassie Cichorz joins us from WSDA to chat Japanese Beetles and what gardeners can do slow the spread of these invasive pests.
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AEC Co-Chairs Cathi Lamoreaux and Debbie Benbow give us a preview of the 2024 WSU Extension Master Gardener Advanced Education Conference
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Mike Karvia, a retired Assistant Fire Chief of 30 years at The Pacific County Fire District No. 1 and Master Gardener of 10 years joins us to discuss how to create defensible space to help homeowners be more resilient against the threat of fire.
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Keith Dekker, a Clallam County Master Gardener and PlantAmnesty volunteer, joins us to discuss how to prune your plants to prevent crimes against nature.
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Mark Amara, a retired soil scientist and current WSU Extension Grant-Adams Master Gardener joins us to talk about geology and soil composition.
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Gwen Hoheisel, a WSU Perennial Fruit Crop and Sustainable Pest Management Extension Specialist joins us to talk about how to be successful when growing grapes in home gardens and beyond.
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Join us for a special episode of The Evergreen Thumb podcast featuring guests Jennifer Marquis and Chalayne Foster as we share our support for the Master Gardener Endowed Chair Campaign for Cougs Give 2024.
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Bob Cain shares tips on how to use planning to set up a bountiful Spring vegetable garden.
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Laurel Moulton joins us to talk about using pests, predators, and prevention as integrated pest management strategies to help your vegetable garden thrive.
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Pollination Program Educator Thyra McKelvie joins us to explain how solitary bees fit in our ecosystem and the importance of protecting our pollinators.