Hipness for Master Gardeners

Recently I had a great conversation working my clinic shift at the Washington Park Arboretum.  There were three of us, with varying years of service, age, and expertise—the best possible MG crew.  We were discussing membership and diversity and began to wonder why MGs don’t get more press.

Recently I had a great conversation working my clinic shift at the Washington Park Arboretum.  There were three of us, with varying years of service, age, and expertise—the best possible MG crew.  We were discussing membership and diversity and began to wonder why MGs don’t get more press.  Why do Seattle Tilth and the urban farming groups get such good press when we’ve been here doing all the same stuff for over 35 years?

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Worms In Your Raspberries?


This year that little worm may be the larvae for the Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) (aka Cherry Vinegar fly).   The fly is new to the area and attacks cherries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, plums, grapes and nectarines.  Breeding sites are overripe or fallen fruit.  Fruits become infected near harvest  time (thats blueberries and raspberries now). 

Green Beans Won’t Sprout?

Listen to the One-Minute Gardener

Gardening tips from OSU Extension’s radio archive.   Turn on your speakers and listen to MG Anna Torgersen.

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Urban Chicken Squabbles

“Urban Farming” and “Growing Local” are buzz words for the sustainability movement.  Most of us understand that raising your own vegetables, chickens, and bees adds to the richness of our lives and is good for the community.   The Seattle Times talks to Laura Watson, a Master Gardener, who finds herself standing at ground zero in moving a community one step closer to an urban farming reality.  Read more>>>

Strange Noise
in the Night?

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Master Gardeners are reporting slugs are running rampant this year.  Here’s a reminder how to stay ahead of them>>.

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