Workshops & Classes
Sowing, Harvesting and Saving Heirloom Seeds
A hands-on approach to saving heirloom seeds. Specifically, wet and dry methods of harvesting, cleaning, drying, and storing saved seeds for maximum viability.
Pioneers brought their saved seeds with them when they crossed the Oregon Trail… the tiny, mighty seed!
1.5 hours
Growing Your Own Herbal Teas
How to grow your favorite herbal teas in containers. Lavender, Roses, Lemon Verbena, Sage, Valerian, Thyme, & others. What parts of the herb to harvest, and how to brew the best tea. A great way to start planning for or adding to your own garden areas.
1.5 hours
Be Water Wise
Explore low-cost ways of using less water in your home garden. Choose plants that have low water needs. Build healthy soil to hold more water. Use stand-alone watering containers, such as unglazed clay pots, plant nanny, tree bladder, and re-purposed containers to target the water to specific plants. Learn about plants that are heavy water users and consider options for reducing water consumption in your home garden. Explore pros and cons of rain-water harvesting.
1 hour
Basic Garden Tools for the Home Gardener
New to gardening? Overwhelmed by the choices available? What is the best tool for the job? Best tool for physical body self care? This class examines basic tools to get your garden jobs done: Bypass pruners, garden spade, 4-prong rake, Hori-Hori knife, collinear hoe, digging fork and other hand tools.
1 hour
Credentials
- Member, Washington County Master Gardener Association
- Oregon State University Extension Service Master Gardener since 2017
- Julia Graves' 10-day Residential Herbal Medicine Course in Chambert France
- Hospital chaplain, with 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education at Akron General Medical center, Akron, OH
- Director/owner of Little Acorn Patch, Child Day Care Center, Springfield, VA
- M.Ed., George Mason University, Fairfax, VA