Beth Chisholm, MG Coordinator
The new class has completed the 12 week course and now will sink their teeth into community volunteering. Stay tuned for details about their projects and other updates from this great group!
2016 is the International Year of the Pulses!
International Year of Pulses
http://www.fao.org/pulses-2016/en/How to Grow Dry Beans Factsheet
http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/FS135E/FS135E.pdf
Growing Pulses with kids
http://vegetables.wsu.edu/schoolgarden/
Publications
Pepper Lovers- just in time a new fact sheet. Visit this page for tips on growing spicy and sweet peppers. The NEW fact sheet is also at this site!
http://mtvernon.wsu.edu/path_team/pepper.htm
Tap into this WSU resource: http://gardening.wsu.edu/ is a great site, covering everything from lawn care to organic gardening.
25th Anniversary Plant Sale
Many thanks to all the volunteers that helped to make the sale a great success. Your time, dedication and expertise in all areas is greatly appreciated. The plants were amazing! Thanks to Whatcom County Parks, and our vendors and nonprofits.
Vendors
Sunbreak Nursery
Shady Pond Tree Farm
Tuxedo Garden
Cascadia Mushrooms
Dicks Landscaping
Backlane Gardens
Wired Coffee
Chihuahua’s Mexican Restaurant
Non-Profits
Mt Baker Beekeepers
Whatcom Conservation District
Noxious Weed Board
Bellingham Food Bank
WSU Hosted Booths
Composting
Kid’s activity table
Save the Date
The 21st Annual WSU Whatcom County Advanced Training
October 21, 2016 • St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center • Bellingham
A full day of continuing education (5hrs credit), lunch, vendors, raffle and more. Stay tuned for details and learn how to get involved.