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ARTICLES BY MARK AMARA WSU GRANT-ADAMS MASTER GARDENER

WSU Master Gardeners supported by non-profit foundation

Washington State University (WSU) Master Gardeners (MG) serve as educators and resources on horticulture and gardening.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Isaac Madsen: Eco-Gardening Symposium speaker of note

The fifth annual Columbia Basin Eco-Gardening Symposium promises to offer a sensational diversity of speakers, resource exhibitors, door prizes, and food. The event takes place Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Technical Skills Center at 900 Yonezawa Blvd. in Moses Lake. It is co-sponsored by …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Julie Sanderson: Eco-Gardening Symposium speaker of note

The fifth annual Columbia Basin Eco-Gardening Symposium promises to offer a sensational diversity of speakers, resource exhibitors, door prizes, and food. The event takes place Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Technical Skills Center at 900 Yonezawa Blvd. in Moses Lake. It is co-sponsored by …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Kurt Braunwart: Eco-Gardening Symposium speaker of note

The fifth annual Columbia Basin Eco-Gardening Symposium promises to offer a sensational diversity of speakers, resource exhibitors, door prizes and food. The event takes place Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Technical Skills Center at 900 Yonezawa Blvd. in Moses Lake. It is co-sponsored …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

More on recruiting new WSU Master Gardeners

Many people are curious about what the WSU Master Gardener Program is all about. Questions and answers continued.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Recruiting new WSU Master Gardeners

Many people are curious about what the WSU Master Gardener Program is all about. Here are some questions and answers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

What does it mean to be a WSU Master Gardener?

Today we continue with more questions and answers about what the Washington State University (WSU) Master Gardener (MG) Program is all about.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

What does it mean to be a WSU Master Gardener?

Many people are curious about what the Washington State University (WSU) Master Gardener (MG) Program is all about. Here are some questions and answers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Soil testing continued

Today we backtrack a bit and then continue with soil testing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Testing soils helps determine fertilizer needs

Soil surveys, produced by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, are accurate to tens of acres or more depending on the intensity of land use. Besides knowing soil type and its range of characteristics to determine what actual nutrients or fertilizers are needed in a yard or garden for healthy …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Fourth Annual Eco-Gardening Symposium taking signups

A half day gardening workshop will be held in Moses Lake on Saturday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center, 900 E. Yonezawa Blvd. The event is organized jointly by the Grant-Adams Master Gardeners and the Grant County Conservation District. The theme …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Grant-Adams Master Gardener Program regroups

Although there was some question late last year about the viability of the WSU Grant-Adams Master Gardener Program, master gardeners in Grant-Adams Counties report that it is as vital and vibrant as it was before. It will continue to operate using the science-based principles and practices that make it a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Get to know your soils better

Getting to know the soils in the garden or yard can provide insights into what they consist of, what they are capable of producing, what their water holding capacity is, what they are best suited for, how they can be managed, and many other details.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

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