Join Jefferson County Master Gardener Nita Wester for the Green Thumb Education Series presentation, “Pollinator Plantings: Perfecting the Process” and find out how to help lead the way in reversing the devastating decline in pollinator populations.
The presentation is offered from noon-1 p.m. Thursday, April 27, in the Carver Room at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St.
Or, join by Zoom at extension.wsu.edu/clallam/master-gardener-calendar (meeting ID 936 2989 8830, passcode 676224) or by phone at 253-215-8782.
“By creating simple plantings that reflect the right plants in the right place, we can inspire others to convert another chunk of ground into an asset for our planet,” Wester said.
Access an extensive list of resources and inspiration that Wester discovered while converting more and more of the suburban lot surrounding her house into better pollinator habitat.
Researchers have documented that a succession of simple changes can lead to big results, event organizers note. Wester will discuss the steps in the process: planting plans, choosing the right plants, prepping the soil, seeding or transplanting, maintenance and planting at the right pace.
Wester was born into a vegetable gardening family and gardened successfully in the Willamette Valley in Oregon and Northern Minnesota but found initially that gardening in this area was more challenging. She taught in a public school alternative program and taught a K-8 gardening class that was one of the program offerings.
When she retired after 30 years, Nita became a Jefferson County Master Gardener (class of 2013) and has been one of the instructors for the local Growing Groceries class for the past nine years. Year-round gardening, managing worm bins, supporting beneficial insects and native pollinators are her gardening priorities. She continues to value the great gardeners she meets and the life-long learning opportunity that gardening provides.
Sponsored by the Washington State University Clallam County Master Gardeners, the Green Thumb Education Series is held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month through October; in November, December, and January, one lecture is offered. Scheduled presentations are subject to change.
Visit the WSU Extension Clallam County website calendar at extension.wsu.edu/clallam/master-gardener-calendar for the latest information on upcoming presentations.
For more information, call 360-565-2678.
