Do you want to enjoy fresh grown produce throughout the winter months? Join the Master Gardeners on Saturday, Aug. 1, to learn valuable tips on growing winter vegetables on the Olympic Peninsula.

The class will take place from 9 a.m.-noon at the Master Gardeners Woodcock Demonstration Garden at 2711 Woodcock Road, Sequim.

The workshop will begin with information to prepare your garden for winter crops. Topics such as optimizing drainage and adding soil amendments will be discussed to increase the health and vigor of your plants.

The next part of the workshop will include a seeding, planting and harvesting schedule for winter vegetables that thrive in Olympic Peninsula winters. The workshop will conclude with tips on optimizing temperatures within your garden beds, managing pests and diseases, and also the benefits of cover cropping.

The cost of the workshop is $10 per person. Students will be provided with several handouts to take home to reference during the winter growing season. Please contact the WSU Extension office at 565-2679 to register. Class size is limited so call soon to reserve your spot.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Lorrie Hamilton at lhamilton@co.clallam.wa.us or 565-2679 at least two weeks prior to the event.