On the Road Tour: Let’s Have a Blooming Good Time

Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program for an On the Road Tour and leave the driving to us. Our tour begins at The Garden Corner, which features the biggest hanging basket in the world, weighing in at three tons. The nursery has uncommon plants, custom hanging baskets and gardening supplies. We will have a demonstration on how to build a garden container.

 

Next stop is Hughes Water Gardens; it was established in 1987 by Eamonn Hughes. The garden features several enchanting water displays. The nursery has pond plants and water feature supplies to purchase. We will learn how to put together a water bowl.

 

Lunch is on your own at Claim Jumper. Next, we visit Leach Botanical Garden. The garden is 16 acres featuring an aerial tree walk, four-season pollinator garden, native plants, and wooded trails along Johnson creek. We will have an introduction to the garden, then take a self-guided tour though the garden. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a walking stick if needed. Thursday, July 24th 8:00 to 4:30pm. Vans depart from the 78th Street Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell (Vancouver), WA. Cost: $43 (includes entry to Leach Botanical Garden). Advance registration required here. Contact: erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or (564) 397-5738. For more info about Workshops: http://extension.wsu.edu/clark/gardening/workshops-events/.