Organic Vegetable Gardening Series 2026--Individual Classes

All classes are on Tuesday evenings, from 6:30 to 8:30, on Zoom. Registration includes access to online materials. Classes will be recorded and available to registrants for a limited time after each class. You will receive an email each week with the Zoom link and any additional information.

By registering for the entire series, you receive a discount of up to $20 over the price of taking each class individually. If you'd like to register for the entire series instead of individual classes, please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1034294130587?aff=oddtdtcreator

This class is geared towards those gardening in the Pacific Northwest, but the principles can be applied to wherever you grow vegetables!

Please contact us at kitsapvegclass@gmail.com with any questions.

January 6--Planning the Garden

• Site selection
• Materials
• Timing

January 13--Soil Science for Home Gardeners

• Building and protecting great soil
• Soil texture and structure

January 20-Seeding and Planting

• Direct seeding vs transplanting
• Methods and materials

January 27--NO CLASS

February 3--Pests & Diseases of the Vegetable Garden

• Integrated Pest Management techniques
• Common pests and diseases
• Control and management strategies

F ebruary 10--Characteristics of Plant Families, Part 1

• Carrot, Cabbage and Squash families
• Growing techniques
• Idiosyncrasies and trivia

February 17--Irrigation & Fertilization of the Home Vegetable Garden

• Water and nutrient movement through soil
• How much and how often to water and feed
• Irrigation and fertilization methods

February 24--NO CLASS

March 3--Characteristics of Plant Families, Part 2

• Tomato, Beet and Bean families
• Growing techniques
• Idiosyncrasies and trivia

March 10--Beneficial Insects, Worm Composting

• Plant types and materials
• Methods for attracting and protecting beneficial insects
• Intro to composting with worms

March 17--Characteristics of Plant Families, Part 3, Cover Crops & Mulches

• Growing techniques for Onion, Lettuce and Corn families
• Idiosyncrasies and trivia
• Cover crops vs mulches

March 24--NO CLASS

March 31--Edible Perennials

• Choosing plants
• Timing and spacing

April 7--Four Season Harvests

• Crop choices
• Timing and spacing

April 14--Composting

• How composting works
• Materials
• Methods and techniques

WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact the Extension office at 345 6th Street, Suite 550, Bremerton, WA 98337 360-228-7300 at least two weeks prior to the event.

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