Garden Gathering Invasive Weeds Workshop (Whsl)

Central Gorge Master Gardeners Garden Gathering series continues with Skamania County Weed Specialist, Emily Stevenson who will present a workshop on weed prevention methods and controlling invasive weeds. 

Topics to be covered in this workshop include: 

• What is a weed and how do you know if it’s noxious?
• Effective ways to control broadleaf weeds
• Identification of weeds and selecting the appropriate control methods
• How to prevent weeds from spreading

Stevenson is a Skamania County Weed Specialist with 18 years of experience, and says, “Identifying the weed that you’re trying to eradicate is the first step in the process of gaining control.” This workshop is designed to teach you what you need to know to be a weed warrior.

Two sessions of the Garden Gathering Weed Management presentation will be held at different times and locations. The same information will be offered at each session. 

• Saturday June 8, 10 – 11:30 AM at the Learning Garden, 2990 Experiment Station Rd, Hood River, Oregon
• Tuesday, June 11, 6:30-8 PM at the White Salmon Library, 77 NE Wauna Ave,, White Salmon, WA

All are welcome to attend the Garden Gathering to learn how to gain control over invasive weeds. No registration is needed for this free presentation. Upcoming topics for Garden Gathering presentations are WaterWise Gardening, Tool Care, and Planting Fall Crops. Dates, times and locations will be announced prior to each presentation.