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Pest Management Veggie Gardening

Outsmart Pests

Thursday, August 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Good Shepherd Center
4649 Sunnyside Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103 United States Directions
(206) 633-0451
Single Session
Thursday, August 17
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location
Good Shepherd Center
4649 Sunnyside Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103 United States Directions
(206) 633-0451

Description

Growing a healthy garden includes unplanned visitors, like pesky insects and curious critters. Avoid getting overwhelmed by these happenings in the garden this year! Come learn how to use organic practices to holistically manage garden pests. Discover the art and science of attracting beneficial insects to pollinate your crops and reduce insects that damage your plants. 

In this class, you will:

  • Learn about natural pest management techniques
  • Meet common garden pests and learn practical solutions for managing them without pesticides
  • Go on a virtual bug hunt in the garden to identify good and bad bugs
  • Get resources to help you continue problem solving in your own backyard

This in-person class will feature a conversational lecture, a garden tour, practice troubleshooting activities, and time for questions and answers with the instructor. A detailed outline with recommended resources will also be provided.

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About the Instructor

Marni Sorin
Marni has worked as a farmer, a gardener, and an environmental educator over the last 15 years – spending time with plants and people outside is what brings her joy. In her role at Tilth Alliance, she manages the adult education program, teaches gardening classes, and cares for the Good Shepherd Center Learning Garden, along with our community volunteers.

Additional Information

Tilth Alliance strives to provide educational experiences that honor our values of accessibility and equity. Currently, we offer:

  • A sliding scale pricing structure to make our classes accessible for everyone, regardless of financial means. Please select the ticket type that works for you.
  • In solidarity with food justice and food sovereignty for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), we reserve spaces in each class for BIPOC community members free of charge. If you identify as BIPOC, and would benefit from a free option, please select BIPOC Solidarity ticket.

We offer a mix of online, in-person and hybrid online/in-person classes. During our in-person sessions, we follow current COVID-19 safety protocols. Please review our COVID-19 policies before registering.

Please reach out to Marni Sorin if you have any questions. Please read our Photo and Cancellation Policy.