Issaquah Garden Classes & Programs

We are delighted to offer organic agriculture and resource conservation programs at the historic Pickering Barn.

Seattle Tilth began a partnership with the City of Issaquah's Resource Conservation in 2008 to offer gardening classes at the Pickering Barn. We are currently offering a variety of classes, programs and volunteer opportunities for you to get involved!

Help Steward the Learning Garden

We are working with the city, community members, and other stakeholders to better utilize the community learning garden on the west side of Pickering Barn.  We aim to create an invaluable community resource to demonstrate organic food growing techniques and resource conservation.

We'd love your help! Find out about about how you can get involved by volunteering in the garden, or become a Garden Steward Intern for maximum fun and learning.

Participate in the Watershed Project

Find out about fun, educational community service opportunities for individuals and groups to play an important role in protecting our waterways.

Visit Us at the Farmer's Market

Visit the Garden Hotline booth at the Issaquah Farmers Market on Saturday, August 21, Sept. 18 and Oct. 9 for answers to your garden questions.  Stop by to say howdy! Garden educators will be giving the following presentations:

• Sept. 18, noon-1 p.m.; "Choosing the Right Plant for the Right Place"
  When adding edible plants and trees, shrubs, and other ornamentals to your garden, it's important to use the "Right Plant-Right Place" decision making process. This workshop will teach you how to get to know your site, create a garden plan, choose appropriate plants, and give them a good start with proper planting and mulching techniques. Includes a PowerPoint presentation plus free printed information for all attendees.

Take a Class  

Learn about gardening basics, how to grow your own food, composting, water conservation or how you can improve your gardening techniques in an intensive series.  Classes are suited for beginning and experienced gardeners.

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Find out where classes are held at the Pickering Barn, or visit the garden to see what's new in the garden.