Events
Succulent garden class: 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 3 at Holland America Bulb Farm, 1066 S. Pekin Road, Woodland. Make a planter and learn about care and propagation. $35 fee includes materials, wine samples, coffee or iced tea. Registration: stacey@habf.net or 360-225-4512.
Fair exhibitors wanted: Aug. 7 to 16, Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road. Amateur gardeners are invited to exhibit in the Floriculture show, with annuals, perennials, shrubs and tree cuttings, container gardens and a floral design competition; and in the Vegetable, Fruit and Special Crops show, with vegetables, fruits, berries and grains. Youth exhibitors welcome. No entry fee; cash premiums will be paid to winners. Volunteers will assist new exhibitors. ccffloral@gmail.com or 360-573-0007; open class exhibitor guides: www.clarkcofair.com
Master gardener events
WSU Master Gardener Advanced Education Conference: noon Sept. 16 through 12:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St. There will be 32 seminars covering horticulture, environmental issues, food gardening and volunteer leadership skills, and the opportunity to go on one of three tours. $199 registration includes meals. Single-day and no-meal options are available. Register: 360-397-6060, ext. 5706; www.regonline.com/MG2015Vancouver; or MG2015Vancouver@gmail.com
WSU Extension Clark County master gardener training program: 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 26 through Nov. 18, in Vancouver. Topics include plant identification, weeds, soil and compost, and pest and disease management. Computer skills required. Participants agree to volunteer 50 hours the first year and 35 each year thereafter to maintain status. Cost: $245. Applications: ext100.wsu.edu/clark/gardening/mg or the WSU Clark County Extension office. Limited to 60 students. Erika Johnson, 360-397-6060, ext. 5738, or erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu