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Our coastal gardens can be homes and refuges for many species of birds. By planting natural vegetation, we are inviting our feathered friends to visit our yards, gardens, decks and patios. Learn which trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals meet that need. Joining the class will be a Seven Capes volunteer to add to our birding conversations.
What can a homeowner do to protect their home from wildfire? One strategy that can be implemented to reduce fuel and fire hazards is to incorporate fire resistant plants into the landscape. In this class we will review groundcovers, perennials, shrubs, and trees that are known to be fire resistant. Keep in mind that fire resistant does not mean fireproof!
Speaker: Julie Roth-Carter
Featured Image by Amy Jo Detweiler at Oregon State University.
Participants will learn the basic steps of seed saving and identify which seeds are best for beginners. The class also covers the importance of biodiversity and explains how understanding the pollination process helps gardeners ensure a successful crop the following year.
Speaker: Laura Strom
Featured Image by Photorama from Pixabay
Gardening along the coast can be challenging especially when it comes to those heat loving vegetables we all like to grow; tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and basil to name a few. Adding a cloche could be a fairly inexpensive solution to that problem. Come see a cloche model and learn how to build your own.
Speaker: Cathi Block
Featured Photo of cloches at the OSU Lincoln City Demo garden by Larry King.
Get a head start on a productive garden for 2027! Learn the latest recommendations for building healthy soil while your garden sleeps. We’ll talk about soil preparation, cover crops, mulch and more.
Speaker: Kathy Burke
Featured Image by Manfred Richter from Pixabay.
What did the gardens of Henry VIII really look like?
Based on a Spring trip to the UK, join Master Gardener™ Larry King to uncover the fascinating science and history behind the restoration of a Tudor royal palace garden. He will also share highlights from the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show to discover fresh ideas, emerging garden trends, and practical inspiration you can bring home to your own landscape.
See how historical records and a lot of hard work turned the palace privy garden from this:
into this:
Also: The 2026 Chelsea Flower Show in all its glory
Speaker: Larry King
Historical Postcard in the public domain.
Modern Photo of the Privy Garden from Pixabay.
Picture from the Chelsea Flower Show by Larry King.
Here's the SignUp Genius link if you'd like to sign up to help at this tabling event:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44ADA929A0F8C34-64973333-samaritan
Lincoln County Master Gardeners are present at the Lincoln County Sunday Market on 7/19, 8/16 and 9/13. We will enlist our "Plant Clinic" for help on questions that cannot be answered fully in person.
Sign Up for a shift to help out: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44ADA929A0F8C34-63801497-newport#/
Lincoln County Master Gardeners are present at the Lincoln County Sunday Market on 7/19, 8/16 and 9/13. We will enlist our "Plant Clinic" for help on questions that cannot be answered fully in person. Feel free to bring samples or pictures of your plants and pests for diagnosis.
Grow a thriving herb garden by the sea! Explore creative herb garden designs, discover which herbs flourish in coastal conditions, and learn practical strategies for overcoming wind, salt, and sandy soil. We’ll also cover troubleshooting tips and common pests so you can cultivate a healthy, flavorful garden with confidence.
Sign up here at the Oregon Coast Community College: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260604500851145
Photo of sage by cferrigno426 from Pixabay.
