Demonstration
Gardens
The Thurston County Demonstration
Gardens serve as a examples to the public of the gardening techniques
and recommendations from the Master Gardeners. It is a place where
we test out different plants. From these test results we can make
recommendations for our local area on specific plants.
Do you have a plant problem? Possibly a plant is eaten-up by bugs
or diseases? Maybe you have a plant or weed you cannot identify?
Or, you have a spot in your garden and you need advice on what
to plant? That's where our Master Gardener volunteers can help.
Come visit one of our Gardens or Clinic for the answers
Remember, the clinics and gardens are operated by volunteers and
are for home gardeners.
 Olympia
Farmer's Market
The Garden, called Gallacci Gardens
at the request of the Farmers Market board, consists of plants
donated by the vendors and the Market itself. Eventually, the
Garden will consist primarily of native plants, to enable people
who visit to see the beauty and ease of growth of native plants
and vegetation. The work, including plantings, rock work and trellis',
was donated and preformed by MG volunteers. Included in the Garden
is a worm bin and composting area. The Garden is designed as a
viewing garden to Market patrons and visitors.
Open: 10 am to 2
pm, during the days of the Market., when volunteers are available
At other times, call the Thurston County Extension Office at 786-5445.
Directions: Olympia
Farmer's Market Demonstration Garden is at the east end of the
market. The market is located at the north end of Capitol Way
in downtown Olympia. Workshops will be held between the garden
and the Farmer's Market Building.
Closed
Loop
The Closed Loop Park Demonstration
Garden is developed and maintained by Thurston County Solid Waste
and Cooperative Extension - WSU/Thurston County Master Gardeners
And Composters.
Closed-Loop Park provides a special setting for educating Thurston
County residents about landscape management practices that reduce
impacts on land and water resources. To achieve this earth-friendly
goal, Thurston County WSU Master Gardeners emphasize:
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Selection of plant material
that is disease resistant and insect tolerant
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Proper soil preparation
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Proper planting techniques
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Integrated pest management
(IPM) techniques and plant health care
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Water conservation via weeping
soaker hoses that are manually operated based on measured
rainfall and soil moisture levels
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Composting to conserve valuable
landfill space and turn garden wastes into valuable organic
matter
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Suppression of weeds via: Weed
barrier material, Hand pulling, Mulches or Propane fueled
weed dragon.
Open: Fridays from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. year round.
Directions: Closed Loop Park is located inside
the Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center (WARC) off of Hogum
Bay Road. Take Exit 111 off of I-5, and travel north and turn
right into the WARC entrance.
 Dirtworks
Open: Saturdays, May
- Sept, time to be determined.
Directions: Dirt Works is located on Olympia's westside
on Alta Drive off of Capital Mall Drive, behind Apple Park Apartments
and at the back of the Yauger Park complex. Please park in the
designated asphalt parking area. |
