Linda Gilkeson, renowned entomologist and food gardener, will discuss how all year harvest success begins with well managed soil and well timed planting. Learn when to plant, what winter “All Star” cultivars to grow, and how to include fall/winter crops in summer gardens for maximum yields.
Linda’s books will be available to peruse and purchase: Backyard Bounty: The Complete Guide to Year-Round Organic Gardening in the Pacific Northwest;
Year-Round Harvest: Winter Gardening on the Coast;
Natural Insect, Weed and Disease Control (expanded edition)
The author has worked in private industry and government. Recognized by the Professional Pest Management Association of BC, Linda received the Queen’s Jubilee medal in 2003. Linda now teaches in the BC Master Gardener program and consults on pest management.
Workshop: (Lower Boardroom) Natural Controls For Garden Pests and Diseases
Linda Gilkeson will identify bug samples and discuss scourges with which local gardeners need to manage (apple maggots, garlic rust, daylily gall midge). Bring your questions. Do not miss this opportunity to learn from an expert entomologist.