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Drayton Harbor

Oyster company

Support our local aquaculture -

EAT OYSTERS

FAQ - From Whatcom Master Gardeners

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RESERVE Plot/Raised Bed in the 7th St. Community Garden! LINK

Helping to Create Edible Yards in Blaine, Washington

Mission: To provide city wide enhancement and beautification on a multitude of levels by

planting food bearing trees, bushes and vines that offer food to residents of Blaine;

local wildlife food and shelter; soil enhancement and water retention.

Not near Blaine? other class opportunities on our Resources or Classes pages (see links to left)

REALLY passionate about gardening? consider becoming a Master Gardener (link)

Unless noted, all workshops are FREE! NOW with TWO Locations

Blaine Library in Blaine. Link Blaine Community/Senior Center Link

I am happy to report that we have had such great support for our classes. Really appreciate folks taking the time to attend!! Blaine C.O.R.E. was also selected as the Blaine Chamber of Commerce's member of the month for April! link - thanks to everyone for making us a success!

May 13, Saturday, 10am-12pm – Kombucha - Blaine Library Known as “The Elixir of Life”, Kombucha origins remain shrouded in mystery. Some drink it for health, some for flavor. If you have never tried it, nows your chance! We invite you to get in touch with your inner "Ghengis" by learning more about this interesting elixir at this fun, informative presentation. We will be sampling different flavors, demonstrating how to make your own AND sending you home with your own culture (SCOBY) to start brewing.

June 10, Saturday, 10-12pm – Container Gardening Join us for an “out of the ground and into the box” introduction to container gardening. If you think that you MUST have a plot of land or maybe mobility issues have slowed you down, we want to help you NOT give up on gardening!! We will start with the basics from choosing containers and the right plants to learning how to water them.

Looking for a Gardening/Social group locally? Check out the Lynden Gardeners & Social Club on Facebook. This is a private group and you will have to ask to "join", but Mary Lou Childs (who established the group) is also able to give you info about the group (if you don't have Facebook). Please email her. Regular meetings will start again in September.

FREE Arborist Chips (truckload sized delivery, 10 yards -maybe find a neighborhood "central spot" and get a shared delivery) - link

Native Plant Descriptions (pdf) - nicely done from King County

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REMEMBER - LOCAL publications are a great source of up-to-date information on classes all over our NW region as well as businesses that support our passion! Pick up a copy today or check their websites -

Cascadia Weekly GrowNorthwest Northern Light

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Spring PLANT SALES !! (2022 list not updated to 2023 )

March 18, 9am-2pm - Whatcom Conservation Dist. Plant Sale - Pioneer Park, Ferndale

March 25, 10am-3pm - 32nd Annual Fairhaven Plant & Tree Sale - Old Fairhaven Pkwy & 14th

April 1, 10am-3pm - Whatcom Dahlia Society Tuber Sale - Bloedel Donovan Park

April 29??, 9am-12noon - Birchwood Garden Club Sale, lower level of Bellingham Library

May 6?? - 10am-noon - Washington Native Plant Society-Salal Chapter’s 16th Annual Plant Sale

Mt. Vernon, WSU, NW Research Station, 16650 State Highway 536

May 13 - Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale at Hovander Park

SEEDS, SEEDS and More SEEDS - Check out Resilient Seeds - locally researched and produced - definitely suited for our climate

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If you would like us to come and speak at a community activity or event to help inform your participants about the CORE project, please contact us.

We have had several community meetings to introduce the CORE project. If you have any questions, or would like to volunteer to help with our mission and goals, please do not hesitate to contact us - fruit@blaine-core.com or call 360-332-7435 (leave message)