EVERETT, Wash. — The Puget Sound region was first recognized as a unique American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 1995. Applying the Puget Sound AVA to a bottle of wine means at least 85 percent of the grapes used were grown in the Puget Sound region between Olympia and the Canadian border. With the increasing number […]
SNOHOMISH, Wash. — Fifty years ago Western Washington farmers always included small grains in their rotation and the market for local grains was strong. As grain commodity prices fell, more farmers replaced cereal grain with other crops.
EVERETT, Wash. — Juicy ripe peaches, snapping fresh green beans, sweet raspberry jam, and crunchy dill pickles – nothing tastes better than home-preserved foods. In addition, a well-stocked pantry is a big first step towards ensuring your family always has plenty of healthy food available. However, safely preserving fruits, vegetables, and meats requires a bit […]
The market for fresh vegetables doesn’t stop when outdoor production becomes impossible. Puget Sound consumers still want healthy fresh salad-greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and more, making year-round regionally based greenhouse production cost-effective and profitable once again. Join Washington State University Snohomish County Extension on Saturday, Mar. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a visit […]
A recent issue of “Bee Culture” magazine reported, “2009 has the worst honey crop on record. If you like honey, you should buy it now, and buy a lot.” Or, you might learn to raise bees and develop a homegrown honey supply. Washington State University Snohomish County Extension and Beez Neez Apiary Supply are once […]
Washington State University Snohomish County Extension and Beez Neez Apiary Supply once again are teaming up to sponsor three sessions over the next six months of the popular apprentice level course in the Master Beekeeper Program. The five-week course provides a thorough introduction to beekeeping for novice beekeepers as well as a comprehensive refresher course […]
ARLINGTON, Wash. – Landowners often dream of having their children inherit their land and manage it with the same care they have taken. That rarely happens without thoughtful advance planning. Those who fail to plan risk a final outcome they may not like–loss of the land and loss of a legacy. This fall, Washington State […]
Applications are now available for the 2010 Washington State University Master Gardener Program from WSU Snohomish County Extension. The program trains volunteers in horticulture, gardening, pest management and related topics, teaching them how to identify and troubleshoot common garden challenges and to offer environmentally responsible solutions. WSU faculty, staff, and local specialists provide the scientifically […]
EVERETT, Wash. – The Washington State University Extension and Washington Department of Natural Resources’ annual Western Washington Family Forest Owners Field Day is expanding to two days this year. The event will feature more than 30 hands-on learning sessions on a variety of forestry topics for all ages and skill levels. The field day will […]
The presence of wildlife can be one of the highlights of owning forested property. However many factors can make your property less desirable to forest fauna. Washington State University Snohomish County Extension is offering a free “Healthy Forests for Fish and Wildlife” workshop for small woodland owners focusing on what can be done to increase […]