Tuesday, December 1, 2015 7:15 PM - 8:00 PM
Guest speaker Monica Maggio, Core Home Fruit.
Monica is an engaging speaker who will share her expertise for gardeners to gain a basic understanding of
- How Pacific Northwest regional characteristics affect growing fruit
- Common problems gardeners may face growing fruit in our region
- The basic needs of fruiting plants
- Successful tree fruit and berry varieties for the Pacific Northwest!
Monica Maggio's mission is to continually harness and cultivate her inner plant nerd in ways that benefit the greater Portland metro community. As a Master Gardener and WSU Extensions Services instructor, former Arboretum Manager for the Home Orchard Society, and current owner of Core Home Fruit, she has seen firsthand how people take better care of plants once they know they can eat them! She is delighted to share her knowledge and passion for home grown fruit with the Washington County Master Gardeners!