WSU Walla Walla County Extension

10/06/2026

Come to our OPEN HOUSE!
More info: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BoRWHyira/

10/04/2026

Join us for our Open House: Saturday, October 10 from 1:00 to 4:00

We'll have activity stations for the kids. Plus presentations on fall cleanup, local wild bees, canning, and more!

More info here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dk66EGiL3/

10/01/2026

And come pick up some seed garlic at our Open House on October 10 from 1-4!

New episode of The Evergreen Thumb is live! Episode 82: How to Grow Thriving Garlic in the Pacific Northwest

Host Erin Hoover covers hardneck vs. softneck varieties, site selection, planting timing, and spacing. She also walks through scape removal, when to stop watering before harvest, and how to cure garlic so it stores well through winter. Plus tips on avoiding common pests and diseases.

If you're planning to plant garlic this fall, this episode has the details you need.

🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast app or on our website at https://buff.ly/1xHRcNc

06/25/2026

The USDA recommends getting your canning gauge checked every year! Before you start canning your low-acid foods this year, bring your canning lid into the WSU Walla Walla County Extension Office at 328 W Poplar, so we can check your gauge for free!

06/24/2026

ant to help pollinators? Swipe →🌼🐝

Wondering how to pick the right plants for your space? What makes a good nesting site? How to manage issues without pesticides? The Bring Back the Pollinators program has you covered with guides, videos, free events, and more!

Find everything you need to get started ➡️ bringbackthepollinators.org

06/24/2026

Looking to preserve food safely this summer? U of I Extension has you covered with monthly Virtual Food Safety workshops. July — Harvesting and storing garden vegetables
Thursday, July 9, noon-1:30 p.m. Mountain / 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Pacific
Learn how to identify the proper stage of maturity to harvest garden vegetables for peak flavor, nutrition and quality. Register Today.
July — Air frying fun
Thursday, July 16, noon-1 p.m. Mountain / 11 a.m.-noon p.m. Pacific
Learn the basics of air frying and how simple it can be to air fry a quick meal.
July — Harvesting and storing garden vegetables
Thursday, July 23, noon-1:30 p.m. Mountain / 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Pacific
Learn how to identify the proper stage of maturity to harvest garden vegetables for peak flavor, nutrition, and quality.
August — Fermentation basics
Thursday, Aug. 27, noon-1 p.m. Mountain / 11 a.m.-noon p.m. Pacific
Learn the basics of fermenting foods and enhancing the nutritional value and digestibility of foods.
See the full schedule of events at:

Join University of Idaho Extension for a monthly workshop related to different food safety topics. All workshops are free and hosted online.

06/23/2026

mall actions = big impact 🦋

You can help turn things around for your local pollinators, whether you’re tending a yard, a community garden, a local park, or even just a tiny balcony or porch!

Find everything you need to get started ➡️ bringbackthepollinators.org

06/22/2026

Want to help pollinators? All it takes is 4 simple steps!

🌸 Grow pollinator-friendly flowers
🏡 Provide nesting sites
🚫 Avoid pesticides - use Integrated Pest Management
📣 Spread the word

Find everything you need to get started ➡️ bringbackthepollinators.org

06/22/2026