Walla Walla Community College – Water & Environmental Center

Workshop 1 of 4 for the Sustainable Living Center's (SLC) 2025 Gardening Workshop Series. Get ready for the gardening season with this workshop about seed starting and planting. Topics include seed needs, timing, succession, soil and fertilizers, disease prevention, propagation, direct and transplant planting, thinning, plant spacing, insects, pests and more. SLC's workshops are open […]

Workshop 2 of 4 for the Sustainable Living Center's (SLC) 2025 Gardening Workshop Series. Gain knowledge to build healthy, productive soil for your garden! Discover techniques for soil preparation, planting in-ground or in raised beds, tilling, no till/digging methods, sourcing quality soil, maintenance, fertilizers, weed prevention, mulching and more. SLC's workshops are open to the […]

Workshop 3 of 4 for the Sustainable Living Center's (SLC) 2025 Gardening Workshop Series. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, enhance your knowledge about growing a thriving vegetable garden! Learn about seasonality, planting timing, companion planting, days to maturity, harvesting, natural pest management, beneficial insects and plants that attract them, and more in […]

Workshop 4 of 4 for the Sustainable Living Center's (SLC) 2025 Gardening Workshop Series. Explore ways to help you optimize water efficiency in your gardens! Learn why irrigation matters and how to choose the best system for your needs. Topics include types of irrigation systems, hydro zones, water pressure, filtration, timers and more. SLC's workshops […]

Workshop 1 of 4 for the Sustainable Living Center's (SLC) 2025 Composting Workshop Series. Discover why composting is a preferable alternative to landfilling organic waste. Learn about the different types of home scale composting options available and start turning kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost for your garden and landscape! SLC's workshops are […]

Workshop 4 of 4 for the Sustainable Living Center's (SLC) 2025 Composting Workshop Series. Visit stations to explore the various composting methods and options, why and how to adopt food waste reduction strategies, and explore composting solutions that fit your lifestyle! This experience allows you to drop in and interface with our garden team, static […]