Sharon Collman – (425) 357-6025                                                                               FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
collmans@wsu.edu                                                                                                                               June 30, 2010
WSU Snohomish County Extension
 
SOURCE CONTACT:
Karie Christensen (425) 357-6039
 
Drip Irrigation Class: Save on water and save on work
 
EVERETT, Wash. – If you have a vegetable or flower garden you won’t want to miss this July 27 workshop given in the afternoon from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. and again in the evening from 6:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. at WSU Snohomish County Extension in Everett.  Jeff Thompson, a Master Gardener, will explain how to develop your yard for easy maintenance and low water usage.
 
A good water system targets the exact area where you want the water (for example, the roots) and allows you to deliver it at the exact time you wish (using a timer).  It also prevents disease by minimizing water contact with the leaves, stems, and fruit of plants.
 
Jeff will show you what you will need to buy and how to put the system together with hands-on demonstrations plus how you can customize and expand your own system.  He will also explain the benefits of using drip irrigation such as for containers, raised beds, vegetable rows and even balconies.
 
Cost is $20/per person, or $25/2 people sharing materials, pre-registration required.  To register download the form at www.snohomish.wsu.edu/garden/workshops/registrationform.pdf  and mail with your check, or call Karie Christensen at (425) 357-6039, e-mail klchristen@cahnrs.wsu.edu.
 
For more information, contact Jenette Croft, elane@cahnrs.wsu.edu, (425) 338-2400.
 
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