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Experts help out gardens

Published Saturday, May 26th, 2007

By Loretto J. Hulse, Herald staff writer

Your zinnias wilting, bugs dining on your trees or you need to know when to fertilize?

Who do you call? Why, a Master Gardener, of course.

Take your questions, a sample of the hungry bug -- be sure it's secured in a glass jar -- or a sample of the limp plant to one of the clinics being held by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. You'll find them this summer at:

Kennewick -- At the Extension office, 5600-E West Canal Drive, Kennewick, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. weekdays through October. Or call 735-3551 during the same hours.

Richland -- At the Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Drive, Richland, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through September.

Connell -- At the Connell Public Library, 118 N. Columbia St., Connell, from 3 to 7 p.m. Mondays through August.

Demonstration Garden -- At 1620 S. Union St., Kennewick, from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays through September. They'll also be happy to give impromptu tours of the various areas within the garden.

* Loretto J. Hulse: 582-1513; lhulse@tricityherald.com

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