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Gardening Column Series Highlights Local Master Gardeners

Friday, July 10, 2026

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WSU Extension Yakima released four new gardening articles this week, featuring Yakima Master Gardeners sharing seasonal tips.

The articles, published between June 6 and July 4, cover topics including soil health, chaos gardening, and the science of plant scents. Carol Barany, a Master Gardener, wrote on "Revolutionary Trees" and "Why Do Plants Have Scents?" while Caroline Crolley and Deborah Moucka contributed on soil health and garden planning.

The columns provide practical advice for Yakima residents as the gardening season peaks. Each article emphasizes local gardening practices suitable for Yakima Valley's climate and agricultural environment.

📄 Source: WSU Extension Yakima — https://extension.wsu.edu/yakima/news/

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WSU Extension Yakima released four new gardening articles this weekNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Yakima Master Gardeners shared seasonal tips in the articlesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The articles were published between June 6 and July 4“Revolutionary Trees — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:35:00 +0000 Your Magic Bullet for Good Soil — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:56:00 +0000 Chaos Gardening — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:18:00 +0000 The Fun of Taking a Chance in Your Garden — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:15:00 +0000 Why Do Plants Have Scents — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:48:00 +0000 Source: https://extension.wsu.edu/yakima/2026/07/04/revolutionary-trees/”
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The articles cover topics including soil healthNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The articles cover topics including chaos gardening“Chaos Gardening — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:18:00 +0000 by Carol Barany, Master Gardener “Grab Some Seeds, Throw Them at the Soil, And You’re Done.” Now that’s a headline that will grab a gardener’s attention.  The title of a […] Source: https://extension.wsu.edu/yakima/2026/06/20/chaos-gardening/”
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The articles cover topics including the science of plant scents“Humans have delighted in the scents of flowering plants since the beginning of time, but flowers don’t smell good to please us. It’s insect pollinators […]”
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Carol Barany, a Master Gardener, wrote on 'Revolutionary Trees'“Revolutionary Trees — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:35:00 +0000 Revolutionary Trees by Carol Barany, Master Gardener On this Fourth of July, who ever thought today’s gardening column would be a place to reflect on American history?  Last Saturday, retired […]”
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Carol Barany, a Master Gardener, wrote on 'Why Do Plants Have Scents?'“Why Do Plants Have Scents — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:48:00 +0000 by Carol Barany, Master Gardener Humans have delighted in the scents of flowering plants since the beginning of time, but flowers don’t smell good to please us.  It’s  insect pollinators […] Source: https://extension.wsu.edu/yakima/2026/06/06/why-do-plants-have-scents/”
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Caroline Crolley contributed on soil healthNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Deborah Moucka contributed on garden planningNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The columns provide practical advice for Yakima residentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The gardening season is peakingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Each article emphasizes local gardening practicesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The articles are suitable for Yakima Valley's climateNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The articles are suitable for Yakima Valley's agricultural environmentNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.