WSU Extension Updates Yakima Garden Tips

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  WSU Extension Yakima released new gardening tips for Yakima residents on July 25, 2026“Iris Care — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:46:00 +0000 Iris Care by Melody Westmoreland, Master Gardener My irises are all bloomed out.  Now what?  Irises have been featured in cultivated gardens since the early 1600’s – that we know […] Source: https://extension.wsu.edu/yakima/2026/07/25/iris-care/”
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  The updates include care for irises after blooming“My irises are all bloomed out. Now what? Irises have been featured in cultivated gardens since the early 1600’s – that we know […]”
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  The updates include shade cloth for heat-stressed plants“Shade Cloth for Heat Stressed Plants by Phyllis Pugnetti, Master Gardener Excessive summer heat can cause plants to suffer from poor water absorption which results in nutrient deficiencies. Lawns turn […]”
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  The updates include earwig managementNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The updates include soil health adviceNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Master Gardeners Melody Westmoreland, Phyllis Pugnetti, Laura Willett, and Carol Barany provided specific guidance for Yakima Valley gardenersNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Westmoreland addressed post-bloom iris care“My irises are all bloomed out. Now what? Irises have been featured in cultivated gardens since the early 1600’s – that we know […]”
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  Pugnetti recommended shade cloth to prevent water absorption issuesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Willett discussed earwig managementNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Barany connected gardening to American history“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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  The WSU Extension Yakima website will continue to publish seasonal gardening adviceNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Yakima residents can access these free resources for practical, locally relevant gardening practicesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.