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WSU Master Gardeners Offer Free Tips

Thursday, June 25, 2026

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WSU Extension Yakima Master Gardeners provided free gardening advice to residents through recent online articles. The articles covered topics including 'chaos gardening,' flower scents, and essential tools.

Carol Barany, a WSU Master Gardener, wrote about 'chaos gardening' on June 20, 2026. She explained that gardening doesn't require perfect planning but can be simple and fun. Another article by Deborah Moucka on June 13 discussed enjoying gardens in full bloom during summer. Carol Barany also wrote about plant scents on June 6, noting that flowers attract pollinators, not humans.

The WSU Extension Yakima website posts these articles monthly. They aim to help Yakima residents grow gardens with minimal effort. The articles provide practical tips for local gardeners without requiring expensive tools or complex planning.

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

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WSU Extension Yakima Master Gardeners provided free gardening advice to residents through recent online articles.Not found in the source record — unverified.
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The articles covered topics including 'chaos gardening,' flower scents, and essential tools.Not found in the source record — unverified.
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Carol Barany, a WSU Master Gardener, wrote about 'chaos gardening' on June 20, 2026.“Chaos Gardening — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:18:00 +0000 by Carol Barany, Master Gardener ”
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She explained that gardening doesn't require perfect planning but can be simple and fun.Not found in the source record — unverified.
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Another article by Deborah Moucka on June 13 discussed enjoying gardens in full bloom during summer.“The Fun of Taking a Chance in Your Garden — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:15:00 +0000 by Deborah Moucka, Master Gardener This time of year my various flower gardens are in their full glory.  Bursting with blooms.  Buzzing with bees.  Butterflies are flitting around.  I can […] Source: https://extension.wsu.edu/yakima/2026/06/13/the-fun-of-taking-a-chance-in-your-garden/”
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Carol Barany also wrote about plant scents on June 6, noting that flowers attract pollinators, not humans.“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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The WSU Extension Yakima website posts these articles monthly.Not found in the source record — unverified.
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They aim to help Yakima residents grow gardens with minimal effort.Not found in the source record — unverified.
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The articles provide practical tips for local gardeners without requiring expensive tools or complex planning.“No matter what you might hear from influencers and bloggers, gardeners generally don’t need a shed full of tools and expensive gizmos. The basics of […] Source: https://extension.wsu.edu/yakima/2026/05/30/garden-tools/”