WSU extension classes blend garden, kitchen interests

WENATCHEE - Classes on garden topics and ways to use your garden produce are being offered at the Celebration Lutheran Church Community Garden, located at 801 8th St. NE, East Wenatchee.

The Wednesday classes start at 6:30 p.m. and continue through the first week in October. The free series is offered by WSU Extension, SNAP-Ed Nutrition Program and Chelan-Douglas County Master Gardeners. The community garden is the combined effort of those programs and Celebration Lutheran Church. 

August 30, Grill Those Veggies: Learn three tasty and easy ways to grill your garden vegetables. Turn those common veggies into a show-stopping side dish to compliment your entrée. 

September 13, Let’s Make Salsa: Learn how to turn your garden bounty of tomatoes, cabbage, peppers, and onions into fresh and flavorful salsas that you can serve with baked tortilla chips or pita.  

September 27, What To Do with Squash: Need new ideas for using squash? How about apple butternut soup, spaghetti squash lasagna, butternut apple crisp or tasty roasted squash? Join us to taste these recipes!.

October 4, Putting Your Garden to Bed: The gardening season is winding down quickly. Learn how to put your garden to bed for easy start up in the spring. Discover plants you can grow and enjoy over the winter months.