Green Growing in Sequim

"Two years ago, Pam Larsen had a dream of starting a group where members could learn and teach others about organic gardening.

Today that dream is a reality. Sequim Organic Growers is an active club that meets monthly — sometimes twice a month — to share learning experiences, gardening tips and friendship.

“I didn’t really have a vision two years ago, so it’s turned out better than I ever imagined,” Larsen said. “It’s an interchange of information between people and a lot of do-it-yourself learning.”

Larsen moved to Sequim about nine years ago from California and is the author of “The Rainshadow Vegetable Planting Guide.”

With more than 30 members, the Sequim Organic Growers is not accepting new members but instead is trying to help organize a community organic garden with Friends of the Fields and the Sequim High School Ecology Club. Larsen said the groups are hoping to have all the kinks worked out and a garden location announced by spring 2008. If that happens, the club will begin hosting public educational opportunities about organic gardening. Until then, members will continue researching and preparing demonstrations within the club."

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