Green thumb lecture slated

PORT ANGELES — Sara Farinelli will present “Propagation of Hardy Ferns” at noon Thursday.

The hybrid lecture is in the Carver Room at the Port Angeles Main Library, 2210 S. Peabody St.

The free lecture is part of the Green Thumb Garden Tips series sponsored by the Washington State University Clallam County Extension’s master gardener program.

Farinelli will discuss how to grow and reproduce ferns.

A link to the lecture is posted at www.extension.wsu.edu/clallam.

To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 936 2989 8830 and passcode 676224.

For more information, call the county extension at 360-565-2679.

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