Submitted by the San Juan County Master Gardeners

The answer is yes! On Saturday, Oct. 1, Jody Burns, expert Master Gardener from San Juan Island, and owner and chief gardener of a lovely garden on San Juan Island, will tell us her secrets.

Although some might feel the term deer-resistant gardening is an oxymoron, Jody has learned over the years what works in our islands.

Come join other garden enthusiasts at the 2016 Annual Gardening Workshop, Secrets of Gardening, at Friday Harbor Middle School from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In addition to Jody talking about foiling our constantly-browsing deer, Dr. Stephen Jones of WSU Bread Lab will lead a session titled Redefining Bread, Dr. Brook Brower will present The Role of Heirloom Beans in Western Washington, and other experts will offer advice on attracting bees to your garden, backyard fruit pests and much more.

Complete information about the day is available online at mgfsjc.org, or you can call 360-378-4414. Tickets are now available online at brownpapertickets.com/event/2589005.