Local families invited to “pizza garden” program hosted by Master Gardeners

Families from Buckley, Bonney Lake, Sumner and throughout Pierce County are invited to a free program, “Children Explore a Pizza Herb Garden,” sponsored by Pierce County Master Gardeners.

Families from Buckley, Bonney Lake, Sumner and throughout Pierce County are invited to a free program, “Children Explore a Pizza Herb Garden,” sponsored by Pierce County Master Gardeners.

The event begins at 1 p.m. June 4 at the Pierce County Master Gardeners’ Jack and the Beanstalk Garden at 2607 Pioneer in Puyallup (intersection of Fruitland Avenue and Pioneer).

Guests will visit a pizza-shaped garden, see pizza herbs growing and learn about herbs and tomatoes that can be planted to use in homemade pizzas. All materials are provided.

For more information, visit the Pierce County Master Gardeners’ website at http://county.wsu.edu/pierce/mg/Pages/MasterGardeners.aspx. Information also is available by e-mail at pierce.mg@wsu.edu or by phone,253-798-7170 weekdays.