Columbia Basin Conservation District planner Indira Kulkarni held a break-out session on pests in the region. She strongly encouraged residents to use integrated pest management, instead of pesticides to handle bugs.
April 18, 2026
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Garden smarter
Lessons from Big Bend’s eco‑gardening workshop
MOSES LAKE — Home gardeners packed the ATEC building at Big Bend Community College on Saturday for a Master Gardeners eco‑gardening workshop that blended science, soil care and hands‑on pest management — all tailored to the Columbia Basin’s unique growing conditions. Start with your real life, not your Pinterest board Soap Lake farmer and certified arborist Issac Lnenicka opened the day by urging gardeners to begin with honest self‑assessment: what they eat, how much time they have and what their yards can realistically support.