Master Gardeners

The WSU Extension Master Gardener Program

The WSU Extension Master Gardener program began over 50 years ago though here in Grant-Adams Counties it started in 1982. It provides the public with resources to encourage sustainable gardening and environmental stewardship. Our volunteers are trained by WSU faculty and staff as community educators to promote gardening issues of importance in their local communities that enhance natural resources, sustain communities, and improve the health and wellness of Washington residents.

Master Gardeners hold gardening workshops, make presentations to groups, schools, or fairs, publish a quarterly newsletter, and establish, maintain, and promote plant materials and methods in two demonstration gardens that show native and drought-tolerant plants that are adapted to our area, Our group holds both in person and online plant clinics, maintains and updates a website and uses social media to promote our activities, and keeps a Seed Library in Ephrata, and maintains demonstration gardens in Othello and Moses Lake. To achieve conservation goals, we work cooperatively with cities, schools, libraries, and government agencies including state parks, conservation districts, state departments, and other groups. We hold Master Gardeners training every two years for individuals interested in joining the program.