The WSU Extension King County Master Gardener program provides a multitude of resources for home gardeners. This gardening information is available to the public and is
- research-based and
- focused on environmentally friendly and sustainable gardening practices
Explore this page and our website for more resources and FREE information available to the home gardener from the Master Gardeners of King County.
Become A Master Gardener
How to Become A Master Gardener
NEW UPDATE: Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic the Master Gardener Program of King County did not conduct training for new Master Gardeners in 2021. We are now accepting applications for the 2022 training year.
What's New?
More Complex Gardening and Nature Activities for Children and Youth
Find downloadable lessons on spiders, leaves, rain, pinecones, bees, seeds, flowers and other subjects about gardening and nature!
Simple Gardening and Nature Activities for Children and Youth
Bug Races, Scavenger Hunts, Tape Bracelets and more. Activity sheets to download.
King County Master Gardeners Speakers Bureau
Would you like to schedule a Washington State University Extension Master Gardener to speak to your gardening club or other group? WSU Master Gardeners do presentations on a variety of gardening topics as part of their mission to empower and sustain diverse communities with relevant, unbiased, research-based horticulture and environmental stewardship education. Read more.
Houseplants – Tip Sheet #15
It is important to pick plants that fit your environment and your ability to care for them. First evaluate your environment to find a match for your plant’s needs and what you can and will offer.
Educational Resources
Bellevue Demo Garden Workshops – Saturdays, Now through October 2021
Topic include new plants and methods as well as current science-based research and techniques for the Pacific Northwest gardener. Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. via Zoom. The first event each month is free; there is a $5 suggested donation for all others. Check the schedule and mark your calendar.
Growing Groceries Gardening Classes
Our 2021 Growing Groceries class topics range from favorites like tomatoes and small fruit to seed starting, weeds, water and pest management. Register for a class today.
Ask A Master Gardener
Email Clinic
Master Gardener Email Clinic – Gardening Questions? Send your gardening questions via email to a Master Gardener at ask-a-mastergardener@live.com
Ask A Master Gardener – Video Clinic
Our Video Clinic has suspended its activities for 2021.
Gardening Tip Sheets
Climate Friendly Gardening – Tip Sheet #14
Gardeners can help reverse the accumulation of heat-trapping gases by growing plants and building healthy soils. Find out how.
Gardening Tip Sheets
Our gardening tip sheets provide information on a wide range of topics specific to gardening in King County and are available for download, free. Check out all of our tip sheets
Demonstration Gardens
Demonstration Gardens
In each of these demonstration gardens, the community can see firsthand the types of plants that grow well in our area and learn recommended planting practices and overall garden care.
Gardening Classes
Many of our classes are now available online. Check here for Growing Groceries classes, Bellevue Demo Garden workshops and other KCMG Education activities.
Clinics and Gardens
King County Clinic and Garden Locations – Our in-person clinics are operating in a limited capacity due to COVID-19. Instead, try connecting with Master Gardeners through our Email Clinic (year-round).
Master Gardener Foundation of King County
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit which provides financial support for the WSU Extension Master Gardener program in King County to support its efforts to provide research-based education about urban horticulture to the residents of King County. The Foundation website, http://www.mgfkc.org/, publishes information about fundraising activities, resources, newsletters, continuing education opportunities, plant sales and Foundation-related information.