Through the Garden Gate Resources
Check out the links below for all of the resources our speakers have provided for you this season!
Do you need a digitally accessible (screen-reader compatible) version of any of the PDFs below? Please reach out to our Program Coordinator with a request, and we will make sure one is made available to you.
Quick Links
2026 Workshops:
Soil Revival
Bokashi – The Uncompost
Slides
Books
- Bokashi Composting: Scraps to Soil in Weeks by Adam Footer
- An Earth Saving Revolution: A means to resolve our world’s problems through Effective Microorganisms (EM) by Teruo Higa
- Teaming with Microbes: The Organic Gardener’s Guide to the Soil Food Web, Revised Edition by Jeff Lowenfels & Wayne Lewis
- Regenerative Soil: The Science & Solutions, 2nd Edition by Matt Powers
- A Soil Owner’s Manual: How to Restore & Maintain Soil Health – John Stika
- Better Bokashi…better earth by Todd Veri
Websites
- EM Research Organization – Japan (opens new tab)
- SCD Probiotics Bokashi Products (opens new tab)*
- TeraGanix EM Products (opens new tab)*
*Note: WSU Master Gardeners do not endorse specific products. These are provided as an example of what and where you can purchase some of the necessary items.
Gardening on Glaciated Soil
Salads All Winter
Slides
Websites
Books
- Microgreens: A Guide to Growing Nutrient-Packed Greens by Eric Franks and Jasmine Richardson
Microgreen Activity Kit – Supply List
- Microgreens Kit Setup Guide (opens new tab)
- 10 x 20 inch Black Plastic 50-Pack Plant Propagation Tray (opens new tab)*
- SuncoGrow LED Grow Light, 2ft, 20W Full Spectrum (opens new tab)*
- Sulforaphane Microgreen Seed Mix (opens new tab)*
*Note: WSU Master Gardeners do not endorse specific products. These are provided as an example of what and where you can purchase some of the necessary items.
YouTube Videos
- Baby Greens in 8 Days (opens new tab)**
- How to Grow Microgreens | Step by Step for Beginners (opens new tab)**
- Beginners Guide to Growing Microgreens (opens new tab)**
**Note: WSU Master Gardeners do not endorse these specific YouTube creators. These videos show useful examples of different ways to grow microgreens.
Trees of the PNW
Conifer Trees
Slides
Books
- Douglas of the Fir: A Biography of David Douglas, Botanist by Harvey, Athelstan G.
- Douglas Fir: The Story of the West’s Most Remarkable Tree by Arno, Stephen F. & Fiedler, Carl E.
- Timberline: Mountain and Arctic Forest Frontiers, by Arno, Stephen F.
Websites
Broadleaf Trees & Climate Change
Slides
Books
- Native Trees of Western Washington: A Photographic Guide by Zobrist, Kevin W.
- Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska by Pojar and MacKinnon, et. al.
Publications
- WSU | FS300E Are Native Trees & Shrubs Better Choices for Wildlife in Home Landscapes?
- WSU | PNW152 Propagating Shrubs, Vines, and Trees from Stem Cuttings
- WSU | EM143E Anticipated Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture in Washington State
- WSU | FS069E Global Climate Change
- OSU | EC1450 Trees to Know in Oregon and Washington
Websites
- WSU Forestry | Forest Stewardship Coached Planning Courses
- Common Trees of the Pacific Northwest | OSU College of Forestry
- About Plants | Washington Native Plant Society
- Burke Herbarium Image Collection | University of Washington
- Climate Change Tips | WSU Master Gardeners
- Resilient Gardens for a Changing Climate Presentation | WSU Clark County Master Gardener Program
Please view Presentation Slides for additional in-depth resources on climate change.
Vegetables
Growing Garlic
Due to illness, we were not able to offer the Growing Garlic presentation.
All the Squashes
Slides
Books
- Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades: The Complete Guide to Organic Growing by Solomon, Steve.
- The Maritime Northwest Garden Guide: Planting Calendar for Year-Round Organic Gardening by Tilth Alliance.
Publications
- WSU | FS087E Vegetables: Growing Squash in the Home Garden
- WSU | EM057E Home Vegetable Gardening in Washington
Websites
- Oregon State University: Squash Bees
- Winter Squash Research at Oregon State University Presentation | Oregon State University Extension
Edible Natives
Slides
Publications
- OSU | Currants and Gooseberries Add Tart-Sweet Bounty to Oregon Gardens
- OSU | Growing Berries on the Oregon Coast: Gooseberries, Currants, and Other Minor Berry Crops
- UAF | Serviceberries
- OSU | Preserving Fruits: Wild Berries and Fruits
Websites
Please review last two presentation slides for all plant-specific web resources and growing guides.
Lettuce & Carrots
Slides
Propagation & Succulents
Slides
- Plant Propagation Presentation Slides – Mary Anderson (opens new tab)
- Propagating Succulents Presentation Slides – Laurie Williams (opens new tab)
Publications
- WSU & Native Plant Salvage Project | MISC0273 Grow Your Own Native Landscape
- WSU Spokane County | C101 Propagating & Dividing Perennials
- WSU | PNW164 Propagation of Plants from Specialized Structures
- WSU | PNW152 Propagating Shrubs, Vines and Trees from Stem Cuttings
- WSU | PNW496 Propagation of Plants by Grafting and Budding