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About us

Cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973
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The WSU Extension Pend Oreille County Master Gardener Program

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The Pend Oreille County Extension of Washington State University is your best source for gardening and landscape information. Learn what grows well in our many micro-climates, get help solving plant and pest problems, and discover new gardening techniques. We’re here to assist you every step of the way!

The following links will take you to the state WSU Extension Master Gardener website. Simply hit the back button to return to this page.

Our Vision, Mission and Values

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Our Vision

Highly recognized, diverse, and fully supported, WSU Master Gardener volunteers are the go-to resource for communities seeking research-based, innovative solutions for their ever-changing horticulture and environmental stewardship needs.
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Our Mission

Engaging university-trained volunteers to empower and sustain diverse communities with relevant, unbiased, research-based horticulture and environmental stewardship education.
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Our Values

We value personal and professional research and discovery because it encourages us to stay current about horticulture and environmental stewardship to meet the unique educational needs of our communities.

We foster and benefit from an atmosphere of diversity and inclusivity because our differences inspire creative thinking and innovative solutions.

We act with integrity because trust, truthfulness and respect create a healthy and positive culture.

We are committed to stewardship and sustainability, serving as ethical and responsible agents of our natural resources, human resources, and University resources.

We collaborate because together we empower healthy and resilient communities.

We are a dynamic and responsive program where knowledge inspires change.

Our Priorities

Learn about the 2024 impacts of the WSU Master Gardener Program
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