Updated Tips and Information for Keeping Your Home and Yard More Fire Safe With Marlene Finley, WSU Extension Skagit County Master Gardener June Know & Grow Tuesday, June 16, 2026 ~ 1 p.m. Free. No registration required. Sakuma Auditorium - NWREC (directions below) 16650 State Route 536, Mount Vernon    

Composting Demonstration With Herta Kurp, WSU Extension Skagit County Master Gardener and Master Composter The Backyard Conservation Program presents a composting demonstration at the Discovery Garden on SR 536 west of Mount Vernon. Master Gardener Herta Kurp will demonstrate methods and techniques for the home gardener. Following the demonstration, take a tour of the Discovery […]

Pruning for the Home Gardener With Anne Kurt, WSU Extension Skagit County Master Gardener and Certified Master Pruner Join presenter Anne Kurt to learn some simple seasonal pruning tips to encourage the health and appearance of your garden shrubs. Learn to identify growth habit and determine the right time to prune and how. You will […]