Skagit County Master Gardeners
We are your neighbors and members of your communities. Our priorities inform our efforts to create a more resilient Washington. We are actively engaged in teaching research-based gardening and environmental stewardship practices.
Master gardeners continue their commitment to solving global problems by teaching research-based horticulture and environmental stewardship practices to build healthy and resilient communities. Our volunteers reach thousands of Skagit County community members through our various educational outreach programs. Whether at an Ask a Master Gardener Clinic in Burlington, a youth garden workshop in the Discovery Garden, or anywhere in between – we look forward to connecting with you and being your go-to resource for research-based, innovative solutions for your ever-changing horticulture and environmental stewardship needs.
Alex duPont
Master Gardener Program Coordinator
(360)395-2367
Interested in becoming a WSU Extension
Skagit County Master Gardener volunteer?
Our application is open seasonally from early May through mid-August. If the application is not currently available, please submit your name and email using the “Volunteer Training Interest Form” below to be notified when the next application period opens.
Upcoming Events
Ask a Master Gardener Blog
Timely information for Skagit County Gardeners!
The Ask a Master Gardener blog features a wide range of articles written by Skagit County WSU Extension Master Gardeners on topics relevant to gardeners in the North Puget Sound area.
We are in the process of moving the Skagit County Ask a Master Gardener Blog to this platform. Stay tuned for timely information about topics relevant to gardeners in the north Puget Sound. To access our current blog, head over to our current blog on the Skagit County Master Gardener Foundation website.
Ask a Master Gardener Clinic
Have a home gardening question? WSU Extension Skagit County Master Gardeners provide year-round assistance to home gardeners. Visit an Ask a Master Gardener Clinic in person from April to October.
Ask a Master Gardener Clinic Hours and Locations and learn what to bring to help diagnose your gardening problem.
Ask a Master Gardener booths are located at Farmers Markets throughout our county and at the Skagit County Fair. If you can’t visit in person, or during the winter months, we are still here to help. Submit your questions using the link below.
Demonstration Garden
Want to see sustainable gardening in action? Visit the Discovery Garden, our living outdoor classroom where ideas come to life. Here, gardeners can explore and practice sustainable gardening techniques firsthand while learning from WSU Extension Master Gardeners. Through classes, workshops, and seasonal field days, Master gardeners share practical skills across a range of topics. The garden features diverse demonstration areas, including pollinator habitats, herb and vegetable gardens, flower gardens, composting systems, espaliered fruit trees, small fruits, and much more.
Classes and Workshops
Learn something new with the Skagit County WSU Extension Master Gardeners. Throughout the year, we offer free workshops, classes, and educational programs for gardeners of all experience levels. Explore topics such as vegetables, fruit trees, native plants, pruning, composting, and more. You can also find us at community events and programs throughout Skagit County.
Program Highlights:
Ask a Master Gardener Clinic
1,000+ questions answered in over 70 clinics throughout Skagit County, all free of charge.
The Discovery Garden
Explore our themed garden rooms and discover your own personal retreat.
Overall, our 150+ WSU Extension Skagit County Master Gardener volunteers engaged with over 4,000 adults and 500 youth.
Most of our horticulture and environmental stewardship educational classes are delivered FREE of charge.
Master Gardeners in the News
WSU is an equal opportunity provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access to participate in an event, please contact Alex duPont, Skagit County WSU Extension Master Gardener Program Coordinator, at alex.dupont@wsu.edu or (360) 395-2367 at least two weeks before the planned event. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to limited English proficient individuals upon request.