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🎉 FAIR REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🎉 The countdown to the Skagit County Fair has begun! 🐄🐖🐑🐐🐇🐓 ALL animal entries must be registered with the Skagit County Fair by the SECOND […]

A Community Preparedness and Resilience Guide for Eastern Washington Prepared in collaboration with resources from: WSU Extension • 4-H Youth Development • County Partners Tools for Togetherness is more than […]

Washington State University Skagit County Extension Washington State University Extension engages people, organizations and communities to advance economic well-being and quality of life by connecting them to the knowledge base […]

This group of resilliant groundcovers are low-maintenance plants that provide numerous benefits, such as weed suppression, erosion control, and support for pollinators, while thriving with little water once established.

A garden abundant with bird life benefits from natural pest control, improved pollination, and a healthier ecosystem. Birds help manage insects, disperse seeds, and create a vibrant, balanced outdoor environment.

Fall garden care involves selective pruning—removing dead, diseased, or hazardous branches—while avoiding cuts that risk next year’s blooms. Mulch with fallen leaves to protect roots and support beneficial insects.

This past weekend, members of the Her-Ang-Dus 4-H Club gathered for their annual Fair Prep Day as they geared up for the upcoming Skagit County Fair. From working with their […]

Yesterday, Skagit County 4-H had the honor of attending the Skagit County Board of Commissioners session to share how 4-H and the Skagit County Fair have impacted the lives of […]

Favorite Native Plants for the Small Garden Native perennials and shrubs that are easy to grow, offer beautiful blooms, seeds, and/or fruit, and provide benefits to bees, butterflies, and birds. […]

Last week, a group of Skagit County teens traveled to Washington State University in Pullman to attend Washington State 4-H Teen Conference! Throughout the week, our teens participated in hands-on workshops, […]

Monitoring for Spotted Wing Drosophila Begins in Skagit County  Monitoring for Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) in blueberry fields throughout Skagit County began on May 26, 2026. Traps are checked weekly to track […]

June 27 Open House to Showcase “Jewel of a Teaching Garden”  MOUNT VERNON –The WSU Extension Skagit County Master Gardener Discovery Garden officially took root in 1996 and over the […]