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COVID-19 Advisory: WSU Extension is working to keep our communities safe. All Extension programming is being provided virtually, or by approved plan. Effective July 6, 2021, Snohomish County WSU Extension will have a limited administration presence at Willis Tucker Park (Snohomish). The McCollum Park campus (Everett) continues to be closed to the public.  We are available via email, phone, and webconference.

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    • Growing Groceries: Pruning Fruit Trees in Western Washington
    • You’ll learn the basics of apple and pear fruit production including variety and rootstock selection, nutrient management, and basic care including pruning, irrigation and pest management.
    • Growing Groceries: Raising the Pea/Bean Family & the Basics of Cover Cropping
    • We'll cover the Legume family which includes peas, beans (both green and dry), and lentils as well as the one member of the Solanaceous family that can be planted out early – potatoes! Discussion of…
    • Growing Groceries: Raising Berries in Western Washington
    • Topics include variety selection, soil preferences, fertility, pruning, pest and disease management, and cultural requirements for strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and other small fruits.
    • Farming by the Numbers #1: Farm Bookkeeping Basics
    • The Farming by the Numbers series will help you learn the basics of farm recordkeeping, taking sales online, and paying employees from experts and experienced farmers.
    • Growing Groceries: Pests, Predators, and Pollinators: An Introduction to IPM
    • Basics of managing disease, insect, and weed pests in the home garden. Discussion covers a variety of techniques including prevention, cultural practices like row covers, mulching, and more. Weed management practices include using mulches, hardscaping,…
    • Farming by the Numbers #2: Online Sales
    • The Farming by the Numbers series will help you learn the basics of farm recordkeeping, taking sales online, and paying employees from experts and experienced farmers.
    • Growing Groceries: Raising the Broccoli and Buckwheat Families
    • Includes broccoli, cabbage, kale, cauliflower, mustard, Brussels sprouts, and other members of the Brassica family. Discussion includes variety selection, cultural requirements, common diseases and pests.
    • Farming by the Numbers #3: Paying Employees
    • Learn the basics of farm recordkeeping, taking sales online, and paying employees from experts and experienced farmers.
    • Growing Groceries: Raising the Carrot, Lettuce, & Corn Families
    • The Carrot (Apiaceae) family also includes parsnips and celery along with many herbs like dill, fennel, and caraway. Puget Sound's mild climate makes it a great place to grow members of the lettuce (Asteraceae) family just about year-round.…
    • Farming by the Numbers #4: Financial Statements, Cash Flow, & Loan Readiness
    • Learn the basics of farm recordkeeping, taking sales online, and paying employees from experts and experienced farmers.
    • Growing Groceries: Raising the Tomato & Potato Family
    • Topics covered include variety selection, cultural requirements, as well as the major disease and pests affecting these species.
    • Growing Groceries: Raising the Cucumber, Squash and Melon Family
    • Our last class in the 2021 Growing Groceries series will focus on growing all things Cucurbit! From luscious melons to giant pumpkins, summer squash to zucchini and winter squash we'll cover all these amazing vegetables…
    • Growing Groceries: Raising Culinary & Tea Herbs
    • We’ll cover the basic perennial and annual herbs used in so many sweet and savory dishes along with the not-so-common ones like epazote and lemongrass. In addition, we’ll talk about some of the easy to…
    • Growing Groceries: Seed Starting and Raising Transplants
    • Beginning with how and when to start to seeds, to watering techniques, thinning and transplanting, you’ll learn how to save money and be successful in starting your vegetables from seed.
    • Growing Groceries: Growing in Hoop Houses, Cold Frames, and Small Greenhouses
    • You will learn how to create a productive, sustainable, and attractive garden by mixing colorful vegetables, edible flowers, easy to grow herbs, fruit trees, and berries into the landscape. We will consider some basics (soil prep,…
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WSU Snohomish County Extension continues to provide a range of activities and resources to the Citizens of Snohomish County, some of which are listed below and others are offered on program webpages throughout our website. Welcome!

Resources for Parents

Check out our 4-H program’s Stay Home Stay Healthy Resources webpage. You’ll find links to help parents with children at home remain engaged with learning, online collaboration help, and the latest news on COVID-19 from WSU.

Resources on Food Safety

Food Safety in a Minute (website) answers your COVID-19 questions.

Latest from the CDC on COVID-19 and transmission via food (website). Good news! “The risk of getting COVID-19 from food, treated drinking water, or food packaging is very low.”

Resources for Farms and Food Businesses

WSU Food Safety has put together a host of resources and COVID-19 protocols for agricultural producers on this webpage.

In response to evolving farm and community needs, WSU has developed a website called the WSU Food Systems COVID-19 HUB.

Resources for Home Gardeners

Master Gardeners are available to answer plant problem questions via e-mail at snocomg@gmail.com.

Applications for 2022 Master Gardener Training are now available.

Connecting People, Resources and Knowledge

WSU Snohomish County Extension programs connect the people and communities of Snohomish County with the knowledge base of Washington State University to promote quality of life and advance economic well-being through fostering inquiry, learning, and the application of research.

County Programs

Snohomish County Extension

6705 Puget Park Dr.
Snohomish, WA
98296
425-338-2400

Phone Hours: 9 am – 5 pm, weekdays

Master Gardener Plant Problem Clinic
Available by phone at 425-357-6010
April – September, 10 am – 3 pm, weekdays
Or by e-mail at snocomg@gmail.com
(In-person Office Clinic is not currently available.)

Upcoming Online Events

Wed 19

Growing Groceries: Pruning Fruit Trees in Western Washington

January 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fri 21

SCMGF Winter Speaker Series: Gardening in a Changing Climate

January 21 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Wed 26

Growing Groceries: Raising the Pea/Bean Family & the Basics of Cover Cropping

January 26 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fri 28

Country Living Expo & Cattlemen’s Winterschool

January 28 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat 29

Country Living Expo & Cattlemen’s Winterschool

January 29 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 30

Country Living Expo & Cattlemen’s Winterschool

January 30 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Feb 02

Growing Groceries: Raising Berries in Western Washington

February 2 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Feb 03

Farming by the Numbers #1: Farm Bookkeeping Basics

February 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Feb 04

SCMGF Winter Speaker Series: Gardening Between the Seasons: From Late Winter to Early Spring

February 4 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Feb 09

Growing Groceries: Pests, Predators, and Pollinators: An Introduction to IPM

February 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Feb 10

Farming by the Numbers #2: Online Sales

February 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Feb 16

Growing Groceries: Raising the Broccoli and Buckwheat Families

February 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Feb 17

Farming by the Numbers #3: Paying Employees

February 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Feb 18

SCMGF Winter Speaker Series: Successful Rhododendron Cultivation in the Pacific Northwest

February 18 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Feb 23

Growing Groceries: Raising the Carrot, Lettuce, & Corn Families

February 23 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Feb 24

Farming by the Numbers #4: Financial Statements, Cash Flow, & Loan Readiness

February 24 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Feb 25

SCMGF Winter Speaker Series: Veggies! Succession Planting & Tips for Getting a Lot Out of a Small Space

February 25 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Mar 02

Growing Groceries: Raising the Tomato & Potato Family

March 2 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mar 09

Growing Groceries: Raising the Cucumber, Squash and Melon Family

March 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mar 11

SCMGF Winter Speaker Series: Fire Resistant Landscaping for Western Washington

March 11 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

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