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Coronavirus COVID-19

COVID-19 Advisory: WSU Extension is working to keep our communities safe. All Extension programming is being provided virtually, postponed, or canceled. Effective March 16, 2020, WSU Extension county offices and WSU Research & Extension Centers will be closed to the public. We are available via email, phone, and webconference.

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    • Growing Groceries: Introduction to IPM (Integrated Pest Management)
    • 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,…
    • Growing Groceries: Raising the Broccoli, Cabbage, and Kale Family
    • 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.
    • Growing Groceries: Insects in the Garden – Good, Bad, & Beautiful
    • Pollinators! Predators! Pests! What are these insects and what role do they play in your garden? How can you attract the good ones and deal with the bad guys? Learn to identify some of the…
    • 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.…
    • Growing Groceries: Tomato, Pepper, and Eggplant 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…

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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.

Online Home Horticulture Training for Home Gardeners will be offered January through April in 2021 instead of Master Gardener Training.

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

600 128th Street SE
Everett, WA
98208
425-338-2400

Building Currently Closed to the Public
Phone Hours: 9 am – 1 pm, weekdays

Master Gardener Plant Problem Clinic
Available by phone at 425-357-6010
10 am – 3 pm, weekdays

Upcoming Online Events

Wed 14

Growing Groceries: Introduction to IPM (Integrated Pest Management)

April 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wed 21

Growing Groceries: Raising the Broccoli, Cabbage, and Kale Family

April 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wed 28

Growing Groceries: Insects in the Garden – Good, Bad, & Beautiful

April 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
May 05

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

May 5 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
May 12

Growing Groceries: Tomato, Pepper, and Eggplant Family

May 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
May 19

Growing Groceries: Raising the Cucumber, Squash and Melon Family

May 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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