{"id":72,"date":"2012-11-01T13:27:47","date_gmt":"2012-11-01T21:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ext100.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/?page_id=72"},"modified":"2026-06-29T07:52:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T14:52:33","slug":"garden","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/garden\/","title":{"rendered":"Home and Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2012\/11\/gardening1.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-13855\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Snohomish County Community Horticulture Program teaches research-based, ecologically sound gardening practices. It is the home of the WSU &#8211; Snohomish County Extension Master Gardener Program whose <a title=\"WSU MG Website\" href=\"http:\/\/mastergardener.wsu.edu\/\">mission (see webpage)<\/a> is &#8220;engaging university-trained volunteers to empower and sustain diverse communities with relevant, unbiased, research-based horticulture and environmental stewardship education.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Master Gardeners Available<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To answer plant problem questions via e-mail at <a href=\"mailto:askamastergardener@snohomishmg.org\">askamastergardener@snohomishmg.org,<\/a> in-person at Willis Tucker Park, 6705 Puget Park Dr. Snohomish, WA 98296 and by telephone at 425-357-6010. MGs are also available via teleconferencing or in-person for other <a title=\"Community Education\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/garden\/community-horticulture\/\">educational outreach activities (webpage)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Horticulture Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"MG Program\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/garden\/master-gardener-program\">Master Gardener (MG) Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"MG Plant Problem Clinics\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/garden\/master-gardener-program\/plant-problem-clinics\/\">MG Plant Problem Diagnostic Clinics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"Community Education\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/garden\/community-horticulture\/\">MG Community Education<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"MG Demonstration Gardens\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/garden\/master-gardener-program\/demonstration-gardens\/\"> MG Demonstration Gardens<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"Growing Groceries\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/garden\/growinggroceries\/\">Growing Groceries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"HORT Pro\" href=\"\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/garden\/horticulture-professionals\/\">Horticultural Professional Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"Rain Gardens\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/garden\/rain-gardens\/\">Rain Gardens<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"Gardening Resources\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/garden\/gardening-resources\/\">Gardening Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Horticulture Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:mary.watts@wsu.edu\">Mary Watts (email)<\/a>, Master Gardener Program Coordinator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:kara.m.carter@wsu.edu\">Kara Carter (email)<\/a>, Horticulture Secretary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:christensen4@wsu.edu\">Karie Christensen (email)<\/a>, Registrar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Some WSU Extension web sites provide links to external sites for the convenience of users. These external sites are not managed by the WSU Extension. Furthermore, WSU Extension does not review, control or take responsibility for the content of these sites, nor do these sites implicitly or explicitly represent official positions and policies of WSU Extension.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin; physical, mental or sensory disability; marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era or disabled veteran. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Master Gardener Program Coordinator Mary Watts at WSU-Snohomish County Extension, 6705 Puget Park Dr., Snohomish, WA 98296, phone 425-338-2400, email <a href=\"mailto:mary.watts@wsu.edu\">mary.watts@wsu.edu<\/a>, at least four weeks prior to the event.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Snohomish County horticulture program teaches research-based, ecologically sound gardening practices. Our mission is to provide access to research-based information and encourage its application by individuals, communities and horticulture professionals to promote human well being, protect and enhance our environment and foster community stewardship. Help is available by phone, in person or on-line. 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