Two WSU Master Gardener volunteer smiling at the camera in front of newly constructed raised beds and older wooden raised beds with other volunteers planting.

The WSU Extension Thurston County Master Gardener Program

Cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973
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Welcome to the WSU Extension Thurston County Master Gardener Program

Thirty WSU Master Gardener trainees, mentors, and staff smiling for photo in front of trees on a trail.

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.

Our Thurston County program is part of the statewide WSU Extension Master Gardener Program which combines horticulture training and public service. WSU Master Gardener volunteers are trained and certified as volunteer community educators to provide professional, unbiased, researched-based home gardening and horticulture information to the public.


Upcoming events


Our Program Partners

The WSU Thurston County Extension Master Gardener Program and Master Recycler Composter Program of Thurston County achieves our missions with the support of our sponsors and partners. 

Our partners include:

  • City of Olympia
  • Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County
  • Port of Olympia
  • Thurston County Public Works
  • WSU Master Gardener Program
  • WSU Thurston County Extension
Partners: WSU Thurston County Extension, WSU Master Gardener Program, Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County, Thurston County, Port of Olympia, and City of Olympia

WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Cori Carlton at cori.carlton@co.thurston.wa.us at least two (2) weeks prior to the event or application deadline.


WSU Extension Master Gardeners in the news

Making a Difference

WSU Master Gardener Program of Thurston County Impact Report

WSU Master Gardener Program Impact Report

Cultivating Community Since 1973

Looking Ahead to a Vibrant Future