{"id":1076,"date":"2019-08-06T22:57:28","date_gmt":"2019-08-06T22:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/?page_id=1076"},"modified":"2026-04-16T16:32:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T23:32:56","slug":"mg","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/hg\/mg\/","title":{"rendered":"Master Gardener Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is a Master Gardener?<\/strong>
\nMaster Gardeners are trained volunteers who work in partnership with WSU Extension to educate the public and enhance the quality of life in the community by promoting sound gardening practices. This includes integrated pest management, efficient watering systems, soil improvement and choosing appropriate plants.<\/p>\n

What We Do<\/strong>
\nWSU Whatcom County Extension works with local partners to develop and deliver projects that benefit our community using sound, researched based community horticulture education.<\/p>\n

Master Gardener volunteers are public educators who work on a variety of projects throughout the year.<\/p>\n

Community Projects, Events, Workshops<\/strong>
\nAll are open to the public.<\/em><\/p>\n

Annual Plant Sale<\/a> \u2013 Second Saturday in MAY
\nGarden Education for Schools & Clubs<\/a> – Year Round
\nBellingham Farmers Market<\/a> – Monthly garden booths, May – Sept.
\nNWWA Fair<\/a> – Master Gardener educational booth in August
\nNative Plant & Weed Education – Workshops and Field Study
\nComposting Demonstration<\/a>
\nGrow Your Own Groceries \u2013 Workshops and Talks
\nDiagnostic Plant Clinic<\/a>
\nDemonstration Gardens<\/a> – Hovander Park and the Roeder Home
\nYouth Garden Support<\/a>
\nStormwater Education & Rain Gardens<\/a>
\nCommunity Gardens Support<\/a><\/p>\n

\"montageWSU celebrates 50 years of the Master Gardener program.<\/a><\/p>\n

History<\/strong>
\nThe Master Gardeners Program was started here in Washington State in 1973. Records show that 120 Master Gardeners from King and Pierce County Extension were trained in the first class. They served more than 7,000 clients in their first year. Today there are more than 3,000 Master Gardeners serving in 28 of the 39 Washington Counties. We serve more than a quarter of a million clients each year. The Master Gardeners program is now operating in 46 states and four Canadian provinces.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Cultivating plants, people and communities since 1973.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Program Contact:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Kristen Barta<\/strong>, Program Coordinator
\n(360) 778-5811
\nkristen.barta@wsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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Master Gardener Impact Report:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Master Gardener Impact Report<\/a>\u00a0pdf<\/em><\/p>\n

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Helpful Resources:<\/strong><\/h5>\n