The WSU Extension Yakima County Master Gardener Program
At about 120 strong, Yakima Master Gardeners are among the most active in our state. Last year as a group we contributed over 1,500 volunteer hours in venues including our plant-answer clinic, demonstration gardens, classes, symposia, speaking engagements, plant sale greenhouse operations, and more. We take our mission seriously: offering research-based information on sustainable gardening and communities. And we enjoy the interaction this affords us with citizens throughout Yakima County.
For further information about our activities over the past year, please visit our Coordinator’s report to the County Commissioners.
More Information
The WSU Master Gardener Program addresses important sociologic and environmental issues by teaching research-based horticulture information. We want people to have important skills and abilities that help mitigate challenges and to understand that everyone has a role to play in creating and sustaining healthy and resilient communities.
The following links will take you to the state WSU Extension Master Gardener website. Simply hit the back button to return to this page.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Values
We foster and benefit from an atmosphere of diversity and inclusivity because our differences inspire creative thinking and innovative solutions.
We act with integrity because trust, truthfulness and respect create a healthy and positive culture.
We are committed to stewardship and sustainability, serving as ethical and responsible agents of our natural resources, human resources, and University resources.
We collaborate because together we empower healthy and resilient communities.
We are a dynamic and responsive program where knowledge inspires change.
Our Priorities
Climate Change
Clean Water
Water Conservation
Soil Health
Pollinators
Local Food
Plant Biodiversity
Nearby Nature
Wildfire Preparedness
