Heirloom Garden
Preserving our rare and endangered heirloom plants
This garden supports our Yakima Master Gardener Seed Library. Plants are selected because they are often rare and endangered varieties that grow well in our Yakima climates and soils. Heirloom vegetables often taste much better and have other desirable characteristics because they are not trying to meet the demands of commercial production (such as ripening at the same time, uniform size/weights, extended shelf life to get to markets etc.) This garden was started in 2014 in partnership with the North Yakima Conservation District. All seeds, materials, and labor are donated by the Yakima Master Gardeners and supported by the Yakima Master Gardener Foundation. Produce not used for seed collection is donated to local meal programs and food banks.
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Heirloom Garden
1522 S. 18th Ave,
Yakima, WA 98902
Garden Events
Highlights from the Heirloom Garden
Frequently asked questions:
A: We host an annual Seed Saving Class each February. See our calendar for dates and information. (You may also add yourself to our email list for notice of this class and others.) The class offers an opportunity to learn how to save seeds. Attendees become members of our Seed Library, and can take seeds from there, grow them and return a few back to the library!
A: The garden is open to the public on third Saturday mornings for our “Classes in the Garden.” See our event calendar for details.