The Ask a Master Gardener blog features a wide range of articles written by Skagit County WSU Extension Master Gardeners on topics relevant to gardeners in the North Puget Sound area.
Gift Ideas
Gardeners are fortunate to have an abundance of great titles on the market, including some new volumes, some old favorites,...
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Tool Maintenance
The last job of the gardening season is tool clean-up. Master Gardener Kathy Wolfe covers the reasons why and how...
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Holiday Floral Arrangements
Creating floral arrangements with foraged natural materials is a rewarding way to bring seasonal cheer into your home.
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Growing Grapes
Dream of having your own vineyard? Begin planning now. By choosing the right location and varietal, you can enjoy home-grown...
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Cover Crops
Rebuild your garden soil with a winter cover crop which is considered a green, plant-based fertilizer that feeds the soil...
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Growing Figs
Enjoy the sweet, aromatic flavor of homegrown figs in the Pacific Northwest with these select varieties.
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Drying Herbs
Capture the seasonal flavors by preserving fresh herbs. Get started drying, freezing, dehydrating and enhance your meals deep into the...
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Trees Not to Plant
Before buying and planting a tree, Master Gardener Alison Hitchcock outlines species to avoid due to their vulnerability to current...
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Sale Plants
Plants purchased off the sale rack are only a bargain if you follow these basic rules for all plant purchases.
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Fall Planting
July is the time to plant a fall/winter garden. A little work now will set you up for a fresh,...
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Western Redcedars
The best action today's gardeners and homeowners can take to prevent redcedar dieback is to keep the soil around their...
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Open House 2024
Join us for this year’s Open House at the Discovery Garden, the Salal Native Plant Garden, and the NW Fruit...
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Hypertufa Containers
Alpine gardening enthusiasts have found a solution to recreate the beauty they see in the alpine regions by using hypertufa...
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Memorial Gardens
The very act of envisioning, planning, and creating a memorial garden can help you focus on things beautiful and symbolic...
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Plant Clinics
Visit a Master Gardener Plant Clinic and get answers to your questions from WSU Extension-trained experts.
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30th Annual Plant Fair
Plants, education, food, music. Kick off your gardening season at the 30th Annual Skagit Master Gardener Plant Fair - Saturday,...
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Potting Soil
Successful container gardening depends on the attributes of your potting soil. Take a deep dive into how it is made...
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Tent Caterpillars
During this time of year, tent caterpillar egg casings on the branches of deciduous trees are easy to spot. Remove...
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Gardening Fitness
As you plan for the gardening season ahead, tune-up with these at-home stretches and exercises so you'll be up to...
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Gardening for All Abilities
Whatever the physical challenge, take heart and continue to enjoy gardening by implementing some of these adaptive methods.
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