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.
Gardening for Wildlife
Explore the benefits of using keystone plants to create a wildlife-friendly ecosystem in your own garden.
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Pollinators
Learn about pollinators and open your eyes to the beauty and intricate connectivity of nature. As gardeners, we can make...
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Veggie Gardening for Rookies
Interested in growing vegetables but wondering where to start? Master gardeners walk you through what to consider when starting a...
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Indoor Grow Stand
Grow herbs and vegetables in the middle of the winter with an indoor growing stand.
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Raised Beds
Winter is a great time to plan for next season and explore the many advantages of building raised gardening beds.
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Season Extenders
An early frost quickly brings a close to the gardening season. Here, Master Gardener Hallie Kintner discusses tools and techniques...
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The Health Benefits of Gardening
Gardening has long been considered good for the soul. Here Master Gardener Kathy Wolfe writes about the many ways gardening...
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Plant Spring Blooming Bulbs Now
Master Gardener Jessamyn Tuttle explores the many wonderful bulbs which, if planted now, will bloom as early as late January.
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Seed Saving 101
Master Gardener Sheri Rylaarsdam shares the fun of getting started saving and sharing seeds from your garden.
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Cider Making
Get started pressing apple juice and making cider. Learn about the excellent resources here in Skagit County and how to...
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Restoring Nature
Recently certified Master Gardener Joan Stamm writes about how Douglas Tallamay's book, Nature's Best Hope changed her gardening perspective.
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Be Firewise
Former wildland firefighter and Master Gardener Marlene Finley outlines key elements to making your home defensible in a wildfire.
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USDA Zones and Microclimates
Master Gardener Claudia Wells discusses the various USDA Zones in Skagit County and microclimates and how they affect your garden's...
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DIY Drip Irrigation
Master Gardener Bob Bryan helps homeowners set-up their own drip irrigation, helping them save money and time, and their plants...
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Celebrating 50 Years of Master Gardeners
The statewide WSU Extension Master Gardeners celebrate 50 years. The first program in the US was started by WSU extension...
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Discovery Garden Open House June 24, 2023
Join us for a day of discovery and learning at the Skagit Master Gardener's Discovery Garden in Mount Vernon
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Italian Arum
Don't be deceived by the beauty of Italian Arum, though it is sold by many companies, it is an invasive...
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Visit UW Botanic Gardens
Skagit Master Gardeners spend a day touring and learning about the plants at the UW Botanic Garden.
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Northwest Tree Squirrels
Author Kathy Wolfe explores the ambiguity of Pacific Northwest tree squirrels: At times entertaining and at other times very destructive.
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2023 Master Gardener Plant Fair
Skagit County WSU Extension Master Gardeners are preparing for their 2023 Plant Fair at the Skagit County Fairgrounds in Mount...
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