Drying Herbs
Capture the seasonal flavors by preserving fresh herbs. Get started drying, freezing, dehydrating and enhance your meals deep into the winter.
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Capture the seasonal flavors by preserving fresh herbs. Get started drying, freezing, dehydrating and enhance your meals deep into the winter.
Read MoreBefore buying and planting a tree, Master Gardener Alison Hitchcock outlines species to avoid due to their vulnerability to current and looming threats.
Read MorePlants purchased off the sale rack are only a bargain if you follow these basic rules for all plant purchases.
Read MoreJuly is the time to plant a fall/winter garden. A little work now will set you up for a fresh, delicious vegetables to brighten your autumn and winter meals.
Read MoreThe best action today’s gardeners and homeowners can take to prevent redcedar dieback is to keep the soil around their trees weed-free and mulched and to discourage heavy foot traffic.
Read MoreJoin us for this year’s Open House at the Discovery Garden, the Salal Native Plant Garden, and the NW Fruit Garden
Read MoreAlpine gardening enthusiasts have found a solution to recreate the beauty they see in the alpine regions by using hypertufa containers
Read MoreThe very act of envisioning, planning, and creating a memorial garden can help you focus on things beautiful and symbolic that capture the essence of your lost loved one.
Read MoreVisit a Master Gardener Plant Clinic and get answers to your questions from WSU Extension-trained experts.
Read MorePlants, education, food, music. Kick off your gardening season at the 30th Annual Skagit Master Gardener Plant Fair – Saturday, May 11 – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Read MoreSuccessful container gardening depends on the attributes of your potting soil. Take a deep dive into how it is made and how to make it better.
Read MoreDuring this time of year, tent caterpillar egg casings on the branches of deciduous trees are easy to spot. Remove them now, or leave them as an important part of the ecosystem.
Read MoreAs you plan for the gardening season ahead, tune-up with these at-home stretches and exercises so you’ll be up to the gardening chores ahead.
Read MoreWhatever the physical challenge, take heart and continue to enjoy gardening by implementing some of these adaptive methods.
Read MoreExplore the benefits of using keystone plants to create a wildlife-friendly ecosystem in your own garden.
Read MoreLearn about pollinators and open your eyes to the beauty and intricate connectivity of nature. As gardeners, we can make choices that will enhance or inhibit pollinators.
Read MoreInterested in growing vegetables but wondering where to start? Master gardeners walk you through what to consider when starting a vegetable garden for the first time.
Read MoreGrow herbs and vegetables in the middle of the winter with an indoor growing stand.
Read MoreWinter is a great time to plan for next season and explore the many advantages of building raised gardening beds.
Read MoreAn early frost quickly brings a close to the gardening season. Here, Master Gardener Hallie Kintner discusses tools and techniques to extend the season.
Read MoreGardening has long been considered good for the soul. Here Master Gardener Kathy Wolfe writes about the many ways gardening improves mental health.
Read MoreMaster Gardener Jessamyn Tuttle explores the many wonderful bulbs which, if planted now, will bloom as early as late January.
Read MoreMaster Gardener Sheri Rylaarsdam shares the fun of getting started saving and sharing seeds from your garden.
Read MoreGet started pressing apple juice and making cider. Learn about the excellent resources here in Skagit County and how to get started pressing apple juice and making fermented apple cider.
Read MoreRecently certified Master Gardener Joan Stamm writes about how Douglas Tallamay’s book, Nature’s Best Hope changed her gardening perspective.
Read MoreFormer wildland firefighter and Master Gardener Marlene Finley outlines key elements to making your home defensible in a wildfire.
Read MoreMaster Gardener Claudia Wells discusses the various USDA Zones in Skagit County and microclimates and how they affect your garden’s success.
Read MoreMaster Gardener Bob Bryan helps homeowners set-up their own drip irrigation, helping them save money and time, and their plants thrive.
Read MoreThe statewide WSU Extension Master Gardeners celebrate 50 years. The first program in the US was started by WSU extension agents in King and Pierce County.
Read MoreJoin us for a day of discovery and learning at the Skagit Master Gardener’s Discovery Garden in Mount Vernon
Read MoreDon’t be deceived by the beauty of Italian Arum, though it is sold by many companies, it is an invasive plant in most areas of Western Washington.
Read MoreSkagit Master Gardeners spend a day touring and learning about the plants at the UW Botanic Garden.
Read MoreAuthor Kathy Wolfe explores the ambiguity of Pacific Northwest tree squirrels: At times entertaining and at other times very destructive.
Read MoreSkagit County WSU Extension Master Gardeners are preparing for their 2023 Plant Fair at the Skagit County Fairgrounds in Mount Vernon on May 13. Free Admission
Read MoreBy composting at home, either in a pile or with a worm bin, we can stop the cycle by feeding worms our food scraps and letting them convert them into high-quality nutrients that can be used by plants and other life forms that live in the soil.
Read MoreMaster Gardener Diana Wisen discusses slug damage and eradication, one of the most discussed topics among PNW gardeners.
Read MoreThe marine-influenced weather in the Pacific Northwest is the perfect climate for growing cool-season vegetables.
Read MoreHeathers and heaths, common in our area, have a multitude of characteristics and are well-adapted to the Pacific Northwest landscape. Ericaceae is the family of the heather plants, but it also includes rhododendrons, blueberries, mountain laurels, and more.
Read MoreFrom the comfort of your chair, you may also notice winter birds flitting about. Birds are an integral part in the cycle of nature. Helping them get proper food, water and shelter will assist their winter survival and allow you to enjoy their antics.
Read MoreWhile hard to find in flower nurseries it is possible to start lisianthus from seeds. Mastering the seed-starting techniques was a months-long process, but well worth it.
Read MoreSkagit Master Gardeners share their favorite books to curl up with over the holidays.
Read MoreThe dark days of winter are upon us. As a gardener, this is the time of year we pull out the seed catalogs and start planning for next year.
Read MoreAs the summer blooms fade and the bright hues of autumn give way to the gray of November, gardeners and crafters alike find themselves looking for ways to brighten their days.
Read MoreMaster Gardeners share their overwintering techniques FacebookPinEmail By Anne Hays, Skagit County WSU Master Gardener Anne Hays is a resident of La Conner and a
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