Hypertufa Containers
Alpine gardening enthusiasts have found a solution to recreate the beauty they see in the alpine regions by using hypertufa containers
Tent Caterpillars
During 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.
Pollinators
Learn 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.
Seed Saving 101
Master Gardener Sheri Rylaarsdam shares the fun of getting started saving and sharing seeds from your garden.
Cider Making
Get 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.
Restoring Nature
Recently certified Master Gardener Joan Stamm writes about how Douglas Tallamay’s book, Nature’s Best Hope changed her gardening perspective.
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
Italian Arum
Don’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.
Visit UW Botanic Gardens
Skagit Master Gardeners spend a day touring and learning about the plants at the UW Botanic Garden.
Northwest Tree Squirrels
Author Kathy Wolfe explores the ambiguity of Pacific Northwest tree squirrels: At times entertaining and at other times very destructive.
Midnight Marauders
Master Gardener Diana Wisen discusses slug damage and eradication, one of the most discussed topics among PNW gardeners.