Ornamental Gardening – Skagit County Master Gardener Foundation

Tent Caterpillars

by Ginny BodeNearby Nature, Ornamental Gardening 03/19/202403/20/20243 Comments

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.

shows multiple raised bed gardens and terrlis

Gardening for All Abilities

by Ginny BodeAsk a Master Gardener, Local Food, Ornamental Gardening, Vegetable Gardening 02/16/202402/19/20242 Comments

Whatever the physical challenge, take heart and continue to enjoy gardening by implementing some of these adaptive methods.

Gardening for Wildlife

by Ginny BodeAsk a Master Gardener, Nearby Nature, Ornamental Gardening, Plant Biodiversity, Pollinators 02/02/202408/18/20244 Comments

Explore the benefits of using keystone plants to create a wildlife-friendly ecosystem in your own garden.

Pollinators

by Ginny BodeAsk a Master Gardener, Local Food, Nearby Nature, Ornamental Gardening, Plant Biodiversity, Pollinators, Vegetable Gardening 01/19/202401/20/2024One Comment

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.

Discovery Garden Open House June 24, 2023

by Ginny BodeAsk a Master Gardener, Flowers, Local Food, Nearby Nature, Nearby Nature, Ornamental Gardening, Plant Biodiversity, Pollinators, Soil Health, Vegetable Gardening, Water Conservation, Wildfire Preparedness 06/16/202306/21/2023No Comments

Join us for a day of discovery and learning at the Skagit Master Gardener’s Discovery Garden in Mount Vernon