Ornamental Gardening
Hellebores
Hellebores are hardy, deer-resistant perennials that bloom in winter, offering vibrant color in shades from white to nearly black. They thrive in shade, require little maintenance, and resist most pests.
Read MoreTools for Gardeners
The holidays are perfect for gifting gardeners tools and gadgets tailored to their interests, from seed starting supplies and pruning tools to maintenance aids, enhancing their gardening experience.
Read MoreGreenhouses
As winter approaches, gardeners dream of options to extend the growing season. Key decisions involve what to grow, usage, design, materials, and whether to start seeds or protect delicate plants year-round.
Read MoreArtistic Composting
Master Gardener Herta Kurp introduces a creative approach to building compost structures in the home garden. These structures are hard working solutions to the garden waste stream.
Read MoreConifers in the Homescape
Whether used as hedges, focal points, or ground covers, conifers will provide lasting beauty and functionality to your outdoor space.
Read MoreCut Flower Garden
Master Gardener Karen Bruce discusses the joys and considerations of starting a cut flower garden, highlighting the importance of planning, choosing annuals and perennials, and ensuring success from spring through fall.
Read MorePet-Friendly Gardening
Both pets and gardening require planning, patience, and a healthy dose of reality—learning methods to avoid pitfalls and lead to a happy coexistence between plants and pets.
Read MorePruning Hydrangeas
Master gardeners explain the types of hydrangeas and when to prune them.
Read MoreRhododendrons
Warmer Summers Impact Local Rhododendrons From sun scorch to lace bug, local gardeners protect their beloved rhododendrons with these conscientious tips. FacebookPinEmail Subscribe to the Blog > By Sonja Nelson, Skagit County WSU Extension Master Gardener Author Sonja Nelson Rhododendrons in our gardens, along with the native state flower Rhododendron macrophyllum, the Western or Pacific…
Read MoreBamboo: Is it for you?
Is Bamboo for You? If you love bamboo, be a good neighbor and understand how to select, grow, and maintain the plant. FacebookPinEmail Subscribe to the Blog > By Kay Torrance, Skagit County WSU Extension Master Gardener Bamboo is alternatingly loved and hated by home gardeners. Typically, gardeners are firmly planted in one camp or…
Read MoreGarden Tours
Creating and appreciating a garden is a dynamic, creative process that benefits from inspiration. Gardeners in the Pacific Northwest are fortunate to have access to many garden styles and a wide variety of plant combinations at gardens that are open to the public – all within range of a day trip from Skagit Valley.
Read MoreTent 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.
Read MoreGardening for All Abilities
Whatever the physical challenge, take heart and continue to enjoy gardening by implementing some of these adaptive methods.
Read MoreGardening for Wildlife
Explore the benefits of using keystone plants to create a wildlife-friendly ecosystem in your own garden.
Read MorePollinators
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.
Read MoreDiscovery 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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