2025 Events Calendar
Know & Grow: Preventing Food Waste at Home - Free
April 15, 1 PM at the NWREC Sakuma Auditorium (16650 State Route 536; Mount Vernon)
Preventing food waste saves you money and can lower your carbon footprint by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and conserving resources. It is estimated that 40% of the food in USA goes uneaten every year ending up in the landfill or down the drain. Get tips to reduce food waste in your home. Presented by WSU Professor Diane Smith.
Skagit County Master Gardener Plant Fair - Free Admission and Free Parking
May 10, 8 AM to 2 PM at the Skagit County Fairgrounds
Don’t miss the annual Plant Fair on the Saturday before Mother’s Day. You will find 1,000s of perennials and vegetable starts, and more than 3,000 tomatoes. There will be many vendors selling interesting plants and products too. Master Gardeners will be presenting short gardening demonstrations and hosting a Plant Clinic.
Know & Grow: Science Behind Companion Planting - Free
May 20, 1 PM at the NWREC Sakuma Auditorium (16650 State Route 536; Mount Vernon)
There are plant combinations, polyculture, and other science-based practices for a healthier garden. Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott has done research and written about this sometime controversial topic. Master Gardener, Rae Barto, will share these findings and advice.
Know & Grow: Grow the Heck Up! - Free
June 17, 1 PM at the NWREC Sakuma Auditorium (16650 State Route 536; Mount Vernon)
Embellish your garden with vines. They add a sense of joy by leading your eyes up. They maximize growing space by filling vertical areas. They can create privacy, separate garden areas or hide unsightly areas. They make your garden seem richer and bigger. Linda comes from Seattle and is a delightful, much sought after speaker. Master Gardener Laura Watson is a recognized expert on vines, especially clematis.
Discovery Garden Open House - Free
June 28th, 10AM - 2PM at the Discovery Garden (16650 State Route 536; Mount Vernon)
Note: There is no Know & Grow in July
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Skagit Valley
Tulip Festival
April 1-30
Skagit County
WSU Extension
Master Gardener
Plant Fair
May 10, 8 AM to 2 PM
at the Skagit County Fairgrounds
Discovery Garden Open House
June 28th 10AM - 2PM
Plant Clinics
in
Burlington & Anacortes
Master Gardeners can help with garden problems, plant/pest identification, growing food, plant ideas, native plants, pollinators, soil, composting, and more.
Farmers Markets
Ask a Master Gardener Booths
Get advice on plants, trees, landscaping, and pests. We also have booths at public events such as the County Fair.
Anacortes: Saturdays (3rd Saturday in May through 2nd Saturday in Oct) from 10am-2pm at the Depot
Concrete: Next to Last Saturday (Jun-Aug) from 10am-1pm at the Concrete Community Center
Mount Vernon: 1st Saturday (Jun-Sep) from 9am-2pm at the Riverfront Plaza
Sedro-Woolley: 3rd Wednesday (Jun-Sep) from 3-7pm at the Hammer Heritage Square
Special Events: Home Shows, Plant Fair, Skagit County Fair