July is the time to plant a fall/winter garden. A little work now will set you up for a fresh,...
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Ask a Master Gardener Blog
The Ask a Master Gardener blog features a wide range of articles written by Skagit County WSU Extension Master Gardeners on topics relevant to gardeners in the North Puget Sound area.
Western Redcedars
The best action today's gardeners and homeowners can take to prevent redcedar dieback is to keep the soil around their...
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Open House 2024
Join us for this year’s Open House at the Discovery Garden, the Salal Native Plant Garden, and the NW Fruit...
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Hypertufa Containers
Alpine gardening enthusiasts have found a solution to recreate the beauty they see in the alpine regions by using hypertufa...
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Memorial Gardens
The very act of envisioning, planning, and creating a memorial garden can help you focus on things beautiful and symbolic...
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Plant Clinics
Visit a Master Gardener Plant Clinic and get answers to your questions from WSU Extension-trained experts.
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30th Annual Plant Fair
Plants, education, food, music. Kick off your gardening season at the 30th Annual Skagit Master Gardener Plant Fair - Saturday,...
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Potting Soil
Successful container gardening depends on the attributes of your potting soil. Take a deep dive into how it is made...
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Tent Caterpillars
During this time of year, tent caterpillar egg casings on the branches of deciduous trees are easy to spot. Remove...
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Gardening Fitness
As you plan for the gardening season ahead, tune-up with these at-home stretches and exercises so you'll be up to...
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Gardening for All Abilities
Whatever the physical challenge, take heart and continue to enjoy gardening by implementing some of these adaptive methods.
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Gardening for Wildlife
Explore the benefits of using keystone plants to create a wildlife-friendly ecosystem in your own garden.
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Pollinators
Learn about pollinators and open your eyes to the beauty and intricate connectivity of nature. As gardeners, we can make...
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Veggie Gardening for Rookies
Interested in growing vegetables but wondering where to start? Master gardeners walk you through what to consider when starting a...
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Indoor Grow Stand
Grow herbs and vegetables in the middle of the winter with an indoor growing stand.
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Raised Beds
Winter is a great time to plan for next season and explore the many advantages of building raised gardening beds.
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Season Extenders
An early frost quickly brings a close to the gardening season. Here, Master Gardener Hallie Kintner discusses tools and techniques...
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The Health Benefits of Gardening
Gardening has long been considered good for the soul. Here Master Gardener Kathy Wolfe writes about the many ways gardening...
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Plant Spring Blooming Bulbs Now
Master Gardener Jessamyn Tuttle explores the many wonderful bulbs which, if planted now, will bloom as early as late January.
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Seed Saving 101
Master Gardener Sheri Rylaarsdam shares the fun of getting started saving and sharing seeds from your garden.
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