Skagit County Master Gardener Foundation

Cultivating plants, people and communities since 1977

Ask a Master Gardener about their favorite variety.

Master Gardeners compare notes.

Navigating the Plant Fair.

Tomato Tasting

In August, Master Gardeners get together to compare their home grown tomatoes.

Growing Tomatoes in the Pacific Northwest

Growing your own tomato starts is not a secret, just sound gardening practices and 10 weeks of careful nurturing in order to transplant young plants outdoors in May/June.

What kind of tomato do you want to grow?

These varieties are hand picked by the WSU Skagit County Master Gardeners to perform well in our climate.

Finishing Tomatoes Outside
After the Last Frost

Read more about planting, pruning, and diseases from the WSU Extension Fact Sheet.