Master Gardener

Understanding how climate affects your growing conditions is essential to successful gardening. Throughout western Washington, however, varied topography gives rise to a large number of microclimates ...

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The 640-page publication is binder ready and features full-color photographs and diagrams throughout. This how-to manual is the main text for training new Master Gardener volunteers in Washington state. Its 25 chapters cover gardening topics from basic botany, soil science, and fertilizers to pest identification and management, as well as advanced topics such as orchard management, pruning, composting, backyard forestry, waterwise landscaping, greenhouse management, and so much more. This manual contains the latest research-based methods and recommendations for successful home gardening in Washington, with specific details for working with the disparate growing conditions found on each side of the Cascades. Happy gardening!

This full-color how-to manual on Flashdrive, includes the main text for training new Master Gardener volunteers.

From novice to advanced, all home gardeners should get to know their soil: the nuts and bolts of soil, and how to make it better, included here.

This publication is intended for Extension professionals, master gardeners, public agency personnel, tree care professionals, and those who are interested in an in-depth review of the current state of knowledge about EAB and the implications for potential damage and mitigation strategies in Washington State.