Whidbey Gardening Workshop

08/20/2026

Registration for the WA Green School has opened!

The WA Green School provides research-based techniques to create a thriving garden, which protects the water, air, and your local ecosystems and wildlife. It's like becoming a Master Gardener without having to do an internship and off-site learning experiences.

Green School Pacific Northwest horticulture courses from WSU Extension If you are currently enrolled in the 2025-2026 Washington Gardener Certificate, log in here until October 4, 2026. The gate to…

08/20/2026

Registration has opened for the WA Green School, which means it's also time to start exploring becoming an Island County Master Gardener. Learn more about becoming a local Master Gardener at

Are you a Whidbey or Camano Island gardener? Maybe you have just moved to the area and want to get involved in the community and learn about gardening in the Puget Sound? Are you passionate…

08/18/2026

Oh my gosh, Tobey Nelson was a fabulous speaker at Sunday's talk at the Education Garden. She offered great tips. saying we should be "guardeners" in our gardens, abandoning outdated notions like an idyll, perfect lawn, tidy beds, and "gumball" shrubs.

Instead, we should invest in a diversity of plants, including incorporating plants that are bordering on our region. As our climate changes, consider plants from Oregon and eastern Washington that don't require as much water and can contribute to beneficial soil-surface-active invertebrates.

08/15/2026

Don't forget: Sunday, Tobey Nelson will be having a free talk on The Importance of Biodiversity at the Education Garden at Greenbank Farm at 1 pm.

08/11/2026

In the coming months, we'll be sharing insights about the concept of regenerative ecosystem with a focus on the home garden.

Regenerative gardening goes beyond sustainable practices — it focuses on leaving the land healthier than you found it. For the home gardener, it can mean turning a patch of grass into a bed of native plants or replacing a concrete walkway with pea gravel or wood chips.

07/30/2026

If it were the olden days☺️ John looks especially dapper!

07/26/2026

It's our last day at the Whidbey Island Fair. Come visit us and enter to win a prize! Plus, learn about deer and rabbit resistant plants.

07/23/2026

We're GRAND CHAMPIONS! Actually, our booth at the Whidbey Island Fair is the champion. This year, we're featuring information on deer and rabbit resistant plants, along with examples of plants and outdoor artwork that can transform your garden.

We also have a potting station for kids, and of course, Master Gardener will be available to answer your plant and gardening questions.

Come visit us: Friday and Saturday (9:00 am to 10:30 pm), Sunday (9:00 am to 7:00 pm). Langley Fairgrounds

07/11/2026

We're getting ready to be at the Whidbey Island Fair, showcasing plants that deer and rabbits avoid. Drop by and chat with a Master Gardener or gain some new ideas for your yard.

Join us July 22-25, 2027 for the 102nd Fair!

07/04/2026

Have a safe and memorable Fourth of July