WSU Clark County Master Gardeners

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We are university-trained volunteers who support the community by sharing research-based horticulture and environmental stewardship education, offering plant care advice, and organizing educational workshops and events for Clark County, WA A Washington State certified WSU Master Gardener is a volunteer who has completed 12 weeks of classroom training in all phases of horticulture as related to the

management of landscapes and gardens in a science-based, sustainable manner. A WSU Master Gardener has been taught how to address environmental and social priorities which include: expanded public awareness of the value of home and public landscapes,appropriate plant selection,integrated pest management,
water conservation,greater use of native plants,
water quality protection, andreducing the impact of invasive species
In Southwest Washington, WSU Master Gardeners assist the Extension office at the Heritage Farms in Hazel Dell by sharing their knowledge of and enthusiasm for gardening to meet crucial needs within their communities. As para-professionals for Washington State University, WSU Master Gardeners help answer nearly all of the home gardening calls that come into the Extension office, assist the 4-H program in gardening classes to teach children environmental stewardship and proper nutrition, give public lectures, and conduct tours of public gardens and nurseries. Volunteers with writing skills help author a weekly gardening column in the Columbian Newspaper, while those with computer skills help update a gardening web site. Other volunteers participate with the court system in offering horticulture training as a part of the Clark County Restorative Community Services program addressing juvenile rehabilitation. For those volunteers interested in leadership and fund-raising roles a Master Gardener Foundation exists to support the efforts of the WSU Master Gardener Program.

Follow The Water has a great series on planting native plants instead of lawns in their yards. Check it out!
08/26/2026

Follow The Water has a great series on planting native plants instead of lawns in their yards. Check it out!

Beyond the Lawn episode 2 is out! 🪻🌼 https://youtu.be/cf2GA4sZfWQ

Andrew Felton's thriving yard pops off throughout the year, where lush lupine leads to seaside daisy, and native and ornamental plants grow alongside each other.

Beyond the Lawn is our new video series that shows how real people use native plants and a dash of creativity to turn their lawn, patio, or parking strip into thriving, resilient oases that protect our waterways.

Thank you to our project partners: Backyard Habitat Certification Program, Clackamas SWCD, Clark Conservation District, Columbia Land Trust, East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, Marion Soil & Water Conservation District, McKenzie Watershed Council, Eugene Water & Electric Board, and Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District.

08/25/2026

I think we’re pretty cool 😎

Folks, we’re almost through summertime…Resist the urge to overwater on hot afternoons! It’s tempting, but the high tempe...
08/24/2026

Folks, we’re almost through summertime…Resist the urge to overwater on hot afternoons! It’s tempting, but the high temperatures cause rapid evaporation. It’s probably not even making it to the roots. Let’s work together to conserve water, and water early in the morning 💦

Did you know that corn is primarily wind pollinated? That's why you will often find it planted in blocks so that as the ...
08/21/2026

Did you know that corn is primarily wind pollinated? That's why you will often find it planted in blocks so that as the wind travels through the tassels, the pollen can filter down to the silks. If the weather is calm (not windy) when your corn is in tassel, you can play the part of the wind by gently shaking your corn stalks to disperse the pollen.
You can read more about the Birds and the Bees of Corn Pollination here; https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/post/birds-and-bees-corn-pollination

Wondering when your corn is ready to harvest?
Typically, each stalk of corn will yield one ear of corn. At times they will yield a second, smaller ear. Ears of corn are ready to harvest when the silks are completely dry and brown.

Native Bee Post of the Month by Master Gardener Anne BulgerSleeping on the Job?As summer moves into August, you may noti...
08/18/2026

Native Bee Post of the Month by Master Gardener Anne Bulger

Sleeping on the Job?
As summer moves into August, you may notice something curious in the garden: a bee that seems to have settled onto a flower and simply stopped moving. It may be spending the night there.
Male native bees don't have nests to return to after they emerge as adults. Instead, some spend the night outdoors—clinging to flowers, stems, or leaves with their legs and jaws. Occasionally, several males even gather together in the same area to sleep.
Early in the morning, they may still be there, motionless and sometimes damp with dew.

As the day warms, they become active again and head off in search of flowers and potential mates. If you find a quiet bee resting on a flower this August, resist the urge to disturb it. Take a closer look instead. Your garden may be providing more than food. It may also be tonight's bedroom.

08/06/2026

Who do you trust when it comes to gardening advice?

Friends, family, gardening books, social media, and YouTube all offer plenty of suggestions. Some are backed by years of research. Others are based on personal experience, tradition, or marketing.

In this episode of The Evergreen Thumb*, Dr. Bryce Battisti explains what "research-based" means in the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program and why it matters for home gardeners. Learn how research shapes gardening recommendations, why those recommendations sometimes change over time, and where to find information you can trust.

Where do you go when you have a gardening question? We'd love to hear about your favorite trusted resources.

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts or on our website at buff.ly/clM0K3F.

Make sure you take care of your lung health too.
08/05/2026

Make sure you take care of your lung health too.

A great video to watch!
08/04/2026

A great video to watch!

See how naturescaping transformed a cookie-cutter yard into a dynam...

Our Native Plant for the month of August is Fireweed 🔥 Named Fireweed due to its ability to rapidly grow in burned or di...
08/01/2026

Our Native Plant for the month of August is Fireweed 🔥

Named Fireweed due to its ability to rapidly grow in burned or disturbed areas. It was one of the first plants to appear after the eruption of Mt. St. Helens.

· Type: deciduous, perennial, herbaceous plant

· Size: 4’-6’ tall, can reach 8’

· Light: full sun, part sun/part shade

· Moisture: moist to dry soil

· Blooms: June - Sept

· Growth: fast and easy to grow

· Wildlife: nectar to hummingbirds, bees, butterflies and other insect pollinators; host plant for several species of caterpillars; larval food source for native butterflies and moths; attracts and supports beneficial and other pest-eating insects; food for deer, rabbits, and others.

· Habitat: Portland Plant List – Yes

Photo by Clark County Master Gardener Julia Maglione

07/29/2026

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1919 NE 78th Street
Vancouver, WA
98665

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Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 11:30am - 3pm
Friday 11:30am - 3pm

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