WSU Extension Chelan/Douglas Counties Master Gardeners

WSU Extension Chelan/Douglas Counties Master Gardeners University-trained volunteer educators providing research-based information about sustainable garden https://access.wsu.edu/

WSU Master Gardeners of Chelan County are university-trained volunteer educators dedicated to providing research-based information about sustainable gardening practices and environmental stewardship to home gardeners in Chelan & Douglas Counties. Check out our classes, events, and trainings here on our page and on our website: http://bit.ly/wsuchelancountymastergardeners

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06/24/2026

Want to keep gardening for years to come?

In this episode of The Evergreen Thumb, Sally Bagshaw joins Erin Hoover to discuss practical strategies that help gardeners adapt as their needs change over time.

The conversation covers:
🌱 Making gardening more manageable
🌱 Tools and techniques that reduce strain
🌱 Planning gardens that are easier to maintain
🌱 Building community through gardening
🌱 Mentoring the next generation of gardeners

Listen on your favorite podcast app or at buff.ly/eVe8BYw

06/23/2026

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is an internationa...

06/23/2026

t’s an hour past sunset, and I’m alone atop a mountain in Southern California, surrounded by darkness. I’m fixated on a 5-gallon bucket, a halo of eerie blue light emanating from the top. A swarm of moths frantically pursues the light, completely entrancing me. This isn’t some odd form of me...

FREE CLASS How To Sharpen Your Garden ToolsFriday, July 3rd9:00-9:45amCommunity Education Garden1100 N. Western Ave, Wen...
06/19/2026

FREE CLASS
How To Sharpen Your Garden Tools
Friday, July 3rd
9:00-9:45am
Community Education Garden
1100 N. Western Ave, Wenatchee

Learn how to keep your prunes, loppers, shovels and other garden tools in top shape. This hands-on class covered sharpening techniques, proper maintenance, and simple tips to extend the life of your favorite tools- so gardening becomes easier, safer and a whole lot more enjoyable.

Friday Fun 😄
06/19/2026

Friday Fun 😄

Third Saturdays in the Garden: Free Family EventLittle Sprouts, Big Dreams Saturday, June 20thCommunity Education Garden...
06/18/2026

Third Saturdays in the Garden: Free Family Event
Little Sprouts, Big Dreams
Saturday, June 20th
Community Education Garden
1100 N.Western Ave, Wenatchee
10:00am- 12:00pm

Kids will jump into a garden adventure filled with hands-on fun! Little Sprouts will create their own make-and-take projects, explore the CEG on a lively scavenger hunt through all the different gardens, and enjoy a strolling story time that brings the garden to life around them. It’s a day of discovery, creativity, and big dreams growing right alongside little hands.

A beautiful day to wander the xeriscape garden along the Wenatchee River Trail. The pollinators were busy, the native pl...
06/17/2026

A beautiful day to wander the xeriscape garden along the Wenatchee River Trail. The pollinators were busy, the native plants were glowing in the sun, and the river breeze made everything feel alive. Grateful for this community space and the volunteers who keep it thriving. 💚
Come take a stroll and get inspired for your own water‑wise garden.

06/17/2026

🌿 Growing Biodiversity Awareness in Spokane County 🌿

WSU Extension Spokane County Master Gardener volunteers are helping residents create healthier, more sustainable landscapes through education on native plants, invasive species management, and right plant–right place gardening.

In 2025, volunteers:
🌱 Answered 1,692 biodiversity-related questions
🌱 Reached 210 adults through educational classes
🌱 Engaged 282 youth in hands-on learning
🌱 Shared 132 educational publications

The impact is growing:
💧 63% of Master Gardener interns improved plant-selection practices to reduce irrigation and chemical use.
🌿 55% changed weed-management strategies based on plant life cycles.
📈 Class participants reported a 40% increase in confidence selecting plants suited to their landscape conditions.

From native plant demonstrations to applied research on potentially invasive species, Spokane County Master Gardeners are helping gardeners make choices that support biodiversity, conserve resources, and strengthen local ecosystems.

Every yard can make a difference. 🌎💚

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FREE EVENTFor Peat’s SakeSaturday, June 13th10:00AM-11:00AMCommunity Education Garden 1100 N. Western Avenue, Wenatchee ...
06/11/2026

FREE EVENT

For Peat’s Sake
Saturday, June 13th
10:00AM-11:00AM
Community Education Garden
1100 N. Western Avenue, Wenatchee

Did you know it takes 1,00 years for one meter of peat moss to form? Learn where peat moss comes from, how peatlands benefit the climate and the common garden products that include it. By learning why and how to move away from peat moss, gardeners can help protect vital ecosystems and contribute to climate change mitigation.

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412 Washington Street
Wenatchee, WA
98801

Telephone

(509) 667-6540

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