Enjoy beautiful flowers in the garden or in pots! Learn design principles, color selection, soil care, and container use. Presented by Tobey Nelson, Certified Professional Horticulturist. Tobey has a Bachelor of Science degree in landscape design and has been designing and maintaining gardens for 29 years.

Learn about beneficial insects and how to control the bad ones without pesticides. Presented by Sharon Collman, who is a founding member of the Master Gardener program and retired from WSU Extension after 44 years. Sharon remains professionally active and is currently working on a demonstration pollinator garden, while continuing to photograph and study insects, […]

Western wildfires can ignite at any time. Learn how to put fire-resistance landscaping ideas in place and protect your home. This class will be presented by Collin McAvinchey of the Whidbey Island Conservation District. Collin has a decade of experience in conservation and natural lands management. He recently finished an 8-year tenure with the National […]

Presenter Anza Muenchow Learn about some of the most successful winter vegetables for our island and best growing practices to help optimize your yield. Anza Muenchow has been teaching and promoting growing and eating local food, to children and adults, through programs in Seattle and Whidbey Island for over 30 years. Her knowledge and passion for growing food, as […]