• Gardening as We Age

    Master Gardener Education Garden at Greenbank Farm 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank, WA, United States

    Research shows that gardening is healthy for our bodies and spirits. Join us for a lively panel discussion on aging and gardening with grace. The panelists are veteran Master Gardeners who have been active in the Education Garden, Master Gardener training programs, a wide variety of other projects, and their own gardens. Presented by Susan […]

  • Wild Fall Color in the Garden

    Master Gardener Education Garden at Greenbank Farm 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank, WA, United States

    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.

  • Helping Bees in the Offseason

    Pacific Rim Institute 180 S. Parker Road, Coupeville, WA, United States

    Pollinators have been getting lots of press in recent times, thanks to increasing awareness of their importance in our ecosystem. Pictures of buzzing bees in summer gardens are widespread. But what about the rest of the year – the early spring and fall – before and after the height of the blooming season? Lisa will […]

  • Orca and Salmon Health Starts Uphill

    Master Gardener Education Garden at Greenbank Farm 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank, WA, United States

    This event is part of Orca Recovery Day, hosted by Whidbey Conservation District, partnering with the Island County Master Gardener Foundation and other non-profits around Island County. A rain garden volunteer work party will be held from noon to 2 pm, with presentations by Master Gardeners on sustainable gardening practices from 2 to 4 pm. […]