About the Master Gardeners
The next Master Gardener training starts in January 2009.
Master Gardeners is made up of local volunteers who share their gardening knowledge and passion with each other and the community. They undergo an intensive 7-8 week training program and then take a minimum of 10 hours of on-going education each year to learn the newest techniques, resources and horticultural research. The Olympic Peninsula Master Gardeners organization presents a number of events and educational programs throughout the year.
Mission: To enhance and supplement the efforts of the Washington State University Master Gardener program by providing sound, research-based education and information on sustainable horticulture and gardening practices to the citizens of Clallam County and the State of Washington.
For more information about becoming a Master Gardener, contact us at (360) 565-2679 and request an application by leaving your name, address and phone number or email us at cwarne@co.clallam.wa.us; or you can stop by our office WSU Extension of Clallam County at 223 E. 4th St. Port Angeles, WA. We’re in the old courthouse under the clock tower. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the Master Gardener Program.
Contact Us — We can be reached by calling 360-565-2679 and leaving a message.
Annual Events and Programs
- Plant Sales:
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Each spring and fall, Olympic Peninsula Master Gardeners hold a sale at the Demonstration Garden in which hundreds of plants from our gardens or contributed by members are sold at terrific prices along with what-not's, crafts and other "White Elephants". Check out the What's Happening page for news of upcoming dates and times!
- Garden Tour:
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In June several private home gardens are opened to the public by arrangement with the Olympic Peninsula Master Gardeners. The tour strives to present a variety of approaches, techniques and styles that will amaze and inspire. Start looking in the What's Happening page and on the home page for ticket information in May! You can also keep up to date on the Garden Tour by visiting the tour web site. You can see a photo gallery of the garden's from the 2006 tour.
- Youth Enrichment Program (YEP):
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A number of Master Gardeners volunteer their time to visit second graders throughout the school year and present an interactive, introductory program on botany.
- County Fair:
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Meet you at the Fair! Visit our booth at the Clallam County Fair to find out more about gardening on the Olympic Peninsula or about any of our Master Gardener programs or projects.
- Fall Gardening Conference:
- Designed to educate the community about the importance of fall gardening, the Fall Gardening Conference is a two day event of classes and workshops taught by WSU faculty, staff and local gardening experts. Classes are offered on subjects ranging from Azalea care to Xeriscaping. Reasonably priced with a fun and supportive environment, classes are structured for all levels of gardening experience. Watch our calendar for the 2008 conference schedule.
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Upcoming Events
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