WSU Master Gardeners
Cultivating Plants, People and Communities Since 1973
FAQ Gardening Questions
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How do I get help diagnosing a plant problem?
WSU Master Gardeners volunteer their time to diagnose plant problems, and are available year-round to help you. Please provide us with a good-sized sample which includes the affected part of the plant, if possible, as well as the healthy part of the plant. We require an informational sheet to be filled out with each sample submitted. This helps us to diagnose the plant problem more accurately. Plant samples may be dropped off at the WSU Extension office M-Th 8-3:30, or at plant clinics at Farmers Markets every Saturday April - October.
Where can I get native plants for this area?
Native plants are often a good choice, since they are adapted to our soils, and climate.WSU Master Gardeners in collaboration with the San Juan Islands Conservation District hold an annual Native Plant Sale each February. Most plants are native to western Washington and are either bare-root, or small 'plugs.' Plants are purchaesed in bundles of 5 plants, at a very reasonable price. We are now taking preorders for our upcoming 2008 Native Plant Sale.
2008 Native Plant Sale Order Form - Download
How do I start a worm bin?
Getting started composting with worms is easy, and anyone can do it--whether you live in an apartment, or on 10 acres. It is a great alternative to a compost pile, and food waste decomposes quickly without odors, or attracting rodents.Wood or plastic bins can be filled with shredded newspaper, along with worms and kitchen scraps. Omit oils, meat, and citrus-- worms will eat everything else. Informational packets are available at the WSU Extension Office.
Where can I learn more about gardening?
Come join the Master Gardener Foundation Saturday April 19, 2008 for a one-day event full of informational gardening classes. Classes will include a 2-part soil class, how to make hypertufa containers, how to get started gardening on acreage, rain gardens, deer-resistant plants, and more, along with two well-known keynote speakers. Of course you won't want to miss a chance at winning the raffle prize. $25 for pre-registration, or $30 at the door.
May 10, 2008 Spring Plant Sale
Just in time for Mother's Day, and to get your spring started off right! Vegetable starts like tomatoes, squash, lettuces, and a large variety of perennials.Sale will be held in the Demonstration Garden next to Mullis Community Senior Center, across from Marketplace.
Need Help or Advice?
Master Gardeners are available throughout the year on San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, Shaw and Crane islands to answer your gardening questions. Whether you have questions about your soil, have a problem with your fruit trees, or are thinking about starting a garden, volunteers will be happy to provide you with the research-based information you need. Master Gardener Volunteers are available to speak to garden clubs, horticulture classes and workshops. They conduct diagnostic labs and tours. During the summer, WSU Master Gardeners can be found at plant clinic locations around the county.
WSU Extension of San Juan County,
221 Weber Way Suite LL, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.
Contact Kris Bayas, Master Gardener Coordinator
Voice: (360) 378-4414, Fax: (360) 378-2187
Office Hours: 8am to 3:30pm M -Th
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