Master Gardener Foundation of Snohomish County

Garden Garage Sale
2025-10-04 07:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Garden Garage Sale, Mill Creek, WA, 98012, United States
This popular and fun event is traditionally held every year on the first Saturday of October in Mill Creek, WA, as part of the city’s community-wide garage sale. Our sale is limited to garden-related items. The prices can’t be beat! And the proceeds go to fund Master Gardener projects.

Annual MG Plant Sale
2025-05-10 09:00 - 14:00 | Evergreen State Fairgrounds – Don Britton Livestock Pavillion, 14405 179th Ave SE, Monroe, WA, 98272, United States
The primary fund raiser for the Snohomish County Master Gardener Foundation is our annual plant sale.

Myths and Gardening Folklore
2025-04-04 09:30 - 11:30 | Everett Train Station, 3201 Smith Avenue, Everett, WA, 98201, United States
Linda will provide a general discussion of gardening myths with a focus on a handful of myths supported by science-based facts.

Garden Journeys: Before and After Transformations
2025-03-28 09:30 - 11:30 | Everett Train Station, 3201 Smith Avenue, Everett, WA, 98201, United States
Dee will share some of her most inspirational garden transformations focusing on the importance of editing a mature garden and selecting the best site-suited plants. You’ll get a behind the scenes look at each project and see the step-by-step transformation process including hardscape, reshaping the garden beds, plant selection and placement.

Wildflower Photography
2025-03-14 09:30 - 11:30 | Everett Train Station, 3201 Smith Avenue, Everett, WA, 98201, United States
Photographer Mark Turner will share his techniques for capturing high-quality images of wildflowers that combine artfulness and scientific clarity. He’ll introduce you to techniques for creative composition, ways to separate subjects from distracting backgrounds, and how to control natural light to create plant portraits even in mid-day sun. ​He’ll show plant portraits, details, and plants in their environment that capture their interrelationships. On the technical side he’ll discuss camera and lens choices and the importance of using a tripod both for stability and as a composition tool. Mark will also touch on ethical field practices and how to understand technical descriptions to help create scientifically relevant images.​

For Sale: All three of Mark’s books will be available to purchase. Cash, check or debit/credit accepted.

Weeds of the Pacific Northwest

​Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest

Trees and Shrubs of the Pacific Northwest

Broadleaf Evergreen Shrubs
2025-03-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Evergreen Arboretum Demonstration Garden, 145 Alverson Blvd, Everett, WA, 98208, United States
A walk & talk series aimed at the residential gardener, using the Evergreen Arboretum Master Gardener Perennial Border Demonstration Garden.

Gardens for Birds
2025-03-07 09:30 - 11:30 | Everett Train Station, 3201 Smith Avenue, Everett, WA, 98201, United States
Are you interested in inviting birds to you yard? I’ll show you how! We will discuss many Do’s and Don’ts. Topics to be covered will include: –The importance of native plants –Essential water –The best bird feeders and houses –The problems with cats, pesticides and squirrels –Identifying the species of birds you’re likely to attract

For Sale: Bird cards with photos by Candy’s husband. Cash or checks only, please.

Rediscovering Peonies
2025-02-14 09:30 - 11:30 | Everett Train Station, 3201 Smith Avenue, Everett, WA, 98201, United States
The current resurgence in peonies is no accident. Until recently, their omission from modern garden design had persisted nearly half a century, but that’s rapidly changing as gardeners discover the exceptional qualities of newer varieties that have been specifically developed for today’s smaller, low maintenance gardens. These aren’t your grandmother’s peonies!

Join Lorē as she shares everything you need to know including peony selection, flower forms, planting, propagating and care. In addition, Lorē will discuss how to use peonies as cut flowers including tips on storing peonies for later use in flower arrangements and competitive shows.She will share the historical journey of three millennia of garden use of both tree and herbaceous peonies and the ongoing development of the exciting new Itoh intersectional crosses. Bring your questions and get ready to rediscover these incredibly beautiful and majestic landscape aristocrats!

Layering for a Dynamic and Beautiful Garden, and Vines​
2025-01-31 09:30 - 11:30 | WA
One of the most important elements of a beautiful and dynamic garden is layering. Learn how to layer a garden by staggering foreground, middle-ground, and background to create an alluring and satisfying landscape. Principals involved include repetition, scale, flow, depth, contrast, and focal points. Laura’s easy speaking style and great photos will help you learn how to bring layering principles into your garden. Receive an informative, detailed take-home handout.

Gardening with Early Ephemerals​
2025-01-17 09:30 - 11:30 | Everett Train Station, 3201 Smith Avenue, Everett, WA, 98201, United States
