Supporting Whatcom County Master Gardeners since 1997.
The Master Gardener Foundation of Whatcom County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that works in partnership with the Whatcom County WSU Master Gardener Program. Our Foundation raises funds to support the work of Whatcom Master Gardeners as they maintain demonstration gardens and share science-based, sustainable gardening practices throughout our community. See Who We Are for more info.
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Demonstration Gardens
Whatcom County Master Gardeners maintain three Demonstration Gardens where you can view plant varieties, learn about sustainable gardening techniques, and experience history in two beautiful Whatcom County Parks.
Hovander Homestead Park Demonstration Gardens: Bring your family and enjoy the children’s garden, vegetable garden, pollinator garden, and much more at this lovely park in Ferndale. Learn more here.
Roeder Home Demonstration Garden: Experience this beautiful and unique urban garden at one of Bellingham’s historic landmark homes. Learn more here.
WeGrow Garden: Located in the heart of Bellingham, the WeGrow Garden demonstrates raised bed gardening and composting systems, provides youth and community educational programs, and donates over 500 pounds of produce each year to local food banks. Learn more here.
PeaceHealth St. Joesphs Medical Center Garden: Located at St. Joesphs Hospital in Bellingham, WA, this garden is a calm refuge for individuals both receiving treatment and for those with loved ones in the hospital.
Plant Clinic
WSU’s Whatcom County Diagnostic Plant Clinic is a FREE service with trained Master Gardeners available to assist you in diagnosing a problem, identifying plants and garden pests, and solving most gardening challenges. Visit the WSU Extension website for more information and seasonal hours. Or, click on one of these helpful links for DIY diagnosis and gardening tips:
- WSU Hortsense – is a great source for all kinds of plant-related information.
- Your Garden This Month – our monthly column for useful gardening tips and advice.
- Garden Essentials – our blog on plant and pollinator science and issues.
Community Partners
The Whatcom Master Gardener Foundation is grateful to all the organizations that have supported our activities. Those local businesses shown below have contributed money, goods, and/or services within the last two years.
