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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.
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Master Gardener 2026 Annual Plant Sales

Get Ready to Grow the 2026 Annual Plant Sale is Growing Near: Get Expert-Grown Plants for Your Home Garden!
We’re hard at work prepping this year’s top-performing varietals.

Mark your calendars to secure the best tomatoes, herbs, and perennials for your 2026 garden.

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Events

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WSU Master Gardener Hovander Self-Service Plant Sale

06/13/2026 at 09:00 AM - 06/21/2026 at 08:00 PM
5299 Nielsen Avenue, Ferndale, WA
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WSU Master Gardener Annual Hovander Plant Sale

05/09/2026 at 09:00 AM - 05/09/2026 at 02:00 PM
5299 Nielsen Avenue Ferndale, WA
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WSU Master Gardener Online Sale

05/02/2026 at 09:00 AM - 05/03/2026 at 09:00 PM
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WSU Master Gardener Early Bloomer Sale

04/11/2026 - 04/11/2026
5299 Nielsen Avenue Ferndale, WA 98248
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MG Charter Bus to the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival

02/20/2026 at 07:00 AM - 02/20/2026 at 07:00 PM
1225 Civic Field Way, Bellingham, WA 98229
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Northwest Flower and Garden Festival

02/18/2026 at 12:00 AM - 02/22/2026 at 11:30 PM
Seattle Convention Center
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MG Scoop Newsletter

Stay rooted in the community! The MG Scoop is your reliable source for timely, science-based gardening information specifically tailored for the local climate. Get seasonal tips, event alerts, and news on how the Master Gardener Foundation is supporting Whatcom County.

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Demonstration Gardens

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Whatcom County Master Gardeners maintain four 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 Park 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. Joseph Hospital Therapy Garden: Located at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham, WA, this garden is a calm refuge for individuals both receiving treatment and for those with loved ones in the hospital. Learn more here.

Plant Clinic

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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.

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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.

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