Master Gardener Foundation of San Juan County, WA

06/17/2026

Got gardening questions? We’ve got answers!
Stop by our Ask a Master Gardener event and connect with local experts.
✔️ Bring plant samples or photos
✔️ Get personalized advice
✔️ Learn tips for healthier plants and gardens
Come chat with Master Gardeners and leave with knowledge you can grow on!
Find schedule for events on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan on our website: https://extension.wsu.edu/sanjuan/master-gardeners-2/ask-a-master-gardener/

06/09/2026

Read about how we’re growing local food knowledge—and resilience—through the Grow Your Own Food program.

||| FROM CAITIE BLETHEN for WSU EXTENSION SAN JUAN COUNTY ||| The 2026 Grow Your Own Food program helped local residents turn curiosity into confidence, equipping participants with practical skills to grow their own food while strengthening community food resilience.

05/27/2026

Oregon State University research shows that coffee may be a great help in slug control.

CORVALLIS, Ore. – The most consumed drink in the world has more benefits than just keeping us awake. Spent coffee grounds can be used as a soil amendment and compost ingredient, while liquid coffee acts as an effective slug killer.

05/26/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at our Spring Plant Sale on San Juan and Orcas Islands! Thanks to your support, we sold over 1,500 veggie starts and perennials—what an incredible turnout! 🌱✨
Proceeds from the sale support our demonstration gardens, gardening classes for adults and youth, and supplies for our diagnostic clinics—helping grow a healthier, more vibrant community.
We’re so grateful for your enthusiasm, your questions, and your love of gardening. We hope you enjoy your plants—please share your photos with us and reach out if you have any questions this season!

05/19/2026

Have gardening questions? We’ve got answers!
Stop by an upcoming Ask a Master Gardener event to chat one-on-one with a volunteer. Bring your plant problems, mystery insects, or any gardening questions—this is a great chance to get expert advice and local resources!
📍 Lopez Island
Saturdays, May 16–June 27
Sunset Builders · 1–3 pm
📍 Orcas Island
Select Saturdays & Wednesdays (May–Sept) - including this Wed. May 20
Island Market Garden Nursery · 1–3 pm
📍 San Juan Island
Saturdays, April 18–Oct 3
Farmers Market (Brickworks) · 9:30–11 am
Bring your samples and your curiosity—we’d love to help!
👉 Know someone who loves gardening? Share this post and spread the word!

Orcas Master Gardeners will be at the Market Garden Nursery Saturday May 20, 2026 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm ||| FROM JULIA TURNEY and JAY LUCAS for ORCAS MASTER GARDENERS ||| Do you have

05/16/2026

Hope to see you Saturday, doors open at 9am!

05/16/2026

🌱 THE PLANTS ARE READY. ARE YOU? 🌱

Our volunteers have been working hard, and the plant sale is officially ready to go! Swipe to see a sneak peek of the incredible selection waiting for you. ➡️ 📸

Whether you're looking for the perfect tomato starts or beautiful perennials to add to your garden, we’ve got you covered. We have two chances to shop this weekend:

📅 Saturday, May 16
⏰ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 The Mullis Center, Friday Harbor

📅 Sunday, May 17
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Orcas Island Grange, Eastsound

Hope to see you there!

05/11/2026

The wait is over—our 2026 plant list is live! 🌼🌶️🍅
See exactly what will be available at our Spring Plant Sales on Saturday, May 16 (San Juan Island) and Sunday, May 17 (Orcas Island) at https://www.mgfsjc.org/spslist2026.html
🌱 Garden tip:
If you started your own seedlings early, now is the time to begin hardening them off. Gradually expose plants like tomatoes, peppers, squash, and cucumbers to outdoor conditions—starting with short periods in a sheltered, shady location and increasing exposure over several days.

05/08/2026

🌱✨ Ask a Master Gardener Season is Underway! ✨🌱
Our Master Gardeners are out across the islands and ready to help you grow your best garden!
🌟 Orcas Island — kicks off this Saturday!
✅ San Juan Island — this Saturday (each Saturday through September)
🌿 Lopez Island — begins May 16
Bring your gardening questions, mystery plant issues, or plant samples for in-person advice from our knowledgeable volunteers. 🌸
📍 Orcas Island — May 9th, Market Garden Nursery, 1- 3pm
📍 San Juan Island — April-September, Brickworks farmers market, 9:30-11am
📍 Lopez Island — starting May 16, Sunset Builders, 1-3pm
We hope to see you soon! For more info:

We're trained to help you! For more than a half century, home gardeners have been bringing us their questions and issues. Master Gardeners are University trained volunteers who can help…

05/06/2026

The islands are blooming with native wildflowers! In honor of Earth Day, Lopez Master Gardeners created stunning native wildflower sculptures featuring nootka rose, camas, and Douglas aster. If you missed them at the Earth Day celebration, you’ll have another chance to enjoy these beautiful replicas when they go on display at the Lopez Library later in May.