Master Gardener Foundation of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties

Study Group
2025-04-21 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
February: Monday, February 17, 1-3 pm See eNews for topic details
March: Monday, March 17, 1-3 pm See eNews for topic details
April: Monday, April 14, 1-3 pm See eNews for topic details
June: Monda,y June 16, 1-3 pm See eNews for topic details
September Monday, Sept 15, 1-3 pm See eNews for topic details
October Monday, Oct 20, 1-3 pm See eNews for topic details
November Monda,y Nov 17, 1-3 pm See eNews for topic details

Plant Clinics
2025-04-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-07 10:00 - 14:00 | East Gray Harbor County Food Bank – Food Distribution Center, 101 W Main St, Elma, WA, 98541, United States
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Plant Clinic - Westport Winery
2025-04-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Westport Winery, 1 South Arbor Road, Aberdeen, WA, United States
The Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties will be hosting a Plant Clinic on Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 12:00 AM to 4 PM at the Mermaid Museum at the Westport Winery.

Common questions for the Master Gardener volunteers are:

What plants grow best in the Pacific Northwest?
What can I grow in the maritime environment?
How can I test my soil?
What will I have problems growing where I live?

To help us better diagnose a plant problem, please try to share as much of the following information as possible:

The type of damage are you seeing and when it start
The parts of the plant that are affected: flower, leaf, stem, fruit, etc.
How is the plant watered and the amount and frequency of watering
The location of the plant ; in a garden bed or in the lawn, next to a driveway or house, in full or part sun, the direction the plant faces, etc.

Sharing photographs of your plant problem, plant identification or insect identification is helpful. Please bring a sample if possible. To learn about preparing samples for diagnosis, please see Preparing Your Specimens for the Plant Clinic.

Plant Clinic - Wesport Mermaid Museum
2025-04-19 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-12 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Westport Winery, 1 South Arbor Road, Aberdeen, WA, United States
contact lou to schedule
3 / 29 hoquim library 10am-2pm
4 / 5 west port winery mermaid festival 12 – 4
4 / 12 west port winery mermaid festival 12 – 4
4 / 19 west port winery mermaid festival 12 – 4
4 / 26 west port winery mermaid festival 12 – 4
5 / 10 home depot aberdeen 9am-4pm
5 / 10 bay view lumber elma 10am-2pm
5 / 10 mg plant sale 86 rustemeyer rd 9am-3pm
5 / 17 home and garden show 10am-5pm
5 / 18 home and garden show 10am-4pm

Plant Clinic - Ilwaco
2025-04-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 S E Lake Street, Ilwaco, WA, 98624, United States
WSU Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties are sponsoring a Plant Clinic and Information Center at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco on Saturday, April 19, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We will be there to address your plant questions, concerns, and suggestions. The Discovery Garden is located behind the Museum’s parking lot at 115 SW Lake Street.
** There will also be a Tool Sharpening Station at this Plant Clinic!
If you have questions such as:
• How do I place mulch around trees and shrubs?
• My one rhododendron is wilting and dying. What’s wrong?
• Moss is all over my lawn. What moss killer can I use?
• My hellebore plants looks fairly healthy but some of the leaves look damaged. What should I do?
We can help you! Stop by anytime. Bring samples if you can. Learn about preparing your samples here.
We are also giving informal tours of the Native Plant Garden and our own vegetable garden!
WSU Extension also supports two web sites that can help you diagnose your own plant problems.
• Hortsense (http://hortsense.cahnrs.wsu.edu/Home/HortsenseHome.aspx) – Contains fact sheets for the home gardener to manage plant problems using Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
• Pestsense (http://pestsense.cahnrs.wsu.edu/Home/PestsenseHome.aspx) – Contains fact sheets for managing common indoor pest problems using Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

Plant Clinic and Info Center - Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum
2025-04-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 S E Lake Street, Ilwaco, WA, 98624, United States
WSU Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties are sponsoring a Plant Clinic and Information Center at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum located at 115 Lake Street, Ilwaco. We will be there to address your plant questions, concerns, and suggestions. The Plant Clinic will be located in the cafe room of the museum.
If you have questions such as:
• How do I place mulch around trees and shrubs?
• My one rhododendron is wilting and dying. What’s wrong?
• Moss is all over my lawn. What moss killer can I use?
• My hellebore plants looks fairly healthy but some of the leaves look damaged. What should I do?
We can help you! Stop by anytime. Bring samples if you can.
WSU Extension also supports two web sites that can help you diagnose your own plant problems.
• Hortsense (http://hortsense.cahnrs.wsu.edu/Home/HortsenseHome.aspx) – Contains fact sheets for the home gardener to manage plant problems using Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
• Pestsense (http://pestsense.cahnrs.wsu.edu/Home/PestsenseHome.aspx) – Contains fact sheets for managing common indoor pest problems using Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

Growing a Salsa Vegetable Garden Workshop - Ilwaco
2025-04-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 S E Lake Street, Ilwaco, WA, 98624, United States
Join the WSU Extension Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties for our Growing a Salsa Vegetable Garden Workshop on April 19th from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 W Lake Street in Ilwaco. Everything you need to make a delicious salsa can be grown in containers as well as in the garden. Learn best horticultural practices for growing tomatillos, tomatoes, peppers, serrano and jalapeno peppers, and garlic in containers. Participants will plant seeds in starting trays and learn ways to use everyday items around the home as DIY seed starting containers.
At the end of the class, participants will leave with a salsa recipe, seeds planted in containers, and handouts for care of the plants as they grow.
The workshop is free and open to the public.
Tomatoes going to the food bank

Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs. Please make all requests to WSU Extension (360) 875-9331 at least two weeks prior to the event.
WSU Extension programs and employment are available without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office.
Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties.

Class on “Growing a Vegetable Garden to Make Salsa”
2025-04-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 S E Lake Street, Ilwaco, WA, 98624, United States
WSU Master Gardeners of Pacific County will present a class on “Growing a Vegetable Garden to Make Salsa”. Everything you need to make a delicious salsa can be grown in containers as well as in the garden. Learn best horticultural practices for growing tomatillos, tomatoes, peppers, serrano and jalapeno peppers, and garlic in containers. Participants will plant seeds in starting trays and learn ways to use everyday items around the home as DIY seed starting containers.
At the end of the class, participants will leave with a salsa recipe, seeds planted in containers, and handouts for care of the plants as they grow.
The class will be held at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 W Lake Street, Ilwaco.
Questions: Email Michael Cline michaelcline@aol.com
Another contact person is Elena Righettini at mrighettini@yahoo.com.

Coastal Grays Harbor Master Gardener General Meeting
2025-04-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Pizza Factory, 131 E. Chance a la Mer NE, Ocean Shores, 98569, United States
Coastal Grays Harbor Master Gardener, April General Meeting
All are welcome to join us for the monthly meeting-
Zoom option: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/91934825447?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 919 3482 5447
Passcode: [REDACTED]
PLEASE NOTE: Beginning in May, Monthly Meetings have been moved to the SECOND THURSDAY of each month. Please join us in person or via Zoom.
APRIL 17, 6-7PM, The Pizza Factory, 131 E Chance a La Mer, Ocean Shores, in person or Zoom
MAY 8, 6-7PM, OS Library, 573 Point Brown Ave NW, Ocean Shores, WA, in person or Zoom
JUNE 12, 6-7PM, OS Library, 573 Point Brown Ave NW, Ocean Shores, WA, in person or Zoom
JULY 10 , 6-7PM, OS Methodist Church, 557 Point Brown NW, Ocean Shores, in person or Zoom
AUGUST 14, OS Library, 573 Point Brown Ave NW, Ocean Shores, WA, in person or Zoom
CANCELLED: SEPTEMBER 11, OS Library, 573 Point Brown Ave NW, Ocean Shores, WA, in person or Zoom
OCTOBE 9, OS Library, 573 Point Brown Ave NW, Ocean Shores, WA, in person or Zoom
NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER TBD

Elma Demonstration Garden weekly work party
2025-04-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds – Demonstration Garden, 32 Elma McCleary Road, Elma, WA, 98541, United States
Elma Demonstration Garden weekly work party.
Located at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, past the main pavilion towards the animal barns.
Parking is usually available along the side of the building next to the garden.
Every Thursday from 9 am to noon, beginning April 10, through October, 2025.
Some tools are on hand in the garden, but bring your own tools and gloves if you would like to use them.

Work Party at Native Plant Demo Garden at Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum
2025-04-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 S E Lake Street, Ilwaco, WA, 98624, United States
Beginning on Wednesday, April 9th, there will be work parties in the native plant demonstration garden at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, located at 115 Lake Street SE in Ilwaco starting at 1 pm. This work party will be on every Wednesday starting at 1 pm through the month of August.
If you have any questions, you can reach Beverly at 503-29-3180

Wednesday, April 9 starting at 1 pm at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum native plant garden
Wednesday, April 16 starting at 1 pm at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum native plant garden
Wednesday, April 23 starting at 1 pm at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum native plant garden
Wednesday, April 30 starting at 1 pm at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum native plant garden
Wednesday, May 7 starting at 1 pm at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum native plant garden
Wednesday, May 14 starting at 1 pm at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum native plant garden
Wednesday, May 21 starting at 1 pm at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum native plant garden
Wednesday, May 28 starting at 1 pm at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum native plant garden
Wednesday, June 4 starting at 1 pm at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum native plant garden
Wednesday, June 11 starting at 1 pm at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum native plant garden
Wednesday, June 18 starting at 1 pm at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum native plant garden
Wednesday, June 25 starting at 1 pm at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum native plant garden
Wednesday July 2 starting at 1 pm at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum native plant garden
Wednesday, July 9 starting at 1 pm at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum native plant garden
Wednesday, July 16 starting at 1 pm at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum native plant garden
Wednesday, July 23 starting at 1 pm at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum native plant garden
Wednesday, July 30 starting at 1 pm at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum native plant garden
Wednesday, August 6 starting at 1 pm at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum native plant garden
Wednesday, August 13 starting at 1 pm at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum native plant garden
Wednesday, August 20 starting at 1 pm at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum native plant garden
Wednesday, August 27 starting at 1 pm at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum native plant garden

Plant Clinic - WSU Extension Office - Pacific County
2025-04-14 10:00 - 13:00 | WSU Extension Pacific County Office, 1216 W. Robert Bush Drive, South Bend, WA, 98586, United States
The Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties will be hosting a Plant Clinic on the 2nd and 4th Mondays, each month from April through September, (except for Memorial Day, May 26th), from 10:00 AM to 1 PM in South Bend at the WSU Extension Pacific County Office.

Common questions for the Master Gardener volunteers are:

What plants grow best in the Pacific Northwest?
What can I grow in the maritime environment?
How can I test my soil?
What will I have problems growing where I live?

To help us better diagnose a plant problem, please try to share as much of the following information as possible:

The type of damage are you seeing and when it start
The parts of the plant that are affected: flower, leaf, stem, fruit, etc.
How is the plant watered and the amount and frequency of watering
The location of the plant ; in a garden bed or in the lawn, next to a driveway or house, in full or part sun, the direction the plant faces, etc.

Sharing photographs of your plant problem, plant identification or insect identification is helpful. Please bring a sample if possible. To learn about preparing samples for diagnosis, please see Preparing Your Specimens for the Plant Clinic.

Plant/Answer Clinics -- Pacific County Extension Office
2025-04-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Pacific County Extension Office, 1216 W. Robert Bush Drive (Hwy 101), South Bend, WA, 98586, United States
Plant/Answer Clinics to be held at the Pacific County Extension Office in South Bend, WA, on the second and fourth Mondays, from April 2025 through September 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
April 14, April 28, May 12, June 9, June 23, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 25, September 8, September 22
Times for all dates is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location for all dates is Pacific County Extension Office, 1216 W. Robert Bush Drive (Hwy 101), South Bend, WA 98586
2 volunteers each session to assist with answering gardening questions from the public.
Only one plant clinic in May, due to the fourth Monday being a holiday.

Plant-Clinic_2025.pdf

Native Plants at the Lake Sylvia Trillium Count
2025-04-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Lake Sylvia State Park, 1813 Lake Sylvia Road, Montesano, WA, 98563, United States
Join the WSU Extension Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties in the Pavilion at Lake Sylvia State Park on Saturday, April 12 where we’ll have examples of local native plants and information about their care.
A state park Discover Pass is required for parking within the park. While you’re there, take advantage of the trails and see how many trilliums you can count!

Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs. Please make all requests to WSU Extension 360-482-2934 at least two weeks prior to the event.
WSU Extension programs and employment are available without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office.
Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties.

Lake Sylvia Trillium Count Booth
2025-04-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Lake Sylvia State Park, 1813 Lake Sylvia Road, Montesano, WA, 98563, United States
Lake Sylvia Trillium Count. WSU Master Gardeners will have an informational booth at the annual Lake Sylvia Trillium Count in the pavilion.
Several volunteers are needed to host at the booth and set up. Hours will be coded as Other Educational Delivery (OED). Note: Discover Pass is required to park inside the park. Contact Laurie Biddle if you would like to volunteer.

Plant Clinic - Westport Winery
2025-04-12 12:00 - 16:00 | Westport Winery, 1 South Arbor Road, Aberdeen, WA, United States
The Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties will be hosting a Plant Clinic on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 12:00 AM to 4 PM at the Mermaid Museum at the Westport Winery.

Common questions for the Master Gardener volunteers are:

What plants grow best in the Pacific Northwest?
What can I grow in the maritime environment?
How can I test my soil?
What will I have problems growing where I live?

To help us better diagnose a plant problem, please try to share as much of the following information as possible:

The type of damage are you seeing and when it start
The parts of the plant that are affected: flower, leaf, stem, fruit, etc.
How is the plant watered and the amount and frequency of watering
The location of the plant ; in a garden bed or in the lawn, next to a driveway or house, in full or part sun, the direction the plant faces, etc.

Sharing photographs of your plant problem, plant identification or insect identification is helpful. Please bring a sample if possible. To learn about preparing samples for diagnosis, please see Preparing Your Specimens for the Plant Clinic.

Foundation Board meeting
2025-04-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom Meeting
Foundation Board meetings occur the second Tuesday of Each Month.
Times:
Start: 1 PM
End: 2 PM
Zoom info: https://tinyurl.com/PNWMG-Foundation</a>
(Meeting ID: 883 0870 4813 with Passcode: [REDACTED] or dialin at +12532158782,,88308704813#,,,,*[REDACTED]#

General Meeting
2025-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Meeting
General Meeting.
This occurs the Second Tuesday of the month
10AM – Noon
Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/PNWMG-Foundation (Meeting ID: 883 0870 4813 with Passcode: [REDACTED] or dialin at +12532158782,,88308704813#,,,,*[REDACTED]#)

Plant Clinic - Westport Winery
2025-04-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Westport Winery, 1 South Arbor Road, Aberdeen, WA, United States
The Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties will be hosting a Plant Clinic on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 12:00 AM to 4 PM at the Mermaid Museum at the Westport Winery.

Common questions for the Master Gardener volunteers are:

What plants grow best in the Pacific Northwest?
What can I grow in the maritime environment?
How can I test my soil?
What will I have problems growing where I live?

To help us better diagnose a plant problem, please try to share as much of the following information as possible:

The type of damage are you seeing and when it start
The parts of the plant that are affected: flower, leaf, stem, fruit, etc.
How is the plant watered and the amount and frequency of watering
The location of the plant ; in a garden bed or in the lawn, next to a driveway or house, in full or part sun, the direction the plant faces, etc.

Sharing photographs of your plant problem, plant identification or insect identification is helpful. Please bring a sample if possible. To learn about preparing samples for diagnosis, please see Preparing Your Specimens for the Plant Clinic.

Plant Clinic - Ocean Shores
2025-04-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Garden by the Sea, 824 Ocean Shores Blvd. N.W., Ocean Shores, WA, 98569, United States
The Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties will be hosting a Plant Clinic on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1 PM at the opening day for Garden By the Sea community garden located at 824 Ocean Shores Blvd., Ocean Shores.

Common questions for the Master Gardener volunteers are:

What plants grow best in the Pacific Northwest?
What can I grow in the maritime environment?
How can I test my soil?
What will I have problems growing where I live?

To help us better diagnose a plant problem, please try to share as much of the following information as possible:

The type of damage are you seeing and when it start
The parts of the plant that are affected: flower, leaf, stem, fruit, etc.
How is the plant watered and the amount and frequency of watering
The location of the plant ; in a garden bed or in the lawn, next to a driveway or house, in full or part sun, the direction the plant faces, etc.

Sharing photographs of your plant problem, plant identification or insect identification is helpful. Please bring a sample if possible. To learn about preparing samples for diagnosis, please see Preparing Your Specimens for the Plant Clinic.

Plant Clinics for the Ocean Shores area
2025-04-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Garden by the Sea, 824 Ocean Shores Blvd. N.W., Ocean Shores, WA, 98569, United States
We need Volunteers for each date and time slot
If one person wants to work both shifts that is OK as well
2 shifts; 2 hours each- 2 -3 volunteers for each shift
April 5th -Saturday- for Opening Day for Garden By The Sea community garden at 824 Ocean Shores Blvd.-10:00am-1:00pm
May 3rd- Saturday- for Food Bank Plant Sale at Ocean Sunset Drugs; 121 E Chance Ala Mer NE, Ocean Shores from 10:00am-2:00pm
May 10TH-Saturday- at Garden by the Sea for WSU Mothers Day Plant Sale at 824 Ocean Shores Blvd.NW from 9:00am-1:00pm
May 31st- Saturday-at Ace Hardware-641 Point Brown Ave NE, Ocean Shores- 10:00am-2:00pm
June 21st- Saturday-at Ace Hardware-641 Point Brown Ave NE, Ocean Shores- 10:00am-2:00pm
August 30th-Saturday- at Ace Hardware-641 Point Brown Ave NE, Ocean Shores- 10:00am-2:00pm
September 20th-Saturday- at Ace Hardware- 641 Point Brown Ave NE, Ocean Shores- 10:00-2:00pm
October 18th- Saturday- at Ace Hardware- 641 Point Brown Ave. NE, Ocean SHores, -10:00am-2:00pm
there will be a table and chairs available to sit inside in the enclosed area
Bring your own water and a snack if you are working both shifts
Handouts will be available to the public

MG Grays Harbor And Pacific County Youth Outreach Planning Committee meetings
2025-04-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Raymond Timberland Regional Library, 507 Duryea Street, Raymond, WA, United States
Friday April 4, 2025 from 10:30 to 12:00 at the Raymond Timberland Library
Friday May 16, 2025 from 12:30 to 1:00 at the Elma Fairgrounds, in the Pavillion at the Children’s Booth (No Zoom Option this Date)
Friday June 5 , 2025 from 11:30 to 12:30 at the Ocean Shores Library
The zoom link below is a recurring zoom link and will be used for those who join by zoom:
Please refer to this guide on Joining WSU Zoom Meetings before trying to join the meeting:
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/93717465326?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 937 1746 5326
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Date & Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime

Grays Harbor/Pacific Counties Youth Outreach Planning meetings
2025-04-03 10:30 - 12:00 | To be determined
All interested MGs and Interns are welcome to join our planning meetings. Help is needed during meetings to plan a variety YO activites focused on WSU priorities in age appropriate activities and displays. Vlunteers will be needed to prepare materials, as well as develop booth resources and displays. During events, volunteers will be needeed to set up/tear down booths, as well as volunteer shifts working with youth.
Meeting locations will rotate throughout our two county regions. Locations and times to be determined, we will offer Zoom as an optional way to attend.
Youth Outreach Planning Committe Meetings (Zoom Option will be available for all meetings)
Thursday February 6 from 10:30 – 12:00 at Montesano Timberland Library
Thursday March 6 from 10:30 – 12:00 at Elma Timberland Library
TNT Thursday April 3 from 10:30 – 12:00 Pacific County location to be determined’
TNT Thursday May 7 from 10:30 – 12:00 Pacific County location to be determined
Thursday June 4 from 11:30 – 1:00 at the Ocean Shores Library
Kelly Miller and Elizabeth Sims, for MGs and Interns interested in volunteering to plan and present Youth Outreach activities.

Sedum transplanting at Elma Demo Garden
2025-04-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds – Demonstration Garden, 32 Elma McCleary Road, Elma, WA, 98541, United States
Sedum transplanting at the demo garden gazebo in Elma Wed April 2. Sedums will be distributed at the Home and Garden show to attendees. Plants are being moved to make room for the new greenhouse.
Sedum transplanting at the demo garden
