Master Gardener Foundation of Clark County

78th Street Heritage Farm Tours – Open For Registration!
2025-09-16 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA, United States
Tour the 78th Street Heritage Farm! Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener Program for a guided tour of the 79-acre 78th Street Heritage Farm in Vancouver, Washington. Stroll the property with a knowledgeable docent and learn about the property’s storied history and its current role in horticulture education, agricultural research, food security and community enrichment. Placed on the Washington Historic Register in 2012, the 78th Street Farm has a unique and compelling story for people of all ages. Tours involve prolonged standing and walking on uneven ground with some elevation change. Dates: many. Bring water, dress for the weather. Advanced registration is required. Tour size is limited. Please don’t sign up if you aren’t sure you can attend. Cost: free. Contact: erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu, 564-397-5738. Learn more and sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/september-16-78th-street-heritage-farm-guided-tour-tickets-1337185240049?aff=oddtdtcreator

Grow and Arrange Cut Flowers Year-Round Workshop
2025-09-17 09:00 - 10:30 | 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA, United States
Do you love having fresh flowers in your home and giving them to friends and family as a gift of joy? Have you ever wanted to know how to grow your own beautiful cut flower garden? It’s easier than you think to grow and arrange your own flowers to enjoy inside and out all year long. Join Master Gardener and professional florist Jayne DiMarco for a talk on planning your cut flower garden. The workshop includes details on selecting and caring for flowers appropriate for arranging and information on how to select flowers that bloom around the same time. Participants will make a visit to our onsite cut flower demo garden where they will make a hand bouquet to take home. Bring a pair of snips and a vase/mason jar you’d like to fill or use one of ours. Dress for the weather, bring water. Cost: $5. Register here. Wednesday, September 17 from 9am to 10:30am. Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or 564-397-5738.

78th Street Heritage Farm Tours – Open For Registration!
2025-10-04 10:00 - 11:30 | 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA, United States
Tour the 78th Street Heritage Farm! Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener Program for a guided tour of the 79-acre 78th Street Heritage Farm in Vancouver, Washington. Stroll the property with a knowledgeable docent and learn about the property’s storied history and its current role in horticulture education, agricultural research, food security and community enrichment. Placed on the Washington Historic Register in 2012, the 78th Street Farm has a unique and compelling story for people of all ages. Tours involve prolonged standing and walking on uneven ground with some elevation change. Dates: many. Bring water, dress for the weather. Advanced registration is required. Tour size is limited. Please don’t sign up if you aren’t sure you can attend. Cost: free. Contact: erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu, 564-397-5738. Learn more and sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/october-4-78th-street-heritage-farm-guided-tour-tickets-1337228569649?aff=oddtdtcreator

78th Street Heritage Farm Tours – Open For Registration!
2025-10-11 10:00 - 11:30 | 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA, United States
Tour the 78th Street Heritage Farm! Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener Program for a guided tour of the 79-acre 78th Street Heritage Farm in Vancouver, Washington. Stroll the property with a knowledgeable docent and learn about the property’s storied history and its current role in horticulture education, agricultural research, food security and community enrichment. Placed on the Washington Historic Register in 2012, the 78th Street Farm has a unique and compelling story for people of all ages. Tours involve prolonged standing and walking on uneven ground with some elevation change. Dates: many. Bring water, dress for the weather. Advanced registration is required. Tour size is limited. Please don’t sign up if you aren’t sure you can attend. Cost: free. Contact: erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu, 564-397-5738. Learn more and sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/october-11-78th-street-heritage-farm-guided-tour-tickets-1337233494379?aff=oddtdtcreator

MGFCC Board meeting
2025-10-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-12 09:00 - 12:00 | WA
Monthly foundation board meeting (normally on zoom). Periodically some board meetings are held in person. Contact mgfclark@gmail.com for information on attending a board meeting.
Zoom link to attend MGFCC Board meetings in 2026 is
https://wsu.zoom.us/j/98352533973?pwd=[REDACTED]

MGFCC Annual Business meeting
2025-10-14 18:00 - 19:30 | CASEE Center, 11104 N.E. 149th St., Building B, Brush Prairie, 98606, United States
Please register here so that we can ensure to have appropriate seating and snacks available. Contact: judiestanton46@icloud.com.
6:00 – Welcome and speaker introduction
6:10 – 7:00 – Guest speaker – Heidi Roth
From Desert to Abundance: A Journey Through Food, Farming, and Community in the PNW by Heidi Roth
Growing up in a food desert in northern Arizona sparked Heidi’s passion for finding good,
healthy food. Her journey began while traveling for work, inspiring her to recreate incredible
dishes at home. When sourcing organic ingredients proved challenging, she started a small food
blog to document those efforts. Five years ago, Heidi consciously moved to Washington, drawn
by its vibrant slow food movement. Living on her sister’s farm and working for a Thurston
County destination marketing organization expanded her journey as a content creator,
exploring sustainable practices, questioning our food system, and highlighting local chefs who
source from local growers. This experience ultimately led her to understand the foundational
agricultural practices shaping it all. Her current obsession is uncovering how small growers and
gardeners can cultivate resilience and achieve water-wise success, especially through dry
farming in our unique Pacific Northwest climate.
Heidi’s talk will be a journey through her personal experiences and discoveries, offering insights
and stories on everything from navigating food deserts to empowering small growers with
water-wise and dry farming techniques, and exploring the profound community-building
aspects of growing and sharing good food.
7:05 – Foundation accomplishments 2025
7:10 – Hannah McDougall – School Gardens Coordinator
7:25 – Election results

Mason Bees Unwrapped: The Art & Science of Cocoon Harvesting
2025-10-18 09:30 - 11:30 | WA
Did you know your backyard is likely home to a variety of wild bees, including the gentle and highly efficient mason bee? Join WSU Master Gardener Anne Bulger for an interactive workshop exploring the fascinating world of these non-stinging, native pollinators. Discover their vital role in pollination, learn how to create and maintain a thriving mason bee habitat, and gain insight into their unique life cycle. Plus, take part in a hands-on demonstration of cocoon harvesting and cleaning—an essential step in supporting healthy mason bee populations. (Bring your own nesting materials to harvest, if you like.) Cleaned cocoons will be distributed to those interested in providing a house for the bees to nest in the spring. You will have a chance to win a fully furnished mason bee house and empty nesting tubes! Don’t miss this opportunity to get up close and personal with one of nature’s hardest-working pollinators! October 18 from 9:30 to 11:30am in Hazel Dell area (exact location available upon registration). Advanced registration is required. Contact: Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or 564-397-5738. For more info about workshops: http://extension.wsu.edu/clark/gardening/workshops-events/.

On the Road Tour: Explore East County Farms: Fall Harvest & Native Plants
2025-10-23 08:15 - 16:00 | 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA, United States
Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program for an On the Road Tour and leave the driving to us. Our first stop is Get To-Gather Farm which supplies farm grown produce, pumpkins and many local products. Farmer John will share his vision and passion for unique crops and show us how Get To-Gather is a place to connect with friends and nature.

Next, we head to nearby Good Year Farms, a nursery specializing in plants native to our region. Hannah and crew grow many of their own plants. They provide ecological education highlighting the benefits of landscaping with natives. GYF also hosts seasonal events in their unique barn! Lunch on your own at Oak Tree Station Food Carts.

Our third stop is Nature’s Haven, an inspiring native plant nursery situated on 6 acres of Douglas Fir forest in northern Camas. The owner, Jen, will tell how she transformed her property into a true “Nature’s Haven” and teach us how to connect with native plants that support pollinating insects, birds, mammals, and even soil health. Thursday, Oct. 23 8:15am to 4:00pm. Vans depart on time! Cost: $35. Advanced registration required here. Contact: erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or (564) 397-5738. For more info about Workshops: http://extension.wsu.edu/clark/gardening/workshops-events/.

Plan and Grow Your Cut Flower Garden
2025-10-28 09:00 - 10:30 | 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA, United States
It’s easier than you think to grow your own flowers to enjoy inside and out all year long. Please, join Master Gardeners Michelle Palmateer & Kathy Fruth for a talk about creating your own cut flower garden. This indoor workshop will teach you the steps we use to grow the cut flower demonstration garden, which will include planning, seed selection, growing tips, information about the tools we use and seed collecting. With these tips, you will be able to grow and enjoy bouquets of fresh flowers and greens all year long. Participants will have the information they need to start their own cut flower garden come spring. Cost $5. Register here. October 28 from 9-10:30. Contact: Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or 564-397-5738. For more info about Workshops: http://extension.wsu.edu/clark/gardening/workshops-events/.

Bring your garden tools, art, and supplies to donate for our plant sale!
2025-11-05 10:00 - 13:00 | 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA, United States
On November 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Master Gardener Foundation is collecting donations of gardening items to sell at their 2026 Mother’s Day Sale. Your donation will support the Master Gardener Program, keep items out of the landfill and delight other gardeners! Items that sell well are decorative pots, outdoor garden art, and tools in good working order.
The drop-off site is inside the gates at Heritage Farm (follow the signs). But please remember no chemicals or fertilizers and no unattended or unscheduled drop-offs. Additional drop-off dates will be scheduled early next spring.

Plan and Grow Your Cut Flower Garden
2025-11-06 09:00 - 10:30 | 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA, United States
It’s easier than you think to grow your own flowers to enjoy inside and out all year long. Please, join Master Gardeners Michelle Palmateer & Kathy Fruth for a talk about creating your own cut flower garden. This indoor workshop will teach you the steps we use to grow the cut flower demonstration garden, which will include planning, seed selection, growing tips, information about the tools we use and seed collecting. With these tips, you will be able to grow and enjoy bouquets of fresh flowers and greens all year long. Participants will have the information they need to start their own cut flower garden come spring. Cost $5. Register here. November 6 from 9-10:30. Contact: Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or 564-397-5738. For more info about Workshops: http://extension.wsu.edu/clark/gardening/workshops-events/.

Pollinator Posse
2025-12-13 13:00 - 15:30 | Three Creeks Library, 800 NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver, WA, 98685, United States
Join the Pollinator Posse! This introductory level, small, interactive, group learning session put on by the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program will introduce you to our pollinators and the plants upon which they depend. Get ideas on how to start a pollinator garden. Saturday, December 13th, from 1 to 3:30pm at the Three Creeks Community Library; 800-C NE Tenney Road. Registration is required. For more information: (564) 397-5738 or Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu. Visit us online at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/community-education/workshops-events/.

Fruit Tree Pruning workshop
2026-02-06 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-07 10:00 - 2026-02-08 12:00 | WA
Increase the beauty and productivity of your fruit trees with this informative, two-part, hands-on pruning class by locally renowned fruit tree expert, Monica Maggio. Timely pruning can improve the shape, strength, and fruit set of your trees, and help reduce pest and disease pressure. Part One is a Friday evening lecture, delivered via Zoom (at your home), that will cover general pruning theory. Friday, Feb. 6 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm via Zoom. (You will be provided with a Zoom link a day or two prior to the class). Note: you must have a (free) Zoom account in order to attend.

Part Two is a Saturday in-field session that includes experiential instruction on specific techniques to help you learn how to make the best cuts on your fruit trees with confidence and skill. Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10am to 12 noon in Vancouver (Hazel Dell), WA. Exact location provided upon registration. This will be held rain or shine. This portion will include standing and walking the whole time. Dress for the weather and bring water. No tools necessary. Cost: $50 for both Part One and Part Two. Attendance for the Zoom-only, Part One portion of the class is $20. No admission without advance registration here. For more information: (564) 397-5738 or Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu. Visit us online at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/community-education/workshops-events/.

Fruit Tree Pruning workshop - Part 2
2026-03-04 08:00 - 17:00 | 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA, United States
Increase the beauty and productivity of your fruit trees with this informative, two-part, hands-on pruning class by locally renowned fruit tree expert, Monica Maggio. Timely pruning can improve the shape, strength, and fruit set of your trees, and help reduce pest and disease pressure.

Part One is a Friday evening lecture, delivered via Zoom, that will cover general pruning theory. Friday, May 29 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm via Zoom.
Part Two is a Saturday in-field session that includes experiential instruction on specific techniques to help you learn how to make the best cuts on your fruit trees with confidence and skill. Saturday, May 30 from 10am to 12 noon at 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA 98665. This will be held rain or shine. This portion will include standing and walking the whole time. Dress for the weather and bring water. No tools necessary.

Cost: $50 for both Part One and Part Two. Attendance for the Zoom-only Part One portion of the class is $20. No admission without advance registration here. For more information: (564) 397-5738 or Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu. Visit us online at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/community-education/workshops-events/.

Welcoming Mason Bees: A Springtime Guide
2026-03-07 09:30 - 11:00 | Luke Jensen Sports Complex Bud van Cleve Community Room, 4000 NE 78th St, Vancouver, WA, 98665, United States
Welcome spring by inviting one of nature’s most efficient pollinators into your backyard! Mason bees are gentle, low-maintenance super-pollinators that can significantly boost your garden’s blooms and fruit production. Join MG Anne Bulger and learn how to create a welcoming habitat, from choosing the right nesting materials to providing essential food sources. Discover best practices for caring for your mason bees, protecting them from pests, and ensuring their survival year after year. With a little preparation, you can enjoy a thriving garden while supporting these vital native pollinators! March 7 from 9:30 to 11am. Free. Luke Jensen Sports Complex Bud van Cleve room; 4000 NE 78th St, Vancouver, WA 98665. For more information: (564) 397-5738 or Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu. Visit us online at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/community-education/workshops-events/.

On the Road Tour – Spring Fever
2026-03-26 08:15 - 16:45 | WA
“Spring Fever”. “Fiebre de primavera.” “Varfeber”. ” Fievre du printemps.” Noun – A feeling of restlessness and excitement felt at the beginning of spring. Are you restless on those rainy days you’re stuck in the house perusing seed catalogs? Excited at the prospect of planting new things and getting your hands dirty in your garden?

Join the Clark County Master Gardeners for our first tour of 2026. Meet in the parking lot of the 78th Street Heritage Farm at 8:15AM to board our vans for a tour of some Portland locations to help ease the transition into our next gardening season. Our first stop will be Garden Fever where we will be treated to talk on what’s new and what’s tried and true for 2026.

Our next stop will be a Portland staple – Portland Nursery – to get more info on great things for our gardens. There will be ample time at both locations to pick out your new favorite plant.
Next, we will break for lunch at McMenamins Cedar Hills Pub. They have a menu featuring sandwiches, salads and burgers. Lunch is on your own.

At our final stop of the day, Deby Barnhart of Cornell Farm will speak to the group about plant diversity. There will be time for shopping. We will return to the Heritage Farm in the vans arriving at approximately 4:45PM. Wednesday, March 26 from 8:15am to 4:45pm. Cost: $35. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes Register by March 19th here. Contact: erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or (564) 397-5738.

Container Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop; Small is Beautiful!
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:30 | WA
Western Washington is not conducive to growing stone fruits like peaches and apricots because they suffer from rain-spread diseases. However, growing them in containers that can be covered during the rainy season solves this problem! This workshop provides directions for successfully growing stone fruits such as peaches, nectarines and apricots using dwarfing rootstock and growing in containers. Topics include appropriate containers and soil mixes, pruning for container growing and ideas for keeping the trees dry through the winter and spring. Each participant will graft and take home their own stone fruit (peach, nectarine, apricot, etc.) tree. Saturday, March 28 from 1 to 3:30pm in Vancouver, WA. Cost: $15 (plus tax, fees). Advanced registration here. For more information: (564) 397-5738 or Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu. Visit us online at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/community-education/workshops-events/.

Introduction to Plant Propagation
2026-04-03 09:30 - 11:00 | 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA, United States
Looking for a cost-effective way to fill your garden? Have an heirloom plant you’d like to “make more of” and to share with family or friends? Plant propagation may be the answer! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop with instruction on basic propagation techniques. Participants will take home two plants they propagate during the workshop. If you have a small plant you’d like to propagate, bring a 12-inch cutting of it taken the morning of the workshop. The class takes place in a greenhouse and requires standing. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. No admission without advance registration here. Cost: $10 (plus tax, fees). For more information: (564) 397-5738 or Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu. Visit us online at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/community-education/workshops-events/. Friday, April 3 from 9:30 to 11am.

Grow Your Own Strawberries Workshop
2026-04-11 10:00 - 11:30 | 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA, United States
There’s nothing better than a bowl of just-picked, sweet, juicy strawberries harvested from your own garden. Growing strawberries is something you can do without a lot of time or effort. Join WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners for an introductory workshop on growing strawberries, Saturday, April 11 from 10 to 11:30am in Vancouver, WA.

The class will provide an overview of the three different types of strawberries followed by planting and care techniques for each. Common pests and diseases will be discussed. Participants will learn how to plant (and take home) a bareroot strawberry plant. The class will be held outdoors and will require walking short distances on uneven ground. Those with mobility issues may drive into the site. Dress for the weather and bring water. Space is limited and participants will work in small groups. No admission without advance registration here. Cost $10 (plus tax, fees). For more information: (564) 397-5738 or Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu. Learn more at http://extension.wsu.edu/clark/gardening/workshops-events/.

From Fronds to Flowers: a Native Tour with Gardens
2026-04-23 08:30 - 16:30 | 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA, United States
From Fronds to Flowers: a Native Tour with Gardens – April 23

Join the WSU Extension Master Gardeners of Clark County for an On The Road Tour and leave the driving to us. We will spend the day exploring the beauty and ecological richness of Southwest Washington through forests, gardens, and native plant nurseries. This guided tour highlights how gardeners can support wildlife and local ecosystems using native plants and thoughtful landscape design.

Begin the day with a guided educational walk along the scenic Moulton Falls Park trail. The wide, paved path follows the river through a mixed forest of bigleaf maple, alder, cedar, and Douglas fir, along with forest understory plants dominated by a variety of spectacular ferns. Along the way, our guide will identify native plants and discuss their ecological roles, how they support wildlife, and how they can be incorporated into home landscapes.

Next, we will visit NatureScaping’s, Wildlife Botanical Gardens, a blend of specialty theme gardens spread across two acres in Brush Prairie. These demonstration gardens highlight practical gardening techniques and include a garden dedicated to native plants. Their native garden is being redesigned, and we’ll get to consider how their garden is different or like our own.

Lunch at Oak Tree Station in Camas features various food carts and comfortable indoor or outdoor seating. Our last stop is Goodyear Farms, a Pacific Northwest nursery specializing in plants native to the region. The nursery grows many of its own plants and works closely with other native plant nurseries to offer a wide and interesting selection. After seeing it in the wild, planning for it in a landscape garden, you can buy your favorites or find new ones. April 23 at 8:30am. Van arrival back to Heritage Farm 4:30pm. Dress for cool or rainy weather. No pets allowed. Bathrooms available at every location. Cost: $35 (plus tax, fees). Register here. For more information: (564) 397-5738 or Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu. Learn more at http://extension.wsu.edu/clark/gardening/workshops-events/.

On the Road Tour - Hidden Ridgefield: From the Ground Up
2026-05-14 08:30 - 16:00 | 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA, United States
Join the WSU Extension Master Gardeners of Clark County for an On The Road Tour and leave the driving to us. We’ll visit unique gardening locales in our own backyard: Ridgefield! First, we visit Shovel and Thumb, award-winning landscape professionals who seek to help you get your soil and planting just right. Not only do they excel in hardscape installations that create a perfect infrastructure to complement your flora; but they also offer foundational products such as soil amendments, irrigation systems, and quality plants.

Next, we head north to visit Millenium Farms. With over 30 years of growing experience, Millenium takes an educational and regenerative approach, teaching about plant variety selection and best methods for a healthy crop that promises to elicit the nostalgia of your family’s garden. They offer a large selection of locally grown heirloom vegetables, herbs, and fruit.

Our final stop is All Seasons Plants. This nursery provides customers with rare, hard-to-find and native plants as well as inspiration and education. The team at All Seasons cares deeply about the environment and the conservation of rare and endangered plants and can help you make the best selections for above-ground benefits and beauty from their diverse offerings.

Lunch: Downtown Ridgefield: Seating at Ridgefield Craft Brewing with ordering options at the Nest and El Rancho Viejo or walk a block to the Carts by the Park and bring food back to the taphouse. Thursday, May 14. Meet at 8:30am in Hazel Dell (exact location upon registration). Van arrival back at Heritage Farm about 4pm. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Cost: $35 (plus tax, fees). Register here. For more information: (564) 397-5738 or Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu. Learn more at http://extension.wsu.edu/clark/gardening/workshops-events/.

Fruit Tree Pruning workshop - part 1
2026-05-29 18:30 - 20:30 | WA
