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Master Gardeners Foundation Board

The Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit that supports and promotes the WSU Extension Master Gardener program. Master Gardener Program was first started in King County, WA in 1972 to address the need of home gardeners for horticultural information.  Today, Master Gardener programs are in all 50 states and many other countries.   It is one of the most effective volunteer programs in the United States.

Interested in being a board member?

The King County Master Gardeners program remains one of the largest in the world.  Board members are engaged, energetic volunteers committed to helping build a road to the future.   Our members play a variety of  roles and are community leaders, planners, stewards, fundraisers, philanthropists, designers, gardeners, or technology savvy warriors — all passionate about gardening.  If you are honest, creative, take responsibility, can follow through, work well with people,  tolerant of differing viewpoints,  have skills or can open community doors — you have what it takes!   Contact our President or any Board Member to get involved.

Why Master Gardeners are worth supporting?

Master Gardeners volunteers are trained para-professionals who work in the community as horticulture advisers and resources for home gardeners.   We provide research-based information and education, tailored to fit local needs, using resources from the state land grant university and the United States Department of Agriculture.  In King County the Washington Master Gardener program is administered by Washington State University, through each county’s CSU Extension office.  Master Gardeners help urban/rural gardeners. children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities get more from their personal space.  Gardening gives participants a sense of community spirit, accomplishment, and intellectual stimulation.  Sound like fun?  Learn how to be a Master Gardener.

Mission statement

In draft – Board Approval Pending