2023 Master Gardener Training | Clallam County | Washington State University
Clallam County Master Gardeners offers a training course in alternate years. The next class will be on Saturday mornings: Winter through early spring, 2023. The training class consists of an online course through WSU, supported by classroom lectures and field trips. For complete details click on the above link.
First Step: Learn how and where to apply
Program Contact: Laurel Moulton, Master Gardener Coordinator and Regional Horticulture Specialist at the extension office in the Courthouse.
(360) 565-2679 • laurel.moulton@wsu.edu Specific questions can be directed to Harmony Rutter at harmony.rutter@wsu.edu.
Second Step: Fill out the application
The class fee is $300 per person and is due upon official acceptance to the program. We do have limited numbers of scholarships available, and want to ensure that the inability to pay will not prevent anyone from doing the training.
Next: Take the class
Due to the uncertain future, classes may be taught over the internet, in person in the classroom and/or on local field trips. Training topics include basic botany, plant identification of local and other common plants, soils, fertilizers, composting, plant pests and diseases, pest control methods, pruning, crop rotation, plant propagation, garden planning, native landscaping, small fruits and berries, weed control, vegetables, water quality, and environmentally friendly yard management.
Upon completion of the course, students become Master Gardner Interns. Interns are asked to contribute 100 hours of volunteer service over a period of two years, at least 50 hours during the first year. Volunteer activities include participating in plant clinics, working at our demonstration gardens, doing public education projects, and other activities related to sustainable gardening. Upon completion of 100 hours of volunteer service, interns receive the title, Master Gardener.
What Do Master Gardeners Do?
- Serve the community and enjoy the camaraderie of great people who love gardening, learning, and serving.
- Assist the public diagnosing their plant problems in plant clinics.
- Participate in the design, development, and maintenance of the Woodcock Demonstration Garden in Sequim and the Fifth Street Community Garden in Port Angeles.
- Develop and present fun and stimulating plant and gardening related educational programs to school children in Clallam County.
- Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations for the general public about a wide variety of horticulture topics.
- Teach, facilitate, or assist new Master Gardener trainings.
- Participate in continuing education to further develop personal gardening knowledge and skills.
- Conduct plant sales to provide plants to the public at bargain prices (and to raise money for the Master Gardener
- Best of all – enjoy good friends and make pleasant memories.
