SPOKANE, Wash. — The WSU Extension Master Gardener Program continues to provide research-based horticultural education and community outreach through trained volunteers across Spokane County with ongoing events, clinics and plant sales supporting its mission.
The program touts trained volunteers who share horticulture knowledge with local residents and focus on protecting natural resources while improving quality of life.
WSU Master Gardeners
It started in 1973 when King County and Pierce County extension agents looked for a way to meet heavy public demand for gardening help. More than 600 people applied for the first class and 200 were accepted. The university said the model later spread across the United States and internationally and now includes 85,000 certified Extension Master Gardeners.
People interested in gardening and community service can apply to become Master Gardener volunteers from July 1 through August 30, 2025.
For more information and how to apply, visit the WSU Master Gardener website.
Meantime, the Spokane Plant Clinic and Resource Center is open from March 1 through October 31 at 222 N. Havana Street in Spokane. The clinic hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
A major event is also coming up. WSU Extension announced the 2026 Annual Garden Fair and Plant Sale will run from April 24 at 9:00 a.m. through April 25 at 3:00 p.m.
Washington State University
Purchases from the Spokane sale supports the WSU Spokane County Master Gardener Program and its community education work.
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