Master Gardener Foundation of King County

Board Meeting
2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-09 19:00 - 20:30 UTC and 2 more dates | Online via Zoom Platform
The Master Gardener Foundation of King County holds two regular meetings: recurring Board Meetings and an Annual Meeting. Board meetings are regularly scheduled from 7:00-8:30PM the second Thursday of the month, generally via teleconference. Foundation members may attend any Board meeting as observers or by invitation. Contact Board President, president@mgfkc.org, if you would like to attend. Agendas and minutes of the Board meetings are found in the Foundation Board archives.

Special meetings may be called at any time by the President or by request of the membership. Notice of special meetings will be sent to the membership via e-mail not less than 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. [MGFKC By-Laws 5.5, January 2013; Article VII, Meetings]

The Board of Directors shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as the Board decides. Board meeting times and locations are regularly published in The Connection, the Newsletter of the Master Gardeners of King County and the Master Gardener Foundation of King County. Recent issues may be found under Resources / Newsletters.

NOTE: Most meetings are conducted via Zoom. In person Board meetings are usually held in the Extension Master Gardener program office at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St., Seattle. During the summer months, the Board may move its regularly scheduled meetings to various Master Gardener gardens in order to become familiar with these locations. Changes to these locations will be posted here as they become available.

Bellevue Demonstration Garden Spring Plant Sale
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bellevue Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St., Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Celebrate the arrival of spring and disscover the perfect plant for your garden or as a thoughtful gift.
This community event is open to all.
Browse a wide selection of both popular favorites and unique varieties of veggie starts and landscape plants. Find new and gently used gardening books, tools, and pottery at bargain prices. Stop by our onsite Ask A Master Gardener Plant Clinic for free gardening advice and helpful resources.
Children can join a Scavenger Hunt in the Children’s Garden and enjoy additional fun activities.

When: Saturday, May 9th
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Bellevue Demonstration Garden
15500 16th St
Bellevue, WA 98007

Fire Prevention for Your Yard
2026-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bellevue Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St., Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Fire Prevention for Your Yard
presented by Natalia Williams, Project Coordinator, Wildfire Mitigation with King Conservation District and Mike Lasecki, Stewardship Forester & Wildfire Mitigation Specialist with King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks.

Come join us for a presentation on wildfire mitigation in Western Washington. Topics discussed will include: fire ecology in Western Washington, the wildland urban interface vs. wildfire risk, what causes wildfire, how wildfire threatens homes, how to protect your home against wildfire and how to access home wildfire mitigation resources. A stroll around the parks ranger cabin to demonstrate home wildfire risk evaluation and actions to mitigate risk will be part of the event.

When: Saturday, April 25 10:00am to 11:30am
Where: 15500 SE 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
Cost: Free
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Adapt Your Landscape to a Warmer, Drier Climate
2026-04-18 14:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
You Can Do This! Adapt Your Landscape to a Warmer, Drier Climate
When: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Where: Kenmore City Hall
18120 68th Ave NE
Kenmore, WA 98028
Sessions:
– 2-3pm Check out the Kenmore Climate Action Team table display during Social Hour.
– 3-5:30pm A Continuing Education Seminar presented by: WSU Extension Master Gardeners of King County
For detailed class information and how to register click here.

Introduction to Pruning with Plant Amnesty
2026-03-21 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online via Zoom Platform
Speaker: Kristin Jackson, Executive Director of Plant Amnesty.
Presentation: Pruning makes sense when you understand the science behind it. You will be introduced to the basics of tree biology and structure, tree responses to the basic types of pruning cuts, pruning standards and, best management practice.
Cost: $9.00
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Go Native – Get To Know Your Native PNW Bulbs
2026-03-07 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online via Zoom Platform
Speakers: Sean McManus, Horticulturist and Allison McManus, Science Teacher.
Presentation: Bulbs are amazing perennial plants and are so unique to the gardening world. Native bulbs are even more interesting and can be considered a mystery, but we want to tell you all about them. From the Puget Sound to the Cascade Mountains to the east side and beyond, get to know 10 PNW native bulbs, how to grow them, and all their benefits to your garden
Cost: $9.00
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Vegetables A-Z
2026-02-21 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online via Zoom Platform
Speaker: Joan Veach, Extension Master Gardener.
Presentation: From Asparagus to Zucchini, vegetables are delicious, nutritious, and fun to grow. Surprisingly, or maybe not so surprisingly, each type of vegetable has its own peculiar preferences about soil, light, water, and season. Join Joan, as she shares insight into growing a variety of vegetables in our Pacific Northwest climate.
Cost: $9.00
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Grow Your Own Flowers and Vegetables – from Seed
2026-02-07 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online via Zoom Platform
Speaker: Colleen Donahue, Extension Master Gardener.
Presentation: Have you ever thought about growing your own plants from seed but didn’t know where to start? Create a beautiful & bountiful flower/vegetable garden using the information you will learn in this presentation. Colleen grows hundreds of seedlings each spring. You will learn practical information about how to select seeds, how to set up your growing area, how to nurture tiny seedlings until they are ready for planting, and how to get them off to a strong start after they are planted.
Cost: $9.00
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Principles of Gardening in the PNW – Intermediate Level
2026-01-24 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online via Zoom Platform
Speaker: Jim Olson, Extension Master Gardener.
Presentation: Learn ways to get better results from your veggie gardening efforts. In this class, learn how to better understand and use your gardening space, whether in ground or in containers. Also, learn how key practices such as fertilization, irrigation, integrated pest management, plant selection and planting dates, influence your results
Cost: $9.00
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PNW Month-by-Month Tips for Cultivating More Resilient Garden
2026-01-10 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online via Zoom Platform
Speaker: Christina Pfeiffer, Horticulture Educator, IA Certified Arborist.
Presentation: In gardening, as with many things in life, timing can be everything. Some of our long time “tried and true” methods may no longer be as effective as in the past. Learn how to optimize key tasks and timing for a more sustainable and healthy landscape.
Cost: $9.00
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Master Gardener Foundation of WA - Holiday Sock Store
2025-11-01 08:00 - 2025-12-15 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State is fundraising to support the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program. These colorful garden themed socks are made 100% in the USA, one size fits most and they are cross-knitted for premier stretch. Once ordered the socks will be shipped directly to your home.
Here are some of the fun sock styles to choose from:
Master Gardener
Holiday – Owl be Home for Christmas
Bee Happy
Sheep-Trying to Get My Sheep Together
Suck it up Buttercups
Carnation
Wet My Plants
Bee Positive
Whatever Floats Your Goat
Don’t Bug Me
Click this link to the Bloom for Good online store to choose a style for your favorite gardener.
Thank you for supporting the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program!

Creating a Happy Home for Houseplants
2025-10-25 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online via Zoom Platform
Creating a Happy Home for Houseplants. Speaker: Ann Amato, Production Manager at Secret Garden Growers, Propagation Asst. at Little Prince of Oregon.
Presentation: Come prepared to learn how to grow beautiful indoor plants from a horticulturist who has grown a wide variety of different kinds over the last 2 decades. From the initial purchase,to years down the road, Ann can help you to better understand how to grow more beautiful plants. Bring your questions too for on-the-spot advice.
Cost: $8.00
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How to combine perennials, shrubs, and small trees for garden color throughout the year
2025-10-18 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online via Zoom Platform
How to combine perennials, shrubs, and small trees for garden color throughout the year. Speaker: Cleo Raulerson, Extension Master Gardener.
Presentation: Cleo will use photos of her exuberant, colorful garden to show how you can combine perennials, shrubs and small trees for garden color throughout the year. We will visit garden areas in multiple seasons to show how plants have different impact depending on the season. If you have heard her ‘Perennials for Year-Round Color’ or ’Shrubs that Grow Well in our Gardens’ talks, this is a chance to see how some of those plants actually look in a garden setting. There will be a plant list.
Cost: $8.00
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Creating a Cut Flower Garden
2025-10-04 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online via Zoom Platform
Creating a Cut Flower Garden. Speaker: Colleen Donahue, Extension Master Gardener.
Presentation: Have you ever dreamed of growing you own fresh flowers? Colleen will share her extensive knowledge about growing flowers for cutting (and for pollinators!). You will learn about how to select your location, prepare your soil, select flowers and start seeds. Also discover how to get the longest vase life from your flowers. Colleen will talk about her favorite easy to grow flowers, which provide bountiful blooms from mid-summer till fall.
Cost: $8.00
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Fall Groundwork in the Natural Garden
2025-09-27 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online via Zoom Platform
Fall Groundwork in the Natural Garden. Speaker: Laura Matter, Seattle Tilth.
Presentation: Get a jump on spring by taking care of the garden in fall! Learn how to protect your soil, what to plant now, lawn care tasks to save you time next spring and tips for winterizing you garden. Find ways to encourage and take care of wildlife this winter.
Cost: $8.00
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Bellevue Demo Garden Harvest Festival
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bellevue Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St., Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Bellevue Demo Garden Harvest Festival
When: Saturday, September 20, 2025
10am – 2pm
Where: Bellevue Demo Garden
15500 SE 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
Bring your family, friends and neighbors to celebrate the end of our growing season! The event will include a WSU Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic, our Fall Plant Sale, Floral Bouquets, a Photo Op Display for selfies and family photos, Children’s Activities, and a Garden Flea Market including burlap bags. Come learn how to make Leaf Castings, Concrete Garden Edging, Lavender products, and learn about Food Preservation. See a demo on how to sharpen dull pruner blades and enjoy the magical Dancing Water Bowl! Admission is free to the public and free parking is available in the lot and on the street.

Cool Plants, Hot Topics Plant Sale and Talks!
2025-09-14 09:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St, Bellevue, Washington, 98005, United States
The Master Gardener Foundation of King County invites you to its ‘Cool Plants, Hot Topics Plant Sale and Talks‘ at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
The theme for this annual event is ‘Become A Pollinator Protector’.
In addition to garden talks by WSU Extension Master Gardeners and other well-known local horticulturalists, you are also invited to attend the Grand Opening of the new Habitats at Home demonstration garden. The garden was created by WSU Extension King County Master Gardener program supported by a grant from King Conservation District and in partnership with the City of Bellevue.
(Image: copyright Michael Lampron-York, 2025)
Speaker Schedule:
10:00am – 11:00am Molly van der Burch – ‘Climate Ready Plants’
11:30am – 12:30pm Susan Melgaard ‘Pollinators – Our Unsung Heroes’
1:00pm – 2:00pm Daniel Mount – ‘From Far and Near – Native Plants for Northwest Gardens’
Cost: $10.00 per talk or $25.00 for the total package of 3 talks. See Guest Speaker Bios for more information.
REGISTER
The vendor area will include specialty nurseries and vendors to help you select this year’s fall plantings as well as fresh bouquets and seeds for sale.
Check out our great list of Plant Sale Vendors and Partners! There is no charge to attend the plant sale or to visit the Bellevue Botanical Garden.

VENDORS
WA Pollinator Path
SEED TABLE DONORS

BDG Workshop: Seasonal Container Gardening
2025-09-13 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bellevue Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St., Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Bellevue Demonstration Garden is again offering in-person workshops.
These in-person workshops will spotlight Master Gardeners who have combined knowledge
amounting to hundreds of years! Veteran and novice gardeners alike will benefit from these
presentations derived from science-based research, personal experience and state-of-the-art
methods. Workshops will consist of a 30-to-45-minute presentations in the park shelter
followed by a 20-to-30-minute demonstration or hands-on experience.
Garden Shelter at 15500 SE 16th St, Bellevue, WA 98007

Topic: Seasonal Container Gardening
Speaker: Emilie Castle & Linda Peterson
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Location

Bellevue Demo Garden
15500 SE 16th St
Bellevue, WA 98006

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Propagation from Cuttings: A Practical Approach for Roses and Perennials
2025-09-13 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online via Zoom Platform
Propagation from Cuttings: A Practical Approach for Roses and Perennials. Speaker: Jason Crouch, Owner Fraser Valley Rose Farm.
Presentation: Learn how to propagate roses and other perennials from cuttings with straightforward techniques and practical advice. This session will guide participants through every step of the process, from selecting cutting material to managing humidity, rooting, and aftercare.
Cost: $8.00
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Lovely Lawn Alternatives
2025-09-06 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online via Zoom Platform
Lovely Lawn Alternatives. Speaker: Sue Goetz, Horticulturist, Garden Designer, Speaker.
Presentation: Enjoy seeing how Sue creates magical perennial and ornamental grass meadows to no-mow plantings and seed mixes. Inspiration and techniques on how to convert your lawn space will be discussed. Best ways to remove lawn, plantings and tips for switching from a high maintenance lawn to sustainable beauty provided. Before and after photos of lawn conversion projects too!
Cost to register: $8.00
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BDG Workshop: Onion Know How
2025-08-13 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bellevue Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St., Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Bellevue Demonstration Garden is again offering in-person workshops.
These in-person workshops will spotlight Master Gardeners who have combined knowledge
amounting to hundreds of years! Veteran and novice gardeners alike will benefit from these
presentations derived from science-based research, personal experience and state-of-the-art
methods. Workshops will consist of a 30-to-45-minute presentations in the park shelter
followed by a 20-to-30-minute demonstration or hands-on experience.
Garden Shelter at 15500 SE 16th St, Bellevue, WA 98007

Topic: Onion Know How
Speaker: Carl Pergam
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Location

Bellevue Demo Garden
15500 SE 16th St
Bellevue, WA 98006

REGISTER
