Master Gardener Foundation of King County

Board Meeting
2026-08-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-07-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-06-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-05-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-03-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-02-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-01-08 18:30 - 20:00 UTC and 3 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 6:30-8:00PM 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.

Beavers: Ecosystem Engineers
2026-07-25 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bellevue Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St., Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Beavers: Ecosystem Engineers
presented by Joe Mouser, Communications Manager with Beavers Northwest.
As ecosystem engineers, beavers have a big impact on the habitats that they call home. This can often be a boon for fish and wildlife sharing this space, but a headache for people nearby. In this presentation, Joe will dive into beaver ecology and benefits as well as the challenges and opportunities for living with beavers in a landscape dominated by human infrastructure.

When: Saturday, July 25 10:00am to 11:30am
Where: 15500 SE 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
Cost: Free
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Growing Garlic
2026-07-11 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bellevue Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St., Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Growing Garlic
presented by Lory Armitage, WSU Extension Master Gardener.
This workshop will cover garlic cultivation: soil preparation, planting techniques and tips for fertilizing and irrigation, harvesting and storage.
Learn about seed garlic and scapes.
We will visit the garlic bed at BDG to see some grown garlic; depending on varieties and maturity, we may be able to dig some up.
When: Saturday, July 11 10:00am to 11:30am
Where: 15500 SE 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
Cost: Free

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Water Wise Gardening
2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bellevue Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St., Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Water Wise Gardening
presented by Dawn Rubstello, WSU Extension Master Gardener.
Watering may be the most important and most expensive task we do to be successful as gardeners.
Learn about water-saving practices and irrigation systems. Learn how to water at the most effective time of day and what your plants need.
Waste less water and save time.
When: Saturday, June 6 10:00am to 11:30am
Where: 15500 SE 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
Cost: Free
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Garden Tool Sharpening
2026-05-30 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bellevue Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St., Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Garden Tool Sharpening
presented by John Harmeling, Master Consulting Rosarian with the Seattle Rose Society.
This workshop will cover sharpening manual tools: pruners, hedge trimmers and other garden tools – did you know you can sharpen a shovel?
Attendees are invited to bring their dull tools in for a demo on how to improve their condition as well as extend the life of the tools and improve the overall gardening experience.
When: Saturday, May 30 10:00am to 11:30am
Where: 15500 SE 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
Cost: Free
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Basics of Successful Vegetable Growing
2026-05-23 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bellevue Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St., Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
Basics of Successful Vegetable Growing
presented by Jim Olson, WSU Extension Master Gardener, past president of the Master Gardener Foundation of King County and a popular speaker for the Master Gardener Speakers Bureau. He has long been associated with BDG and was the melon bed manager for ten years.
Learn the basic principles of vegetable growing with a focus on veggies planted in late spring. Jim will present the steps for successful vegetable production from both seeds and starts. Topics covered will include soil preparation, planting, irrigation, fertilizer, pest and disease management and more.

When: Saturday, May 23 10:00am to 11:30am
Where: 15500 SE 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
Cost: Free
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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
Come shop a wide selection of locally grown perennials, annuals and herbs while getting expert advice from our King County Master Gardener volunteers!
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Bellevue Demonstration Garden
15500 SE 16th St
Bellevue, WA 98007
Parking is available both in the lot and along the street.
The plant sale is held on the second Saturday of May each year.
Celebrate the arrival of spring and discover the perfect plant for your garden or as a thoughtful gift.
From classic favorites to unique, hard-to-find varieties, the sale offers something for every type of gardener.

Vegetable starts: four-inch starts grown in the nearby greenhouse featuring tomatoes, basil, cucumbers, peppers, eggplants and more
Ornamentals: suitable for garden beds, borders and containers
Garden Market: gently used books, tools, pots and other treasures
WSU Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic: free gardening advice and resources
Children’s Scavenger Hunt!

Purchases may be made by cash, check, or credit card.
Proceeds from the plant sale enable the Master Gardener Foundation of King County to support the activities of the WSU Extension King County Master Gardener Program.
See the Bellevue Demonstration Garden Spring Plant Sale flyer.

Seattle Spring Plant Sale
2026-05-09 09:00 - 2026-05-10 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Don’t miss the Master Gardeners booth at the Tilth Alliance Plant Sale this spring, where every plant is grown and sourced by Extension Master Gardeners! We’re offering flowering plants, perennials, ferns, houseplants, tubers and seeds. We’ll have a curated selection of native and pollinator plants, as well as some rare plant surprises. With over 1,500 plants on hand, there’s something for every gardener. Tilth Alliance will be offering edible plants at the sale, making it a wonderful one-stop destination.
Proceeds from our booth benefit the Master Gardener Foundation of King County, which supports gardening education and outreach throughout King County. We hope to see you there!
When: May 9 & 10 9am-3pm
Where: Meridian Playground
4920 Meridian Ave N.
Seattle, WA 98103

Master Gardener Foundation of King County - GiveBig Campaign
2026-04-28 08:00 - 2026-05-05 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
GiveBig is a one-day giving event on Tuesday, May 5, with early giving starting on April 28th.
We’re off to a great start, the Foundation Board will match donations up to $5,000.
To show your appreciation for MGFKC, please go to WAGives and search for Master Gardener Foundation of King County to donate. Or you can just click here.

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) | WA
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) | WA
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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