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Whidbey Gardening Workshop
Our theme this year is “Celebrate the Promises of Spring” and falls on the second full day of spring in the Pacific Northwest. It’s a time when all gardeners are excited for the promise of longer days, warmer weather, and when early blooming plants are in flower and leaves are beginning to emerge.
Again, this year, we are offering a range of expert classes for all levels of gardeners with a variety of gardening interests — plus demonstrations, Make-n-Take experiences, and a plant clinic. The ever-popular Marketplace will again be the hub for browsing a variety of vendor and non-profit organization booths for advice, gardening tools, books, décor, and enjoying a snack at the 4-H booth.
Our class offerings emphasize the Master Gardener Local Food priority. The focus is teaching sustainable techniques for growing local food to improve individual and community health and wellness. These classes and a panel discussion will provide ample opportunity for workshop attendees to learn more about growing your own food or how to obtain local food grown by others.
Our keynote speaker is local nurseryman John Christianson, certified horticulturist, Master Gardener, and owner of Christianson’s Nursery and Greenhouse.
The 2026 Whidbey Gardening Workshop is now in its 37th year of providing top-notch education to gardeners across the Pacific Northwest and is organized and presented by Island County Master Gardener volunteers in affiliation with WSU Extension.
Acknowledging the success and effectiveness of our work, the Whidbey Gardening Workshop was the recipient of the 2025 International Master Gardener David Gibby Award for Community Service Excellence.
Classes and practical sessions taught by garden experts and horticulture professionals will inspire your springtime gardening.
We look forward to seeing you in March!
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The Whidbey Gardening Workshop is a major fundraiser for the Island County Master Gardener Foundation. All proceeds support the Foundation's mission to provide science-based, sustainable gardening practices through community outreach activities that are available to all.
You can increase your support by clicking on the Donate button below.