Snohomish County Master Gardner Foundation

“Community garden grants and scholarships $3,000 for the purpose of promoting gardening activities in schools churches and senior homes.”

“Community clinics are public education clinics at box stores, fairs, nurseries and other venues in Snohomish county $1,224. Demonstration gardens provide educational gardens to illustrate gardening techniques for growing vegetables and ornamentals. Over 20,000 pounds of food donations to food banks from these gardens $14,150. Educational outreach gardening related classes offered to the community $222. Diagnostic lab supports our community clinics and community for diagnosing difficult gardening issues $35. Extension horticultural support our program supports horticultural staff expenses $9,000. Youth education support for 4H gardening projects as well as school gardening projects $545. Advanced education, new state wide training program for Master Gardener training $5,493. Other program support includes insurance, web site support, member recognition, etc. $11,798.”

“Offer winter lecture series to the public as both a fund raiser and educational outreach for sound gardening practices. Extension office support - provide financial support for horticulture staff and facilities. Education outreach in the form of ask me clinics at various locations I. Snohomish County. Other program activities, plant sale, 2 demonstration gardens.”