The Whidbey Gardening Workshop draws gardening enthusiasts from across the Puget Sound region, eager for expert advice to elevate their own gardens. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced green thumb, you’ll leave with fresh insights, creative ideas, and renewed inspiration!

Our diverse classes cover everything from composting and essential beginner tips to advanced topics like vegetable and fruit cultivation, crop rotation, soil health, and climate-smart garden design. No matter your skill level, there’s something to nurture your passion for gardening!

Keynote Speakers Kelly Dodson and Sue Milliken presenting the story and work behind Far Reaches Botanical Conservancy. Again this year are Make-n-Take classes where participants will learn a technique and take their project home with them. Over 40 gardening classes—register early before they fill up! This Workshop is produced and presented by the Island County Master Gardener Foundation in affiliation with the WSU Extension Service of Island County