About us
Cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973
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Our Vision, Mission and Values
Our Vision
Highly recognized, diverse, and fully supported, WSU Master Gardener volunteers are the go-to resource for communities seeking research-based, innovative solutions for their ever-changing horticulture and environmental stewardship needs.
Our Mission
Engaging university-trained volunteers to empower and sustain diverse communities with relevant, unbiased, research-based horticulture and environmental stewardship education.
Our Values
We value personal and professional research and discovery because it encourages us to stay current about horticulture and environmental stewardship to meet the unique educational needs of our communities.
We foster and benefit from an atmosphere of diversity and inclusivity because our differences inspire creative thinking and innovative solutions.
We act with integrity because trust, truthfulness and respect create a healthy and positive culture.
We are committed to stewardship and sustainability, serving as ethical and responsible agents of our natural resources, human resources, and University resources.
We collaborate because together we empower healthy and resilient communities.
We are a dynamic and responsive program where knowledge inspires change.
Our Priorities
Climate Change
We teach ways to create resilient landscapes that are adapted to our changing climate.
Clean Water
We teach integrated pest management to minimize polluted runoff.
Water Conservation
We teach water-wise gardening and landscaping practices to conserve water.
Soil Health
We encourage building healthy soils to prevent depletion and ensure the long-term viability of local food security & natural resources.
Pollinators
We teach ways to help native bees and other pollinators thrive in home and community landscapes.
Local Food
We teach sustainable techniques for growing local food to improve individual & community health and wellness.
Plant Biodiversity
We teach stewardship of diverse ecosystems through invasive species management, native species conservation and restoration in landscapes.
Nearby Nature
We seek to increase access to plants, green spaces, and public landscapes to benefit the health & well-being of all members of our communities.
Wildfire Preparedness
We teach landscaping principles to reduce the risk of loss due to wildfire.

