Washington state university master gardener handbook

PNW Insect Management Handbook This handbook is intended as a tool for making decisions regarding the control and management of important insect pests in the Pacific Northwest. PNW Weed Management Handbook This handbook is designed as a quick and ready reference for weed control practices and herbicides used in various cropping systems or sites in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

PNW Disease Management Handbook This handbook is intended as a ready reference guide to the control and management tactics for the more important plant diseases in the Pacific Northwest. 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. Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin; physical, mental or sensory disability; marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era or disabled veteran.

Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Master Gardener Program , Washington St. Wenatchee, WA , , Contact Us. The page publication is binder ready and features full-color photographs and diagrams throughout. This full-color how-to manual is the main text for training new Master Gardener volunteers in Washington state. Its 25 chapters cover basic gardening topics from basic botany, soil science, and fertilizers to pest identification and management, as well as advanced topics such as orchard management, pruning, composting, backyard forestry, waterwise landscaping, greenhouse management and so much more.

This manual contains the latest research-based methods and recommendations for successful home gardening in Washington, with specific details for working with the disparate growing conditions found on each side of the Cascades. Happy gardening! Master Gardener Manual on Flashdrive. For those of you who have a laptop without a CD drive, this Flashdrive is for you! This full-color how-to manual on Flashdrive, includes the main text for training new Master Gardener volunt From novice to advanced, all home gardeners should get to know their soil: the nuts and bolts of soil, and how to make it better, included here.