In March 2002, WSU Extension Island County Master Gardener Volunteers began the groundwork for an educational garden at the historic Greenbank Farm. Farm management identified several areas for our garden projects. We developed a five-year plan for creating six garden areas, guided by our mission and the need to ensure the gardens would be consistent with the Greenbank Farm context. Since then, two more garden areas have been added. Over time, the gardens continue to evolve, as we update and display a variety of plants for Whidbey Island gardening. Initial projects were construction-oriented, including building an arbor next to Pie Café and transforming a derelict shed into the Stansberry Cottage. Now we focus on designing, planting, maintaining, and expanding the gardens. The latest project is installation and operation of a greenhouse near the Toto Drainfield Garden. LOCATION:  Turn East on Wonn Road at the ‘Greenbank Farm’ sign. Drive to the big red barn. You will find the gardens marked to the right beyond the picket fence.

In 1994, the WSU Skagit County Master Gardeners had a vision for a Demonstration Garden. It took two years to plan the garden, then in the fall of 1996, the first structure trees and fences were established. Over the next two years, with the help of many committed WSU Master Gardeners and the community, the garden was planted. LOCATION: WSU Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center. 16650 State Route 536. Mount Vernon, WA 98273

McCollum Park was the first garden in the Snohomish County Park system. Volunteers created it in the 1960’s along with the Parks Department on what was once a landfill site. In 1984 WSU Snohomish County Extension moved into the administrative buildings. Since then, WSU-Snohomish County Extension Master Gardeners have created a series of demonstration and teaching gardens surrounding the office buildings.These ever-changing gardens are funded by the Snohomish County Master Gardener Foundation and designed, planted and maintained by Snohomish County Master Gardeners. They demonstrate a variety of planting styles, themes, and techniques in the hope that visitors will learn something new, discover something wonderful, and most of all, truly enjoy their time visiting the McCollum Park Demonstration Garden.  LOCATION:  600 128th St. S.E. Everett, WA 98208

DISCOVER EVERETT’S PREMIER PUBLIC GARDENS Referred to as Snohomish County's treasure since 1963, the Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens is both a place of beauty and education that is free to visit. The arboretum is located on 3 ½ acres in American Legion Memorial Park, Everett Washington, and maintained by a small army of volunteers with help from Everett Parks and Community Services. Its eleven themed gardens, each with its own volunteer curator, include the Urban Tree Walk, Rock Garden, Northwest Native Plant Trail, Japanese Maple Grove, Nativar Garden, Horizontal Rock Garden, Viewing Mound, Woodland Garden & Fernery and Conifer Gardens as well as the 200 foot Snohomish County Master Gardener's Demonstration Border. The Sculpture Collection throughout makes us truly unique. Weaving through these gardens are ADA approved pathways in main areas. There are countless ways to enjoy all that the Evergreen Arboretum has to offer: docent-led tours, educational classes, the annual plant sale and volunteerism. Come witness the beauty that every season holds.  LOCATION: American Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Blvd, Everett, WA 98201 

As the centerpiece of Marysville's extensive parks system, the green, rolling hillsides of Jennings Memorial Park provide a wonderful place - any time of season to stroll, picnic, play ball or admire the unique Allen Creek environs. This community park offers 30 acres of forest, wetlands and meandering trails that connect with Jennings Nature Park, playgrounds, ballfields, picnic areas and more. Jennings is also home to the Parks, Culture and Recreation Administrative Offices, and plays host to numerous year-round events including the annual Summer of Summer Concert Series, Popcorn in the Park Movies Series, Kiwanis Fishing Derby for kids and the Easter Egg Hunt. LOCATION: Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville, WA 98270