The Evergreen Thumb

Have you ever wondered what a Master Gardener is?  What exactly do Washington State University Master Gardener Program volunteers do? Our guest today is Jennifer Marquis, Statewide Program Leader of the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program.  We talk about how the program started, how Extension Master Gardeners serve their communities, and how much Extension Master Gardeners love their "job."    Visit https://evergreenthumb.mastergardenerfoundation.org/episode002 for show notes, links, and a full

In this introductory episode of "The Evergreen Thumb" podcast, host Erin Landon, a Washington State University Extension Master Gardener, shares her background and gardening journey. Erin discusses her experiences with gardening and her current gardening focus. Erin also introduces the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program, providing a brief history of the program and its mission, as well as that of the Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State. Erin outlines what listeners can expect from the

Welcome to The Evergreen Thumb, brought to you by Washington State University Extension Master Gardener program volunteers and sponsored by the Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State. I'm your host Erin Landon, a WSU Extension Master Gardener since 2015 as well as a certified permaculture designer and modern homesteader. I'm thrilled to be your guide on this journey through the landscapes and gardens of the Pacific Northwest.  Since 1973, WSU Extension Master Gardeners have been developing