WSU Master Gardeners of Benton & Franklin Counties

WSU Master Gardeners of Benton & Franklin Counties 50 years and counting
Cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973 and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. These external sites are not managed by WSU Extension.

Master Gardener Clinic Locations:

WSU Benton County Extension Office
7102 W Okanogan Place, Suite 102 Kennewick
Months of : April - October
Days: Tuesday - Thursday
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Kennewick Clinic Phone Number: (509) 736-2726

or visit https://extension.wsu.edu/benton-franklin/mastergardeners/ask-a-master-gardener/ for other resources and online requests. Our local programs include agriculture, natural resources, 4-H youth development, family sciences, food sciences, and community horticulture. In addition, Washington State University provides over 2,200 publications, numerous online educational opportunities, and other statewide educational programs and technical assistance from four Research and Extension Centers, 15 Academic Departments and six of WSU's Academic Colleges. WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of non compliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Some WSU websites provide links to external sites for the convenience of users. Furthermore, WSU Extension does not review, control or take responsibility for the content of these sites, nor do these sites implicitly or explicitly represent official positions and policies of WSU Extension. WSU Extension of Benton & Franklin Counties and it's programs are part of the WSU CAHNRS and thereby adhere to their policies. The WSU CAHNRS Facebook Policy -
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Thanks to the incredible support from our community, volunteers, and partners, the Benton-Franklin Counties Master Garde...
10/30/2025

Thanks to the incredible support from our community, volunteers, and partners, the Benton-Franklin Counties Master Gardener Demonstration Garden has donated an amazing 6,568 pounds of fresh produce this season! 🥕🍅🥦💚

From seed to harvest, this garden is a testament to what we can accomplish when we work together.

Here's to nourishing bodies and minds—one veggie at a time!

FREE PRESSURE CANNER GAUGE TESTING & FOOD PRESERVATION QUESTIONSThe USDA recommends having pressure canner gauges tested...
08/13/2025

FREE PRESSURE CANNER GAUGE TESTING & FOOD PRESERVATION QUESTIONS

The USDA recommends having pressure canner gauges tested annually. Testing your pressure canner will determine whether it is functioning properly and will help you produce safely preserved food. Call 509-735-3551 or email wsuextension@co.benton.wa.us to schedule your appointment. We are also available to answer your food preservation and safety questions!

Here's your chance to be a 2025 Master Gardener! Application deadline is September 1, 2025. The WSU Extension Master G...
07/15/2025

Here's your chance to be a 2025 Master Gardener!
Application deadline is September 1, 2025.

The WSU Extension Master Gardener Program is open to adults with an interest in gardening and a willingness to use their knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to make a positive impact on our local community. You do not need to be an expert gardener to apply, you just need to have a desire to learn and serve your community.

Learn more and apply at

The WSU Extension Master Gardener Program is open to adults with an interest in gardening and a willingness to use their knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to make a positive impact on our local community. You do not need to be an expert gardener to apply, you just need to have a desire to learn....

Our offices will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We hope everyone has an ...
07/03/2025

Our offices will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We hope everyone has an safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

Some kids from the Juvenile Justice Center community service work crew and their supervisor Deric came to the Demonstrat...
06/24/2025

Some kids from the Juvenile Justice Center community service work crew and their supervisor Deric came to the Demonstration Garden this morning and helped us clean out one of the overgrown side beds of the Entryway Garden. We really appreciated their help!!

Our annual plant sale was a great success and we'd like to show our appreciation to all of you!THANK YOU to our communit...
06/03/2025

Our annual plant sale was a great success and we'd like to show our appreciation to all of you!

THANK YOU to our community, for supporting the Benton/Franklin Master Gardener Program through our annual plant sale. We hope to see you again next year!

Thank you to the hardworking Master Gardener Volunteers who work year-round to host this sale and provide free gardening education to the local community.

Special thanks to Kennewick Irrigation District, Benton County Noxious W**d Control Board, City of Kennewick Government, Queensgate Gardens , and The Heritage Garden Program for helping us make this event come to life.

Drop a comment below with any suggestions for what you would like us to grow for next year's sale!

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7102 W Okanogan Place Suite 102
Kennewick, WA
99336

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Monday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm

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As the WSU Master Gardener program:

We value personal and professional research and knowledge 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 and atmosphere of diversity and inclusivity because our differences inspire creative thinking and innovative solutions.

We act with integrity because trust, truthfulness and respect creates 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.