Welcome to our Gardening Resource Library
Here you’ll find videos and slide decks from our popular Tuesday Noon online learning series, hosted by the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program in Cowlitz County. Our mission is to share research-based, sustainable gardening techniques with communities throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond. These sessions have attracted viewers from across the region—and now you can explore the same great topics anytime.
Sharing Knowledge from WSU Trained Master Gardeners
While we have a great deal of gardening knowledge right here in Cowlitz County, we also range far and wide to gain additional insight on the challenges we face as modern gardeners. Below we have assembled some of the ‘greatest hits’ from our recorded Zoom sessions. All content is free to view and learn.
WSU also has a collection of Garden Resources and Techniques. Explore free fact sheets and guides—a treasure chest of research-backed tips, tricks, and know-how to help every home gardener grow with confidence.
Library of Content
Gardening Video Playlists
Explore our recorded presentations covering all aspects of gardening. Visit our YouTube playlist and grow your knowledge anytime!
Vegetable Gardening
The Basics
What you need to know to get started.
Saving Seeds
It’s a two-step process–plan your garden for seed saving in spring, then harvest the seeds in fall
Watering and Soil Health
All you need to know about your gardens soil and how much water it needs.
Garden Pests and Problems
Plants not looking right? Bugs and four legged critters creating havoc in your garden?
Garden Maintenance and Harvesting
Do you know when your veggies are ready to harvest?
Bonus Topics
Growing Fruit
Tree Fruit
Blueberries
Grapes
Raspberries
Strawberries
Figs
Kiwi
Sustainable Home Landscaping
Garden Design, Habitat & Ornamentals
What you need to know to get started.
Waterwise & Drought Tolerant
Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Plant Care
Planning, Preparation and Propagation
Roses
Lawn Establishment & Maintenance
Pest & Landscape Problem Management
Soils & Composting
