2026 Plant Sales
Final Sale of the Season
Wednesday, October 28th
Each spring and summer, our Plant Sale Nursery offers several opportunities to shop their abundance of sun-loving perennials, native and shade plants.
Foundation Membership
Did you know that for only $10 anyone can join the Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County? Join or renew your membership now and enjoy connecting with fellow gardeners and attending member-only functions, such as trainings, tours and Foundation meetings – many of which are free! 2026 Membership Applications are closed. Check back in January to apply for 2027 membership.
2027 Calendar Sales
The Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County (MGFTC) is pleased to introduce our new 2027 MGFTC Calendar: Gardening Through the Seasons!
Our 2027 Calendar’s dynamic photos can remind us of nature’s splendor all through the seasons.
Dirt Works Compost Area – Grand Re-Opening
Join us for the grand re-opening of our compost area at the Dirt Works demonstration garden.
October 14, 2026
11am – 1pm
Yauger Park
530 Alta St NW
Olympia, WA 98502
A special thanks to the Nisqually Tribe for the generous grant that helped make this project possible.
Support Us Through Planned Giving
Make a long lasting impact through planned giving to the Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County.
Get to Know Us
For more information about the Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County, watch the video and visit the Get to Know Us page.
Garden Sponsorships
Consider a contribution to support one of our demonstration gardens!
Planned Giving
Make a long lasting impact through planned giving to the Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County.
Gardening in Washington State
Washington State University (WSU) Extension has a webpage full of information and answers for gardeners. This is an excellent resource for whatever garden project you might be undertaking.
Master Gardeners are volunteers trained by Washington State University Extension to provide science-based information to home gardeners about best gardening practices.
Master Recycler Composter volunteers are trained on how to reduce waste and increase public awareness of opportunities to prevent waste, recycle and compost in Thurston County.
Our Foundation supports the efforts of both programs through fundraising, organizing educational events, managing demonstration gardens and more. Learn more about the Foundation by visiting the Get to Know Us page.
Ask A Master Gardener! Visit the WSU Thurston County Extension website to get your questions answered by an certified Washington State University (WSU) Master Gardener volunteer. This service is FREE for Thurston County residents.