Comprehensive Washington state gardening handbook covering horticulture, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.
The Pacific Northwest Gardener’s Handbook: Growing for the Future is WSU Extension’s expanded and modernized gardening reference, revised in June 2025. This 620-page handbook updates the 2010 Master Gardener Manual and reflects years of multidisciplinary expertise tailored to Washington state climates and growing conditions.
Designed as core training material for WSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers, the handbook also serves green industry professionals and home gardeners seeking science-based horticultural guidance. Topics range from foundational plant science, soils, and composting to vegetable gardening, orchards, pest management, pollinators, climate change, waterwise landscaping, wildfire preparedness, and sustainable home landscapes. The publication underwent peer review and incorporates adapted materials from partner institutions with permission.
This edition reflects current challenges facing Washington communities, including climate resilience, biodiversity, water conservation, and integrated pest management, positioning the handbook as a comprehensive resource for gardening in a changing environment.
This publication is part of an archive and may not meet current digital accessibility standards. CSANR is working to improve digital accessibility of all materials. If you need this content in an alternative format, please contact csanr@wsu.edu.
Suggested Citation
Marquis, J., ed. 2025. The Pacific Northwest Gardener’s Handbook: Growing for the Future. Washington State University Extension.
Year Published
2025
Areas of Focus
Agricultural Practices and Climate & Environment
Topics
Climate Change, Crop Protection, Crops, Natural Resources, Production Systems, Soils & Fertility, and Waste Management
