WSU Extension Grant-Adams Master Gardeners Native Plant Demonstration Garden at the Moses Lake Public Library
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Heritage Garden Program
The Heritage Garden Program is dedicated to creating water-wise landscapes and gardens in the arid portion of the Columbia River Basin of Washington State. Additionally, Heritage Gardens works to incorporate and honor the unique natural and cultural features of this area.
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With our region only getting 7-11 inches of precipitation each year, planting native plants and other low-water-use plants just makes sense. It helps save water and money and can provide important habitat for wildlife.
Our staff are available to help you plan and troubleshoot your current gardens and lawns for more water-efficient and native plants. Let us help you identify and install efficient watering systems for your gardens, yards, and properties.
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Interested in a Free Field Visit?
For more information or to apply contact:
Dinah Rouleau, CBCD Program Manager
dinah-rouleau@columbiabasincd.org
(509) 765-9618
Moorehead Manor
2024
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This is located in Lind WA, she planted last fall and is already seeing some blooms. Fun fact her mother was a rock hound so this one has many geologic features. She also focused on medicinal use plants and had very many to choose from. And with one of the rose plantings are the ashes of her mother, so it is a true Heritage Garden
The Pioneer Soap Lake Heritage Garden
2023
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This was our very first garden that was designed and planted in the Fall of 2022. An avid gardener had been very motivated, and it has over 40 different species of plants used.
Richard Cooper
2024
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This unique garden was installed just last fall and already the growth of our small plugs are huge! The Cooper family has been lucky enough to enjoy several blooms already in their first spring and summer.
A lot of the cacti were from their own garden and family members' gardens which gives another meaning to the name Heritage!
Cannot wait to see how this garden looks next year.
Logan Family Heritage Garden
2023
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This Garden is located on Hayden Drive in Moses Lake WA. They have had this area for a few years and excited they could finally become an official Certified Heritage Garden. They will be plugging in a few more forbs this fall to add to their native only Heritage Garden.
McConihie Point Moses Lake Heritage Garden
2023
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McConihie Point Moses Lake Certified Heritage Garden. Beautiful view of Moses Lake with several wonderful geological and historic features throughout the garden. The homeowner says this garden is heavily utilized by ground fowl, pollinators and munched on by rabbits.
WSU Extention Grant-Adams Master Gardeners
2023
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WSU Extension Grant-Adams Master Gardeners Native Plant Demonstration Garden at the Moses Lake Public Library. Stop by and visit the garden!
Moorehead Manor
2023
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This is Moorehead Sun House
Located in Lind WA planted in fall of 2023 cannot wait to see our forbs over the next year.
Basin Estates Heritage Garden
2024
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This garden is located in Ephrata Basin Estates Manager was tired of planting new plants every spring, now with our low water natives she no longer has to replant or water! Heritage Gardens can be any size as long as there are 3 different species.
"Renewal for all Creatures"
2024
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We found the perfect use for this awkward triangle shaped landscaped area. Planned to not need water after establishment, this area has gone from an unusable area to beauty, renewal, and food for all creatures. She has been seeing bunnies, bees and butterflies!
"Mitchell Heritage Garden"
2025
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Each fall and spring, this landowner thoughtfully introduces new plants, gradually realizing the native garden of her dreams. As you can see, plantings have been incorporated along the borders to enhance both privacy and beauty. Recently, she has begun converting her entire front yard into a Heritage Garden. On sunny mornings and afternoons, you can often find her tending to her new fall plantings, nurturing their growth as they emerge this spring.