Garden Tours

Art in the Garden Tour
Saturday, 25 May, 2013 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Cost: $1/per garden, free/kids 12 & under. A self-guided tour that brings together visual artists, musicians & gardeners for a collaborative feast of the senses. Tour includes 16 outstanding gardens, some of which are previous award winners. Occur rain or shine. Please leave pets at home. Sponsored by North Vancouver Community Arts Council. More information: www.nvartscouncil.ca, info@nvartscouncil.ca or 604-988-6844.
Vancouver 's North Shore, British Columbia (map)

Ladysmith Rotary 16th Annual Garden Tour, Show & Sale
Sunday, 26 May, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets required: $15 (includes garden pass, program & map), available at Aggie Hall or 49th Parallel. Self-guided tour of 8 gardens ranging from creative, in-town to large out-of-town gardens. Also artists present at each garden, raffle, continental breakfast & more. All proceeds from tickets sales, raffle & breakfast support Rotary’s many projects. More information: 250-924-3402 or kaixin@mac.com. Ticket pick-up & breakfast at Aggie Hall.
1110 1st Ave, Ladysmith, BC (Vancouver Island) (map)

Art in the Garden Tour
Sunday, 26 May, 2013 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Cost: $1/per garden, free/kids 12 & under. A self-guided tour that brings together visual artists, musicians & gardeners for a collaborative feast of the senses. Tour includes 16 outstanding gardens, some of which are previous award winners. Occur rain or shine. Please leave pets at home. Sponsored by North Vancouver Community Arts Council. More information: www.nvartscouncil.ca, info@nvartscouncil.ca or 604-988-6844.
Vancouver 's North Shore, British Columbia (map)

Soos Creek Botanical Garden Plant Sale & Tour
Friday, 31 May, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
More information: www.sooscreekbotanicalgarden.org, 253-639-0949 or info@sooscreekbotanicalgarden.org. Fill in your garden beds with vigorous perennials from our gardens. Self-guided garden tours are free of charge. Held at Soos Creek Botanical Garden, between Auburn & Kent.
29308 132nd Ave SE, Auburn, WA 98092 (map)

Soos Creek Botanical Garden Plant Sale & Tour
Saturday, 1 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
More information: www.sooscreekbotanicalgarden.org, 253-639-0949 or info@sooscreekbotanicalgarden.org. Fill in your garden beds with vigorous perennials from our gardens. Self-guided garden tours are free of charge. Held at Soos Creek Botanical Garden, between Auburn & Kent.
29308 132nd Ave SE, Auburn, WA 98092 (map)

Sooke's Secret Gardens Tour & Plant Sale
Sunday, 2 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets required: $20/adult. Tickets sold starting mid-May at several locations listed on website or day of tour at Shoppers Drug Mart in Evergreen Mall, Sooke or at Tour kiosk on Sooke Rd in front of the Saseenos Elem. School. Visit 10 spectacular gardens taking advantage of the natural beauty of Sooke. Sponsored by the Sooke Philharmonic Society. More information: www.sookesecretgardens.com, info@sookesecretgardens.com, 250-642-7323 or 250-642-1397.
Sooke, BC (map)

San Juan Horticultural Society Garden Tour
Saturday, 8 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets: $15/person, available week before & day of tour, on the island at Browne's Garden Center, Griffin Bay Bookstore, Roche Harbor Grocery Store & Robin's Nest. More information: 360-378-1003.
Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA (map)

Highline Seatac Botanical Garden Tour & Plant Sale
Saturday, 8 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets required: $15/person, $12/person for groups of 4+ or advance purchase, $18/day of tour, available after May 1st at Burien Bark or Wild Birds, Unlimited, or by calling 206-241-5786 or mailing your check or charge (VISA or MasterCard) to Highline Historical Society, PO Box 317, Seahurst, WA 98062. Make checks payable to Highline Historical Society. Self-guided tour visits 7 gardens in Burien, SeaTac & Normandy Park with special emphasis on one neighborhood's collective rain garden project. Features musicians, artists, raffles & a plant sale. More information: www.highlinehistory.org, rednat383@gmail.com or 206-241-5786.
Burien, WA (map)

Cowichan Valley 19th Annual Garden Tour
Sunday, 9 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets required: $18, on sale at gardening outlets in BC from Nanaimo to Victoria in May.The locations, garden “blurb” & maps will be on the tickets. Self-guided tour of 6 beautiful garden in the Cowichan Valley. More information: www.cowichanfamilylife.org, cfla@cowichanfamilylife.org or 250-748-8281.
Duncan, BC (map)

The Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour & Plant Sale
Saturday, 15 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Tour tickets required: $12 advance purchase/$15 day of tour, at Garden Fair. Tour 5 beautiful gardens in the city of Lake Forest Park. Artists & musicians at each garden. Master Gardeners on hand. Advance tickets on sale online or starting May 1st at outlets listed on website. Also, plant sale from local nurseries & garden art at Lake Forest Park Towne Centre. Ciscoe Morris live 10-noon at Fair. More information & tickets: lfpgardens@yahoo.com, www.lfpgardentour.com or 206-366-3302.
Lake Forest Park, WA (map)

Foster-Powell 6th Annual Garden Tour
Saturday, 15 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Free. Self-guided tour showcases about 60 gardens displaying the wondrous things that are possible on smaller, city-sized lots from traditional to the edible, naturescaped & artistic. Maps available on website or by email. Limited number of maps available week before tour/day of tour at locations listed on website. Register to win prizes in free raffle. More information: www.fosterpowell.com or fopogardens@gmail.com.
SE Portland, OR (map)

Spokane in Bloom 13th Annual Garden Tour & Plant Sale
Saturday, 15 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets required: $10, available at the gardens on day of tour or in advance after June 1st at selected nurseries. Features 6 outstanding northside gardens. Also art & plant vendors, food & music. Lunch, espresso & dessert available at the gardens at an additional cost. More information: www.tieg.org, 509-535-8434 or tieg@comcast.net.
Spokane, WA (map)

Wallingford Walks: Birds, Bees and Maybe a Goat (and Tour)
Sunday, 16 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Free. Visit several “urban backyard farms” in the neighborhood. This moderately paced, over 2 hour guided walk will make stops at homes where the owners keep bees, chickens, ducks, rabbits, goats, as well as grow fruit & vegetables. Home owners will be present to welcome walkers & describe the joys of their urban farm. More information: www.greenwallingford.ning.com//group/wallingfordwalks.
2100 N 45th St, Seattle, WA (map)

East Vancouver BC Garden Tour
Sunday, 16 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets: $12/person. Buy tickets in advance at Britannia Community Centre Info, Figaro’s Garden Centre or by phone. A few cash-only tickets available at Figaro's on day of tour, tickets are limited. At least 12 splendid gardens lined up for your touring pleasure. Most gardens are not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible. Children must be either babes-in-arms or 12 years or older. All proceeds go to support the work of Britannia Neighbours. Tour starts at Figaro's Garden Centre. More information: britneighbours@gmail.com or www.eastsidegardentour.blogspot.com.
1896 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC (map)

WSU Master Gardeners Secret Garden Tour & Plant Sale
Saturday, 22 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets required: $16/advance online, $15/advance at outlets listed on website, $20/day of tour at the PT Park & Ride Visitor's Center. Six private Port Townsend gardens, demonstrating how ornamentals & edibles can co-exist & produce bountiful returns. Also plant sale. More information: www.secretgardenjeffco.org, 360-379-1172 or mgcoordinator@jefferson.wsu.edu.
Toandos Peninsula, WA (map)

Vancouver BC 2nd Annual Fabulous Garden Tour
Saturday, 22 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets: $30/good for both days, on sale in early May online & also in a variety of garden shops (but they may not be available last minute. Call first). Self-guided tour of 15 private, unique & delightful gardens of all shapes & sizes. Limited number of tickets for sale, so get yours soon. More information & tickets: www.heritagevancouver.org, pbnoble@telus.net or 604-805-5637.
West & East Side Vancouver, BC (map)

Whidbey Island 18th Annual Garden Tour
Saturday, 22 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets required: Advance purchase: $20/person, $10/children 2-12 years old. If any tickets left day of tour, sold at Bayview Farm & Garden: $25/person, $15/children. Explore 4 residential gardens that offer a variety of gardening styles & inspiration. Proceeds go toward Island groups & projects. Download order form online, email or call to request order form by mail, or purchase at vendors listed online. More information: 360-321-4191, www.wigt.org or wigt@whidbey.net.
Whidbey Island, WA (map)

Vashon Island 23rd Annual Garden Tour
Saturday, 22 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets required: $20/person through May 31st, $25/person after May 31st. Tickets sold at several Vashon stores (listed on website) & online. Experience 5 gorgeous & diverse outdoor Island sanctuaries, complete with garden talks, live music, art in the garden & discounts offered by local merchants. All proceeds benefit Vashon Allied Arts. More information, tickets, reservations: www.vashonalliedarts.org, 206-463-5131 or vernae@vashonalliedarts.org.
Vashon Island, WA (map)

Evergreen Arboretum's Gardens of Merit Tour
Saturday, 22 June, 2013 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets required: $10/person, available on-line, at Sorticulture, at the Arboretum the day of the Tour or at local merchants. Tour 8 private residential gardens in Everett on a self-guided tour. merchants (listed on website); at Sortaculture on day of tour at the Arboretum. More information & tickets: www.evergreenarboretum.com, contactus@evergreenarboretum.com or 425-257-8597.
Everett, WA (map)

The Garden Conservancy's South Sound Open Days Tour
Sunday, 23 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Admission required: $5 per person per garden, cash or check/ children 12 & under free. No reservations required, open rain or shine. Pay at gardens or purchase discounted tickets through website or by phone. Self-guided tour of Chase Garden, Old Goat nursery, Ernie & Julia Graham Garden, VanCor Gardens & Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden. Benefits The Garden Conservancy & Friends of the Chase Garden. More information: www.opendaysprogram.org, www.gardenconservancy.org or 888-842-2442.
Orting & Graham area, WA (map)

Vancouver BC 2nd Annual Fabulous Garden Tour
Sunday, 23 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets: $30/good for both days, on sale in early May online & also in a variety of garden shops (but they may not be available last minute. Call first). Self-guided tour of 15 private, unique & delightful gardens of all shapes & sizes. Limited number of tickets for sale, so get yours soon. More information & tickets: www.heritagevancouver.org, pbnoble@telus.net or 604-805-5637.
West & East Side Vancouver, BC (map)

Vashon Island 23rd Annual Garden Tour
Sunday, 23 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets required: $20/person through May 31st, $25/person after May 31st. Tickets sold at several Vashon stores (listed on website) & online. Experience 5 gorgeous & diverse outdoor Island sanctuaries, complete with garden talks, live music, art in the garden & discounts offered by local merchants. All proceeds benefit Vashon Allied Arts. More information, tickets, reservations: www.vashonalliedarts.org, 206-463-5131 or vernae@vashonalliedarts.org.
Vashon Island, WA (map)

Sustainable Ballard 5th Annual Edible Garden Tour
Saturday, 29 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Donation requested: $10/person. Self-guided tour of central Ballard neighborhood gardens that feature a variety of vegetable gardens, fruit trees, berries, chickens & bees. Meet the gardeners & ask questions. Maps & tickets available day of tour at Whittier Elementary, 1320 NW 75th, Seattle. More information: www.sustainableballard.org, pjjenson@gmail.com, jennifer@sustainableballard.org or 789-4648.

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Ballard, WA (map)

Camano Island Annual Backyard Wildlife Habitat Garden Tour
Saturday, 29 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Free self-guided tour of 5 unique private gardens & an organic farm. Gardens vary from small to large, simple to extravagant, forested to waterfront, with docents on hand to answer questions. Pick up maps 9:45 AM day of event at Camano Multi-Purpose Center, (“Blue Building"), 141 NE Camano Dr. More information: www.camanowildlifehabitat.org, camanowildlifehabitat@gmail.com or 360-387-2236.
Camano Island, WA (map)

The Garden Conservancy's Portland Area Open Days Tour
Saturday, 29 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Admission required: $5/person per garden, cash or check, free/children under 12. No reservations required, open rain or shine. Pay at gardens or purchase discounted tickets through website or by phone. Self-guided tour of 5 private gardens & 2 public gardens in Washington County, OR. More information: 888-842-2442, www.opendaysprogram.org or www.gardenconservancy.org.
Portland area, OR (map)

Petals & Pathways Garden Tour
Saturday, 29 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets required: $20/day of tour at the gardens, $15/advance available at the extension office, some local nurseries or online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/357291. Features 7 unique & colorful gardens in the Sequim area. Benefits Master Gardener Foundation of Clallam County. More information: www.petalsandpathways.com, radleslie@msn.com or 360-565-2679.
Sequim area, WA (map)

Oak Harbor Garden Club 15th Annual Garden Tour and Tea
Saturday, 29 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Donation: $15/person. Purchase tickets in advance from Oak Harbor & Coupeville businesses listed on website. Unique mix of 6 private gardens in & around Oak Harbor & Coupeville that you may visit in any order you choose. Refreshments will be served at one of the garden sites. More information: gerti@oakharborgardenclub.org or 360-720-2562.
Whidbey Island, WA (map)

Gig Harbor 16th Annual Garden Tour: A Tour for Literacy
Saturday, 29 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets required: $20/person, $25/groups of 10 or more, available starting June 1st online, at locations listed on website or by phone. All tickets purchased online on or before June 24th will be mailed. Self-guided tour showcasing 7 outstanding gardens in the Gig Harbor area. All profits are donated to Literacy programs in the area. Three featured speakers. More information: www.gigharborgardentour.com, 253-460-2399 or info@gigharborgardentour.org.
Gig Harbor, WA (map)

The Garden Conservancy's Bainbridge Island Open Days Tour
Sunday, 30 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Admission required: $5 per person per garden, cash or check/ children 12 & under free. No reservations required, open rain or shine. Pay at gardens or purchase discounted tickets through website or by phone. Self-guided tour of 6 gardens. More information: 888-842-2442, www.opendaysprogram.org or www.gardenconservancy.org.
Bainbridge Island & Kingston, WA (map)

Gig Harbor 16th Annual Garden Tour: A Tour for Literacy
Sunday, 30 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets required: $20/person, $25/groups of 10 or more, available starting June 1st online, at locations listed on website or by phone. All tickets purchased online on or before June 24th will be mailed. Self-guided tour showcasing 7 outstanding gardens in the Gig Harbor area. All profits are donated to Literacy programs in the area. Three featured speakers. More information: www.gigharborgardentour.com, 253-460-2399 or info@gigharborgardentour.org.
Gig Harbor, WA (map)

Skagit Symphony 6th Annual Gardens of Note Garden Tour
Sunday, 30 June, 2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets: $25, available online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/371212 til Jun3 21st, by phone or on website. Advance purchase recommended. Limited number of tickets available day of event at La Conner Civic Garden Club, 622 S. 2nd St. starting 10am. Featuring some well-designed small gardens in town as well as larger properties located in Skagit Flats & Pleasant Ridge, each with live music. Strollers, wheelchairs, pets & children under 12 cannot be accommodated. Carpooling is encouraged. More information: www.skagitsymphony.com, execdir@skagitsymphony.com or 360-848-9336.
La Conner area, WA (map)

Heronswood Open Garden, Plant Sale & Tour
Saturday, 6 July, 2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Free, $10 donation requested. More information: www.heronswood.com, lmattson@pgst.nsn.us or 360-297-9623. Featuring a selection of plants from some favorite local nurseries. Guest speakers to be announced. Also, self-guided garden tour. Held at Heronswood.
7530 NE 288th St, Kingston, WA 98346 (map)

Bainbridge in Bloom 25th Garden Tour
Friday, 12 July, 2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Preview Day.Tickets required: $60, available online, includes self-paced tour & opportunity to return on Sat. Also luncheon, chauffeur-guided garden tour & concert package for additonal costs - details on website. Tour 5 gorgeous Bainbridge gardens in 5 distinct neighborhoods. More information: www.bainbridgeartshumanities.org, 206-842-7901 or bloom@bainbridgeartshumanities.org.
Bainbridge Island, WA (map)

Seattle Tilth Chicken Coop & Urban Farm Tour
Saturday, 13 July, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets required: $12/person, $10/Tilth members, $5/ages 4-15, $35/group of 3-6 people, $30/group of 3-6 Tilth members or bicyclists, available online & at Seattle stores listed on website. Visit folks who are keeping chickens & creating "urban farms" in the city of Seattle & surrounding area. Self-guided tour to dozens of sites to see exactly how chickens, goats, ducks, bunnies & bees live together with people in an urban environment. Chat with local experts. More information: www.seattletilth.org, chrisiberle@seattletilth.org or 206-633-0451, ext.119.
several neighborhoods across Seattle, WA (map)

Bainbridge in Bloom 25h Garden Tour
Saturday, 13 July, 2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets required: $30/general admission, $25/early bird, available online, by phone, in person at office & at ticket outlets. Also weekend package available for additional cost - see website. Tour 5 gorgeous Bainbridge gardens in 5 distinct neighborhoods. Food, music & local arts & crafts all weekend at various tour stops. More information: www.bainbridgeartshumanities.org, 206-842-7901 or bloom@bainbridgeartshumanities.org.
Bainbridge Island, WA (map)

Whatcom Horticultural Society 27th Annual Tour of Private Gardens
Saturday, 13 July, 2013 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets required: $15/WHS members, $18/general, free/children under 12 & are available for the 2 day event at nurseries in Whatcom County (listed online) after June 1st & at all gardens. Visit stunning private gardens in Bellingham. Look for directions to gardens on website after June 1st. No dogs except service animals. Held rain or shine. More information: 360-738-6833, www.whatcomhortsociety.org or info@whatcomhortsociety.org.
Whatcom County, WA (map)

Georgetown 18th Annual Garden Tour
Sunday, 14 July, 2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Free tour - no reservation or tickets needed. Maps available on day of tour at Georgetown Bank of America parking lot. Stroll gardens of a standard Seattle size, visit artist studios & hear live music. More information: www.georgetowngardenwalk.com, jondove@georgetowngardenwalk.com or 206-763-9895.
1112 S. Bailey St, Seattle, WA 98108 (map)

Bainbridge in Bloom 25h Garden Tour
Sunday, 14 July, 2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets required: $30/general admission, $25/early bird, available online, by phone, in person at office & at ticket outlets. Also weekend package available for additional cost - see website. Tour 5 gorgeous Bainbridge gardens in 5 distinct neighborhoods. Food, music & local arts & crafts all weekend at various tour stops. More information: www.bainbridgeartshumanities.org, 206-842-7901 or bloom@bainbridgeartshumanities.org.
Bainbridge Island, WA (map)

Whatcom Horticultural Society 27th Annual Tour of Private Gardens
Sunday, 14 July, 2013 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets required: $15/WHS members, $18/general, free/children under 12 & are available for the 2 day event at nurseries in Whatcom County (listed online) after June 1st & at all gardens. Visit stunning private gardens in Bellingham. Look for directions to gardens on website after June 1st. No dogs except service animals. Held rain or shine. More information: 360-738-6833, www.whatcomhortsociety.org or info@whatcomhortsociety.org.
Whatcom County, WA (map)

Sequim Lavender Festival and Farm Tour
Friday, 19 July, 2013 from 10:00am to 5:30pm
Free admission. Six great lavender farms on self-guided tour. Download free tour map & driving guide on website. Street Fair, 9AM-7PM, located in downtown Sequim on Fir St between Sequim Ave & 3rd Ave, has over 150 crafts & lavender booths, plus a quilt raffle, food, music & more. More information: www.lavenderfestival.com, 360-681-3035 or info@lavenderfestival.com.
Sequim, WA (map)

Sequim Lavender Farm Faire and Tour
Friday, 19 July, 2013 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Tickets required: $10/person in advance through July 18th at website or stores listed online, $15/day of event, $10/active military & dependents, free/age 12 & younger. During the weekend tickets are available at all the farms on tour, Sequim Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center & Lavender in the Park Information Booths. Each of the h eritage farms on tour are visually distinctive & farmers share their techniques. Each farm is its own festival with a variety of programs including U-pick lavender, workshops, demonstrations, craft artists, music, food & beverages. More information: www.sequimlavenderfarms.org, info@sequimlavenderfarms.org or 360-452-6300.
Sequim--Dungeness Valley, WA (map)

Eatonville Garden Tour
Saturday, 20 July, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets required: $10/person in advance available online after May 1st, $12/person on day of event at Eatonville Visitor's Center, 127 Mashell Ave. Stroll through 5 stunning local gardens. Members of the Dogwood Garden club will be hosts at the various gardens. Also several demonstrations in the gardens, vendor booths at the Visitors Center & raffles. Proceeds support the Mountain Community Co-op. More information: www.eatonvillegardentour.com, 360-832-1745 or diane@spilledinkstudio.com.
Eatonville & nearby areas, WA (map)

Woodinville Garden Club's 14th Annual Tour of Gardens
Saturday, 20 July, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets required: $20/person, sold at local nursery outlets in mid-May & online starting April 1st. Self-guided tour of 5 private local gardens followed by reception, wine tasting & raffle drawing at Molbak's (3:30-5 PM). Proceeds benefit scholarships, education programs & civic beautification. More information & tickets: WGC, PO Box 1764, Woodinville, WA 98072 or woodinvillegardenclub.org.
Woodinville, WA (map)

Sequim Lavender Festival and Farm Tour
Saturday, 20 July, 2013 from 10:00am to 5:30pm
Free admission. Six great lavender farms on self-guided tour. Download free tour map & driving guide on website. Street Fair, 9AM-7PM, located in downtown Sequim on Fir St between Sequim Ave & 3rd Ave, has over 150 crafts & lavender booths, plus a quilt raffle, food, music & more. More information: www.lavenderfestival.com, 360-681-3035 or info@lavenderfestival.com.
Sequim, WA (map)

Mukilteo Garden & Quilt Tour
Saturday, 20 July, 2013 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets required: $18/day of tour (at Rosehill Community Center, 703 Lincoln Ave, Mukilteo) or $15/advance online & at merchants listed on website, starting June 1. Self- guided tour of 7 beautiful private gardens with scores of artistic quilts throughout each garden. Sorry, no wheelchair access. For more information or to reserve tickets: www.mukilteogardenandquilttour.org.
Mukilteo, WA (map)

19th Annual West Seattle Garden Tour
Sunday, 21 July, 2013 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets required: $18/person, free/children 12 & under, at locations on website, available starting in June throughout the Seattle area. Ticket vouchers available online starting in April from brownpapertickets.com. Self-guided tour showcases fabulous residential gardens & includes noontime lecture by Debra Prinzing. •Raffle tickets available for $5 each at select gardens. More information: westseattlegt@gmail.com or www.westseattlegardentour.com. Benefits local educational & horticultural projects & community gardens.
West Seattle, WA (map)

Eatonville Garden Tour
Sunday, 21 July, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets required: $10/person in advance available online after May 1st, $12/person on day of event at Eatonville Visitor's Center, 127 Mashell Ave. Stroll through 5 stunning local gardens. Members of the Dogwood Garden club will be hosts at the various gardens. Also several demonstrations in the gardens, vendor booths at the Visitors Center & raffles. Proceeds support the Mountain Community Co-op. More information: www.eatonvillegardentour.com, 360-832-1745 or diane@spilledinkstudio.com.
Eatonville & nearby areas, WA (map)

Sequim Lavender Festival and Farm Tour
Sunday, 21 July, 2013 from 10:00am to 5:30pm
Free admission. Six great lavender farms on self-guided tour. Download free tour map & driving guide on website. Street Fair, 9AM-7PM, located in downtown Sequim on Fir St between Sequim Ave & 3rd Ave, has over 150 crafts & lavender booths, plus a quilt raffle, food, music & more. More information: www.lavenderfestival.com, 360-681-3035 or info@lavenderfestival.com.
Sequim, WA (map)

Edmonds in Bloom Garden Tour
Sunday, 21 July, 2013 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets required: $15, sold online & through local area merchants in Edmonds, Shoreline & Lynnwood. Tickets are also available day of tour at 1st garden on the tour (listed on website on July 20). Featuring 6 of the most beautiful gardens in Edmonds & Woodway. More information & online ticket purchase: www.edmondsinbloom.com or information@edmondsinbloom.com. Questions? 425-409-9195.
Edmonds, WA (map)

Mukilteo Garden & Quilt Tour
Sunday, 21 July, 2013 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Tickets required: $18/day of tour (at Rosehill Community Center, 703 Lincoln Ave, Mukilteo) or $15/advance online & at merchants listed on website, starting June 1. Self- guided tour of 7 beautiful private gardens with scores of artistic quilts throughout each garden. Sorry, no wheelchair access. For more information or to reserve tickets: www.mukilteogardenandquilttour.org.
Mukilteo, WA (map)

Snohomish Garden Club's 29th Annual Garden Tour & Plant Sale
Sunday, 28 July, 2013 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Tickets required for tour: $12/adults, free/children under 13, available after July 1 at retail stores (listed on website), through website, or day of tour at above retail stores or at Snohomish Sr. Center, 506 4th St., starting at 10:30AM. Featuring urban & suburban gardens, many of which have never been open to the public before, located in & around historic Snohomish. Proceeds fund community projects. More information & tickets: www.snohomishgardenclub.com, 425-374-8622 or fredrowe126@comcast.net.
Snohomish, WA (map)

Ballard P-Patch's 13th Annual Art in the Garden & Garden Tour
Saturday, 10 August, 2013 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Stroll through the gardens while viewing art by local artists. Also live music, children's activites, silent auction, bake sale, flower sale & beer garden. Held at Ballard P-Patch. More information: 206-595-7656, www.ballardppatch.org/art-in-the-garden/ or info@ballardppatch.org.
8527 25th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117 (map)

Neely-Soames Homestead Heritage Garden Tour
Saturday, 17 August, 2013 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Free. Tour gardens, home, meet garden volunteers & more. Held at the Neely-Soames Historic Homestead. More information: www.ci.kent.wa.us or 253-856-5113.
5311 S 237th Pl, Kent, WA (map)

The Garden Conservancy's Olympia Area Open Days Tour
Saturday, 17 August, 2013 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Admission required: $5 per person per garden, cash or check/ children 12 & under free. No reservations required, open rain or shine. Pay at gardens or purchase discounted tickets through website or by phone. Self-guided tour of 5 private gardens. More information: 888-842-2442, www.opendaysprogram.org or www.gardenconservancy.org.
Lacey and Olympia, WA (map)

Heronswood Open Garden, Plant Sale & Tour
Saturday, 7 September, 2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Free, $10 donation requested. More information: www.heronswood.com, lmattson@pgst.nsn.us or 360-297-9623. Featuring a selection of plants from some favorite local nurseries. Guest speakers to be announced. Also, self-guided garden tour. Held at Heronswood.
7530 NE 288th St, Kingston, WA 98346 (map)