Bainbridge in Bloom 21st Anniversary Garden Tour
Friday, 10 July, 2009 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Patron Day only. Tickets required & must be purchased by June 30th. More information: 206-842-7901, www.gardentour.info, or gardentour@artshum.org.
Bainbridge Island, WA

Bainbridge in Bloom 21st Anniversary Garden Tour
Saturday, 11 July, 2009 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets required: $25/children under 12-$10/tour by bicycle-$25. Tickets sold date specific & valid only for date purchased. Available online (until 7/8), by phone, in person at BIAHC office (through 7/8) & at ticket outlets. More information & tickets: 206-842-7901, www.gardentour.info, gardentour@artshumorg. Special all-day shuttle pass from ferry to gardens.
Bainbridge Island, WA

Vashon Island 7th Annual Lavender Farm Tour & Celebration
Saturday, 11 July, 2009 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets required: $5/children under 18 free. Lectures, demos, art, live music, food, U-pick lavender and more. Free shuttle from ferries. More information: www.vashonlavender.com or mbrunyan@earthlink.net.
Vashon Island, WA

Georgetown Arts and Garden Tour
Sunday, 12 July, 2009 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Free tour. Maps available on day of tour at Bank of America parking lot. More information: Jon Dove at 206-763-9895 or jonbdove@gmail.com.
1112 S. Bailey St, Seattle, WA

Bainbridge in Bloom 21st Anniversary Garden Tour
Sunday, 12 July, 2009 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets required: $25/children under 12-$10/tour by bicycle-$25. Tickets sold date specific & valid only for date purchased. Available online (until 7/8), by phone, in person at BIAHC office (through 7/8) & at ticket outlets. More information & tickets: 206-842-7901, www.gardentour.info, gardentour@artshumorg. Special all-day shuttle pass from ferry to gardens.
Bainbridge Island, WA

Vashon Island 7th Annual Lavender Farm Tour & Celebration
Sunday, 12 July, 2009 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets required: $5/children under 18 free. Lectures, demos, art, live music, food, U-pick lavender and more. Free shuttle from ferries. More information: www.vashonlavender.com or mbrunyan@earthlink.net.
Vashon Island, WA

Sequim 13th Annual Lavender Festival and Farm Tour
Friday, 17 July, 2009 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Farm admission: $15/children 12 & under free. Street Fair: hours 9AM-7PM & free admission. Seven farms on tour, U-pick, workshops, demonstrations, food & music. Street fair has 150 crafts & lavender booths. Community programs include concerts, dances, theatre & sporting events. Shuttle available to farms. More information: www.lavenderfestival.com or 877-681-3035.
Sequim, WA

Ballard P-Patch's 9th Annual Art in the Garden and Garden Tour
Saturday, 18 July, 2009 from 9:00am to 8:00pm
Art walk through the gardens, live music, bake sale, children's activities, guided garden tours and more. From 9AM-10AM enjoy early bird specials, including free coffee & donuts and 10% off baked goods & art. Held at Ballard P-Patch. More information: www.ballardgardenparty.com, 206-595-7656 or ballardgardenparty@comcast.net.
8527 25th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117

Sequim 13th Annual Lavender Festival and Farm Tour
Saturday, 18 July, 2009 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Farm admission: $15/children 12 & under free. Street Fair: hours 9AM-7PM & free admission. Seven farms on tour, U-pick, workshops, demonstrations, food & music. Street fair has 150 crafts & lavender booths. Community programs include concerts, dances, theatre & sporting events. Shuttle available to farms. More information: www.lavenderfestival.com or 877-681-3035.
Sequim, WA

Snohomish Master Gardeners Marysville Garden Tour
Saturday, 18 July, 2009 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
This year's theme is Sustainable Gardening. Tickets required: $25 for 12 gardens over 7 dates (also 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 8/1 & 8/8). Send check & 3 first class stamps for each ticket to: SCMGF, 18412 67th Ave SE, Snohomish, WA 98296. Or available at WSU Ext. Office, McCollum Park, 128th St SE, Everett, WA, Mon.-Fri. 9AM-5PM. More information: http://snomgf.org/ or 425-338-2400.
Snohomish County, WA

Woodinville Garden Club's Tour of Gardens
Saturday, 18 July, 2009 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets required: $15 includes self-guided tour & reception. Available online, by mail or at retail stores, woodinvillegardenclub.org or WGC, PO Box 1764, Woodinville, WA 98072. 5 private gardens, raffle, plant sale at one garden, artists in action at two gardens, & reception with refreshments after tour.
Woodinville, WA

Federal Way Symphony 10th Annual Garden Tour
Saturday, 18 July, 2009 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets required: $15 through June 15/$20 after June 15, available by phone, at retail stores or by mail at PO Box 4513, Federal Way, WA 98063. Seven private gardens with artisans, music, and WSU Master Gardeners present. More information: adminoffice@federalwaysymphony.org, www.federalwaysymphony.org or 253-529-9857.
Federal Way, WA

Feeding the Soul - A Mediterranean Garden Tour & Celebration
Saturday, 18 July, 2009 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Tickets required: $75 advance/$90 at door, available at www.hungerintervention.org/ $70 for garden clubs for 10+ tickets at hipfeedingthesoul@gmail.com. Exclusive tour of this year's Grand Prize winner in Pacific NW Magazine Gardens Competition, with Ciscoe Morris. Food, wine, live music. No pets or children under 12. Benefits Hunger Intervention Program's efforts to feed the homeless. More information: hipfeedingthesoul@gmail.com or www.hungerintervention.org.
(Wooodway) Edmonds, WA

15th Annual West Seattle Garden Tour
Sunday, 19 July, 2009 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets required: $15 (includes lecture by Ciscoe Morris)/children under 12 free, at locations, on website or by phone, available after June 1. More information: 206-938-0339, westseattlegt@gmail.com or www.westseattlegardentour.com. The proceeds will once again benefit ArtsWest in addition to Seattle Youth Garden Works, Transitional Resources and Plant Amnesty.
West Seattle, WA

Sequim 13th Annual Lavender Festival and Farm Tour
Sunday, 19 July, 2009 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Farm admission: $15/children 12 & under free. Street Fair: hours 9AM-6PM & free admission. Seven farms on tour, U-pick, workshops, demonstrations, food & music. Street fair has 150 crafts & lavender booths. Community programs include concerts, dances, theatre & sporting events. Culinary program includes demonstrations & dinner. Shuttle available to farms. More information: www.lavenderfestival.com or 877-681-3035.
Sequim, WA

The Garden Conservancy's Bainbridge Island Open Days Tour
Sunday, 19 July, 2009 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Admission required: $5 per person per garden, cash or check. Or purchase discounted tickets through website or by phone. Children under 12 free. Self-guided tour of 6 private gardens, including Heronswood. More info: www.opendaysprogram.org or 888-842-2442.
Bainbridge Island, WA

The Edmonds in Bloom 14th Annual Rhythms & Blooms Garden Tour
Sunday, 19 July, 2009 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets required: $15, sold through local merchants in Edmonds, Shoreline & Lynnwood. Tickets contain addresses, maps, & garden descriptions. Self-guided tour showcasing area gardens. More information: www.edmondsinbloom.com or 425-771-0120.
Edmonds, WA

Thurston County's Garden Rhapsodies Tour
Saturday, 25 July, 2009 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets required: $15/children 16 & under free, includes shuttle to all gardens.
Purchase online or at local nurseries before tour. Day of tour shuttle & tickets at 1835 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Olympia, WA 98512. Seven local gardens that practice integrated pest management. Demonstrations, live music, artists & Master Gardeners at gardens to answer questions. More information: www.mgftc.org/gardenrhapsodies.html, Jennifer Johnson 360-754-33551, ext. 7631 or johnsoj@co.thurston.wa.us.
Olympia, WA

Kirkland Gallery of Gardens Tour
Sunday, 26 July, 2009 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets required: $15/advance, $20/day of tour, available by calling 425-822-7161 or at Kirkland Arts Center (620 Market St), Marenakos Rock Center (Issaquah) & Ravenna Gardens (Kirkland & Seattle locations). Self-guided tour of 4 distinct private Kirkland gardens to benefit the Kirkland Arts Center. Ticket holders pick up maps revealing garden locations day of event at Kirkland Arts Center. More information: www.kirlandartscenter.org/gardentour.
620 Market St, Kirkland, WA

Snohomish Garden Club's 25th Annual Garden Tour
Sunday, 26 July, 2009 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Tickets required: $12 prior to July 20/$15 day of tour/children under 18 free with wristband obtained at the library. Tickets available at Snohomish Library (311 Maple Ave) & at retail stores. More information & tickets: www.snohomishgardenclub.com, 360-568-2526 or Sue at 360-568-7913 or bucketpark@verizon.net.
Snohomish, WA 98291

WA Federation of Garden Clubs Chuckanut District's "Summer in Skagit" Garden Tour & Gala
Friday, 31 July, 2009 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets required: $15 before 7/10, $20 after 7/10 & day of tour, children 6-10 free with adults, available at Skagit Valley Gardens or send self-addressed stamped envelope with check to Chuckanut District, 1320 Quentin Ave, Mt. Vernon, WA 98274. No pets, preschoolers or strollers. Classic & sports cars & artists in action at gardens, plus flower show & workshops at Skagit Valley Gardens. More information: gardencentral.org/wa/chuckanutdistrict/.
Skagit Valley, WA

Snohomish Master Gardeners Gold Bar Garden Tour
Saturday, 1 August, 2009 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
This year's theme is Sustainable Gardening. Tickets required: $25 for 12 gardens over 7 dates (also 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/18 & 8/1). Send check & 3 first class stamps for each ticket to: SCMGF, 18412 67th Ave SE, Snohomish, WA 98296. Or available at WSU Ext. Office, McCollum Park, 128th St SE, Everett, WA, Mon.-Fri. 9AM-5PM. More information: http://snomgf.org/ or 425-338-2400.
Snohomish County, WA

Snohomish Master Gardeners Snohomish/Granite Falls Garden Tour
Saturday, 1 August, 2009 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
This year's theme is Sustainable Gardening. Tickets required: $25 for 12 gardens over 7 dates (also 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/18 & 8/8). Send check & 3 first class stamps for each ticket to: SCMGF, 18412 67th Ave SE, Snohomish, WA 98296. Or available at WSU Ext. Office, McCollum Park, 128th St SE, Everett, WA, Mon.-Fri. 9AM-5PM. More information: http://snomgf.org/ or 425-338-2400.
Snohomish County, WA

Olympic Koi, Goldfish & Water Garden Club 10th Annual Pond Tour
Saturday, 1 August, 2009 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets required: $5. More information: www.olympickoiclub.org, 360-779-9589
or roadhousenursery@embarqmail.com. Tour maps & tickets at Roadhouse Nursery.
12511 Central Valley Rd. NW, Poulsbo, WA 98370

WA Federation of Garden Clubs Chuckanut District's "Summer in Skagit" Garden Tour & Gala
Saturday, 1 August, 2009 from 10:00am to 7:00pm
Tickets required: $15 before 7/10, $20 after 7/10 & day of tour, children 6-10 free with adults, available at Skagit Valley Gardens or send self-addressed stamped envelope with check to Chuckanut District, 1320 Quentin Ave, Mt. Vernon, WA 98274. More information: gardencentral.org/wa/chuckanutdistrict/. No preschoolers, pets or strollers. Classic & sports cars & artists in action at gardens, plus flower show & workshops at Skagit Valley Gardens. Food, music, raffle, silent auction & more from 4-7 PM at Skagit Valley Gardens.
Skagit Valley, WA

Moonlight Pond Tour
Saturday, 1 August, 2009 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Pre-registration recommended online or by phone. Free food. More information: www.markthepondguy.com/ or 253-863-3499.
16309 74th Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98375

MOHAI Walking Tour of the Washington Park Aboretum
Saturday, 8 August, 2009 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tickets required: www.brownpapertickets.com or contact MOHAI. More information: www.seattlehistory.org, helen.divjak@seattlehistory.org or 206-324-1126, ext. 30. Join Porfessor Emeritus John Wott for a walking tour of historic Azalea Way. Meet at Graham Visitors Center, Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle.
2300 Arboretum Dr, Seattle, WA

The Garden Conservancy's Olympia Area Open Days Tour
Saturday, 15 August, 2009 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Admission required: $5 per person per garden, cash or check. Or purchase discounted tickets through website or by phone. Children under 12 free. Self-guided tour of 6 private gardens. More info: www.opendaysprogram.org or 888-842-2442.
Olympia, WA

Rainier Valley Garden Tour
Saturday, 22 August, 2009 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets required: $7 online, at outlets & day of tour. Formerly Columbia City Garden Tour, now expanded to include the Rainier Valley. Focus on sustainable garden practices. More information: www.rainiervalleygardentour.org or info@rainierfalleygardentour.org/.
Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA

Champagne Garden Gala and Tour
Sunday, 23 August, 2009 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Tickets required: $70 NPA members/$100 non-NPA members. Stroll through a Mediterranean garden, serenaded by a harpist and drink champagne, and eat sweets and savories. All proceeds support renovation of the NPA Perennial Border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Buy tickets online at www.n-p-a.org or send checks payable to NPA, PO Box 279, DuPont, WA 98327. More information: www.n-p-a.org
3340 Evergreen Point Rd, Medina, WA