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Find great reads at the Garden Lovers Book Sale

Wine and Cheese Preview:
Friday, April 4, 5 - 8 p.m.
TICKETS: $15

Book Sale Saturday, April 5, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
FREE ADMISSION

The third annual Miller Library Book Sale features an art exhibit and sale by the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the American Society of Botanical Artists .

Want to have first look at the bargains? Come to the Wine and Cheese Preview Party Friday, April 4 from 5pm to 8pm. The public sale runs Saturday, April 5 from 9am to 3pm, free admission.

Preview party tickets cost $15 and are available at the library or by calling 206-543-0415. Credit cards accepted.

Questions? Call the library staff at 206-543-0415.

Introducing Sandra Lier

Welcome to UW Botanic Gardens' Interim Director

UW Botanic Gardens welcomes our new Interim Director, Sandra H. Lier. Sandra is an accomplished manager with two decades of experience in higher education. From 2000-2007, Sandra was Associate Vice President of Business Services at the UW, responsible for strategic planning and budget management, and served on the Arboretum and Botanical Garden Committee as Chair and university representative.

Sandra’s primary home is on the Olympic Peninsula. She loves hiking, gardening, and appreciating the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Sandra has an open door policy, so please stop by or email her anytime. You can reach Sandra at 206-897-1977 or lier@u.washington.edu.

Spring & Summer Classes are in Bloom

The trees are in leaf, the birds are returning, and our staff is already lining up a full list of spring and summer courses to keep you busy this year. Discover your creative side with our botanical art classes, find the perfect espalier for your patio, and hone your plant ID skills in the Arboretum. Check out our full class list online and read on for early summer highlights. Classes fill up fast, so enroll today!

Botanical Watercolor Illustration
Expand the skills you learned in previous Botanical Drawing classes, or take this course as a stand-alone offering. Louise Smith will take you step-by-step through the basics of watercolor wash, wet-on-wet, and dry brush techniques. Eight-part series, Mondays, May 12 through July 7, 7 – 9:30 p.m. $230 course fee; pre-registration required.

Botanical Drawing - Special Projects
Students will undertake longer, more complex projects of their choice. Render botanical subjects in pencil, using line and shadow to create accurate, beautiful portraits. Use of reference photos will be covered, and students will receive a CD of reference photos of their subject. The last week of class will offer an opportunity to branch into pen and ink rendering. Students should have previous drawing experience or be willing to do some work at home. Eight-part series, Wednesdays, May 21 through July 9, 7 – 9:30 p.m. $230 course fee; pre-registration required.

To sign up or learn more, contact Jean Robins or call 206-685-2590. Register early: many of our classes fill up!

March Plant Highlight:
Viola odorata 'Lianne'

Family: Violaceae
Origin: Garden origin
Height: 4-6 in.
Spread: 1.5-2ft
Bloom Time: Late Jan. to mid-March
Bloom Color: Violet/blue
Sun: Partial sun - full shade
Water & Soil: Moist with a lot of organic matter
More>> Soest Gardener Notes