Much like our varied and extensive collection of woody and herbaceous plants, our organization has evolved and grown over time. Throughout this growth, we have always striven to enrich the lives of students and the public through our education programs, outstanding collections and natural areas. Our two locations, the Center for Urban Horticulture and the Washington Park Arboretum, remain treasured destinations that provide an urban escape, accessible and free, in the heart of Seattle. READ MORE.

As we “go to press”, the 2014 Northwest Flower and Garden Show is in full swing. It continues through February 9 at the Washington State Convention Center. Stop by the UW Botanic Gardens educational booth (#2401) to say hello. You'll also be able to explore the multiple opportunities we offer to bolster your spirit, energize your body, grow your own food, and develop exciting new skills in the years to come.

While at the Flower & Garden Show visit the display garden presented by our friends at the Arboretum Foundation. Plants from that garden will be sold at the Graham Visitors Center on
February 15th from 10am to 1pm.

Summer camp at the Washington Park Arboretum is bounding into its fourth year with more weeks and new programs offered. Come join us for a week (or more!) of fun and educational adventures in our 230 acre outdoor classroom located in the heart of Seattle. Our day-camp curriculums are designed in support of our mission: to promote environmental conservation through education and recreation. READ MORE.

Mark your calendars for the Miller Library Annual Garden Lover's Book Sale. It is coming up on April 4th and 5th. And if you need to make some space on your bookshelf, the Library is accepting donations of gently used gardening books!

Today it is difficult to find much open space when you walk about the Washington Park Arboretum. Often you have trouble seeing the sky. I have often heard visitors remark, “How I love the Arboretum, it never changes, only seasonally.” Several years ago, I had a gentleman tell me that he drove through the Arboretum daily and it had not changed a bit in 25 years. It is interesting how subtly plants go up and around us, without us realizing it – that is, until we need to prune or remove them. READ MORE.