10:00 am – 6:00 pm February 22, 2024 – February 25, 2024
Admission: $15/adults, $10 /seniors (60+), $9/military, $3/juniors (7-15), free/under 7. Tickets available on website. Hundreds of home & garden displays. More information: seattlehomeshow.com, info@seattlehomeshow.com or 425-467-0960. Held at Lumen Field Event Center.
9:00 am: Mt. Baker Orchid Society Annual Show & Sale
9:00 am – 4:00 pm February 24, 2024 – February 25, 2024
Free. Wonderful displays of of blooming orchids in many varieties, as well as orchids for sale by local vendors & growers. Also repotting service & seminars. Orchid talk Sat. afternoon. More information: nwos.org, www.facebook.com/mountbakerorchidsociety/ or nwos@nwos.org. Held at Christianson’s Nursery.
10:00 am: Portland Spring Home & Garden Show
10:00 am – 5:00 pm February 25, 2024
Admission: $15/person, $13/Seniors (60+), free/12 years & under. Plant & Nursery Marketplace, seminars, workshops, showcase gardens, special attractions & more. More information: www.homeshowpdx.com, homeandgardenshows@hbapdx.org or 503-479-2660. Held at the Portland Expo Center.
10:00 am: Spokane Annual Home & Yard Show
10:00 am – 4:00 pm February 25, 2024
Admission: $10/adults, $12/adult weekend pass, free/kids 12 & under. Featuring hundreds of displays & demonstrations offering the latest in yard related products, services & improvements. Step into spring through our feature landscape displays. Talk to the experts. More information: www.custershows.com/home.php?flag=1&secid=1, info@custershows.com or 509-924-0588. Held at Spokane Fair & Expo Center.
10:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Spring Native Plant Festival & Sale
10:00 am – 3:00 pm March 2, 2024
The sale is on a first-come-first-serve basis & plants do sell out. Check out plant species availability & pricing on website. Order forms will be available at the sale. Affordable native plants, vendors, booths, local food & live music. More information: store.thurstoncd.com/, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Held at the Thurston County Fairgrounds.
3March 3, 2024●●(3 events)
10:00 am: Indoor Plant Festival
10:00 am – 4:00 pm March 3, 2024
Admission: $7/person advance purchase available on website, $10/day of Festival. Hosted by the Northwest Orchid Society. Explore the beauty & diversity of indoor plants with participating vendors & plant societies from Oregon & Washington. More information: www.nwos.org/2024-spring-indoor-plant-festival-2/, www.facebook.com/nworchidsociety/ or nwos@nwos.org. Held at the Lynwood Events Center.
Free with zoo admission or membership. Join our horticulturist Bryon Jones. Get up close with the important stuff that grows our plants - soil - & the environment it creates. More information: www.pdza.org/event/garden-tour-soils/, comments@pdza.org or 253-404-3800. Held at the Point Defiance Zoo. Meet at the Pacific Rim Plaza, just inside the front gate.
6:30 pm: NHS Presents: ‘DENDRO FUTURA’ – The Trees of Tomorrow with Henrik Sjöman
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm March 5, 2024
Cost: $20 members of the NHS & Arboretum Foundation/$30 non-members, $15/students with valid ID. Register online. Join international author & tree researcher Henrik Sjöman, who is Scientific Curator at Gothenburg Botanical Garden, a Senior Researcher at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences & an Honorary Research Associate at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Backed by the latest research, you will learn about the multiple hidden benefits of mature trees in our urban environment, why certain trees excel in specific functions & how to select trees for particular conditions. This lecture is suitable for professionals, home gardeners & tree enthusiasts. More information: www.northwesthort.org, info@northwesthort.org or 206-780-8172. Held at the Center for Urban Horticulture.
6:30 pm: NHS Presents: Renovating the Aging Garden with Bess Bronstein
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm March 6, 2024
Cost: $12/members, /$20 non-members. Register online. Pruning techniques for size reduction, thinning & plant definition will be discussed, as well as how & when to do more radical renovation. Bess Bronstein is an certified arborist, horticulture instructor & consultant. More information: www.northwesthort.org, info@northwesthort.org or 206-780-8172.
7March 7, 2024●(1 event)
11:30 am: UW Botanic Gardens: First Thursday Walking Tour
11:30 am – 1:00 pm March 7, 2024
Our free educational tour includes a casual walk through various areas of the Washington Park Arboretum, featuring seasonal viewing of collections plants, explorations of botany & the history of the organization. More information: botanicgardens.uw.edu/washington-park-arboretum/activities/free-public-tours/, urbhort@uw.edu or 206-685-8033. Meet at the Graham Visitors Center.
A special winter garden event that showcases the beloved, long-lived, & ever-so beautiful Hellebore. Together with garden hellebore tours, we'll be hosting plant sales, floral displays & demonstrations. More information: heronswoodgarden.org/event/hellebore-sale-202/register, info@heronswoodgarden.org or 360-297-9620. Held at Heronswood Garden.
10:00 am: W. WA Fruit Research Foundation Sale & Winter Field Day
10:00 am – 3:00 pm March 9, 2024
Registration begins at 9:30am. Admission: $15/person, free/WWFRF members. Scion wood, root stocks & grafting supplies for sale from 9:45-2:15. Spring Care for Trees & Berries, combining classes & discussions. Tour of the demonstration orchard in the afternoon. We suggest bringing your lunch & dressing for the weather. More information: www.nwfruit.org/winter-field-day/ or info@wwfrf.org. Held at the WSU NW Washington Research & Extension Center.
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16March 16, 2024●●(5 events)
9:00 am: NHS Spring Symposium: The Beauty of Sustainability in Public & Private Gardens
9:00 am – 3:30 pm March 16, 2024
Cost:$85/members Early Bird (Feb. 29th cutoff), /$100 non-members. Pre-register online. From the backyard to multi-million dollar projects, experts in our field are paying close attention to the ecosystems they’re building & the resources they’re using to do so. Come join us for 3 incredible talks with 5 speakers, live panel Q&A discussion, & plants for sale. More information: www.northwesthort.org, info@northwesthort.org or 206-780-8172. Held at Bastyr University Auditorium.
Admission: $5/adults, free/children under 12. Bringing together products & professional services of horticultural & garden-related businesses. Garden-related vendors, educational speakers, raffle & more. Funds raised go to support many community projects. More information: www.sequimgardenshow.com, www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064604715155/ or info@sequimgardenshow.com. Held at Sequim Boys & Girls Club.
10:00 am: Forest Bathing Walk at The Washington Park Arboretum
10:00 am – 11:30 am March 16, 2024
Cost: $25, register online or by phone. Forest bathing has been popular in Japan for decades & is gaining momentum in the US. The practice encourages you to walk in the forest at a slower pace & take in the atmosphere around you. These walks are slow-paced & generally cover less than a mile of trail. During this time the guide will offer a series of invitations crafted to help participants slow down & open their senses. More information: botanicgardens.uw.edu/about/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D169114815, urbhort@uw.edu or 206-685-8033. Starts at the Graham Visitors Center.
Free. Register on website. Tree Ambassador Diana will show some of the remarkable specimen trees that make this neighborhood so beautiful. Join us for an afternoon of canopy gazing, with plenty of opportunities to appreciate different species, learn about the many benefits they offer, & work on your tree identification skills. Print-outs of the walk will be provided on site, complete with tree names, exact locations, distinguishing descriptions, & interesting notes. More information: seattle.gov/trees/get-involved/events, treesforseattle@seattle.gov or 206-684-8733. Meet at Larsen's Bakery.
10:00 am: Albers Vista Gardens Tour: 'Daffodils Galore'
10:00 am – 12:00 pm March 17, 2024
Suggested donation: $10 - get tickets on website. The tour focuses on exceptional plants for NW gardens & sustainable landscape practices. Vista Gardens encompasses 4+ acres & contains approximately 1200 aesthetically arranged different species & cultivars. More information: www.albersvistagardens.org, info@albersvistagardens.org or 206-779-3112.
10:00 am: Soroptimist 25th Annual Gala Garden Show
10:00 am – 4:00 pm March 17, 2024
Admission: $5/adults, free/children under 12. Bringing together products & professional services of horticultural & garden-related businesses. Garden-related vendors, educational speakers, raffle & more. Funds raised go to support many community projects. More information: www.sequimgardenshow.com, www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064604715155/ or info@sequimgardenshow.com. Held at Sequim Boys & Girls Club.
Cost: $10, limited to 15 participants. Register by phone. This tour will loop only around the north & northwest part of Green Lakes, but will include the best trees. Many trees will be lovely in flowers and fresh greenery. Led by Arthur Lee Jacobson, a renowned local expert on trees. More information: www.arthurleej.com, alj@consultant.com or 206-328-8733. Meet between the path & big parking lot on the east shore.
There is no charge; however, donations are readily accepted. Reserve online. Spots are limited to 30 participants per tour date. Sign up early. Learn about the Garden's history, plants & development. More information: www.kubotagarden.org, volunteers@kubotagarden.org or 206-717-8718. Meet at the kiosk adjacent to the parking lot.
Free. Register online. Explore how agroecology, soil health & land stewardship can build resilient local food economies & support direct climate action. Walk along & visit our wetlands, organic fields, solar-powered projects & more. More information: 21acres.org/event/21-acres-farm-walk-16/,www.facebook.com/21Acres/, generalinfo@21acres.org or 425-481-1500. Held at 21 Acres.
10:00 am: NHS Walking Tour of the UW Arboretum’s Magnolia Collection with Ray Larson
10:00 am – 12:00 pm March 26, 2024
Cost: $30/members, /$45 non-members. Register online. Join Ray Larson for a tour of the Arboretum’s magnificent magnolia collection, focusing on early flowering species. Learn how to grow magnolias & which are the very best for the Pacific NW garden. Ray Larson is Associate Director, Curator of Living Collections & the Otis Douglas Hyde Herbarium at the University of Washington Botanic Gardens. More information: www.northwesthort.org, info@northwesthort.org or 206-780-8172.
27March 27, 2024●(1 event)
6:30 pm: NHS Presents: Great Plant Picks Scent-Sational Plants: Adding Fragrance to the Garden with Richie Steffen
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm March 27, 2024
Cost: $12/members, /$20 non-members. Register online. Learn about some of the best plants for fragrance, many selected as Great Plant Picks for their durability in the garden. Noted author, photographer, & lecturer Richie Steffen is the Executive Director for the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden where he oversees the Garden, its rare plant collections, & the Miller Garden’s primary educational program Great Plant Picks. More information: www.northwesthort.org, info@northwesthort.org or 206-780-8172.
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30March 30, 2024●(1 event)
10:30 am: Snohomish County Fruit Society Grafting Event & Sale
6:30 pm: NHS Presents: Inside the Ultimate Flower Gardener’s Guide with Jenny Rose Carey
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm April 3, 2024
Cost: $12/members, /$20 non-members. Register online. How to Combine Shape, Color & Texture to Create the Garden of Your Dreams. Jenny Rose will share ideas & tips about how she puts together flower gardens that suit each season. She'll illustrate this lecture with vibrant photos from her book. Jenny is an avid hands-on gardener, professional horticulturalist, writer & speaker. More information: www.northwesthort.org, info@northwesthort.org or 206-780-8172.
4April 4, 2024●●(2 events)
11:30 am: UW Botanic Gardens: First Thursday Walking Tour
11:30 am – 1:00 pm April 4, 2024
Our free educational tour includes a casual walk through various areas of the Washington Park Arboretum, featuring seasonal viewing of collections plants, explorations of botany & the history of the organization. More information: botanicgardens.uw.edu/washington-park-arboretum/activities/free-public-tours/, cmn23@uw.edu or 206-685-8033. Meet at the Graham Visitors Center.
11:30 am: UW Botanic Gardens: First Thursday Walking Tour
11:30 am – 1:00 pm April 4, 2024
Our free educational tour includes a casual walk through various areas of the Washington Park Arboretum, featuring seasonal viewing of collections plants, explorations of botany & the history of the organization. More information: botanicgardens.uw.edu/washington-park-arboretum/activities/free-public-tours/, cmn23@uw.edu or 206-685-8033. Meet at the Graham Visitors Center.
12:00 pm: Alpine Garden Club of BC Spring Show & Sale
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm April 6, 2024
Features a variety of rare, unusual & uncommon garden plants & seeds for the rockery or alpine garden. They include alpine plants but also hardy perennials, shrubs & other woodland plants. Cash or cheques only. Bring your own shopping bags. More information: www.agc-bc.ca, info@agc-bc.ca or president@agc-bc.ca. Held at VanDusen Botanical Garden's Floral Hall.