10:00 am: The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden Pop-Up Plant Sale
10:00 am – 4:00 pm May 25, 2024 – May 26, 2024
The garden will host a vendor weekend in partnership with Botanica, Celestial Dream Gardens LLC & Prism Gardens Nursery. Unique opportunity to buy from a selection that you won’t find anywhere else. Shop rare & choice unusual perennials & trees. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden. More information: rhodygarden.org/pop-up-plant-vendor-weekends/, info@rhodygarden.org or 253-838-4646. Sale held at Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden.
Cost: $5/per garden (cash only - collected at each garden), 4 gardens have entrance by donation, or $35/all-garden pass available in advance on website or at at CityScape Community ArtSpace, 335 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC. Held rain or shine. Self-guided tour of 10 outdoor spaces featuring visual artists, musicians & performers. More information: www.nvartscouncil.ca/events-exhibitions/arts-in-the-garden-2024-2/, www.facebook.com/NorthVanArts/,info@northvanarts.ca or 604-988-6844. Held on the North Shore of Vancouver, BC.
9:00 am: Chinese Penjing Society of Canada Bonsai Exhibition & Sale
9:00 am – 3:00 pm May 26, 2024
Entry by donation (garden admission not included). Plant sale & exhibition of bonsai. More information: leephoto@shaw.ca or 604-351-3866. Held at VanDusen Botanical Garden Floral Hall. 5151 Oak St, Vancouver, BC
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Jun 1, '24June 1, 2024●●(12 events)
9:00 am: Auburn Garden Club Plant Sale
9:00 am – 4:00 pm June 1, 2024
Perennials, annuals, native plants, sedums, houseplants, garden gadgets, gardening books & more for sale. Club members available to answer questions & help you solve whatever gardening issues you hope to resolve this season. More information: www.facebook.com/auburnwashington.gardenclub or auburngardenclub.wa@gmail.com. Sale held in at Les Gove Park (next to the library). 1140 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA
Annuals, perennials, trees, roses, herbs, bonsai, succulents, veggies, blueberries, rarities & more for sale. Also a silent auction, food & drinks. Proceeds to maintain grounds, heritage home & seniors' allotments. More information: gwynnevaughanpark.ca orgwynnevaughanpark@gmail.com. Held at Gwynne Vaughan Park, 46181 Hope River Road, Chilliwack, BC. Parking is available in the adjacent field, as well as Strathcona School with the Rotary Train providing a shuttle service. There is also ample parking in the streets around the Park.
10:00 am: Broadview Garden Club Plant Sale
10:00 am – 3:00 pm June 1, 2024 – June 2, 2024
Featuring perennials, ground covers, annuals, bulbs & more. Accepting Paypal, checks & cash. Proceeds support public gardens & local non-profits. More information: broadview.gardenclub@gmail.com. Sale held at a private residence. 12759 6th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 91777
10:00 am: Green Elephant Plant Swap
10:00 am – 12:00 pm June 1, 2024
No sales, just exchanges & freebies, please. Arrive at 10 for the best selection. There is always a pile of plants free for the sharing at the swap. Nothing to trade? Cookies & chocolate work like money at the Green Elephant. More information: www.holycrossredmond.org/congregational-outreach/#elephant, www.facebook.com/groups/GreenElephantPlantSwap/events or 425-223-7249. Held at the Church of the Holy Cross. 11526 162nd Ave NE, Redmond, WA
10:00 am: Hardy Fern Foundation Annual Fern Fest & Sale
10:00 am – 3:00 pm June 1, 2024
A great selection of ferns from the Hardy Fern Foundation's propagation program will be for sale along with some stunning companion plants from other local growers. Knowledgeable folks on hand to help you. More information: www.hardyferns.org/events/fern-fest-2024/, info@hardyferns.org or 253-345-3797. Held at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005
10:00 am: Meerkerk Gardens Purple Passion Sale
10:00 am – 3:00 pm June 1, 2024 – June 2, 2024
Celebrating the purple rhodie varieties. A wonderful selection of plants for sale to enhance your summer planting. Wear something purple to the sale & get 10 percent off your plant purchase. Friends of Meerkerk members receive an additional 10 percent off. More information: www.facebook.com/meerkerkgardens, www.meerkerkgardens.org, gardeninfo@meerkerkgardens.org or 360-678-1912. Held at Meerkerk Gardens Nursery, 3531 Meerkerk Ln, Greenbank, WA, located off State Route 525 & Resort Rd.
10:00 am: Puget Sound Bonsai Association Annual Auction (Sale)
10:00 am – 3:00 pm June 1, 2024
$12/advance paddle purchase or $15/day of auction to purchase a paddle (allows you to bid) at www.pugetsoundbonsai.com/auction. Pre-registration is required for sellers & strongly encouraged for buyers. High quality bonsai for auction at varying price points. Also, silent auction of trees, pre-bonsai & bonsai-related materials. Live auction starts at 11:00. Credit cards accepted. More information: www.pugetsoundbonsai.com/auction, www.facebook.com/PSBAbonsai, psbaauction@gmail.com or 253-353-7345. Held at the Pacific Bonsai Museum. 2515 S 336th St, Federal Way, WA 98001
10:00 am: Sooke Secret Gardens Tour
10:00 am – 4:00 pm June 1, 2024 – June 2, 2024
Tickets required: $44/person, available at www.eventbrite.ca/e/sooke-secret-garden-tour-sooke-tickets-823307323367?aff=oddtdtcreator or from Pharmasave Sooke, 6716 Westcoast Rd, Sooke, BC (cash only) or day of tour at Sooke Region Museum, 2070 Phillips Rd (Cash, Etransfers) or the first Garden - to be advised (Cash only). Your ticket includes 2 days of exclusive access to 8 private gardens with musical performances, artists, artisans, vendors & master gardeners at select locations. Special destinations will feature the Sooke Region Museum, Artisans Garden & Woodside Farms, & some garden owners will have plants for sale. It also includes a summer concert in a vibrant garden at 4:30pm. Bring a chair/blanket to sit on & food will be available. Sponsored by the Sooke Philharmonic Society. More information: www.sookephil.ca/secretgardentour, sookephilharmonic@gmail.com or 250-419-3569.
10:00 am: UW Farm Plant Sale
10:00 am – 2:00 pm June 1, 2024
Plant sale hosted by the UW Farm & the UW Dirty Dozen Farm Club. Vegetable & flower starts, potted herbs, & dahlia tubers for sale. All plants are organic & started from seed at the campus farm. Stroll through the farm, talk to student gardeners & bring your gardening questions. More information: www.facebook.com/events/1133671194628735/?ref=newsfeed, uwfarm@uw.edu or 206-543-8616. Sale held at the UW Farm at the Center for Urban Horticulture. 3585 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA 98105. Free parking on Franklin Pl NE.
11:00 am: Highline Botanical Garden Foundation Annual Plant Sale
11:00 am – 2:00 pm June 1, 2024
Plants will be available from Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden, Puget Sound Fuchsia Society, Puget Sound Daylily Club & King County Iris Society. Cash or check only please. KCIS & PSDC do take credit cards also. Proceeds help support & maintain the botanical garden & the individual clubs. More information: www.highlinegarden.org, info@highlinegarden.org or 206-391-4003. Sale held adjacent to the North SeaTac Park Community Center at Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden. 13735 24th Ave S, SeaTac, WA 98168
11:00 am: Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival
11:00 am – 6:00 pm June 1, 2024 – June 2, 2024
Free, except a ticket is required to participate in guided garden tours, guest speaker lectures, wine & beer tastings, Paint & Sip Workshops, & Make &Take Workshops. Buy tickets online at www.metroparkstacoma.org/ptdflowergardenfest/purchase-tickets/. A showcase of gardening in the Pacific Northwest with hands-on programming, garden tours, guest speakers, display gardens, shopping, make & take workshops, live music, food, a beer & wine tasting garden & more. All proceeds benefit the Tacoma Farmer’s Market & Metro Parks gardening programs. More information: www.metroparkstacoma.org/event/ptdflowergardenfest/, info@tacomaparks.com or 253-305-1000. Held at Point Defiance Park. 5400 N. Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407