This resource is compiled by the Miller Library. Public, charitable sales and tours are added regularly. To have your event added please e-mail hortlib@uw.edu.
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Garden Tours & Plant Sales in May–June 2025
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May 24, 2025 (7 events)
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May 24, 20256,200+ annuals, perennials, fruits, vegetables, herbs, succulents, cacti, house plants, hanging baskets, trees & shrubs for sale. Plant & Insect Clinic volunteers will be on hand to help with gardening questions you may have. Service animals only. More information: www.cowlitzcomg.com/plant-sale-2025, www.facebook.com/cowlitz.mgs, mgfoundationcc@cowlitzcomg.com or 360-577-3014.
Cowlitz County Fairgrounds–
May 24, 2025Entry 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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May 24, 2025There is no charge; however, donations are readily accepted. Reserve online. Spots are limited to 40 participants. Sign up early. Learn about the Garden's history, plants & development. More information: www.kubotagarden.org, volunteers@kubotagarden.org or 253-246-1926. Meet at the kiosk adjacent to the parking lot.
Kubota Garden–
May 24, 2025Organically grown, seasonally appropriate vegetables, herbs & flowers for beneficials. Master Gardeners on site to answer gardening questions. Accepting cash, debit & credit cards. More information: nanaimocommunitygardens.ca/, blg@ncgs.ca or 250-816-4769. Sale is behind the Pickleball Courts & across the parking lot from 2290 Bowen.
Beban Learning Garden, Beban Park–
May 24, 2025A large number of plantaholics will be selling all sorts of unusual plants, including houseplants, garden plants, cacti & succulents, annuals, perennials, orchids, cutting garden & more. This is the sale with the most interesting plants, & people will typically line up 1-2 hours before the doors open. Some vendors will be cash only. More information: mgabc.org/events/plantaholics-2025-plant-sale, www.facebook.com/brentwoodbaynurseries or bryanemery85@gmail.com. Sale held at Brentwood Bay Nursery. 1395 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood, Bay, BC
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May 24, 2025 – May 25, 2025The garden will host a vendor weekend in partnership with The Green Gargoyle, A Pethora of Primula, & Celestial Dream Gardens. Unique opportunity to buy from a selection that you won’t find anywhere else. Shop rare & choice unusual plants. 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.
2525 S. 336th St, Federal Way, WA 98003–
May 24, 2025VHS members offer plants & cuttings from their gardens & their own seedling starts. Perennials, ornamental grasses, veggie starts, houseplants & more. Proceeds support community gardening education & micro grants, & bursaries & scholarships at Camosun & Pacific Horticultural Colleges. Sale volunteers have lots of experience & knowledge to share with you regarding best growing conditions, helping with plant choices or any garden topic. More information: www.vichortsociety.org or info@vichortsociety.org.
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May 25, 2025 (4 events)
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May 24, 2025 – May 25, 2025The garden will host a vendor weekend in partnership with The Green Gargoyle, A Pethora of Primula, & Celestial Dream Gardens. Unique opportunity to buy from a selection that you won’t find anywhere else. Shop rare & choice unusual plants. 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.
2525 S. 336th St, Federal Way, WA 98003–
May 25, 2025Entry 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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May 25, 2025Tickets required: $25 from outlets listed online, at rotary-club-of-ladysmith.tickit.ca/ or on day of tour for $30 from 9-11 at the upper parking lot of Country Grocer - 1020 1st Ave, Ladysmith. Self-guided tour of 7 breathtaking gardens nestled in Ladysmith, Yellow Point & Cedar. Embark on a day filled with vibrant colors & boundless creativity All proceeds to support Rotary projects. More information: www.ladysmithrotary.org, www.facebook.com/rotaryladysmith/ or ladysmithrotaryclub@gmail.com.
Ladysmith BC area–
May 25, 2025Free. The Riverview Horticultural Centre Society invites you to a tree tour of a significant & beautiful part of the Lower Mainland, the Riverview Lands Arboretum. More information: rhcs.org/tours_events.html, www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064406420900#, information@rhcs.org or 604-290-9910. Held on the Riverview Hospital Lands. Enter the site at the Colony Farm Rd traffic light. Meet at the Henry Esson Young Building (HEY) near the front door.
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May 28, 2025 (2 events)
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May 28, 2025There is a large selection of quality plants at reasonable prices. Trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, native plants, tools, handicraft sale, & tool sharpening. (Up to 3 small hand tools - no large lopper type sheers with grooves) Master gardeners will help you find the right plant for the right place in your garden. Payment methods include credit, checks or cash. Please note that if you are paying with cash, we cannot give change. More information: www.mgftc.org/events/plant-sale/, plantsale@mgftc.org or 360-867-2163. Sale held at Dirt Works Garden in Yauger Park. Park at the far end of the lot. Walk down the the gravel path to the left of the Dirt Works Demonstration Garden. The nursery is past the demonstration garden at the end of the path. Signs will be posted.
530 Alta St SW, Olympia, WA–
May 28, 2025Cost: $12/members, $20/non-members. Register online. Local expert Susan Calhoun will survey the different types of shade gardens & remind us of their benefits: just as much color, unusual plants, seasonal interest, lower water needs & cooler places to hang out during the hottest months. Susan will share essential shade lessons that are especially relevant for PNW gardeners. Susan Calhoun is a landscape designer, writer & speaker with over 25 years of experience gardening in our shade-rich region. Based on Bainbridge Island, she is the owner & principal designer of Plantswoman Design. Recording will be available to registrants for 4 weeks after the event. More information: www.northwesthort.org, info@northwesthort.org or 206-780-8172.
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May 31, 2025 (3 events)
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May 31, 2025There will be an Indigenous plant walking tour & a tour of the PPNW pollinator garden. Also festive activities for the whole family, native plant info, organic gardening tips, information booths & vendors, guest speakers, homemade crafts, a release of native bees, & food carts. More information: 21acres.org/event/pollinator-fest-2025/, www.facebook.com/21Acres, generalinfo@21acres.org or 425-481-1500. Held at 21 Acres Center.
21 Acres–
May 31, 2025Admission: $2/adults, free/children. Plant sale including a wide variety of potted perennials, veggies, herbs & other wonderful selections, a flower & vegetable display of items submitted for judging, a silent auction & garden related vendors. Master gardeners on hand to answer general gardening questions. Proceeds support local charities in the Cowichan region. More information: www.millbaygardenclub.com, www.facebook.com/millbaygardenclub or millbaygardenshow@gmail.com. Held at Cobble Hill Community Hall. 3550 Watson Ave, Cobble Hill, BC
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May 31, 2025Plants will be available from Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden, Puget Sound Fuchsia Society, Puget Sound Daylily Club, King County Iris Society & Wanderlust Nursery. Some vendors may only accept cash or checks. 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
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June 1, 2025 (1 event)
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June 1, 2025Tickets: $25/person available on the website or at outlets listed on the website. Self guided tour of 6 beautiful gardens. As well as getting fabulous ideas for your own garden, there are 2 Master Gardeners at each garden to answer your questions. All proceeds help support non-profits in the Cowichan Valley. More information: duncanrotary.org, tinathegotolady@gmail.com or 250-710-3088.
Duncan, BC -
June 7, 2025 (2 events)
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June 7, 2025An exciting collection of rare & unusual 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-2025/, info@hardyferns.org or 253-345-2520. Held at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005
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June 7, 2025Tickets: $20/person, available online or day of tour at check in location. Take a delightful stroll through 12+ of the neighborhood’s most beautiful & inspiring gardens. Here's a unique chance to peek behind the gates of lush, lovingly curated private gardens bursting with seasonal blooms & creative landscape designs. Check in (where you'll get a map of all the gardens) at the corner of Madison St & 41st Ave E in Madison Park, Seattle. All proceeds go directly back into the community. More information: www.friendsofmadisonpark.com/events/garden-tour or events@friendsofmadisonpark.com.
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June 14, 2025 (3 events)
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June 14, 2025Free. Exchange seasonal seeds, garden tools, plant starts & experience -- to grow our community, & with it, our local gardens, pollinators & green spaces. For gardeners of all levels. More information: www.greenlents.org/garden-swaps.html, www.facebook.com/green.lents, getinvolved@greenlents.org or 971-266-4196. Held in the Green Lents Community Tool Library Courtyard.
9512 SE Ramona St, Portland, OR 97266–
June 14, 2025 – June 15, 2025Cost: $5/per garden (cash only - collected at each garden), some gardens have entrance by donation, or $20/all-garden pass available in advance on website. Self-guided tour of 10 stunning garden locations across the North shore, featuring 28 visual artists & 40 musicians & performers. More information: northvanarts.ca/events-exhibitions/arts-in-the-garden-2025/, www.facebook.com/NorthVanArts/, info@northvanarts.ca or 604-988-6844. Held on the North Shore of Vancouver, BC.
Vancouver's North Shore (various)Vancouver , BC–
June 14, 2025Admission: $5 for show, includes flower, fruit & vegetable exhibition, door prize tickets & refreshments. Free for plant sale only. Shop for plants, garden items & baked goods. More information: viewroyalgardenclub.ca or 250-858-9568. Held at the Esquimalt United Church.
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June 15, 2025 (1 event)
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June 14, 2025 – June 15, 2025Cost: $5/per garden (cash only - collected at each garden), some gardens have entrance by donation, or $20/all-garden pass available in advance on website. Self-guided tour of 10 stunning garden locations across the North shore, featuring 28 visual artists & 40 musicians & performers. More information: northvanarts.ca/events-exhibitions/arts-in-the-garden-2025/, www.facebook.com/NorthVanArts/, info@northvanarts.ca or 604-988-6844. Held on the North Shore of Vancouver, BC.
Vancouver's North Shore (various)Vancouver , BC -
June 21, 2025 (1 event)
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June 21, 2025Tickets required: $25/person, available online or at local nurseries listed on website up to day of tour. Tickets are limited in quantity, so buy yours early. Self-drive tour featuring 5 private gardens in the Woodinville/Redmond area. Also raffle, Master Gardeners on site in one garden, & more. More information & tickets: www.woodinvillegardenclub.org/tour-of-gardens/ or www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570601122891&rdid=OoM5OsnAKdWX7jF4&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F15zSrLN95C%2F#.
Woodinville (various)Woodinville , WA -
June 28, 2025 (1 event)
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June 28, 2025Tickets required: $20/advance available online at clallammgf.org, or at Sunnyfarms in Sequim & the Airport Nursery in Port Angeles. Self-guided tour of 8 outstanding home gardens in the Sequim area, selected for their diversity, sustainable gardening practices & uniqueness in design principles. Benefits Master Gardener Foundation of Clallam County. More information: clallammgf.org, www.facebook.com/clallammastergardeners, laurel.moulton@wsu.edu or 907-351-3091.
Sequim (various)Sequim, WA