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Garden Tours & Plant Sales Calendar

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 June–July 2024

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May 26, 2024(3 events)

11:00 am: Arts in the Garden Tour


May 25, 2024 May 26, 2024

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.

Vancouver's North Shore (various)
Vancouver , BC

10:00 am: Ladysmith Rotary 24th Annual Garden Tour


May 26, 2024

Tickets required: $25 from outlets listed on website, by email, or on day of tour from 9-11 at the upper parking lot of Country Grocer - 1020 1st Ave, Ladysmith. Self-guided tour of local Ladysmith BC gardens. All proceeds to support Rotary projects. More information: www.ladysmithrotary.orgwww.facebook.com/rotaryladysmith/ or ladysmithrotaryclub@gmail.com

1:00 pm: Riverview Arboretum Tree Tour


May 26, 2024

Free. 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, 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.

Riverview Lands Arboretum
2601 Lougheed Hwy
Coquitlam, BC

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June

June 1, 2024(3 events)

10:00 am: Koma Kulshan Chapter Native Plants Home Garden Tour


June 1, 2024

Free, but pre-registration is required at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegw2BpazpBgKeRkggH40VjKq2_jIXUwlUdZI99s0TE3GELHw/viewform. 7 unique & beautiful native-plant focused gardens, each owned & cultivated by amateur botanists & native plant enthusiasts, all WNPS Koma Kulshan chapter members. Volunteers will be available to answer your questions & learning materials will be available. More information: wnpskoma.org/field-trips/native-plants-home-garden-tour/ or eric@ericworden.seattle.wa.us. Held in Whatcom County, WA.

10:00 am: Sooke Secret Gardens Tour


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.

11:00 am: Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival


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

June 2, 2024(2 events)

10:00 am: Sooke Secret Gardens Tour


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.

11:00 am: Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival


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

June 3, 2024
June 4, 2024
June 5, 2024
June 6, 2024(3 events)

10:00 am: Woodcock Demonstration Garden Tour


June 6, 2024

Free guided tour around the garden, led by Master Gardener volunteers. Woodcock has an apple & pear orchard, trials of new & rare fruits for our climate, assorted small fruits & a variety of ornamental gardens (pollinator garden, dahlias, shade garden, roses, compost demonstration, herb garden, native hedgerows & more). The garden demonstrates a broad range of ornamental & edible plants, native gardening, composting & garden design. More information: extension.wsu.edu/clallam/event/woodcock-walkabout-june-2024/, laurel.moulton@wsu.edu or 360-565-2679. Held at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden. 2711 Woodcock Rd, Sequim, WA 98382

11:30 am: UW Botanic Gardens: First Thursday Walking Tour


June 6, 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.

Washington Park Arboretum
2300 Arboretum Dr E
Seattle, WA 98112

4:00 pm: Birds Connect Garden Tour: Attracting Wildlife with Native Plants


June 6, 2024

Must pre-register at secure.everyaction.com/gjd6oyTqG0qEKU9t3cu5AQ2. Limited to 20 people. Come tour the Birds Connect Seattle garden to learn about native plants & how they can enhance habitat for birds & wildlife. This event will be led by our Garden Committee members Shannon Bailey & Van Bobbitt. Bring all your questions about pollinators, drought tolerance, flower colors, snags & anything else on your mind related to plants & habitat creation. More information: tockify.com/birds.connect.sea/detail/1129/1717714800000 or carolr@birdsconnectsea.org. Held at the Birds Connect Seattle Native Plant Garden. 8050 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115

June 7, 2024
June 8, 2024(2 events)

10:00 am: Albers Vista Gardens Tour: 'Conifers for Small Gardens'


June 8, 2024

Free - get tickets online.A donation of $10 is suggested to help preserve & maintain the gardens. The tour focus 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.

Albers Vista Gardens
124 E 31st St
Bremerton, WA 98310

10:00 am: Garden Walk in Port Angeles


June 8, 2024

Free educational walk led by Master Gardeners. Walk through the Port Angeles 5th St. Community Garden to examine what is happening (or should be happening) in local vegetable gardens. Beneficial to persons new to vegetable gardening, as well as more seasoned vegetable gardeners. Held rain or shine. More information: extension.wsu.edu/clallam/event/2nd-saturday-garden-walk-at-5th-street-june-8th-2024/, www.facebook.com/clallammastergardenerslaurel.moulton@wsu.edu or 360-565-2679. Held at the 5th Street Community Garden, just off Peabody, right across from City Hall.

5th Street Community Garden
328 E 5th St
Port Angeles, WA 98362

June 9, 2024(3 events)

9:00 am: Hardy Fern Foundation North Seattle Garden Tour


June 9, 2024

Tickets: $40/members, $50/non-members. For registration, please follow link on website. Tour of 3 stunning gardens; Don Brooks' personal garden, Millie Livingston's personal garden, & Dunn Gardens. More information & registration: www.hardyferns.org/events/north-seattle-garden-tour/, info@hardyferns.org or 253-345-3797.

9:30 am: The Teeny Tiny Garden Tour


June 9, 2024

Tickets: $30, on sale at locations listed on website. Visit 10-12 gardens clustered in Cordova Bay, Broadmead & the Gorge area this year. Enjoy cottage gardens & Zen gardens, backyard transformations, high & low maintenance enclaves & acres of inspiration packed into small spaces. More information: victoriahospice.org/event/teeny-tiny-garden-tour-3/, contact@victoriahospice.org or 250-370-8715.

Victoria (various)
Victoria, BC

11:00 am: Upper Rainier Beach Garden Tour


June 9, 2024

Free. Join us for a stroll through the neighborhood to enjoy the fun, funky & fabulous gardens of Rainier Beach. Supervised children welcome. No pets please. Maps available at 6038 S. Pilgrim St. at 61st Ave S. More information: www.facebook.com/URB.Gardeners/  or urbgardeners@gmail.com.

Rainier Beach (various)
Seattle, WA

June 10, 2024
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June 14, 2024
June 15, 2024(3 events)

9:00 am: Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour & Market


June 15, 2024

Tour tickets required: $20/advance purchase available online or at outlets listed on website, or $25/day of tour at the lower level of Lake Forest Park Town Center. Tour 6 beautiful gardens in the city alongside artists & musicians sharing their talents. Master Gardeners will also be present to answer questions. Pop over to the Lake Forest Park Town Center & enjoy a plant & garden art market with a huge list of vendors. More information: www.secretgardensoflakeforestpark.com/annual-garden-tour-plant-sale/, www.facebook.com/LFPGardenTour or info@lfpgardentour.com. Tour starts, & plant sale is held, at Lake Forest Park Town Center, lower level. 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

9:00 am: Spokane in Bloom Annual Garden Tour


June 15, 2024

Tickets required: $15/person, available at some of the gardens on day of tour, or in advance on website or at outlets listed on website. Self-guided tour showcasing 10 outstanding local gardens with a mixture of classic older gardens & new funky modern gardens, native plant gardens & gardens designed for water conservation. Also garden-related vendors, artists & music. More information: tieg.org/spokane-in-bloom, 509-535-8434 or tieg@comcast.net.

Spokane (various)
Spokane, WA

10:00 am: Foster-Powell Neighborhood Garden Tour


June 15, 2024

Free. Self-guided tour showcases 13 gardens with a variety of styles. Maps available on website or in person at the Foster-Powell Community Garden, on Powell at 62nd, on the day of the tour. More information: www.fosterpowell.comfacebook.com/fosterpowellneighborhood or contact@fosterpowell.com. Held in the Foster-Powell neighborhood of SE Portland, OR.

June 16, 2024(1 event)

10:00 am: East Vancouver BC Garden Tour


June 16, 2024

Tickets: $20/person. Must buy tickets in advance either online or at Figaro's Garden (1896 Victoria Dr. at 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC & cash only). Take a delightful self-directed Father's Day walking tour of about a dozen wonderfully diverse home gardens in the general vicinity of Figaro's — some well established & some newer — & all hidden gems in East Vancouver BC. There will either be home gardeners or Master Gardeners at each site to chat & answer questions. More information: eastsidegardentour.blogspot.ca, britneighbours@gmail.com or 604-718-5800.

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June 22, 2024(10 events)

9:00 am: Chilliwack Rotary Garden & Lifestyles Tour


June 22, 2024

Tickets: $25/person, available online or at outlets listed on website. Discover the beauty of Chilliwack’s many unique gardens. Supports the club's work & projects. More information: www.chilliwackrotary.com/rotary-garden-tour, rotaryclubofchilliwack@gmail.com or dkwick@telus.net. Held in various gardens in Chilliwack, BC.

10:00 am: Albers Vista Gardens Tour: 'Evergreen & Deciduous Shrubs'


June 22, 2024

Free - get tickets online.A donation of $10 is suggested to help preserve & maintain the gardens. The tour focus 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.

Albers Vista Gardens
124 E 31st St
Bremerton, WA 98310

10:00 am: Kubota Garden Tour


June 22, 2024

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.

Kubota Garden
9817 55th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118

10:00 am: Petals & Pathways Garden Tour


June 22, 2024

Tickets required: $20/advance available online until June 16 or in some local stores in Sequim & Port Angeles listed on website, or $25/day of tour. Self-guided tour of 8 outstanding Port Angeles gardens with uniquely designed landscapes, large & small. Each garden will be staffed with 7-10 Master Gardeners to help with plant identification, parking & directions. Benefits Master Gardener Foundation of Clallam County. More information: master-gardener-foundation-clallam-county.square.site/, www.facebook.com/clallammastergardeners, laurel.moulton@co.clallam.wa.us or 360-565-2679.

Sequim (various)
Sequim, WA

10:00 am: Sustainable Ballard 15th Edible Garden Tour


June 22, 2024

Tickets: $15/person, available on website; free/supporting members. Explore over 30 gardens by foot or bicycle within walking distance of each other in Ballard. Raised beds, container gardens, planting strips, permaculture, fruit trees, chickens - you name it, you can find inspiration here, regardless of your yard or patio size. Proceeds support Sustainable Ballard's community projects. More information: www.sustainableballard.org/edible-garden-tour/, alyssa.joy.pittman@gmail.cominfo@sustainableballard.org or 206-701-7000. Held in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle.

10:00 am: Vashon Island Garden Tour & Plant Sale


June 22, 2024 June 23, 2024

Tickets required: $42/person, free/youth under 12, good for both days of tour, available on website. Enjoy a variety of some of the island's finest private gardens & nature oases. Plus food & garden vendors on the VCA campus & a Garden Raffle. More information: vashoncenterforthearts.org/event/garden-tour/2024/2024-06-22/2024/, info@vashoncenterforthearts.org or 206-463-5131.

Vashon Island (various)
Vashon Island, WA

10:00 am: Woodinville Garden Club 23rd Annual Tour of Gardens


June 22, 2024

Tickets 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/WoodinvilleGardenClub/.

Woodinville (various)
Woodinville , WA

10:00 am: Yakima Area Arboretum Garden Tour


June 22, 2024

Tickets required: $30/adults, $15/students or children 12-17, free/children under 12, available at website, at local businesses listed online, at the Arboretum until 6/21 at 5pm, or on Tour day at each garden (cash/check only). Self-guided tour of 5 beautiful local gardens, including a flower farm, a converted fruit orchard, an artist's perennial garden, a certified Heritage Garden & a gardener's dream come true. More information: www.ahtrees.org/garden-tour/info@ahtrees.org or 509-248-7337.

Yakima Area Arboretum
1401 Arboretum Dr
Yakima, WA

1:00 pm: 21 Acres Farm Walk


June 22, 2024

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-18/,  www.facebook.com/21Acres/, generalinfo@21acres.org or 425-481-1500. Held at 21 Acres.

21 Acres
13701 NE 171st St
Woodinville, WA 98072

4:00 pm: Summer Bonsai Solstice


June 22, 2024

Suggested donation: $12. Take an evening stroll to enjoy the bonsai. Also bonsai demos, sound bath & breathing demos, Tai Chi demos, food trucks & a pop-up shop. More information: pacificbonsaimuseum.org/events/a-bonsai-solstice-2024/?occurrence=2024-06-22, info@pacificbonsaimuseum.org or 253-353-7345. Held at Pacific Bonsai Museum.

Pacific Bonsai Museum
2515 S 336th St
Federal Way, WA 98003

June 23, 2024(5 events)

10:00 am: Vashon Island Garden Tour & Plant Sale


June 22, 2024 June 23, 2024

Tickets required: $42/person, free/youth under 12, good for both days of tour, available on website. Enjoy a variety of some of the island's finest private gardens & nature oases. Plus food & garden vendors on the VCA campus & a Garden Raffle. More information: vashoncenterforthearts.org/event/garden-tour/2024/2024-06-22/2024/, info@vashoncenterforthearts.org or 206-463-5131.

Vashon Island (various)
Vashon Island, WA

9:00 am: West Seattle 28th Annual Garden Tour


June 23, 2024

Tickets required: $30/person, available at website until June 22 or when tickets sell out. & at locations listed on website. Day-of-tour tickets will be available at listed outlets. Tour 10 great gardens. The variety of gardens on this year’s tour will offer inspiration to everyone who visits them. Also a raffle. More information: www.westseattlegardentour.org, www.facebook.com/westseattlegardentour or info@westseattlegardentour.org.

West Seattle (various)
West Seattle, WA

12:00 pm: Yakima Area Arboretum Garden Tour


June 23, 2024

Tickets required: $30/adults, $15/students or children 12-17, free/children under 12, available at website, at local businesses listed online, at the Arboretum until 6/21 at 5pm, or on Tour day at each garden (cash/check only). Self-guided tour of 5 beautiful local gardens, including a flower farm, a converted fruit orchard, an artist's perennial garden, a certified Heritage Garden & a gardener's dream come true. More information: www.ahtrees.org/garden-tour/info@ahtrees.org or 509-248-7337.

Yakima Area Arboretum
1401 Arboretum Dr
Yakima, WA

1:00 pm: Riverview Arboretum Tree Tour


June 23, 2024

Free. 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, 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.

Riverview Lands Arboretum
2601 Lougheed Hwy
Coquitlam, BC

3:00 pm: Meridian Park, Good Shepherd Center & Vicinity Tour


June 23, 2024

Cost: $10, register by phone or email (limited to 15 participants). A local mecca of plant diversity, with many rare species planted by Gil Schieber & Seattle Tilth gardeners. This tour will include both wild (weedy) & planted species of trees, shrubs, vines, perennials & annuals. The Tilth garden & adjacent P-Patch will be full of luxurious produce to admire. Led by Arthur Lee Jacobson, a renowned local expert on trees. More information: www.arthurleej.com/tours18.html, alj@consultant.com or 206-328-8733. Meet at the east (main) entrance of the Good Shepherd Center (4649 Sunnyside Ave N). Tour held in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle.

June 24, 2024
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June 26, 2024(1 event)
June 27, 2024
June 28, 2024
June 29, 2024(5 events)

10:00 am: Albers Vista Gardens Lavender Tour


June 29, 2024

Free, but a donation of $10 is suggested to help support the garden. Buy tickets on website. The tour focus 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/event/lavenders-2/, info@albersvistagardens.org or 206-779-3112.

Albers Vista Gardens
124 E 31st St
Bremerton, WA 98310

10:00 am: Gig Harbor Annual Garden Tour


June 29, 2024

Tickets required: $25/person, available online & at outlets listed on website. Self-guided tour of 6 gardens in the Greater Gig Harbor Area. Each garden has a unique story to tell that reflects the gardener's heart & style. The variety, artistry, design & color will inspire you. More information: www.gigharborgardentour.org, www.facebook.com/gigharborgardentour/ or info@gigharborgardentour.org. Held in various gardens in the Gig Harbor, WA area.

10:00 am: Oak Harbor Garden Tour & Tea


June 29, 2024

Donation: $30/person. Purchase tickets in advance on website or at locations listed on website. Self–guided tour through 6 captivating North Whidbey gardens, each offering a distinct personality from a whimsical cottage garden to a beautiful estate boasting a sweeping vista. Also complimentary refreshments, local artists' crafts, & an afterhours party at Mailliard's Landing Nursery exclusively for ticket holders from 4-7pm with 20% off plants & merchandise. More information: www.oakharborgardenclub.org, www.facebook.com/oakharborgardenclub or 408-497-7753.

Whidbey Island (various)
Whidbey Island, WA

10:00 am: Skagit County Discovery Garden Open House, Garden Tour, & Plant Sale


June 29, 2024

Skagit Valley is home to 3 demonstration gardens on 8 acres, operated by volunteers as a learning resource for the public. See plants chosen to perform well in the Pacific NW. Learn about effective garden practices, soil health, composting, pollinators, fruit tree pruning, native plants, weed identification & more. More information:  https://www.skagitmg.org/home/events/openhouse/ or kaytorrance@outlook.com. Held at the WSU Northwestern Washington Research & Extension Center.

5:00 pm: Miyawaki Urban Forest Summer Celebration


June 29, 2024

Celebrate the first summer of the Miyawaki urban forest, densely planted last December with 1200 plants. Visit the forest to check out the 43 native species, labelled with bilingual English-Lushootseed signs & listen to drumming from different cultures. Bring a picnic & blanket, or purchase food at the event. There will also be activities for all ages, tours of the Miyawaki Urban Forest & informational booths. More information: shorelinehistoricalmuseum.org/exhibits-to-see/miyawaki-forest/, shm@shorelinehistoricalmuseum.org or 206-542-7111. Held at the Shoreline Historical Museum. 18501 Linden Ave N, Shoreline, WA

June 30, 2024(1 event)

11:00 am: Gig Harbor Annual Garden Tour


June 30, 2024

Tickets required: $25/person, available online & at outlets listed on website. Self-guided tour of 6 gardens in the Greater Gig Harbor Area. Each garden has a unique story to tell that reflects the gardener's heart & style. The variety, artistry, design & color will inspire you. More information: www.gigharborgardentour.org, www.facebook.com/gigharborgardentour/ or info@gigharborgardentour.org. Held in various gardens in the Gig Harbor, WA area.

July

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July 6, 2024(1 event)

10:00 am: Albers Vista Gardens Plants for a Warming Climate Tour


July 6, 2024

Free, but a donation of $10 is suggested to help support the garden. Buy tickets on website. The tour focus 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/event/plants-for-a-warming-climate/, info@albersvistagardens.org or 206-779-3112.

Albers Vista Gardens
124 E 31st St
Bremerton, WA 98310

July 7, 2024(1 event)

10:00 am: Point Defiance Zoo Garden Tour: Backyard Pollinators


July 7, 2024

Free with zoo admission or membership. Join our horticulturist Bryon Jones & be awed by the power of plants at Point Defiance Zoo. Find out how to attract butterflies, bees & hummingbirds at our Pollinator Garden. More information: www.pdza.org/event/garden-tour-backyard-pollinators/, comments@pdza.org or 253-404-3800. Held at the Point Defiance Zoo, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407. Meet at the Pacific Rim Plaza, just inside the front gate.

July 8, 2024
July 9, 2024(1 event)

6:00 pm: Curator Tour: Hydrangeas in the Arboretum


July 9, 2024

Cost: $25, pre-registration is required. Register online. (Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis). Learn about rare & unusual plants, collections based on genetics & eco-geographic habitats, & the unusual ways how these plants have made their way to us. This talk in particular will highlight hydrangeas in the Washington Park Arboretum. Ray Larson is the Curator of Living Collections. More information: botanicgardens.uw.edu/washington-park-arboretum/activities/arboretum-event-calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D173459237 or  urbort@uw.edu. Held at the Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle, WA 98112.

 

July 10, 2024
July 11, 2024(2 events)

10:00 am: Woodcock Demonstration Garden Tour


July 11, 2024

Free guided tour around the garden, led by Master Gardener volunteers. Woodcock has an apple & pear orchard, trials of new & rare fruits for our climate, assorted small fruits & a variety of ornamental gardens (pollinator garden, dahlias, shade garden, roses, compost demonstration, herb garden, native hedgerows & more). The garden demonstrates a broad range of ornamental & edible plants, native gardening, composting & garden design. More information: extension.wsu.edu/clallam/event/woodcock-walkabout-july-2024/, laurel.moulton@wsu.edu or 360-565-2679. Held at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden. 2711 Woodcock Rd, Sequim, WA 98382

11:30 am: UW Botanic Gardens: Thursday Walking Tour


July 11, 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.

Washington Park Arboretum
2300 Arboretum Dr E
Seattle, WA 98112

July 12, 2024
July 13, 2024(2 events)

10:00 am: Garden Walk in Port Angeles


July 13, 2024

Free educational walk led by Master Gardeners. Walk through the Port Angeles 5th St. Community Garden to examine what is happening (or should be happening) in local vegetable gardens. Beneficial to persons new to vegetable gardening, as well as more seasoned vegetable gardeners. Held rain or shine. More information: extension.wsu.edu/clallam/event/2nd-saturday-garden-walk-at-5th-street-june-13th-2024/, www.facebook.com/clallammastergardenerslaurel.moulton@wsu.edu or 360-565-2679. Held at the 5th Street Community Garden, just off Peabody, right across from City Hall.

5th Street Community Garden
328 E 5th St
Port Angeles, WA 98362

10:00 am: Washington Park Arboretum Walking Tour


July 13, 2024

$30/person. Pre-register online. Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis. Join Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks for an in-person guided tour of Washington Park Arboretum. More information: botanicgardens.uw.edu/washington-park-arboretum/activities/arboretum-event-calendar/, seattleolmsted.org/event/washington-park-arboretum-walking-tour/urbhort@uw.edu or 206-543-8800. 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle, WA

Washington Park Arboretum
2300 Arboretum Dr E
Seattle, WA 98112

July 14, 2024(2 events)

10:00 am: Art In The Garden


July 14, 2024

Free. The gardens will be in full bloom along with artists featuring a full spectrum of garden & fine art. There will be a Clark County Composter Recycling Demonstration area ready to answer all of your compost & other questions, as well as music & yarn spinning demonstrations. More information: naturescaping.org, info@naturescaping.org or 360-737-1160. Held at NatureScaping's Wildlife Botanical Garden.

NatureScaping's Wildlife Botanical Garden
11000 NE 149th St
Brush Prairie, WA

10:00 am: Georgetown Annual Garden Walk


July 14, 2024

Free self-guided tour. Maps available on day of tour in the courtyard of Mutuus Studio, 6118 12th Ave S, Seattle. Come stroll through beautiful Georgetown & get a look at the unique & varied gardens created by residents. More information: www.georgetowncommunitycouncil.com/events-1/gardenwalk or directors@georgetownneighborhood.com.

July 15, 2024
July 16, 2024(1 event)

1:00 pm: NHS Early Summer in the Arboretum Tour with Ray Larson


July 16, 2024

Cost: $30/members, /$40 non-members. Register online. Ray Larson will lead us on a tour of some of the highlights of early summer in the Arboretum. Hydrangeas, late season magnolias, hardy fuchsias & many other plants extend the flowering season into summer. Ray will discuss species & cultivars that are at their best in the early summer, with tips on cultivation & where to source them for the home 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. Held at the Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle, WA 98112.

 

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July 20, 2024(3 events)

9:00 am: Closed Loop Park Sedum Garden Stroll


July 20, 2024

Take a stroll through the Sedum Garden. Talk with WSU Thurston County Master Gardener about sedums & their uses in the garden. Learn about the changes to the garden over 20 years. Hear about the most recent renovation. More information: www.mgftc.org/2024/05/15/hands-on-workshops/www.facebook.com/events/468231889302215, info@mgftc.org or 360-867-2163. Meet at the Sedum Garden at Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden. 2418 Hogum Bay Rd NE, Lacey, WA 98516

10:00 am: Albers Vista Gardens Heat & Drought Tolerant Plants Tour


July 20, 2024

Free, but a donation of $10 is suggested to help support the garden. Buy tickets on website. The tour focus 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/event/heat-and-drought-tolerant-plants/, info@albersvistagardens.org or 206-779-3112.

Albers Vista Gardens
124 E 31st St
Bremerton, WA 98310

11:00 am: Mukilteo Garden & Quilt Tour


July 20, 2024 July 21, 2024

Tickets required: $20 in advance online & at merchants listed on website, or if not sold out in advance $25/day of tour (at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave, Mukilteo, WA). Self-directed tour of 6 lovely residential Mukilteo gardens. Curated Quilt Show at the gallery inside Rosehill Community Center with some quilts for sale. Also raffle at the community center. More information: www.mukilteogardenandquilttour.org, www.facebook.com/MukilteoGardenAndQuiltTour, kjwisbeck@gmail.com or 425-870-1775.

July 21, 2024(1 event)

11:00 am: Mukilteo Garden & Quilt Tour


July 20, 2024 July 21, 2024

Tickets required: $20 in advance online & at merchants listed on website, or if not sold out in advance $25/day of tour (at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave, Mukilteo, WA). Self-directed tour of 6 lovely residential Mukilteo gardens. Curated Quilt Show at the gallery inside Rosehill Community Center with some quilts for sale. Also raffle at the community center. More information: www.mukilteogardenandquilttour.org, www.facebook.com/MukilteoGardenAndQuiltTour, kjwisbeck@gmail.com or 425-870-1775.

July 22, 2024(1 event)

12:00 pm: Matsuda Farm Farm Walk


July 22, 2024

Free. Pre-register online at www.farmwalks.org/farm-walk-registration/. Preserving history & farmland: climate mitigation & habitat restoration. Matsuda Farm is one of the last remaining historic Japanese American farms on Vashon Island. More information: www.farmwalks.org or farmwalkspodcast@gmail.com. Held at Matsuda Farm, 19201 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA 98070.

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July 27, 2024(1 event)

10:00 am: Schmitz Preserve Park Walking Tour


July 27, 2024

Free. Advance registration is required. Join Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks for an in-person guided tour of Schmitz Preserve Park. This park is one of only two Seattle parks where our magnificent old-growth coniferous forest is still largely intact. The Olmsted Brothers firm developed design drawings for the park in 1909. The design included a shelter house & pergola, a trail system, a scenic pool, & waterfalls within the park. More information: seattleolmsted.org/event/schmitz-preserve-park-walking-tour-2/, www.facebook.com/seattleolmsted/ or tours@seattleolmsted.org.

 

 

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