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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 February–March 2024

  • February 1, 2024 (2 events)


    February 1, 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.

    Washington Park Arboretum
    2300 Arboretum Dr E
    Seattle, WA 98112


    February 1, 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.

    Washington Park Arboretum
    2300 Arboretum Dr E
    Seattle, WA 98112

  • February 3, 2024 (1 event)


    February 3, 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.orgvolunteers@kubotagarden.org or 206-717-8718. Meet at the kiosk adjacent to the parking lot.

    Kubota Garden
    9817 55th Ave S
    Seattle, WA 98118

  • February 4, 2024 (1 event)


    February 4, 2024

    Free with zoo admission or membership. Join our horticulturist Bryon Jones & be awed by the power of plants at Point Defiance Zoo. Learn about our plants' journeys, from South America to Asia to Australia. More information: www.pdza.org/event/garden-tours-plant-journeys/, comments@pdza.org or 253-404-3800. Held at the Point Defiance Zoo. Meet at the Pacific Rim Plaza, just inside the front gate.

    5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407

  • February 24, 2024 (2 events)


    February 24, 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.orgvolunteers@kubotagarden.org or 206-717-8718. Meet at the kiosk adjacent to the parking lot.

    Kubota Garden
    9817 55th Ave S
    Seattle, WA 98118


    February 24, 2024

    Free. Register online. Explore how agroecology, soil health & land stewardship can build resilient local food economies & support direct climate action. See our wetlands, organic fields, solar-powered projects & more. More information: 21acres.org/event/21-acres-farm-walk-15/,       www.facebook.com/21Acres/generalinfo@21acres.org or 425-481-1500. Held at 21 Acres.

    21 Acres
    13701 NE 171st St
    Woodinville, WA 98072

  • March 3, 2024 (1 event)


    March 3, 2024

    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.

  • March 7, 2024 (1 event)


    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.

    Washington Park Arboretum
    2300 Arboretum Dr E
    Seattle, WA 98112

  • March 9, 2024 (3 events)


    March 9, 2024

    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.

    7530 NE 288th St, Kingston, WA 98346


    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.

  • March 16, 2024 (1 event)


    March 16, 2024

    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.

    Ballard - 8000 24th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117

  • March 17, 2024 (1 event)


    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.

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

  • March 22, 2024 (1 event)


    March 22, 2024

    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.

    Green Lake, Seattle, WA

  • March 23, 2024 (2 events)


    March 23, 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


    March 23, 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-16/,  www.facebook.com/21Acres/, generalinfo@21acres.org or 425-481-1500. Held at 21 Acres.

    21 Acres
    13701 NE 171st St
    Woodinville, WA 98072

  • March 26, 2024 (1 event)


    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.

     

  • March 30, 2024 (1 event)


    March 30, 2024

    Scalable (small & medium) fruiting tree & plant sale. Speak to experts about your fruiting trees, vine & shrubs. Plus Easter egg hunt & 25% off rides with your purchase of plants. More information: www.portlandfruit.org/event-calendar/2024/1/22/scalable-fruiting-tree-and-plant-sale-25-off-oaks-park-wristbands-with-purchase, www.facebook.com/PortlandFruitTreeProject/, kathrynh@portlandfruit.org or 503-284-6106. Held at Oaks Amusement Park.

    7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR 97202