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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

  • June 1, 2024 (11 events)


    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

    Les Gove Park
    910 9th St SE
    Auburn, WA


    June 1, 2024

    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 or gwynnevaughanpark@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.


    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


    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


    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


    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.orggardeninfo@meerkerkgardens.org or 360-678-1912. Held at Meerkerk Gardens Nursery, 3531 Meerkerk Ln, Greenbank, WA, located off State Route 525 & Resort Rd.


    June 1, 2024

    Garden plants, houseplants, veggie starts & dahlia bulbs for sale.  More information: www.wagardenclubs.com/events-around-the-pnw or nefcseattle@gmail.com. Sale held in the parking lot of Home Street Bank. 8050 15th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117


    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


    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.


    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.


    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

  • June 2, 2024 (5 events)


    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


    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.orggardeninfo@meerkerkgardens.org or 360-678-1912. Held at Meerkerk Gardens Nursery, 3531 Meerkerk Ln, Greenbank, WA, located off State Route 525 & Resort Rd.


    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.


    June 2, 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


    June 2, 2024

    Entry: $5, free/kids under 12. Garden admission not included. Displays of identified mushrooms & other fungi. Speakers, displays, experts, & vendors offering gourmet products, crafts, ceramics & grow kits. Bring your own specimens for identification. More information: www.vanmyco.org/event/spring-mushroom-show/info@vanmyco.com or 604-780-9138  Held at VanDusen Botanical Garden, Floral Hall & Cedar Room. 5151 Oak St, Vancouver, BC

  • June 7, 2024 (2 events)


    June 7, 2024 June 8, 2024

    Free. Many different herbs, veggies, medicinal & edible plants for sale, You can pre-order online by June 5 for the best selection. Plant walk at 12 on Saturday. More information: bastyrgardens.square.site/ or 425-602-3195. Held at Bastyr University, inside of St. Edward State Park. Turn onto 145th St. from Juanita Dr, go to the end of the road past the Lodge. Park in the lot & look for a large Greenhouse. We will be in front of it. 14500 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore, WA 98028


    June 7, 2024

    Free admission. Garden art, local plants & flowers, gardening & art classes, handmade outdoor products, youth activities & live music. More information: www.visiteverett.com/1400/Sorticulture, tchism@everettwa.gov or 425-257-7107. Held in downtown Everett, WA. Free shuttle from Everett Station to downtown. Park for free at the station, ride to within two blocks of Sorticulture, shop 'til you drop, & then ride the shuttle back to your car with all of your treasures. Got too much stuff to carry? No worries! We have package pickups.

  • June 8, 2024 (8 events)


    June 7, 2024 June 8, 2024

    Free. Many different herbs, veggies, medicinal & edible plants for sale, You can pre-order online by June 5 for the best selection. Plant walk at 12 on Saturday. More information: bastyrgardens.square.site/ or 425-602-3195. Held at Bastyr University, inside of St. Edward State Park. Turn onto 145th St. from Juanita Dr, go to the end of the road past the Lodge. Park in the lot & look for a large Greenhouse. We will be in front of it. 14500 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore, WA 98028


    June 8, 2024

    Admission: $2/adults, free/children. Plant sale, a flower & vegetable display of items submitted for judging, a silent auction & garden related vendors. Master gardeners on hand to answer general gardening questions. More information: www.millbaygardenclub.com, www.facebook.com/millbaygardenclub, millbaygardenshow@gmail.com or 250-743-2756. Held at Cobble Hill Community Hall. 3550 Watson Ave, Cobble Hill, BC


    June 8, 2024

    Free gardener-to-gardener exchange of seeds, tubers, corms, hardwood cuttings, gardening books or magazines, clean hand tools, etc. New folks without these things can bring something to offer up even if it's cookies or candy or small tip-sized envelopes for the seed collectors to use. We lay out the items we're offering on the tables & then walk around collecting what we want from other people's items. More information: www.facebook.com/groups/GHPlantSwap/events/. Held at the Gig Harbor Library Meeting Room. 4424 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 98335


    June 8, 2024

    Free. 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, getinvolved@greenlents.org or 971-266-4196. Held in the Green Lents Community Tool Library Courtyard. 9512 SE Ramona St, Portland, OR 97266


    June 8, 2024

    Free admission. Garden art, local plants & flowers, gardening & art classes, handmade outdoor products, youth activities & live music. Ciscoe Morris will be speaking at 1 pm. More information: www.visiteverett.com/1400/Sorticulture, tchism@everettwa.gov or 425-257-7107. Held in downtown Everett, WA. Free shuttle from Everett Station to downtown. Park for free at the station, ride to within two blocks of Sorticulture, shop 'til you drop, & then ride the shuttle back to your car with all of your treasures. Got too much stuff to carry? No worries! We have package pickups.


    June 8, 2024

    Admission by donation. (Doesn't include entrance fees to the garden.)  See incredible out-of-this-world cacti & succulents from all around the world, & shop for unique plants from local growers & artisans. More information: www.desertplantsocietyofvancouver.comdhimscho@shaw.cadesertplantsocietyvan@gmail.com or 604-825-1447. Held at VanDusen Botanical Garden, Floral Hall. 

    VanDusen Botanical Garden
    5521 Oak St
    Vancouver, BC

  • June 9, 2024 (3 events)


    June 9, 2024

    Free admission. Garden art, local plants & flowers, gardening & art classes, handmade outdoor products, youth activities & live music. More information: www.visiteverett.com/1400/Sorticulture, tchism@everettwa.gov or 425-257-7107. Held in downtown Everett, WA. Free shuttle from Everett Station to downtown. Park for free at the station, ride to within two blocks of Sorticulture, shop 'til you drop, & then ride the shuttle back to your car with all of your treasures. Got too much stuff to carry? No worries! We have package pickups.


    June 9, 2024

    Admission by donation. (Doesn't include entrance fees to the garden.)  See incredible out-of-this-world cacti & succulents from all around the world, & shop for unique plants from local growers & artisans. More information: www.desertplantsocietyofvancouver.comdhimscho@shaw.cadesertplantsocietyvan@gmail.com or 604-825-1447. Held at VanDusen Botanical Garden, Floral Hall. 

    VanDusen Botanical Garden
    5521 Oak St
    Vancouver, BC

  • June 10, 2024 (1 event)

  • June 11, 2024 (1 event)

  • June 12, 2024 (2 events)


    June 12, 2024

    There is a large selection of quality plants at reasonable prices. Trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, native plants, tools & tool sharpening. 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

  • June 13, 2024 (1 event)

  • June 14, 2024 (1 event)

  • June 15, 2024 (3 events)


    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


    June 15, 2024

    Great selection of shrubs, trees, annuals & perennials at good prices. More plants & more variety than we've been able to provide in the recent past. All proceeds benefit Arboretum projects. More information: www.evergreenarboretum.com, contactus@evergreenarboretum.com or 425-257-8597. Sale held at Evergreen Arboretum in the upper parking lot, next to the Arboretum Classroom. 145 Alverson Blvd, Everett, WA 98201

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  • June 16, 2024 (2 events)


    June 16, 2024

    Great selection of shrubs, trees, annuals & perennials at good prices. More plants & more variety than we've been able to provide in the recent past. All proceeds benefit Arboretum projects. More information: www.evergreenarboretum.com, contactus@evergreenarboretum.com or 425-257-8597. Sale held at Evergreen Arboretum in the upper parking lot, next to the Arboretum Classroom. 145 Alverson Blvd, Everett, WA 98201

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  • June 17, 2024 (1 event)


    June 17, 2024

    Half Price day. Get here extra early for best selection. Great selection of shrubs, trees, annuals & perennials. All proceeds benefit Arboretum projects. More information: www.evergreenarboretum.com, contactus@evergreenarboretum.com or 425-257-8597. Sale held at Evergreen Arboretum in the upper parking lot, next to the Arboretum Classroom. 145 Alverson Blvd, Everett, WA 98201

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  • June 23, 2024 (1 event)

  • June 26, 2024 (1 event)


    June 26, 2024

    There is a large selection of quality plants at reasonable prices. Trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, native plants, tools, handicraft sale, & tool sharpening. 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

  • June 29, 2024 (1 event)


    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.

  • July 6, 2024 (2 events)


    July 6, 2024

    Admission by donation. A wide variety of lilies & other plants will be available for sale, as well as a silent auction. The judged show includes lilies, roses, perennials, succulents, grasses, fruits, vegetables & much more. The public (including children) can also submit their own show entries at no charge - details on website. A fancy Tea with goodies is available for $5. More information: victorialilysociety.ca/services-2/ or joycecolin@shaw.ca. Held at the Lambrick Park Church Auditorium. 1780 Feltham Rd, Victoria, BC

  • July 7, 2024 (1 event)

  • July 10, 2024 (1 event)


    July 10, 2024

    There is a large selection of quality plants at reasonable prices. Trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, native plants, tools & tool sharpening. 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

  • July 13, 2024 (1 event)

  • July 14, 2024 (1 event)


    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

  • July 24, 2024 (1 event)


    July 24, 2024

    There is a large selection of quality plants at reasonable prices. Trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, native plants, tools, handicraft sale, & tool sharpening. 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