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 March–April 2024
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March 2, 2024 (2 events)
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March 2, 2024Admission: $7/person advance purchase available on website, $10/day of Festival. Hosted by the Northwest Orchid Society. Explore the beauty & diversity of indoor plants with participating vendors & plant societies from Oregon & Washington. More information: https://www.nwos.org/events/indoor-plant-festival-weekend-pass/, www.facebook.com/nworchidsociety/ or nwos@nwos.org. Held at the Lynwood Events Center.
Lynwood Events Center–
March 2, 2024The sale is on a first-come-first-serve basis & plants do sell out. Check out plant species availability & pricing on website. Order forms will be available at the sale. Affordable native plants, vendors, booths, local food & live music. More information: store.thurstoncd.com/, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Held at the Thurston County Fairgrounds.
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March 3, 2024 (1 event)
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March 3, 2024Admission: $7/person advance purchase available on website, $10/day of Festival. Hosted by the Northwest Orchid Society. Explore the beauty & diversity of indoor plants with participating vendors & plant societies from Oregon & Washington. More information: www.nwos.org/2024-spring-indoor-plant-festival-2/, www.facebook.com/nworchidsociety/ or nwos@nwos.org. Held at the Lynwood Events Center.
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March 9, 2024 (2 events)
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March 9, 2024A 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.
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March 9, 202411:30-1:30 is educational talks or videos. Guest speakers to share their expertise. 2-5:00 is the seed exchange & vendors. Bring your seeds to swap with everyone. More information: seeds.ca/events/, mcconnellcreekhall.godaddysites.com/ or me@oliviaantonello.com. Held at McConnel Creek Hall.McConnell Creek Hall -
March 16, 2024 (1 event)
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March 16, 2024Admission: $5/adults, free/children under 12. Bringing together products & professional services of horticultural & garden-related businesses. Garden-related vendors, educational speakers, raffle & more. Funds raised go to support many community projects. More information: www.sequimgardenshow.com, www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064604715155/ or info@sequimgardenshow.com. Held at Sequim Boys & Girls Club.
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March 17, 2024 (1 event)
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March 17, 2024Admission: $5/adults, free/children under 12. Bringing together products & professional services of horticultural & garden-related businesses. Garden-related vendors, educational speakers, raffle & more. Funds raised go to support many community projects. More information: www.sequimgardenshow.com, www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064604715155/ or info@sequimgardenshow.com. Held at Sequim Boys & Girls Club.
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March 23, 2024 (1 event)
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March 23, 2024Admission: $8/adults or $10/2 day pass, $6/students & seniors or $9/2 day pass. Show features the West Coast Societies; international & local vendors. More information: www.vancouverorchidsociety.ca, www.facebook.com/VancouverOrchidSociety/, ingrid.pike@outlook.com or 778-231-2117. Held at VanDusen Botanical Garden's Floral Hall & Cedar Room.
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March 24, 2024 (1 event)
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March 24, 2024Admission: $8/adults or $10/2 day pass, $6/students & seniors or $9/2 day pass. Show features the West Coast Societies; international & local vendors. More information: www.vancouverorchidsociety.ca, www.facebook.com/VancouverOrchidSociety/, ingrid.pike@outlook.com or 778-231-2117. Held at VanDusen Botanical Garden's Floral Hall & Cedar Room.
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March 30, 2024 (1 event)
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March 30, 2024Scalable (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.
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April 6, 2024 (2 events)
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April 6, 2024Celebrate the return of the trillium with a native plant sale, interactive learning stations & more. More information: tryonfriends.org/calendar/trillium-festival-1, www.facebook.com/FriendsofTryonCreek or 503-636-4398. Held at Tryon Creek State Natural Area.
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April 6, 2024Features a variety of rare, unusual & uncommon garden plants & seeds for the rockery or alpine garden. They include alpine plants but also hardy perennials, shrubs & other woodland plants. Cash or cheques only. Bring your own shopping bags. More information: www.agc-bc.ca, info@agc-bc.ca or president@agc-bc.ca. Held at VanDusen Botanical Garden's Floral Hall.
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April 12, 2024 (1 event)
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April 12, 2024 – April 14, 2024Admission: $2.50/person. Many plants & shrubs on sale at wholesale prices, from vendors who do not normally sell to the public. Also gardening experts, displays, crafts, art & food. Proceeds from cut flower sales will be donated to Abbotsford Regional Hospital. More information: Facebook.com/BradnerHall, bradnerhall.ca/events.html, bradnerflowershow@gmail.com or 604-856-8441. Held at Bradner Hall.
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April 13, 2024 (4 events)
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April 12, 2024 – April 14, 2024Admission: $2.50/person. Many plants & shrubs on sale at wholesale prices, from vendors who do not normally sell to the public. Also gardening experts, displays, crafts, art & food. Proceeds from cut flower sales will be donated to Abbotsford Regional Hospital. More information: Facebook.com/BradnerHall, bradnerhall.ca/events.html, bradnerflowershow@gmail.com or 604-856-8441. Held at Bradner Hall.
Bradner Hall–
April 13, 2024Admission to the show is included with garden admission ($5/adults & youth, free/children 10 & under with adult). Focuses on rhododendron species & hybrid plants that are among the first to bloom. Rhododendrons for sale. More information: www.crystalspringsgardenpdx.org/events/earlyshow2023-emyns, info@crystalspringsgardenpdx.org or 503-267-7509. Held at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden.
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April 13, 2024Free. Seed swap, workshops, organic fertilizer, kid activities & more. More information: seattle.g0v/neighborhoods, www.facebook.com/bradnergardens/ or 206-684-0464. Held at Northwest African American Museum. 2300 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA 98144
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April 13, 2024The show can be viewed in the main greenhouse, requiring a small entry fee. Free entry to the plant sales in the greenhouse behind the main building. Society members will be available to answer your questions. More information: www.facebook.com/groups/109706435737684/, www.pugetsoundgesneriadsociety.org/events/show/ or seattleafricanvioletsociety@gmail.com. Held at Volunteer Park Conservatory.
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April 14, 2024 (2 events)
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April 12, 2024 – April 14, 2024Admission: $2.50/person. Many plants & shrubs on sale at wholesale prices, from vendors who do not normally sell to the public. Also gardening experts, displays, crafts, art & food. Proceeds from cut flower sales will be donated to Abbotsford Regional Hospital. More information: Facebook.com/BradnerHall, bradnerhall.ca/events.html, bradnerflowershow@gmail.com or 604-856-8441. Held at Bradner Hall.
Bradner Hall–
April 14, 2024Admission to the show is included with garden admission ($5/adults & youth, free/children 10 & under with adult). Focuses on rhododendron species & hybrid plants that are among the first to bloom. Rhododendrons for sale. More information: www.crystalspringsgardenpdx.org/events/earlyshow2023-emyns, info@crystalspringsgardenpdx.org or 503-267-7509. Held at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden.
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April 20, 2024 (5 events)
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April 20, 2024Must pre-register online for 9-12:30 to volunteer to help restore the park by removing invasive plants, mulching & weeding. Must be 15 years or older. From 12-4, Arboretum 90th birthday activities for all including hop-on, hop-off tram rides around the Arboretum Loop Trail (2-4pm), a pollinator education station at the Graham Visitors Center (12-4pm) & free cupcakes. More information: arboretumfoundation.org/events/earth-day, ndunne@arboretumfoundation.org or 206-325-4510. Held at the Washington Park Arboretum.
Washington Park Arboretum–
April 20, 2024Plant sale, educational displays, conservation groups, book sale, entertainment, children's activities & more. More information: www.chelanearthdayfair.org/ or contactus@chelanearthdayfair.org. Held at Riverwalk Park.
Riverwalk Park–
April 20, 2024 – April 21, 2024Cost: $10/door, $8/advance through website. National, international & local vendors will be selling orchids & tropical plants. The Oregon Orchid Society, & it’s members, will also be selling a wide variety of orchids & growing supplies such as bark, moss, pots & potting mixes. More information: www.oregonorchidsociety.org/2024-show-and-sale or oregonorchidsociety@gmail.com. Held at Oaks Park Dance Pavilion.
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April 20, 2024Tickets: $5-20, available online or at event. Flash sale of Sparrowhawk native plants at amazing prices at 2pm (line usually forms 10-15 min. in advance). Portland Fruit Tree Project will have ample garden plants, fruiting trees & shrubs for sale throughout the day. Also street festival, prizes, kids' activities, live music & more. More information: www.facebook.com/PortlandFruitTreeProject/, www.portlandfruit.org/event-calendar/2024/4/13/spring-care-workshop-series-home-composting-in-the-city, kathrynh@portlandfruit.org or 503- 284-6106. Held at Leaven Community Center.
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April 20, 2024The Sammamish Botanical Garden Society will host a table with complimentary seeds & plants. Bring your questions for expert garden advice. Their booth is one part of the City of Sammamish Earth Day Celebration which includes crafts, activities, a petting zoo & more. More information: www.sammamishbotanical.org/calendar-of-events or www.sammamish.us/news/events/events/earth-day/earth-day-2024/. Held at the Lodge at Beaver Lake Park.
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April 21, 2024 (2 events)
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April 20, 2024 – April 21, 2024Cost: $10/door, $8/advance through website. National, international & local vendors will be selling orchids & tropical plants. The Oregon Orchid Society, & it’s members, will also be selling a wide variety of orchids & growing supplies such as bark, moss, pots & potting mixes. More information: www.oregonorchidsociety.org/2024-show-and-sale or oregonorchidsociety@gmail.com. Held at Oaks Park Dance Pavilion.
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April 21, 2024Admission by donation. As well as show entries of rare & unusual plants, there will be plant & seed sales by specialty nurseries & club members, silent auction, door prizes, & more. More information: www.virags.com/the-spring-show.html, www.facebook.com/Vancouver-Island-Rock-and-Alpine-Garden-Society-939938976066394/?ref=page_internal or virags.news@gmail.com. Held at Mary Winspear Community Centre.
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April 27, 2024 (1 event)
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April 27, 2024 – April 28, 2024See/buy art in the artist's own yards & gardens on this free, self-drive tour of 4 north Seattle yards/open garages, featuring 17 artists. Held rain or shine. Map & details on website. More information: www.artinbloomseattle.com, workshop@wolfenet.com or 206-525-1577.
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April 28, 2024 (1 event)
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April 27, 2024 – April 28, 2024See/buy art in the artist's own yards & gardens on this free, self-drive tour of 4 north Seattle yards/open garages, featuring 17 artists. Held rain or shine. Map & details on website. More information: www.artinbloomseattle.com, workshop@wolfenet.com or 206-525-1577.
North Seattle (various)Seattle, WA