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 August–September 2024
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July 28, 2024(3 events)
11:00 am: Highline Botanical Garden Plant Sale & Ice Cream Social – Plant sale. Free ice cream to the first 200 visitors. Guests from all around our area look forward to this annual event to pick up wonderful plants in support of this South King County treasure, while enjoying a cool treat. More information: highlinegarden.org/, highlinegarden@gmail.com or 206-391-4003. Highline Botanical Garden
12:00 pm: Snohomish Garden Club Annual Garden Tour – Tickets required: $20 per person, available online or at McDaniel's, McAuliffe Nursery, & Sunnyside Nursery. Features gardens with a variety of garden styles in the historic downtown area of Snohomish. More information & tickets: www.snohomishgardenclub.com or snohomishgardenclub@gmail.com. Downtown Snohomish
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12:00 pm: Underhill Plants Summer Plant Swap – Bring & swap: potted plants, cuttings, starts, moss poles, humidifiers, pots, grow lights, substrates (leca, moss, etc); pictures of plants too big to bring; planters, cover pots, gloves, small tools, plant-related items, art, or additional supplies. Please don't bring: |
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AugustAugust 1, 2024(3 events) 8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
10:00 am: Woodcock Demonstration Garden Tour – 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: First Thursday Walking Tour – 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
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August 2, 2024(1 event)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
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August 3, 2024(2 events)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
10:00 am: Ballard P-Patch's Annual Art in the Garden – Free. Held rain or shine. Stroll through the gardens while viewing art by local artists & crafts people. Also food, kids activities, live music, artist booths & more. More information: ballardppatch.org or info@ballardppatch.org. Held at the Ballard P-Patch. Ballard P-Patch
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August 4, 2024(2 events)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
10:00 am: Point Defiance Zoo Garden Tour: Plants Gone Wild – Free with zoo admission or membership. Join our horticulturist Bryon Jones & be awed by the power of plants at Point Defiance Zoo. Take a tour of vibrant, leafy plants that evoke a sense of being in the jungle or a tropical paradise. Bamboo, banana, perennials, evergreens - meet the tropical plants that thrive in our Northwest climate. More information: www.pdza.org/event/garden-tour-plants-gone-wild/, comments@pdza.org or 253-404-3800. Meet at the Pacific Rim Plaza, just inside the front gate. Point Defiance Park (Zoo)
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August 5, 2024(2 events)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
12:00 pm: Infuse Organics Farm Walk – Free. Pre-register online at www.farmwalks.org/farm-walk-registration/. Adding value with flowers & medicinal herbs. Infuse Organics is a medicinal herb farm. More information: www.farmwalks.org or farmwalkspodcast@gmail.com. Held at Infuse Organics, 13688 Chumstick Hwy, Leavenworth, WA 98826. |
August 6, 2024(1 event)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
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August 7, 2024(1 event)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
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August 8, 2024(2 events)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
5:00 pm: Garden Walk: The Fuchsia Garden at Bellevue Botanical Garden – Cost: $10.50/member, $15/non-member. Register on website. In this walk through the Fuchsia Garden, Carolyn Zebroski will show you some of summer’s most dazzling floral displays cultivated by the Eastside Fuchsia Society since 1992. In any given year, there are about 100 different kinds of fuchsias on display & most of them are winter-hardy in the Pacific NW. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. More information: bellevuebotanical.org/event/flower-hour-the-fuchsia-garden/, dmcinnis@bellevuewa.gov or 425-452-4216. Bellevue Botanical Garden
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August 9, 2024(1 event)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
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August 10, 2024(8 events)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
9:00 am: Horticulture Centre of the Pacific Arts & Music in the Gardens Festival – Admission: $12/non-members, free/HCP members & kids under 16. Over 30 local vendors, family activities, plant sales, sunflower bouquets, Master Gardeners for your plant questions, food & music. Benefits the HCP, to maintain the ongoing work in the gardens. More information: hcp.ca/visit/arts-and-music/, info@hcp.ca or 250-479-6162. Held at the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific. 505 Quayle Rd, Victoria, BC
10:00 am: Garden Share – Free. Bring your extra seeds, plants & garden supplies to share. Bring your extras & take home what you need. More information: www.facebook.com/BeaconHillGardenClub or seattlebeaconhillgardenclub@gmail.com. Held at the NE corner of the Roberto Maestras Plaza. 2601 17th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 The Station Coffee House
10:00 am: Garden Walk in Port Angeles – 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-august-10th-2024/, www.facebook.com/clallammastergardeners, laurel.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
10:00 am: Garden Walk in Port Angeles – 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-september-14th-2024/, www.facebook.com/clallammastergardeners, laurel.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
10:00 am: Heronswood Hydrangea Festival & Sale – The garden is open 9-3, but the event is from 10-2. Tickets required for garden entry (free for garden & tribal members), but no additional fee for Hydrangea event. Enjoy our phenomenal hydrangea collection at its peak. Guided tours of the extensive collection, free lectures on hydrangea history, plus hydrangea plants for sale, together with refreshments, fun & games. More information: www.heronswoodgarden.org/events-classes/hydrangea-festival-207/register, info@heronswoodgarden.org or 360-297-9620. Heronswood Garden
10:00 am: King County Iris Society Bearded Iris Sale – Many varieties of unusual, hard to find & newer introductions of bearded iris, most of which are unavailable elsewhere locally. Prices are very reasonable. Experts will be available to provide growing information. To preview the list of Iris available for sale, send an email. More information: carolinez.garden@yahoo.com. Sale held at Wells Medina Nursery. Wells Medina Nursery
10:00 am: Pierce County Iris Society Annual Rhizome Sale – Many different varieties, colors & sizes of rhizomes will be for sale. More information: www.facebook.com/groups/941176595917974/ or tamishaughnessy@comcast.net. Held at Portland Ave Nursery, 1409 E 59th St, Tacoma, WA. |
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August 11, 2024(1 event)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
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August 12, 2024(1 event)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
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August 13, 2024(1 event)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
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August 14, 2024(3 events)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
10:00 am: Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale – 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
6:30 pm: NHS Presents: Using Native Plants in the Garden with Linda Cochran – Cost: $12/members, /$20 non-members. Register online. Linda will talk about how to use various native plant communities to create native plant gardens suitable for different scenarios. She will describe where these plants can be purchased, how to grow them from seed, and how to utilize self-seeding natives. She'll also discuss maintenance techniques. Linda Cochran is a long-time PNW gardener who has focused extensively on native plants over the last 10-15 years. Recording will be available for 4 weeks. More information: www.northwesthort.org, info@northwesthort.org or 206-780-8172. Live Webinar
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August 15, 2024(1 event)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
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August 16, 2024(2 events)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
1:00 pm: Oregon Fuchsia Society Annual Show & Sale – Members only judged fuchsia show. Public invited to view the fuchsias, ask questions & purchase fuchsias. More information: www.oregonfuchsiasociety.com, www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100039974545025, birdland01@q.com or 503-246-7920. Portland Nursery
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August 17, 2024(6 events)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
9:00 am: Eastside Fuchsia Society Plant Sale and Show – Featuring a great selection of hardy fuchsias, bearded iris & daylilies. Email for list of plants for sale. Free Fuchsia 101 Class from 11-noon. Come early for best selection & please bring boxes to take your plants home. Cash, check or credit card accepted. More information: www.nwfuchsiasociety.com, bellevuebotanical.org/event/eastside-fuchsia-society-plant-sale-show/, carolinez.garden@yahoo.com or 206-715-6475. Bellevue Botanical Garden
9:00 am: Oregon Fuchsia Society Annual Show & Sale – Members only judged fuchsia show. Public invited to view the fuchsias, ask questions & purchase fuchsias. More information: www.oregonfuchsiasociety.com, www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100039974545025, birdland01@q.com or 503-246-7920. Portland Nursery
10:00 am: Cascade Cactus & Succulent Society Plant Sale – Featuring a wide variety of rare & interesting cacti, succulents & other unique plants & accessories for sale. CCSS members will also display some of their more interesting varieties in a showcase to view & learn more about. Members available to answer your questions. Please bring a box or bag to take your plants home. More information: cascadecss.com/ccss-plant-sale/, www.facebook.com/CascadeCSS/ or cascadecss@gmail.com. Volunteer Park Conservatory
10:00 am: Vancouver Orchid Society Summer Sale – Free for sale, but garden admission is charged. Sale of orchids, tropical plants & growing supplies. plants. Pre-order deadlines & information listed on website. Not all vendors accept credit card payment so we recommend bringing cash to the sale. More information: www.vancouverorchidsociety.ca/?page_id=530, www.facebook.com/VancouverOrchidSociety, ingrid.pike@outlook.com or VOS_Secretary@outlook.com. Held at VanDusen Botanical Garden's Floral Hall & Cedar Room. VanDusen Botanical Garden
1:00 pm: Victoria Dahlia Society Annual Show & Sale – Free admission. Beautiful fresh cut dahlias for sale. More information: www.victoriadahliasociety.org or victoriadahliasociety@gmail.com. Held at Prospect Lake Community Hall. Prospect Lake Community Hall
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August 18, 2024(5 events)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
9:00 am: Oregon Fuchsia Society Annual Show & Sale – Members only judged fuchsia show. Public invited to view the fuchsias, ask questions & purchase fuchsias. More information: www.oregonfuchsiasociety.com, www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100039974545025, birdland01@q.com or 503-246-7920. Portland Nursery
10:00 am: Cascade Cactus & Succulent Society Plant Sale – Featuring a wide variety of rare & interesting cacti, succulents & other unique plants & accessories for sale. CCSS members will also display some of their more interesting varieties in a showcase to view & learn more about. Members available to answer your questions. Please bring a box or bag to take your plants home. More information: cascadecss.com/ccss-plant-sale/, www.facebook.com/CascadeCSS/ or cascadecss@gmail.com. Volunteer Park Conservatory
12:00 pm: Victoria Dahlia Society Annual Show & Sale – Free admission. Beautiful fresh cut dahlias for sale. More information: www.victoriadahliasociety.org or victoriadahliasociety@gmail.com. Held at Prospect Lake Community Hall. Prospect Lake Community Hall
1:00 pm: Riverview Arboretum Tree Tour – 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
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August 19, 2024(1 event)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
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August 20, 2024(1 event)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
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August 21, 2024(2 events)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
6:30 pm: NHS Presents: Gravel Gardens: Gardens for our Changing Climate with Jeff Epping – Cost: free/members, /$20 non-members. Register online. Jeff will show you how to replace all or some of your lawn with an easy-to-maintain eco-friendly gravel garden. Gravel gardens require little water, no fertilizer or other chemicals, no organic mulches & require less time & money to maintain. This garden system utilizes drought tolerant perennials, most of which are natives that support native fauna. Jeff Epping holds a bachelor’s & master’s degree in Ornamental Horticulture. He started Epping Design & Consulting in 2009 & recently retired after 28 years serving as Director of Horticulture at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, Wisconsin. Recording will be available for 3 weeks. More information: www.northwesthort.org, info@northwesthort.org or 206-780-8172. Live Webinar
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August 22, 2024(1 event)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
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August 23, 2024(2 events)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
Bellevue Botanical Garden Arts in the Garden – Free. Event parking in our lot, $10 per car, cash or credit. Free parking at Wilburton Hill Park. Discover 28 unique artists & wide variety of 3-D garden art available for purchase among the flowerbeds & woodlands of the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Sorry, dogs are not allowed at the garden unless they are service animals. More information: bellevuebotanical.org/arts-in-the-garden/, arts@bellevuebotanical.org or 425-452-2750. Bellevue Botanical Garden
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August 24, 2024(3 events)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
10:00 am: Bellevue Botanical Garden Arts in the Garden – Free. Event parking in our lot, $10 per car, cash or credit. Free parking at Wilburton Hill Park. Discover 28 unique artists & wide variety of 3-D garden art available for purchase among the flowerbeds & woodlands of the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Enjoy live music & food trucks. Sorry, dogs are not allowed at the garden unless they are service animals. More information: bellevuebotanical.org/arts-in-the-garden/, arts@bellevuebotanical.org or 425-452-2750. Bellevue Botanical Garden
10:00 am: Kubota Garden Tour – 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
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August 25, 2024(5 events)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
10:00 am: Bellevue Botanical Garden Arts in the Garden – Free. Event parking in our lot, $10 per car, cash or credit. Free parking at Wilburton Hill Park. Discover 28 unique artists & wide variety of 3-D garden art available for purchase among the flowerbeds & woodlands of the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Enjoy live music & food trucks. Sorry, dogs are not allowed at the garden unless they are service animals. More information: bellevuebotanical.org/arts-in-the-garden/, arts@bellevuebotanical.org or 425-452-2750. Bellevue Botanical Garden
10:00 am: Seattle University Tree Tour – Cost: $10, register by phone or email (limited to 15 participants). Seattle University's beautiful landscape was designed by the Kubota family. Ciscoe Morris was head gardener there for decades. 70 different trees are here, including some extremely rare species. We will also admire noteworthy shrubs & flowers. Led by Arthur Lee Jacobson, a renowned local expert on trees. More information: www.arthurleej.com/tours24.html, alj@consultant.com or 206-328-8733. Meet at 11th Ave & E Madison St entrance to Seattle University. Broadway & E Madison St, Seattle, WA
2:00 pm: Auburn Symphony Orchestra: Strings in the Garden – Tickets: $20/adults, $10/students, free/12 & under at www.auburnsymphony.org/202425-season/scbg. Gates open at 1pm to stroll the Garden. Auburn Symphony musicians will perform a variety of music the whole family will enjoy. Pack a picnic, no alcohol allowed. Bring your own lawn chairs or some will be available for you. More information: www.sooscreekbotanicalgarden.org/events/auburn-string-chamber-orchestra, info@auburnsymphony.org or 253-887-7777. Soos Creek Botanical Garden
2:00 pm: Skagit Symphony Art in the Garden Bash – Tickets: $40, available on website or at ticket outlets listed on website. Wander through an enchanting garden retreat while you enjoy the sounds of Skagit Symphony & set your sights on fabulous works from well-known Skagit artists. More informstion: skagitsymphony.com/art-garden-bash24, www.facebook.com/SkagitSymphonySS/?ref=page_internal, info@skagitsymphony.com or 360-848-9336. Held at Briarwood Estate, 18091 Burkland Road, Mount Vernon, 98273.
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August 26, 2024(1 event)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
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August 27, 2024(1 event)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
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August 28, 2024(2 events)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
10:00 am: Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale – 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
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August 29, 2024(1 event)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
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August 30, 2024(1 event)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
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August 31, 2024(3 events)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
10:00 am: Olympia Fuchsia Society Plant Sale & Show – Featuring tender fuchsias for hanging baskets as well as hardy fuchsias suitable for overwintering in the garden. More information: www.nwfuchsiasociety.com, olympiafuchsiasociety@gmail.com or 360-570-0068. Held at 2513 Thurston Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98506. 2513 Thurston Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98506
1:00 pm: Vancouver Dahlia Society Show & Sale – Admission to Show: donation. (VanDusen Garden admission not included.) Selling cut dahlia flowers at end of show on Sept. 1. More information: www.vancouverdahliasociety.com, vancouverdahliasociety@gmail.com or 604-241-4995. Held at VanDusen Botanical Garden's Floral Hall. VanDusen Botanical Garden
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SeptemberSeptember 1, 2024(3 events) 8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
10:00 am: Point Defiance Zoo Garden Tour: Leafy & Fruity – Free with zoo admission or membership. Join our Zoo Horticulturist on an in-depth "Leafy & Fruity" tour of the plants for animals. Learn about plants that zoo animals eat or play with, from willow to bamboo, banana to kiwi. More information: www.pdza.org/event/garden-tour-leafy-fruity/, comments@pdza.org or 253-591-5337. Held at the Point Defiance Zoo. Meet at the Pacific Rim Plaza, just inside the front gate. Point Defiance Park (Zoo)
11:00 am: Vancouver Dahlia Society Show & Sale – Admission to Show: donation. (VanDusen Garden admission not included.) Selling cut dahlia flowers at end of show. More information: www.vancouverdahliasociety.com, vancouverdahliasociety@gmail.com or 604-241-4995. Held at VanDusen Botanical Garden's Floral Hall. VanDusen Botanical Garden
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September 2, 2024(1 event)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
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September 3, 2024(1 event)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
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September 4, 2024(1 event)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
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September 5, 2024(3 events)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
11:30 am: UW Botanic Gardens: First Thursday Walking Tour – 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
11:30 am: UW Botanic Gardens: First Thursday Walking Tour – 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
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September 6, 2024(1 event)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
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September 7, 2024(5 events)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
9:00 am: Kubota Garden Fall Plant Sale – Unique plant varieties, including maples, dwarf conifers, shrubs, perennials & native plants similar to those found in Kubota Garden & suitable for any size garden. Experts on site to provide advice. More information: www.kubotagarden.org, info@kubotagarden.org or 206-725-5060. Kubota Garden
10:00 am: Friends of the Conservatory Fall Plant Sale – FOC Members receive a 15% discount & early access from 9-10am. Offering a selection of beautiful plants, so you can create your own lush indoor landscape inspired by the Conservatory collection - think tropicals, bromeliads, ferns, cacti, succulents & more. More information: www.volunteerparkconservatory.org/, www.facebook.com/vpconservatory or foc@volunteerparkconservatory.org. Volunteer Park Conservatory
10:00 am: Northwest Perennial Alliance Fall Plant Sale – Buy plants from a select group of local small nurseries & specialty growers who sell an amazing collection of perennials, shrubs, ferns, grasses & more. You purchase plants directly from each seller - bring your own small wagon/cart. More information: northwestperennialalliance.org/event-5542074, info@northwestperennialalliance.org or 425-647-6004. Sale held at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. The parking lot is often full but additional parking is not far away - down Main Street. Bellevue Botanical Garden
10:00 am: Victoria Urban Food-Garden Tour – Tickets: $25 at vicurbanfoodgardens.wixsite.com/tour/tickets. Self guided tour of 11 inspiring Urban Food Gardens in Victoria. Get inspired by innovative gardening techniques, sustainable practices & endless creativity. This event is perfect for garden enthusiasts, foodies & anyone looking to learn more about urban food growing & sustainability. The tour is a fundraiser for local & global food sustainability. More information: vicurbanfoodgardens.wixsite.com/tour, www.facebook.com/victoriaurbanfoodgardens or victoriaurbanfoodgardentour@gmail.com. Held in Victoria, BC. |
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September 8, 2024(4 events)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
10:00 am: Friends of the Conservatory Fall Plant Sale – FOC Members receive a 15% discount & early access from 9-10am. Offering a selection of beautiful plants, so you can create your own lush indoor landscape inspired by the Conservatory collection - think tropicals, bromeliads, ferns, cacti, succulents & more. More information: www.volunteerparkconservatory.org/, www.facebook.com/vpconservatory or foc@volunteerparkconservatory.org. Volunteer Park Conservatory
9:00 am: King County Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale & Talks – Registration & fee required for talks: $37/in advance, $40/day of event depending on seating availability. Three different lectures at 10, 11:30 & 1 on the theme of "Sustainable Gardening for Life". Several local specialty plant vendors will be selling plants. Also an “Ask a Master Gardener” clinic will be on site. More information & to registeer : kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/7847/www.mgfkc.org/events/fall-sale-speakers. Held at Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA. 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005
11:00 am: Abkhazi Garden Fall Plant Sale & Grandparents Day – Free admission. Buy interesting plants, most grown at the Garden. Our head gardener will be on hand to answer your garden questions. Visit this special heritage garden & bring your grandchildren. Learn about the garden legacy. There will be a draw for an Afternoon Tea for Two at the Teahouse & free Abkhazi Garden Activity Books for kids. More information: conservancy.bc.ca/event/passport-to-nature-grandparents-day-fall-plant-sale-at-abkhazi-garden/, www.facebook.com/AbkhaziGardenTLC/, volunteer@conservancy.bc.ca or 250-896-0864. Abkhazi Garden
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September 9, 2024(2 events)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
12:00 pm: Early Bird Farm Farm Walk – Free. Pre-register online at www.farmwalks.org/farm-walk-registration/. Building soil health through cover crops, reduced tillage & pastured poultry in a vegetable operation. More information: www.farmwalks.org or farmwalkspodcast@gmail.com. Held at Early Bird Farm, 4220 Gay Rd E, Tacoma, WA 98443. |
September 10, 2024(1 event)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
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September 11, 2024(2 events)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
10:00 am: Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale – 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
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September 12, 2024(3 events)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
10:00 am: Woodcock Demonstration Garden Tour – 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-september-2024/, laurel.moulton@wsu.edu or 360-565-2679. Held at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden. 2711 Woodcock Rd, Sequim, WA 98382 5:00 pm: Garden Walk: The Dahlia Display at Bellevue Botanical Garden – Cost: $10.50/member, $15/non-member. Register on website. Roger Walker, with the Puget Sound Dahlia Association, will walk you through the annual Dahlia Display at the Garden which has been planted and maintained by the PSDA since 1993. Sun-loving dahlias provide a kaleidoscope of color from high summer through fall. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. More information: bellevuebotanical.org/event/flower-hour-the-dahlia-display/, bbgsoffice@bellevuebotanical.org or 425 452-4216. Bellevue Botanical Garden
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September 13, 2024(1 event)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
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September 14, 2024(9 events)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
10:00 am: Fall Fern Fest at Bellevue Botanical Garden – Free. Fall is the perfect time to add some new fronds to your garden. There will be a wonderful selection of exciting, rare & fan-favorite ferns for sale. Windcliff Nursery will have ferns & fern companion plants for sale. More information: bellevuebotanical.org/event/fall-fern-fest/, bbgsoffice@bellevuebotanical.org or 425 452-4216. Bellevue Botanical Garden
10:00 am: Garden Share – Free. Bring your extra seeds, plants & garden supplies to share. Bring your extras & take home what you need. More information: www.facebook.com/BeaconHillGardenClub or seattlebeaconhillgardenclub@gmail.com. Held at the NE corner of the Roberto Maestras Plaza. 2601 17th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 The Station Coffee House
10:00 am: Jefferson County Farm Tour – Free; suggested $10 donation per car, which can be paid at the farms or the Farm Tour Central at the Chimacum Corner Farmstand at 9122 Rhody Dr. Featuring self-guided tours of 14 Jefferson County farms. Celebrate locally grown food, fiber & farm-made products. Learn from & engage with local farmers. More information & brochure/map: theproductionalliance.org/events/jefferson-county-farm-tour, www.facebook.com/jeffcofarmtour or jeffcofarmtour@gmail.com. Jefferson County, WA
10:00 am: Lake Wilderness Arboretum Fall Plant Sale – The Arboretum’s nursery is full of plants that are suitable for Pacific NW gardens. An assortment of vendors will also be bringing attractive plants. Knowledgeable staff & volunteers are available to help you with your selections. More information: www.lakewildernessarboretum.org, info@lakewildernessarboretum.org or 253-293-5103. Lake Wilderness Arboretum
10:00 am: Northwest Fuchsia Society Show & Plant Sale – Diverse selection of fuchsias for sale. Fuchsia experts on hand to answer your questions & to help you select a hardy/perennial fuchsia for your garden, container or basket. Held in conjunction with the Lake Wilderness Arboretum fall plant sale. More information: www.nwfuchsiasociety.com, oggh2011@gmail.com or 253-226-1210. Lake Wilderness Arboretum
10:00 am: Olympia Garden Swap – Free. No buying or selling is allowed. Anything garden-related is welcome. This is a tailgate Swap. Free items should be placed on the ground or table at the rear of your vehicle. Items that you want to swap for other items should be placed separately from the free items & not left unattended. Any plants or other items in vehicles are off limits; this includes items that you have made prearranged swaps for & items you have acquired at the Swap. Take home any items you have left over. More information: www.facebook.com/groups/OlympiaPlantSwap or tammyinolympia@yahoo.com. Held at the Yelm Highway Lowes, in the parking lot near the TwinStar Credit Union. 5610 Corporate Center Lane SE, Lacey, WA
10:00 am: Whatcom County Farm Tour – Free. Self guided tour of diverse farms. Each location offers a unique opportunity to meet the folks who grow & raise our food & learn more about how that food makes it from the farm to our plate. More information & map: eatlocalfirst.org/event/whatcom-county-farm-tour-2/, www.facebook.com/eatlocalfirst/, jessicam@sustainableconnections.org or 360-647-7093. Whatcom County (various)
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11:00 am: Alpine Garden Club of BC Fall Plant Sale – Held in conjunction with UBC Botanical Garden Treasured Bulb Sale. Acquire plants that may not be in commercial production. Bring your shopping bags. More information: www.agc-bc.ca or sales@agc-bc.ca. UBC Botanical Garden
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September 15, 2024(4 events)
8:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Fall Native Bulb & Seed Sale – Last day to pre-order is September 15th. Variety of ground covers, flowers, bulbs & seeds for sale. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407. Pickup is at the Harvest Festival on October 5th at the South Union Grange. 10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512 online
10:00 am: Jefferson County Farm Tour – Free; suggested $10 donation per car, which can be paid at the farms or the Farm Tour Central at the Chimacum Corner Farmstand at 9122 Rhody Dr. Featuring self-guided tours of 14 Jefferson County farms. Celebrate locally grown food, fiber & farm-made products. Learn from & engage with local farmers. More information & brochure/map: theproductionalliance.org/events/jefferson-county-farm-tour, www.facebook.com/jeffcofarmtour or jeffcofarmtour@gmail.com. Jefferson County, WA
11:00 am: Alpine Garden Club of BC Fall Plant Sale – Held in conjunction with UBC Botanical Garden Treasured Bulb Sale. Acquire plants that may not be in commercial production. Bring your shopping bags. More information: www.agc-bc.ca or sales@agc-bc.ca. UBC Botanical Garden
10:00 am: Arboretum Fall Plant Sale – Unique selection of trees, shrubs, perennials, ferns & ornamental grasses. Also a nice selection of garden- and nature-themed gifts on sale, including outdoor decor, garden tools & books. Please do not take plants without red or blue tags, because they might not be ready for purchase. Free parking & admission. More information: www.arboretumfoundation.org, info@arboretumfoundation.org or 206-325-4510. Washington Park Arboretum
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September 16, 2024(1 event)
11:00 am: Alpine Garden Club of BC Fall Plant Sale – Held in conjunction with UBC Botanical Garden Treasured Bulb Sale. Acquire plants that may not be in commercial production. Bring your shopping bags. More information: www.agc-bc.ca or sales@agc-bc.ca. UBC Botanical Garden
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September 21, 2024(1 event)
10:00 am: E.B. Dunn Gardens Walking Tour – Cost: $50. Register online. Join Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks for an in-person guided tour of the beauty, nature, & history of E.B. Dunn Gardens. More information: seattleolmsted.org/event/pop-up-seattle-dunn-gardens/, www.facebook.com/seattleolmsted/ or tours@seattleolmsted.org. 13533 Northshire Rd NW, Seattle, WA 98177 |
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September 25, 2024(1 event)
10:00 am: Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale – 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
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September 28, 2024(1 event)
10:00 am: Kubota Garden Tour – 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
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October 5, 2024(1 event)
10:00 am: Thurston Conservation District Harvest Festival – Seed swap, workshops, soil testing info (bring your soil sample), cider pressing (bring your apples & bottles),kids activities, food, music & more. More information: www.thurstoncd.com/, www.facebook.com/thurstoncd, twagner@thurstoncd.com or 360-754-3588. Held at the South Union Grange Hall. South Union Grange Hall
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