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 July–August 2024
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July 6, 2024 (3 events)
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July 6, 2024Free, but a donation of $10 is suggested to help support the garden. Buy tickets on website. The tour focus on exceptional plants for NW gardens & sustainable landscape practices. Vista Gardens encompasses 4+ acres & contains approximately 1200 aesthetically arranged different species & cultivars. More information: www.albersvistagardens.org/event/plants-for-a-warming-climate/, info@albersvistagardens.org or 206-779-3112.
Albers Vista Gardens–
July 6, 2024 – July 7, 2024Free. Annual lavender U-Pick event with crafts & cookie sale too. Proceeds go to the upkeep of the collection of 7 varieties of lavender. More information: www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/event-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D175286817, lourab@icloud.com or 360-590-8304. Held at Interbay P-Patch, 451 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119, in the garden parking lot.
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July 6, 2024Admission 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
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July 7, 2024 (2 events)
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July 6, 2024 – July 7, 2024Free. Annual lavender U-Pick event with crafts & cookie sale too. Proceeds go to the upkeep of the collection of 7 varieties of lavender. More information: www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/event-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D175286817, lourab@icloud.com or 360-590-8304. Held at Interbay P-Patch, 451 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119, in the garden parking lot.
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July 7, 2024Free with zoo admission or membership. Join our horticulturist Bryon Jones & be awed by the power of plants at Point Defiance Zoo. Find out how to attract butterflies, bees & hummingbirds at our Pollinator Garden. More information: www.pdza.org/event/garden-tour-backyard-pollinators/, comments@pdza.org or 253-404-3800. Held at the Point Defiance Zoo, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407. Meet at the Pacific Rim Plaza, just inside the front gate.
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July 9, 2024 (1 event)
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July 9, 2024Cost: $25, pre-registration is required. Register online. (Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis). Learn about rare & unusual plants, collections based on genetics & eco-geographic habitats, & the unusual ways how these plants have made their way to us. This talk in particular will highlight hydrangeas in the Washington Park Arboretum. Ray Larson is the Curator of Living Collections. More information: botanicgardens.uw.edu/washington-park-arboretum/activities/arboretum-event-calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D173459237 or urbort@uw.edu. Held at the Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle, WA 98112.
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July 10, 2024 (2 events)
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July 10, 2024There 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.
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July 10, 2024Cost: $12/members, /$20 non-members. Register online. Join Bess Bronstein & Richie Steffen as they share tips & ideas for streamlining summer garden care. Learn what you have to do & when to do it & still have time for a nap in the hammock. Bess & Richie know the plants that make a garden beautiful & not a headache. Bess Bronstein is an certified arborist, horticulture instructor & lecturer. Richie Steffen is president of NHS & the executive director of the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden. More information: www.northwesthort.org, info@northwesthort.org or 206-780-8172.
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July 11, 2024 (2 events)
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July 11, 2024Free 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
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July 11, 2024Our free educational tour includes a casual walk exploring our Pacific Connections Garden which features native plants from countries around the Pacific Rim in both display gardens & natural forests. More information: botanicgardens.uw.edu/washington-park-arboretum/activities/free-public-tours/, cmn23@uw.edu or 206-685-8033. Meet at the south end of the Japanese Garden Parking Lot, 1075 Lake Washington Blvd East.
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July 13, 2024 (4 events)
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July 13, 2024Tickets: $10/adults available online, free/children 12 & under with accompanying adult. Stroll through a variety of stunning private gardens, each showcasing unique designs, plants & landscaping ideas. Also presentations & demonstrations from local businesses offering garden-related products & services. Learn new gardening tips, sustainable practices & creative ideas to enhance your own garden. More information: rentondowntown.com/event/garden-walking-tour/, www.facebook.com/events/799840132125568, rdp@rentondowntown.com or 206-799-1371. Held in Renton, WA.
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July 13, 2024Free. 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–
July 13, 2024Free educational walk led by Master Gardeners. Walk through the Port Angeles 5th St. Community Garden to examine what is happening (or should be happening) in local vegetable gardens. Beneficial to persons new to vegetable gardening, as well as more seasoned vegetable gardeners. Held rain or shine. More information: extension.wsu.edu/clallam/event/2nd-saturday-garden-walk-at-5th-street-june-13th-2024/, www.facebook.com/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–
July 13, 2024$30/person. Pre-register online. Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis. Join Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks for an in-person guided tour of Washington Park Arboretum. More information: botanicgardens.uw.edu/washington-park-arboretum/activities/arboretum-event-calendar/, seattleolmsted.org/event/washington-park-arboretum-walking-tour/, urbhort@uw.edu or 206-543-8800. 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle, WA
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July 14, 2024 (2 events)
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July 14, 2024Free. 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–
July 14, 2024Free self-guided tour. Maps available on day of tour in the courtyard of Mutuus Studio, 6118 12th Ave S, Seattle. Come stroll through beautiful Georgetown & get a look at the unique & varied gardens created by residents. More information: www.georgetowncommunitycouncil.com/events-1/gardenwalk or directors@georgetownneighborhood.com.
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July 16, 2024 (1 event)
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July 16, 2024Cost: $30/members, /$40 non-members. Register online. Ray Larson will lead us on a tour of some of the highlights of early summer in the Arboretum. Hydrangeas, late season magnolias, hardy fuchsias & many other plants extend the flowering season into summer. Ray will discuss species & cultivars that are at their best in the early summer, with tips on cultivation & where to source them for the home garden. Ray Larson is Associate Director, Curator of Living Collections & the Otis Douglas Hyde Herbarium at the University of Washington Botanic Gardens. More information: www.northwesthort.org, info@northwesthort.org or 206-780-8172. Held at the Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle, WA 98112.
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July 17, 2024 (1 event)
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July 17, 2024Cost: free/members, /$20 non-members. Register online. This webinar will provide an in-depth look at the Center for Home Gardening at the Missouri Botanical Garden. The center is one of the largest non-profit gardening resource hubs in the nation, providing gardening advice to thousands of visitors & callers across the US & world. It has 23 outdoor demonstration gardens. Daria McKelvey is the Supervisor, Home Gardening Information & Outreach for the Center for Home Gardening. She also gives gardening talks to local and regional organizations. Recording will be available for 3 weeks. More information: www.northwesthort.org, info@northwesthort.org or 206-780-8172.
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July 19, 2024 (1 event)
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July 19, 2024 – July 21, 2024Please note that some area farms charge admission during Sequim Lavender Festival weekend only. Self-guided tour of more than a dozen lavender farms in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley. Many of the farms have special events & their own festivals taking place over the weekend. Each one is special with something unique to offer. Download tour map & driving guide on website. Free Street Fair, 9:00am-7:00pm Friday & Saturday, & 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday, has crafts & lavender booths, plus food, music & more. More information: www.lavenderfestival.com, 360-681-3035 or info@lavenderfestival.com. Street Fair held at Carrie Blake Park.
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July 20, 2024 (7 events)
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July 19, 2024 – July 21, 2024Please note that some area farms charge admission during Sequim Lavender Festival weekend only. Self-guided tour of more than a dozen lavender farms in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley. Many of the farms have special events & their own festivals taking place over the weekend. Each one is special with something unique to offer. Download tour map & driving guide on website. Free Street Fair, 9:00am-7:00pm Friday & Saturday, & 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday, has crafts & lavender booths, plus food, music & more. More information: www.lavenderfestival.com, 360-681-3035 or info@lavenderfestival.com. Street Fair held at Carrie Blake Park.
Carrie Blake Park (Sequim-Dungeness Valley)–
July 20, 2024Take a stroll through the Sedum Garden. Talk with WSU Thurston County Master Gardener about sedums & their uses in the garden. Learn about the changes to the garden over 20 years. Hear about the most recent renovation. More information: www.mgftc.org/2024/05/15/hands-on-workshops/, www.facebook.com/events/468231889302215, info@mgftc.org or 360-867-2163. Meet at the Sedum Garden at Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden. 2418 Hogum Bay Rd NE, Lacey, WA 98516
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July 20, 2024Free, but a donation of $10 is suggested to help support the garden. Buy tickets on website. The tour focus on exceptional plants for NW gardens & sustainable landscape practices. Vista Gardens encompasses 4+ acres & contains approximately 1200 aesthetically arranged different species & cultivars. More information: www.albersvistagardens.org/event/heat-and-drought-tolerant-plants/, info@albersvistagardens.org or 206-779-3112.
Albers Vista Gardens–
July 20, 2024Cost: $25, advance registration required. Forest bathing has been popular in Japan for decades & is gaining momentum in the US. The practice encourages you to walk in the forest at a slower pace & take in the atmosphere around you. These walks are slow-paced & generally cover less than a mile of trail. During this time the guide will offer a series of invitations crafted to help participants slow down & open their senses. More information: botanicgardens.uw.edu/about/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D169114909, urbhort@uw.edu or 206-685-8033. Starts at the Graham Visitors Center.
Washington Park Arboretum–
July 20, 2024Tickets: $20/person in advance at outlets listed on website, $25/day of tour only available at Town & Country Market, Mill Creek, WA. Self-guided tour of 5 stunning residential gardens in Mill Creek area. Shop with the 9 Artisans dispersed throughout the gardens. Gather inspiration, garden ideas & yard art while touring. More information: www.millcreekgardenclub.com or www.facebook.com/groups/mcgcgardentour/.
Mill Creek (various)Mill Creek, WA–
July 20, 2024 – July 21, 2024Tickets required: $20 in advance online & at merchants listed on website, or if not sold out in advance $25/day of tour (at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave, Mukilteo, WA). Self-directed tour of 6 lovely residential Mukilteo gardens. Curated Quilt Show at the gallery inside Rosehill Community Center with some quilts for sale. Also raffle at the community center. More information: www.mukilteogardenandquilttour.org, www.facebook.com/MukilteoGardenAndQuiltTour, kjwisbeck@gmail.com or 425-870-1775.
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July 20, 2024Free. 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-summer-celebration-farm-walk/, www.facebook.com/21Acres/, generalinfo@21acres.org or 425-481-1500.
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July 21, 2024 (5 events)
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July 19, 2024 – July 21, 2024Please note that some area farms charge admission during Sequim Lavender Festival weekend only. Self-guided tour of more than a dozen lavender farms in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley. Many of the farms have special events & their own festivals taking place over the weekend. Each one is special with something unique to offer. Download tour map & driving guide on website. Free Street Fair, 9:00am-7:00pm Friday & Saturday, & 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday, has crafts & lavender booths, plus food, music & more. More information: www.lavenderfestival.com, 360-681-3035 or info@lavenderfestival.com. Street Fair held at Carrie Blake Park.
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July 20, 2024 – July 21, 2024Tickets required: $20 in advance online & at merchants listed on website, or if not sold out in advance $25/day of tour (at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave, Mukilteo, WA). Self-directed tour of 6 lovely residential Mukilteo gardens. Curated Quilt Show at the gallery inside Rosehill Community Center with some quilts for sale. Also raffle at the community center. More information: www.mukilteogardenandquilttour.org, www.facebook.com/MukilteoGardenAndQuiltTour, kjwisbeck@gmail.com or 425-870-1775.
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July 21, 2024Cost: $10, register by phone (limited to 15 participants). Tour will focus on the Medicinal Herb Garden & nearby forestry buildings. The Garden has shrubs & trees, as well as herbs, dye plants, fiber plants & edible plants, offering the most concentrated diversity of plant species per acre in the entire city. This tour will include both wild (weedy) & cultivated species. 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 Rainier Vista & Stevens Way.University of WashingtonSeattle, WA–
July 21, 2024Tickets required: $25 in advance sold online & through merchants listed online until noon Fri. July 19th or until sold out. Tour a collection of 6 unique private gardens & one elementary school garden, featuring a diverse palette of garden styles, each with its own personality & creative qualities. Enjoy live music performed by local musicians & watch artists create original works on-site. More information: www.edmondsinbloom.com/garden-tour, www.facebook.com/EdmondsinBloom/ or infromation@edmondsinbloom.com. Held at various locations in Edmonds, WA.
Edmonds, WA–
July 21, 2024Free. 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.
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July 22, 2024 (1 event)
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July 22, 2024Free. Pre-register online at www.farmwalks.org/farm-walk-registration/. Preserving history & farmland: climate mitigation & habitat restoration. Matsuda Farm is one of the last remaining historic Japanese American farms on Vashon Island. More information: www.farmwalks.org or farmwalkspodcast@gmail.com. Held at Matsuda Farm, 19201 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA 98070.
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July 24, 2024 (2 events)
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July 24, 2024There 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–
July 24, 2024Cost: $12/members, /$20 non-members. Register online. Explore how to maintain an ecological balance while creating beautiful landscapes with this food web approach to gardening. The presentation begins with a brief introduction to conservation biological control in gardens & discusses why this approach is ideally suited to landscape settings. Frédérique Lavoipierre teaches, writes & works as a consultant. She holds a masters degree in biology with an emphasis on ecological principles of sustainable landscapes & serves on the board of Pacific Horticulture. Recording will be available for 3 weeks. More information: www.northwesthort.org, info@northwesthort.org or 206-780-8172.
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July 27, 2024 (2 events)
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July 27, 2024There 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–
July 27, 2024Free. Advance registration is required. Join Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks for an in-person guided tour of Schmitz Preserve Park. This park is one of only two Seattle parks where our magnificent old-growth coniferous forest is still largely intact. The Olmsted Brothers firm developed design drawings for the park in 1909. The design included a shelter house & pergola, a trail system, a scenic pool, & waterfalls within the park. More information: seattleolmsted.org/event/schmitz-preserve-park-walking-tour-2/, www.facebook.com/seattleolmsted/ or tours@seattleolmsted.org.
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July 28, 2024 (3 events)
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July 28, 2024Plant 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–
July 28, 2024Tickets 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 SnohomishSnohomish, WA–
July 28, 2024Bring & 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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jars or cups of water (use a moist paper towel and/or ziplock instead), excess of individually wrapped cuttings (please group similar cuttings), & dirty/unwashed potting supplies. More information: www.underhillplants.com/swap#undefined or underhillplants@gmail.com. Held upstairs at Underhill Plants, 117 Washington St NE, Olympia, WA 98501. -
August 1, 2024 (3 events)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 1, 2024Free 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
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August 1, 2024Our 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.
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August 2, 2024 (1 event)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 3, 2024 (2 events)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 3, 2024Free. 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.
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August 4, 2024 (2 events)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 4, 2024Free 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.
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August 5, 2024 (2 events)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 5, 2024Free. 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.
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August 6, 2024 (1 event)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 7, 2024 (1 event)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 8, 2024 (2 events)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 8, 2024Cost: $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.
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August 9, 2024 (1 event)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 10, 2024 (8 events)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 10, 2024Admission: $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–
August 10, 2024Free. 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–
August 10, 2024Free 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–
August 10, 2024Free 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–
August 10, 2024The 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–
August 10, 2024Many 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–
August 10, 2024Many 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)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 12, 2024 (1 event)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 13, 2024 (1 event)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 14, 2024 (3 events)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 14, 2024There 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–
August 14, 2024Cost: $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.
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August 15, 2024 (1 event)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 16, 2024 (2 events)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 16, 2024Members 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.
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August 17, 2024 (6 events)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 17, 2024Featuring 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–
August 17, 2024Members 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–
August 17, 2024Featuring 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–
August 17, 2024Free 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–
August 17, 2024Free admission. Beautiful fresh cut dahlias for sale. More information: www.victoriadahliasociety.org or victoriadahliasociety@gmail.com. Held at Prospect Lake Community Hall.
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August 18, 2024 (5 events)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 18, 2024Members 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–
August 18, 2024Featuring 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–
August 18, 2024Free 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–
August 18, 2024Free. 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.
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August 19, 2024 (1 event)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 20, 2024 (1 event)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 21, 2024 (2 events)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 21, 2024Cost: 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.
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August 22, 2024 (1 event)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 23, 2024 (2 events)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 23, 2024Free. 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.
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August 24, 2024 (4 events)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 24, 2024Free. Register online. Learn how farmers grow produce varieties that need zero irrigation & taste absolutely delicious.Join the 21 Acres Farm Team on the front patio for a chance to taste & compare dry-farmed & irrigated produce grown on our own farm. Meet other water resilience advocates. At 1 pm will be a farm tour focused on the dry farming trials at 21 Acres. More information: 21acres.org/event/dry-farming-fair-and-farm-walk/, www.facebook.com/21Acres/, generalinfo@21acres.org or 425-481-1500.
21 Acres–
August 24, 2024Free. 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–
August 24, 2024There 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.
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August 25, 2024 (5 events)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 25, 2024Free. 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–
August 25, 2024Cost: $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–
August 25, 2024Tickets: $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–
August 25, 2024Tickets: $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)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 27, 2024 (1 event)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 28, 2024 (2 events)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 28, 2024There 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.
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August 29, 2024 (1 event)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 30, 2024 (1 event)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 31, 2024 (3 events)
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August 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024Last 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
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August 31, 2024Featuring 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–
August 31, 2024Admission 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