This resource is compiled by the Miller Library. Public, charitable sales and tours are added regularly. To have your event added please e-mail hortlib@uw.edu.
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Garden Tours & Plant Sales in June–July 2023
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June 3, 2023 (2 events)
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June 3, 2023Wide variety of perennials, vegetable starts, herbs, & houseplants for sale. Club members available to answer questions & help you solve whatever gardening issues you hope to resolve this season. More information: www.facebook.com/auburnwashington.gardenclub, mgrgry@gmail.com or 253-839-8092. Sale held in at Les Gove Park (Crow with Fires area).
Les Gove Park–
June 3, 2023Featuring perennials & a limited number of veggie starts, herbs & more. Included are plants donated by the Miller Garden, Heronswood & Dunn Gardens. Proceeds support public gardens & local non-profits. More information: broadview.gardenclub@gmail.com.
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June 4, 2023 (2 events)
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June 4, 2023Featuring perennials & a limited number of veggie starts, herbs & more. Included are plants donated by the Miller Garden, Heronswood & Dunn Gardens. Proceeds support public gardens & local non-profits. More information: broadview.gardenclub@gmail.com.
Private Property (Broadview Garden Club)–
June 4, 2023Free. Supervised children welcome. No pets please. Maps available at 6038 S. Pilgrim St. at 61st Ave S. More information: www.facebook.com/URB.Gardeners/ or urbgardeners@gmail.com.
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June 6, 2023 (1 event)
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June 6, 2023Free - get tickets online.A donation of $10 is suggested to help preserve & maintain the gardens. 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, info@albersvistagardens.org or 206-779-3112.
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June 10, 2023 (1 event)
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June 10, 2023Registration is required - register online. This is a donation-based program & participants can donate what they can. Explore the plants of the Conservatory & the trees of Wright Park learning about the amazing ways plants & trees grow, survive & communicate. Led by ecologist, Sarah Low, of Strategic Nature. The program begins inside the W.W. Seymour Conservatory & then will venture out to Wright Park. Wear comfortable shoes & clothes for the weather. More information: www.metroparkstacoma.org/event/wonderful-world-of-trees-and-plants-walk-6/, info@tacomaparks.com or 253-305-1000. Held at the W. W. Seymour Conservatory.
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June 11, 2023 (2 events)
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June 11, 2023Tickets: $30/person, available at locations listed on website. Fundraiser for Victoria Hospice. Visit 13 gardens clustered in Oak Bay, Fairfield & Saanich East. Enjoy cottage gardens & Zen gardens, backyard transformations, high & low maintenance enclaves, & acres of inspiration packed into small spaces. Stop at the Victoria Hospice Rooftop Garden where ice cream is being served from 12-3 pm & parking is free. More information: victoriahospice.org/event/teeny-tiny-garden-tour-2/, contact@victoriahospice.org or 250-370-8715.
Victoria (various)Victoria, BC–
June 11, 2023Tickets: $30, on sale May 5 at locations listed on website. Enjoy inspiring gardens with friends & family on this annual tour. More information: victoriahospice.org/event/teeny-tiny-garden-tour-2/, contact@victoriahospice.org or 250-370-8715.
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June 14, 2023 (1 event)
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June 14, 2023Cost: $10/members, /$15 non-members. Register online. Richard Hawke will share information on perennials that have proven to be beautiful, reliable & hardy in the Chicago Botanic Garden’s evaluation trials. Richard is the Director of Ornamental Plant Research at the Chicago Botanic Garden & is responsible for the breeding, evaluation & introduction programs. This recording will be sent within 48 hours & will be available for viewing by the registrant for 3 weeks. More information: www.northwesthort.org, info@northwesthort.org or 206-780-8172.
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June 17, 2023 (5 events)
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June 17, 2023Free - get tickets online.A donation of $10 is suggested to help preserve & maintain the gardens. 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, info@albersvistagardens.org or 206-779-3112.
Albers Vista Gardens–
June 17, 2023Tickets required: $15/person, available at the gardens on day of tour, or in advance on website or at Barn & Blossom, Blue Moon Garden, Gibson’s, Judy's Enchanted Garden & NW Seeds. Self-guided tour showcasing 7 outstanding local gardens. Also garden-related vendors, artists & music. We regret these private residential gardens are not able to support wheelchair or stroller access & are not recommended for children under 6. No pets permitted. More information: tieg.org/spokane-in-bloom, 509-535-8434 or tieg@comcast.net.
Spokane (various)Spokane, WA–
June 17, 2023Tickets required: $42/person, free/kids 5 & under, good for either day of tour, available on website. Enjoy a variety of some of the island'sfinest private gardens & nature oases. Plus food & garden vendors on the VCA campus, pop-up garden art galleries along the way & a Garden Raffle. More information: vashoncenterforthearts.org/event/garden-tour/2023/2023-06-17/, info@vashoncenterforthearts.org or 206-463-5131.
Vashon Island (various)Vashon Island, WA–
June 17, 2023Tickets required: Presale $15/WHS members, $20/general, Day of event: $20/WHS members, $25/general. Children 12 & under free. Tickets available online or at nurseries in Whatcom County (listed online). Visit 6 stunning gardens. No dogs except service animals. Held rain or shine. More information: www.whatcomhortsociety.org, www.facebook.com/whatcomhort/ or info@whatcomhortsociety.org.
Whatcom County (various)Whatcom County, WA–
June 17, 2023Tickets required: $30/adults, $15/students or children 12-17, free/children under 12, available at website, at local businesses listed online, at the Arboretum until 6/17 at 5pm, or on Tour day at each garden. Self-guided tour of 5 beautiful local gardens & the Arboretum's new Winter Display Garden. More information: www.ahtrees.org/education-activities/events-and-classes/, info@ahtrees.org or 509-248-7337.
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June 18, 2023 (2 events)
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June 18, 2023Tickets required: $42/person, free/kids 5 & under, good for either day of tour, available on website. Enjoy a variety of some of the island'sfinest private gardens & nature oases. Plus food & garden vendors on the VCA campus, pop-up garden art galleries along the way & a Garden Raffle. More information: vashoncenterforthearts.org/event/garden-tour/2023/2023-06-17/, info@vashoncenterforthearts.org or 206-463-5131.
Vashon Island (various)Vashon Island, WA–
June 18, 2023Tickets required: $30/adults, $15/students or children 12-17, free/children under 12, available at website, at local businesses listed online, at the Arboretum until 6/17 at 5pm, or on Tour day at each garden. Self-guided tour of 5 beautiful local gardens & the Arboretum's new Winter Display Garden. More information: www.ahtrees.org/education-activities/events-and-classes/, info@ahtrees.org or 509-248-7337.
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June 21, 2023 (2 events)
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June 21, 2023Suggested donation: $12. Take an evening stroll to enjoy the bonsai. Also sound bath sessions, tai chi sessions, bonsai-making demos & a pop-up shop. More information: pacificbonsaimuseum.org/events/a-bonsai-solstice-2023-2/, info@pacificbonsaimuseum.org or 253-353-7345. Held at Pacific Bonsai Museum.
Pacific Bonsai Museum–
June 21, 2023Cost: $10/members, /$15 non-members. Register online. Dr. Ross Bayton delves into the science of color, revealing how plants produce it & how they use it to communicate. He is the Director of Heronswood Garden in Kingston, WA &the author of several books on horticulture. This recording will be sent within 48 hours & will be available for viewing by the registrant for 3 weeks. More information: www.northwesthort.org, info@northwesthort.org or 206-780-8172.
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June 24, 2023 (6 events)
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June 24, 2023Donation: $25/person. Purchase tickets in advance on website or at locations listed on website. Self–guided tour through 5 unique & beautiful gardens throughout North Whidbey. Also complimentary refreshments, entertainment & a local art show. More information: www.oakharborgardenclub.org, ohgardenclub1@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/oakharborgardenclub.
Whidbey Island (various)Whidbey Island, WA–
June 24, 2023Tickets required: $15/advance available online until June 18, or in some local stores in Sequim & Port Angeles listed on website, or $20/day of tour. Self-guided tour of 6 outstanding home gardens in the Sequim area. Benefits Master Gardener Foundation of Clallam County. More information: clallammgf.org/events-2020/petals-and-pathways-garden-tour/, www.facebook.com/events/5037448836370391/?ref=newsfeed, laurel.moulton@wsu.edu or 360-565-2679.
Sequim (various)Sequim, WA–
June 24, 2023Spend a day with the volunteers who maintain the gardens to learn more about the gardens & gardening. Bring a picnic & picnic blanket while you enjoy 8 acres of gardens. Also tours, plant clinic, plant ID, educational displays, tool sharpening, demos & children's activities. More information: www.skagitmg.org/home/events/mgday/ or www.facebook.com/skagitmg/. Held at the WSU Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center.
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June 24, 2023Tickets required: $30/person, available online or at locations listed on website.
Limited tickets will be available on day of tour. Explore 5 residential gardens that offer a variety of gardening styles & inspiration. More information: www.wigt.org, wigt@whidbey.net or 360-321-4191.Whidbey Island (various)Whidbey Island, WA–
June 24, 2023Tickets required: $25/person, available online at woodinvillegardenclub.org/product/tour-of-gardens-ticket/ or at local nurseries listed on website up to day of tour. Tickets are limited in quantity, so buy yours early. Self-drive tour featuring 5 beautiful gardens in the Woodinville area. More information & tickets: www.woodinvillegardenclub.org/tour-of-gardens/ or www.facebook.com/WoodinvilleGardenClub/.
Woodinville (various)Woodinville , WA–
June 24, 2023Register online. Learn about the relationships between pollinators, farming & natural environmental systems. Deepen your knowledge about the crucial role that pollinators play in our ecosystem & gain insights into the plight of bees. Bring your questions. More information: 21acres.org/event/21-acres-farm-walk-10/, www.facebook.com/21Acres/, generalinfo@21acres.org or 425-481-1500. Held at 21 Acres.
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June 25, 2023 (1 event)
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June 25, 2023Tickets required: $30/person, available at website until 6pm June 24 or when tickets sell out & at locations listed on website. Day-of-tour tickets will be available at listed outlets. Tour incredible private gardens. The variety of gardens on this year’s tour will offer inspiration to everyone who visits them. More information: www.westseattlegardentour.org, www.facebook.com/westseattlegardentour, or info@westseattlegardentour.org.
West Seattle (various)West Seattle, WA -
July 5, 2023 (1 event)
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July 5, 2023Cost: $10/members, /$15 non-members. Register online. Join meadow ecologist Eric Lee-Mäder for a deep-dive into the natural history of meadows past & present, with an emphasis on the restoration & regeneration of native Pacific Northwest meadow ecosystems. This recording will be sent within 48 hours & will be available for viewing by the registrant for 3 weeks. More information: www.northwesthort.org, info@northwesthort.org or 206-780-8172.
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July 8, 2023 (1 event)
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July 8, 2023Free, but a donation of $10 is suggested to help preserve & maintain the gardens. 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, jja@uw.edu or 206-779-3112.
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July 9, 2023 (1 event)
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July 9, 2023Free. The gardens will be in full bloom along with artists featuring a spectrum of garden & fine art. More information: naturescaping.org, info@naturescaping.org or 360-737-1160. Held at NatureScaping's Wildlife Botanical Garden.
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July 16, 2023 (1 event)
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July 16, 2023Free. Self-guided tour of 9 gardens, which includes properties large & small that showcase native plants, lawn alternatives & other sustainable features. The garden hosts pride themselves on working with the landscape to produce diverse, beneficial & stunning results by using alternative techniques to manmade chemicals. More information: clarkgreenneighbors.org/natural-garden-tour, www.facebook.com/ClarkCountyGreenNeighbors, info@clarkgreenneighbors.org or 564-397-7352.
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July 19, 2023 (1 event)
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July 19, 2023Cost: $10 members/$15 non-members. Register online. Sue will share highlights from a trip in July 2022 to visit lavender farmers & the fields of growing regions along the lavender trail in the South of France. Highlights of harvesting & producing the essential oils & how a professional perfumer’s “nose” looks for the quality of plants grown for their essence. Sue Goetz is an award-winning garden designer, writer, & speaker.This recording will be sent within 48 hours & will be available for viewing by the registrant for 3 weeks. More information: www.northwesthort.org, info@northwesthort.org or 206-780-8172.
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July 20, 2023 (2 events)
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July 20, 2023Cash sales only. Also garage sale. More information: www.olympiagardenclub.org, tammyinolympia@yahoo.com or 360-970-2868.
Olympia Garden Club–
July 20, 2023Free. 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 21, 2023 (2 events)
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July 21, 2023Cash sales only. Also garage sale. More information: www.olympiagardenclub.org, tammyinolympia@yahoo.com or 360-970-2868.
Olympia Garden Club–
July 21, 2023Please 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, 9AM-7PM, has crafts & lavender booths, plus food, music & more. More information: www.lavenderfestival.com, 360-683-6197 or info@lavenderfestival.com. Street Fair held at Carrie Blake Park.
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July 22, 2023 (9 events)
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July 22, 2023Cash sales only. Also garage sale. More information: www.olympiagardenclub.org, tammyinolympia@yahoo.com or 360-970-2868.
Olympia Garden Club–
July 22, 2023Please 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, 9AM-7PM, 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 22, 2023More than a dozen lavender varieties -- for bouquets, potpourri, culinary use & more. $4 for a small bundle; $6 for a large bundle. Scissors for cutting & ribbon for tying bundles are provided. Lavender related items will be for sale. More information: lourab@icloud.com. Held at Interbay P-Patch, 15th & Wheeler, south of the Ballard Bridge.
Interbay P-Patch–
July 22, 2023There 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 22, 2023Over 100 different varieties of tall bearded irises will be on sale, both older & newer varieties, including Dykes Medal winners. More information: www.ahtrees.org, info@ahtrees.org or 509-248-7337. Sale held at the Yakima Area Arboretum.
Yakima Area Arboretum–
July 22, 2023Tickets: $20/person in advance, on sale June 16th at outlets listed on website, $25/day of tour only at outlets listed on website. Tickets are limited. Self-guided tour of 6 beautiful gardens in the Mill Creek & surrounding area. Artisan Market in each featured garden with garden art. More information: www.millcreekgardenclub.com, www.facebook.com/groups/mcgcgardentour/events/ or tour@millcreekgardenclub.com.
Mill Creek (various)Mill Creek, WA–
July 22, 2023Free. Visit 11 gardens demonstrating a range of growing techniques for vegetables, fruit trees & shrubs. Not only can you learn about the plants themselves, but some gardens also include water conservation features, wildlife habitat, composting techniques & chicken coops. Map & more information: sustainableneseattle.org/2023-seattle-gardentour-circular-economy/, info@seattlereconomy.org, 206-543-2366 or 206-419-6584.
NE Seattle (Various)–
July 22, 2023Register online. Explore how agroecology, soil health & land stewardship can build resilient local food economies & support direct climate action. Walk along & visit our wetlands, organic fields, solar-powered projects & more. More information: 21acres.org/event/21-acres-farm-walk-11/, www.facebook.com/21Acres/, generalinfo@21acres.org or 425-481-1500. Held at 21 Acres.
21 Acres–
July 22, 2023Free. This event for families will feature music, games, art projects, learning about bugs & birds, going on a scavenger hunt in the gardens & more. More information: www.evergreenarboretum.com/classesandevents/summerfest-1, www.facebook.com/evergreenarboretum/, contactus@evergreenarboretum.com or 425-387-0461. Held at the Evergreen Arboretum.
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July 23, 2023 (4 events)
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July 23, 2023Please 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, 9AM-7PM, 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 23, 2023Bring your own blossoms to show the public the beauty & variety of both of these flowers. The Greater Seattle Fuchsia Society & Puget Sound Daylily Society both have Display gardens at the Locks. We have a friendly competition to vote for your favorite daylily & we will be selling approx. 40 varieties of Daylilies as well. There will also be the same setup for the fuchsias. Plenty of experts to answer any of your questions. More information: www.facebook.com/events/809652357208017/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%7D]%7D. Held at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks - Ballard Locks.
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks–
July 23, 2023More than a dozen lavender varieties -- for bouquets, potpourri, culinary use & more. $4 for a small bundle; $6 for a large bundle. Scissors for cutting & ribbon for tying bundles are provided. Lavender related items will be for sale. More information: lourab@icloud.com. Held at Interbay P-Patch, 15th & Wheeler, south of the Ballard Bridge.
Interbay P-Patch–
July 23, 2023Cost: $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/tours23.html, alj@consultant.com or 206-328-8733. Meet at Rainier Vista & Stevens Way.University of WashingtonSeattle, WA -
July 26, 2023 (1 event)
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July 26, 2023There is a large selection of quality plants at reasonable prices. Trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, native plants, tools & more for sale. Free tool sharpening & tool care demonstrations. 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.Dirt Works Garden, Yauger Park -
July 28, 2023 (1 event)
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July 28, 2023Cost: $10.50/member, $15/non-member. Register on website. Join Alex Wright, Bellevue Botanical Garden Curator, for this walk: Fossil Homecoming: Plants that Used to Be Native to the Pacific Northwest. Alex will provide a tour of plants known only from fossils in the PNW, but that survived elsewhere in the world. Held rain or shine. More information: bellevuebotanical.org/event/curator-walk-fossil-homecoming-plants-that-used-to-be-native-to-the-pacific-northwest/, dmcinnis@bellevuewa.gov or 425 452-4216. Held at Bellevue Botanical Garden.
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July 29, 2023 (2 events)
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July 29, 2023Free, but a donation of $10 is suggested to help preserve & maintain the gardens. 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, info@albersvistagardens.org or 206-779-3112.Albers Vista Gardens–
July 29, 2023Free. Exhibits, speaker, music, refreshments & more. Featuring Speaker is Cisco Morris. More information: sequimprairiegardenclub.org, www.facebook.com/sequimprairiegardenclub, sequimprairiegardenclub@hotmail.com or 360-683-7206. Held at Pioneer Memorial Park.Pioneer Memorial Park -
July 30, 2023 (2 events)
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July 30, 2023Plant sale. Free ice cream to the first 200 visitors. More information: highlinegarden.org/, highlinegarden@gmail.com or 206-391-4003.
Highline Botanical Garden–
July 30, 2023Tickets 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