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 April–May 2023
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April 1, 2023 (1 event)
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April 1, 2023Suggested donation: $10 - get tickets on website. The tour focuses 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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April 2, 2023 (3 events)
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April 2, 2023Free with zoo admission or membership. Join our horticulturist Bryon Jones & be awed by the power of plants at Point Defiance Zoo. Learn how trees of all sizes provide shade, shelter & food, & shape the landscape. More information: www.pdza.org/event/garden-tour-urban-giants/, comments@pdza.org or 253-404-3800. Held at the Point Defiance Zoo. Meet at the Pacific Rim Plaza, just inside the front gate.
Point Defiance Park (Zoo)–
April 2, 2023Cost: Free with Garden admission (range is $22.50-$35). Take a guided Garden tour & get to know the stories behind the flowers, plants & trees that blossom during springtime. More information: www.chihulygardenandglass.com/springbloom, www.facebook.com/chihulygg, info@chihulygardenandglass.com or 206-753-4940. Held at Chihuly Garden & Glass
Chihuly Garden & Glass–
April 2, 2023Features variety of rare, unusual & uncommon garden plants & seeds for the rockery or alpine garden. They include alpine plants but also hardy perennials, shrubs & other woodland plants. Cash or cheques only. Bring your own shopping bags. More information: www.agc-bc.ca, info@agc-bc.ca, 778-874-4172 or jayakerley@hotmail.com. Held at VanDusen Botanical Garden's Floral Hall.
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April 12, 2023 (1 event)
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April 12, 2023Cost:$10/members, /$15 non-members. Register online. Gary will highlight the functional & aesthetic uses of ground covers in the landscape including tips & tricks for designing with ground covers & a discussion on the diverse services ground covers can provide to make gardens more sustainable. Gary Lewis is a writer, owner of Phoenix Perennials in British Columbia, & leads botanical & garden tours. A recording of this lecture will be sent to all registrants 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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April 14, 2023 (1 event)
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April 14, 2023Admission: $2.50/person. Many plants & shrubs on sale. Also gardening experts, displays, crafts, art & food. Proceeds from cut flower sales will be donated to Abbotsford Regional Hospital. More information: Facebook.com/BradnerHall, bradnerhall.ca, bradnerflowershow@gmail.com or 604-856-8441. Held at Bradner Hall.
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April 15, 2023 (3 events)
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April 15, 2023Suggested donation: $10 - get tickets on website. The tour focuses 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–
April 15, 2023Admission: $2.50/person. Many plants & shrubs on sale. Also gardening experts, displays, crafts, art & food. Proceeds from cut flower sales will be donated to Abbotsford Regional Hospital. More information: Facebook.com/BradnerHall, bradnerhall.ca, bradnerflowershow@gmail.com or 604-856-8441. Held at Bradner Hall.
Bradner Hall–
April 15, 2023Local farms, farmers market, plant sale, composting, noxious weed abatement, gardening demos throughout the day, children's activities, music, food & more. More information: www.chelanearthdayfair.org/ or contactus@chelanearthdayfair.org. Held at Riverwalk Park.
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April 16, 2023 (2 events)
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April 16, 2023Admission: $2.50/person. Many plants & shrubs on sale. Also gardening experts, displays, crafts, art & food. Proceeds from cut flower sales will be donated to Abbotsford Regional Hospital. More information: Facebook.com/BradnerHall, bradnerhall.ca, bradnerflowershow@gmail.com or 604-856-8441. Held at Bradner Hall.
Bradner Hall–
April 16, 2023Shop for wildlife-supporting native plants from local farming collective, bring your favorite seeds to swap, or take some to sow from our free seed inventory. More information: elliey@seattleaudubon.org or (206) 523-8243 ext. 110. Held at the Upper Meadow at Cal Anderson Park.
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April 22, 2023 (3 events)
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April 22, 2023Admission: $7/adults, $3.50/military, $5/kids 13-18, free/kids 12 & under. Discount coupon on website. Free parking. Many vendors & experts to help you create that beautiful landscape or display garden for your home or business. More information: omb.org/events/home-garden-show, www.facebook.com/olympiamasterbuildersHeld at Saint Martin’s University Marcus Pavilion.
Saint Martin’s University Marcus Pavilion–
April 22, 2023Buy interesting plants, most grown at the Garden. Irises, shade perennials & unique garden gems. Stay for a wander around the Garden. Held rain or shine. Proceeds go to the maintenance of the garden. More information: conservancy.bc.ca/2023/03/abkhazi-garden-spring-plant-sale/, mgabc.org/events/abkhazi-garden-spring-plant-sale or 250-479-8053. Held at Abkhazi Garden. Parking at Margaret Jenkins School.
Abkhazi Garden–
April 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.
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April 23, 2023 (2 events)
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April 23, 2023Admission: $7/adults, $3.50/Seniors & military, $5/kids 13-18, free/kids 12 & under. Discount coupon on website. Free parking. Many vendors & experts to help you create that beautiful landscape or display garden for your home or business. More information: omb.org/events/home-garden-show, www.facebook.com/olympiamasterbuildersHeld at Saint Martin’s University Marcus Pavilion.
Saint Martin’s University Marcus Pavilion–
April 23, 2023Buy interesting plants, most grown at the Garden. Irises, shade perennials & unique garden gems. Stay for a wander around the Garden. Held rain or shine. Proceeds go to the maintenance of the garden. More information: conservancy.bc.ca/2023/03/abkhazi-garden-spring-plant-sale/, mgabc.org/events/abkhazi-garden-spring-plant-sale or 250-479-8053. Held at Abkhazi Garden. Parking at Margaret Jenkins School.
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April 24, 2023 (1 event)
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April 24, 2023Order online at carnation-farms.square.site through May 2. Certified organic transplants for your garden, including herbs, flowers, veggie starts & more. More information & pre-orders: www.facebook.com/carnationfarms/, info@carnationfarms.org or 425-844-3100. Pick up is May 5, 6, 12, & 13.
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April 27, 2023 (1 event)
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April 27, 2023Wonderful selection of vegetables, annuals & perennials for sale. More information: www.brownsvilleptsa.org, www.facebook.com/events/326953212740507, vicepresident@brownsvilleptsa.org or 360-662-8000. Sale held at Roadhouse Nursery.
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April 28, 2023 (1 event)
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April 28, 2023Selling a wide variety of perennial plants, ground covers, vegetable starts, shrubs & more. Alsoglass garden art & baked goods. More information: casurge@yahoo.com or 360-697-1059. Sale held at the VFW Hall, just north of Waaga Way.
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April 29, 2023 (4 events)
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April 29, 2023Plants grown in the botanical collection for sale. More information: www.albersvistagardens.org, albersvistagardeninfo@gmail.com or 206-779-3112.
Albers Vista Gardens–
April 29, 2023Offering many varieties of perennials, annuals, shrubs, veggie starts, garden art & more. Knowledgeable gardeners available to answer your gardening questions. Proceeds support horticulture scholarships, community projects & other garden club activities. More information: alderwoodgardenclub.org or johnsuesgarden@hotmail.com. Sale held at the Cedar Valley Grange.
Cedar Valley Grange–
April 29, 2023Only exchanges & freebies, please. Bring your plants, extra garden books & tools. More information: www.facebook.com/groups/262564544097822. Held rain or shine at Sanctuary Church.
Sanctuary Church–
April 29, 2023See/buy art in the artist's own yards & gardens on this free, self-drive tour of 7 north Seattle yards/open garages, featuring over 20 artists. Held rain or shine. Map & details on website. More information: www.artinbloomseattle.com, workshop@wolfenet.com or 206-525-1577.
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April 30, 2023 (3 events)
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April 30, 2023Plants grown in the botanical collection for sale. More information: www.albersvistagardens.org, albersvistagardeninfo@gmail.com or 206-779-3112.
Albers Vista Gardens–
April 30, 2023See/buy art in the artist's own yards & gardens on this free, self-drive tour of 7 north Seattle yards/open garages, featuring over 20 artists. Held rain or shine. Map & details on website. More information: www.artinbloomseattle.com, workshop@wolfenet.com or 206-525-1577.
North Seattle (various)Seattle, WA–
April 30, 2023Cost: $10, register by phone or email (limited to 15 participants). The enormous UW campus affords tremendous landscape plant diversity, plus wild ones. Many rare trees & shrubs were planted by forestry professors, botanists & the gardening staff. We will encounter fascinating specimens & will emphasize notable edible plants, whether wild or cultivated. 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. Meets in front of the Henry Art Gallery (by 15th Ave NE & NE 41st St).
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May 2, 2023 (1 event)
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May 2, 2023Last day to order online at carnation-farms.square.site. Certified organic transplants for your garden, including herbs, flowers, veggie starts & more. More information & pre-orders: www.facebook.com/carnationfarms/, info@carnationfarms.org or 425-844-3100. Pick up is May 5, 6, 12, & 13.
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May 4, 2023 (1 event)
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May 4, 2023Donation: $15 or 15 non-perishable food items to Arlington Food Bank. Hanging baskets, color bowls, succulents, vegetables, tomatoes, bedding plants & more for sale. Plants grown by students. Cash & check only. More information: www.facebook.com/events/1232677354045671?ref=newsfeed, jnemnich@asd.wednet.edu or 360-618-6300. Held at Arlington High School Greenhouse. Please follow the signs to the southeast side of campus.
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May 5, 2023 (1 event)
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May 5, 2023Hanging baskets, color bowls, succulents, vegetables, tomatoes, bedding plants & more for sale. Plants grown by students. Cash & check only. More information: www.facebook.com/events/1232677354045671?ref=newsfeed, jnemnich@asd.wednet.edu or 360-618-6300. Held at Arlington High School Greenhouse. Please follow the signs to the southeast side of campus.
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May 6, 2023 (5 events)
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May 6, 2023Hanging baskets, color bowls, succulents, vegetables, tomatoes, bedding plants & more for sale. Plants grown by students. Cash & check only. More information: www.facebook.com/events/1232677354045671?ref=newsfeed, jnemnich@asd.wednet.edu or 360-618-6300. Held at Arlington High School Greenhouse. Please follow the signs to the southeast side of campus.
Arlington High School–
May 6, 2023Be early-most plants sell out quickly.Great prices on plants grown by members & selected to thrive in the Bellingham area. Cash or check only. More information: www.birchwoodgardenclub.org or www.facebook.com/BirchwoodGardenClub/events. Sale held at the Bellingham Downtown Public Library.
Bellingham Downtown Public Library–
May 6, 2023Various plants (outdoor & some indoor) will be available at great prices. Come early for best selections. Proceeds benefit the library. More information: kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/642f5a1ff5d4442b25d97a53, blackdiamondlibraryfriends@gmail.com or 360-886-1105. Sale held outside the Black Diamond Library.
Black Diamond Library–
May 6, 2023Large variety of plants for sale, Master Gardeners on site to answer any questions & tours of the gardens for anyone who is interested. All proceeds are spent on the gardens. More information: millbaygardenclub.com/upcoming-events. Sale held at Cairnsmore Place.
Cairnsmore Place–
May 6, 2023Featuring a variety of spring ephemerals & herbs, limited veggie starts & more. Included are plants donated by the Miller Garden, Heronswood & Dunn Gardens. Proceeds support public gardens and local non-profits. More information: www.shorelineareanews.com/2023/05/broadview-garden-club-plant-sale-this.html or broadview.gardenclub@gmail.com.
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May 7, 2023 (3 events)
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May 7, 2023Selling perennials, bulbs, shrubs, vegetables, house plants & garden tools. Cash only & bring a container to carry your plants. More information: grandviewgardenclub.blogspot.com or britneighbours@gmail.com. Held on Rose St. between Napier & William.
Grandview NeighbourhoodVancouver, BC–
May 7, 2023Free - get tickets online. Suggested $10 donation 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–
May 7, 2023Featuring a variety of spring ephemerals & herbs, limited veggie starts & more. Included are plants donated by the Miller Garden, Heronswood & Dunn Gardens. Proceeds support public gardens and local non-profits. More information: www.shorelineareanews.com/2023/05/broadview-garden-club-plant-sale-this.html or broadview.gardenclub@gmail.com.
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May 13, 2023 (9 events)
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May 13, 2023Plants, baskets, flowers, trees, vegetables & more for sale. There will be a Kids' Station to create a flower pot for Mom, plants, garden art, 1st-Purchases Prizes & more. All proceeds go directly to the animal shelter. More information: www.adoptapet-wa.org, www.facebook.com/adoptapetshelton/events, adoptapetadoptions@gmail.com or 360-432-3091. Held at Our Community Credit Union parking lot.
Our Community Credit Union–
May 13, 2023Perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs & herbs for sale. There will be many new varieties of assorted perennials as well as a few new annuals & herbs. Proceeds go toward high school scholarships & supporting community projects. More information: www.arlingtongardenclub.org/plant-sale, www.facebook.com/Arlingtongardenclub/ or moreinfo@arlingtongardenclub.org. Held at the Arlington City Hall Plaza.
Arlington City Hall Plaza–
May 13, 2023Pollinator garden tours on the farm at 11:30 & 1:30, Kid's (ages 6-10) farm tour at 10:30, pollinator-themed presentations; & a spring celebration market with food & gifts. More information: 21acres.org/event/pollinator-fest/, www.facebook.com/21Acres/events, generalinfo@21acres.org or 425-481-1500. Held at 21 Acres Center.
21 Acres–
May 13, 2023Free - get tickets online. Suggested $10 donation 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–
May 13, 2023Rhododendrons, perennials & companion plants for sale. Knowledgeable plant specialists on site to answer questions. More information: www.cowichanrhodos.ca or cowichanvalleyrhododendron@gmail.com. Held at St. John's Anglican Church parking lot.
St. John's Anglican Church (Duncan)–
May 13, 2023The sale will feature warm season veggie starts & ornamentals. More than 30 varieties of tomatoes, including rare, unusual & hard to find types. More information: www.mgfkc.org/events or bellevuedemo@hotmail.com. Sale held at the Bellevue Demonstration Garden.
Bellevue Demonstration Garden–
May 13, 2023Free. (Suggested donation of $12 for those who are able to support the Museum.) Display of wide variety of bonsai trees, bonsai & related items for sale. Also demos, tours, food & kids’ activities. More information: www.psba.us, www.facebook.com/PSBAbonsai/?ref=page_internal or psba.webmaster@gmail.com. Held at the Pacific Bonsai Museum (used to be Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection) on the Weyerhaeuser grounds.
Pacific Bonsai Museum–
May 13, 2023Variety of vegetables, annuals, perennials & natives for sale at affordable prices. Cash & checks gladly accepted; sorry, no credit cards. More information: www.princeofpeaceshoreline.com, staff@princeofpeaceshoreline.org or 206-363-8100. Sale held in the parking lot at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church–
May 13, 2023Free admission. Sale of interesting plants donated by club members. Held in conjunction with Burnaby Blooms Festival. More information: www.brags.ca or info@brags.ca. Held at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in Deer Lake Park.
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May 14, 2023 (1 event)
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May 14, 2023Free. (Suggested donation of $12 for those who are able to support the Museum.) Display of wide variety of bonsai trees, bonsai & related items for sale. Also demos, tours, food & kids’ activities. More information: www.psba.us, www.facebook.com/PSBAbonsai/?ref=page_internal or psba.webmaster@gmail.com. Held at the Pacific Bonsai Museum (used to be Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection) on the Weyerhaeuser grounds.
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May 22, 2023 (1 event)
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May 22, 2023Vegetable starts, including an extensive selection of heirloom tomatoes, plus many ornamentals culled from the border. See the plant in its mature state before you buy. Garden experts on hand to help you make your selection. Benefits Bradner Gardens Park projects. More information: www.facebook.com/bradnergardens/, www.bradnergardenspark.org/calendar/calendar.htm, bradnergardenspark@gmail.com or 206-684-4075. Sale held at Bradner Gardens Park in the Mount Baker neighborhood.
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May 27, 2023 (3 events)
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May 27, 2023Free - get tickets online. Suggested $10 donation 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–
May 27, 2023Cost: $2/per garden (cash only - collected at each garden), 3 gardens have entrance by donation, or $15/(cash only) all-garden pass, available in advance on website or at your 1st garden. Held rain or shine. Self-guided tour of 13 outdoor spaces featuring visual artists, musicians & performers. More information: www.nvartscouncil.ca/events-exhibitions/arts-in-the-garden-2023/, www.facebook.com/NorthVanArts/, info@northvanarts.ca or 604-988-6844.
Vancouver's North Shore (various)Vancouver , BC–
May 27, 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.
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May 28, 2023 (1 event)
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May 28, 2023Cost: $2/per garden (cash only - collected at each garden), 3 gardens have entrance by donation, or $15/(cash only) all-garden pass, available in advance on website or at your 1st garden. Held rain or shine. Self-guided tour of 13 outdoor spaces featuring visual artists, musicians & performers. More information: www.nvartscouncil.ca/events-exhibitions/arts-in-the-garden-2023/, www.facebook.com/NorthVanArts/, info@northvanarts.ca or 604-988-6844.
Vancouver's North Shore (various)Vancouver , BC