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 (2 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
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April 15, 2023 (1 event)
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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.
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April 22, 2023 (1 event)
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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 29, 2023 (1 event)
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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 (2 events)
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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 6, 2023 (1 event)
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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.
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May 7, 2023 (1 event)
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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.
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May 13, 2023 (2 events)
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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.
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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