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 May–June 2023
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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 -
June 4, 2023 (1 event)
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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.
Rainier Beach (various)Seattle, WA -
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.
Victoria (various)Victoria, BC -
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 (1 event)
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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.
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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