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Garden Tours & Plant Sales Calendar

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 2023

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June 25, 2023
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July

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July 20, 2023(1 event)
July 21, 2023(1 event)
July 22, 2023(3 events)

10:00 am: Interbay P-Patch Lavender U-Pick Sale


July 22, 2023

More 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
2451 15th Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119

10:00 am: Yakima Area Arboretum Pop-Up Iris Rhizome Sale


July 22, 2023

Over 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
1401 Arboretum Dr
Yakima, WA

July 23, 2023(3 events)

9:00 am: Sequim Lavender Festival and Farm Tour


July 23, 2023

Please 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)
202 N Blake Ave
Sequim, WA 98382

10:00 am: Daylily & Fuchsia Display & Plant Sale


July 23, 2023

Bring 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
3015 NW 54th St
Seattle, WA

10:00 am: Interbay P-Patch Lavender U-Pick Sale


July 23, 2023

More 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
2451 15th Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119

July 24, 2023
July 25, 2023
July 26, 2023(1 event)

10:00 am: Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale


July 26, 2023

There 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
530 Alta St SW
Olympia, WA

July 27, 2023
July 28, 2023
July 29, 2023
July 30, 2023(1 event)

11:00 am: Highline Botanical Garden Plant Sale & Ice Cream Social


July 30, 2023

Plant sale. Free ice cream to the first 200 visitors.  More information: highlinegarden.org/highlinegarden@gmail.com or 206-391-4003.

Highline Botanical Garden
13735 24th Ave S
SeaTac, WA

July 31, 2023

August

August 1, 2023

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August 5, 2023(1 event)

9:00 am: Puyallup Valley Fuchsia Society Annual Plant Sale


August 5, 2023

Large variety of hardy perennial fuchsias for sale. Many different growth heights, colors & blossom types. More information: www.facebook.com/puyallupvalleyfuchsiasociety/www.nwfuchsiasociety.com/dates.htmredhdrobin@comcast.net or 253-926-0345. Sale held at a private property. 

Private Property (Puyallup Valley Fuchsia Society)
211 19th Avenue
Milton, WA

August 6, 2023
August 7, 2023
August 8, 2023
August 9, 2023(1 event)

10:00 am: Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale


August 9, 2023

There 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
530 Alta St SW
Olympia, WA

August 10, 2023
August 11, 2023
August 12, 2023(4 events)

9:00 am: Heronswood Hydrangea Festival & Sale


August 12, 2023

The garden is open 9am-3pm, but the sale area opens at 10am & closes at 2pm. Tickets/booking not required. 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/, info@heronswoodgarden.org or 360-297-9620. Held at Heronswood Garden.

 

Heronswood Garden
7530 NE 288th St
Kingston, WA 98346

10:00 am: Garden Share


August 12, 2023

Free. Bring your extra seeds, plants & garden books & tools to share. Take home what you need. More information: www.seattlebeaconhillgardenclub.orgwww.facebook.com/BeaconHillGardenClub or seattlebeaconhillgardenclub@gmail.com.  Held outside The Station Coffee House.

The Station Coffee House
1600 S Roberto Maesatas Festival St
Seattle, WA

10:00 am: Sno-King/Pilchuck Fuchsia Society Show & Plant Sale


August 12, 2023

Fuchsia hanging baskets & in ground varieties for sale. More information: www.nwfuchsiasociety.com, robindenny@email.com or 425-760-3091. Held at Renew Covenant Church.

Renew Covenant Church
2721 164th Ave SW
Lynnwood, WA

August 13, 2023
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August 18, 2023(1 event)

9:00 am: Oregon Fuchsia Society Annual Show & Sale


August 18, 2023

Members 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. Held at Portland Nursery.

Portland Nursery
5050 SE Stark St
Portland, OR

August 19, 2023(6 events)

9:00 am: Eastside Fuchsia Society Plant Sale and Show


August 19, 2023

Featuring a great selection of plants from Eastside gardeners. Free Fuchsia 101 Class at 10 & 1. Cutting demonstration all day as well. More information: www.nwfuchsiasociety.com, carolinez.garden@yahoo.com or 360-59-1234. Held at Bellevue Botanical Garden.

Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main St
Bellevue, WA 98005

9:00 am: Oregon Fuchsia Society Annual Show & Sale


August 19, 2023

Members 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. Held at Portland Nursery.

Portland Nursery
5050 SE Stark St
Portland, OR

10:00 am: Cascade Cactus & Succulent Society Plant Sale


August 19, 2023

Featuring 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. Held at the Volunteer Park Conservatory.

Volunteer Park Conservatory
1402 E Galer St
Seattle, WA

10:00 am: King County Iris Society Bearded Iris Sale


August 19, 2023

Many 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. We will be outdoors & practicing safe methods to prevent the spread of COVID-19. More information: carolinez.garden@yahoo.com. Sale held at Wells Medina Nursery.

Wells Medina Nursery
8300 NE 24th St
Medina, WA 98039

10:00 am: Vancouver Orchid Society Summer Sale


August 19, 2023

Free admission. Sale of orchids & companion 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.cawww.facebook.com/VancouverOrchidSocietyingrid.pike@outlook.com or VOS_Secretary@outlook.com. Held at VanDusen Botanical Garden's Floral Hall.

VanDusen Botanical Garden
5521 Oak St
Vancouver, BC

August 20, 2023(3 events)

9:00 am: Oregon Fuchsia Society Annual Show & Sale


August 20, 2023

Members 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. Held at Portland Nursery.

Portland Nursery
5050 SE Stark St
Portland, OR

10:00 am: Cascade Cactus & Succulent Society Plant Sale


August 20, 2023

Featuring 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. Held at the Volunteer Park Conservatory.

Volunteer Park Conservatory
1402 E Galer St
Seattle, WA

August 21, 2023
August 22, 2023
August 23, 2023(1 event)

10:00 am: Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County Plant Sale


August 23, 2023

There 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
530 Alta St SW
Olympia, WA

August 24, 2023
August 25, 2023
August 26, 2023(2 events)

10:00 am: Tahoma Fuchsia Society Plant Sale


August 26, 2023

Wide variety of hardy perennial fuchsias for your garden & large containers. Club members available to help with plant selection & answer fuchsia questions. More information: www.facebook.com/tahomafuchsiasociety, www.nwfuchsiasociety.com/dates.htmsewfuchsia@gmail.com or 253-588-4541. Held in the Fuchsia Garden at Point Defiance Park (Zoo).

Point Defiance Park (Zoo)
5400 N Pearl St
Tacoma , WA

1:00 pm: Vancouver Dahlia Society Show & Sale


August 26, 2023

Admission by donation for this event. Selling cut dahlia flowers. More information: www.vancouverdahliasociety.compkrueg53@gmail.com  or 604-241-4995. Held at VanDusen Botanical Garden's Floral Hall.

VanDusen Botanical Garden
5521 Oak St
Vancouver, BC

August 27, 2023(1 event)

12:00 pm: Vancouver Dahlia Society Show & Sale


August 27, 2023

Admission by donation for this event. Selling cut dahlia flowers. More information: www.vancouverdahliasociety.compkrueg53@gmail.com  or 604-241-4995. Held at VanDusen Botanical Garden's Floral Hall.

VanDusen Botanical Garden
5521 Oak St
Vancouver, BC

August 28, 2023
August 29, 2023
August 30, 2023
August 31, 2023

September

September 1, 2023

September 2, 2023(1 event)

10:00 am: Northwest Perennial Alliance Fall Plant Sale


September 2, 2023

Buy plants from a select group of local small nurseries & specialty growers who sell an amazing collection of perennials, shrubs, ferns, grasses & more. You purchase plants directly from each seller - bring your own small wagon/cart. More information: northwestperennialalliance.org/event-5106663, info@northwestperennialalliance.org or 425-647-6004. Sale held at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. The parking lot is often full but additional parking is not far away - down Main Street.

Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main St
Bellevue, WA 98005