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 2024
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June 30, 2024(1 event)
11:00 am: Gig Harbor Annual Garden Tour – Tickets required: $25/person, available online & at outlets listed on website. Self-guided tour of 6 gardens in the Greater Gig Harbor Area. Each garden has a unique story to tell that reflects the gardener's heart & style. The variety, artistry, design & color will inspire you. More information: www.gigharborgardentour.org, www.facebook.com/gigharborgardentour/ or info@gigharborgardentour.org. Held in various gardens in the Gig Harbor, WA area. |
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July 6, 2024(1 event)
10:00 am: Albers Vista Gardens Plants for a Warming Climate Tour – Free, but a donation of $10 is suggested to help support the garden. 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/event/plants-for-a-warming-climate/, info@albersvistagardens.org or 206-779-3112. Albers Vista Gardens
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July 7, 2024(1 event)
10:00 am: Point Defiance Zoo Garden Tour: Backyard Pollinators – Free with zoo admission or membership. Join our horticulturist Bryon Jones & be awed by the power of plants at Point Defiance Zoo. Find out how to attract butterflies, bees & hummingbirds at our Pollinator Garden. More information: www.pdza.org/event/garden-tour-backyard-pollinators/, comments@pdza.org or 253-404-3800. Held at the Point Defiance Zoo, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407. Meet at the Pacific Rim Plaza, just inside the front gate. |
July 8, 2024
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July 9, 2024(1 event)
6:00 pm: Curator Tour: Hydrangeas in the Arboretum – Cost: $25, pre-registration is required. Register online. (Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis). Learn about rare & unusual plants, collections based on genetics & eco-geographic habitats, & the unusual ways how these plants have made their way to us. This talk in particular will highlight hydrangeas in the Washington Park Arboretum. Ray Larson is the Curator of Living Collections. More information: botanicgardens.uw.edu/washington-park-arboretum/activities/arboretum-event-calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D173459237 or urbort@uw.edu. Held at the Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle, WA 98112.
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July 10, 2024
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July 11, 2024(2 events)
10:00 am: Woodcock Demonstration Garden Tour – Free guided tour around the garden, led by Master Gardener volunteers. Woodcock has an apple & pear orchard, trials of new & rare fruits for our climate, assorted small fruits & a variety of ornamental gardens (pollinator garden, dahlias, shade garden, roses, compost demonstration, herb garden, native hedgerows & more). The garden demonstrates a broad range of ornamental & edible plants, native gardening, composting & garden design. More information: extension.wsu.edu/clallam/event/woodcock-walkabout-july-2024/, laurel.moulton@wsu.edu or 360-565-2679. Held at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden. 2711 Woodcock Rd, Sequim, WA 98382 11:30 am: UW Botanic Gardens: Thursday Walking Tour – Our free educational tour includes a casual walk exploring our Pacific Connections Garden which features native plants from countries around the Pacific Rim in both display gardens & natural forests. More information: botanicgardens.uw.edu/washington-park-arboretum/activities/free-public-tours/, cmn23@uw.edu or 206-685-8033. Meet at the south end of the Japanese Garden Parking Lot, 1075 Lake Washington Blvd East. Washington Park Arboretum
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July 12, 2024
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July 13, 2024(3 events)
10:00 am: "Renton in Bloom" Garden Walk – Tickets: $10/adults available online, free/children 12 & under with accompanying adult. Stroll through a variety of stunning private gardens, each showcasing unique designs, plants & landscaping ideas. Also presentations & demonstrations from local businesses offering garden-related products & services. Learn new gardening tips, sustainable practices & creative ideas to enhance your own garden. More information: rentondowntown.com/event/garden-walking-tour/, www.facebook.com/events/799840132125568, rdp@rentondowntown.com or 206-799-1371. Held in Renton, WA. 10:00 am: Garden Walk in Port Angeles – Free educational walk led by Master Gardeners. Walk through the Port Angeles 5th St. Community Garden to examine what is happening (or should be happening) in local vegetable gardens. Beneficial to persons new to vegetable gardening, as well as more seasoned vegetable gardeners. Held rain or shine. More information: extension.wsu.edu/clallam/event/2nd-saturday-garden-walk-at-5th-street-june-13th-2024/, www.facebook.com/clallammastergardeners, laurel.moulton@wsu.edu or 360-565-2679. Held at the 5th Street Community Garden, just off Peabody, right across from City Hall. 5th Street Community Garden
10:00 am: Washington Park Arboretum Walking Tour – $30/person. Pre-register online. Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis. Join Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks for an in-person guided tour of Washington Park Arboretum. More information: botanicgardens.uw.edu/washington-park-arboretum/activities/arboretum-event-calendar/, seattleolmsted.org/event/washington-park-arboretum-walking-tour/, urbhort@uw.edu or 206-543-8800. 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle, WA Washington Park Arboretum
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July 14, 2024(2 events)
10:00 am: Art In The Garden – Free. The gardens will be in full bloom along with artists featuring a full spectrum of garden & fine art. There will be a Clark County Composter Recycling Demonstration area ready to answer all of your compost & other questions, as well as music & yarn spinning demonstrations. More information: naturescaping.org, info@naturescaping.org or 360-737-1160. Held at NatureScaping's Wildlife Botanical Garden. NatureScaping's Wildlife Botanical Garden
10:00 am: Georgetown Annual Garden Walk – Free self-guided tour. Maps available on day of tour in the courtyard of Mutuus Studio, 6118 12th Ave S, Seattle. Come stroll through beautiful Georgetown & get a look at the unique & varied gardens created by residents. More information: www.georgetowncommunitycouncil.com/events-1/gardenwalk or directors@georgetownneighborhood.com. |
July 15, 2024
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July 16, 2024(1 event)
1:00 pm: NHS Early Summer in the Arboretum Tour with Ray Larson – Cost: $30/members, /$40 non-members. Register online. Ray Larson will lead us on a tour of some of the highlights of early summer in the Arboretum. Hydrangeas, late season magnolias, hardy fuchsias & many other plants extend the flowering season into summer. Ray will discuss species & cultivars that are at their best in the early summer, with tips on cultivation & where to source them for the home garden. Ray Larson is Associate Director, Curator of Living Collections & the Otis Douglas Hyde Herbarium at the University of Washington Botanic Gardens. More information: www.northwesthort.org, info@northwesthort.org or 206-780-8172. Held at the Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle, WA 98112.
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July 19, 2024(1 event)
9:00 am: Sequim Lavender Festival & Farm Tour – 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, 9:00am-7:00pm Friday & Saturday, & 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday, 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)
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July 20, 2024(6 events)
9:00 am: Sequim Lavender Festival & Farm Tour – 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, 9:00am-7:00pm Friday & Saturday, & 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday, 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)
9:00 am: Closed Loop Park Sedum Garden Stroll – Take a stroll through the Sedum Garden. Talk with WSU Thurston County Master Gardener about sedums & their uses in the garden. Learn about the changes to the garden over 20 years. Hear about the most recent renovation. More information: www.mgftc.org/2024/05/15/hands-on-workshops/, www.facebook.com/events/468231889302215, info@mgftc.org or 360-867-2163. Meet at the Sedum Garden at Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden. 2418 Hogum Bay Rd NE, Lacey, WA 98516 10:00 am: Albers Vista Gardens Heat & Drought Tolerant Plants Tour – Free, but a donation of $10 is suggested to help support the garden. 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/event/heat-and-drought-tolerant-plants/, info@albersvistagardens.org or 206-779-3112. Albers Vista Gardens
11:00 am: Mill Creek Garden Tour – Tickets: $20/person in advance at outlets listed on website, $25/day of tour only available at Town & Country Market, Mill Creek, WA. Self-guided tour of 5 stunning residential gardens in Mill Creek area. Shop with the 9 Artisans dispersed throughout the gardens. Gather inspiration, garden ideas & yard art while touring. More information: www.millcreekgardenclub.com or www.facebook.com/groups/mcgcgardentour/.
Mill Creek (various)
Mill Creek, WA
11:00 am: Mukilteo Garden & Quilt Tour – Tickets required: $20 in advance online & at merchants listed on website, or if not sold out in advance $25/day of tour (at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave, Mukilteo, WA). Self-directed tour of 6 lovely residential Mukilteo gardens. Curated Quilt Show at the gallery inside Rosehill Community Center with some quilts for sale. Also raffle at the community center. More information: www.mukilteogardenandquilttour.org, www.facebook.com/MukilteoGardenAndQuiltTour, kjwisbeck@gmail.com or 425-870-1775. 2:00 pm: 21 Acres Summer Celebration Farm Walk – Free. Register 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-summer-celebration-farm-walk/, www.facebook.com/21Acres/, generalinfo@21acres.org or 425-481-1500. 21 Acres
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July 21, 2024(5 events)
9:00 am: Sequim Lavender Festival & Farm Tour – 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, 9:00am-7:00pm Friday & Saturday, & 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday, 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)
11:00 am: Mukilteo Garden & Quilt Tour – Tickets required: $20 in advance online & at merchants listed on website, or if not sold out in advance $25/day of tour (at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave, Mukilteo, WA). Self-directed tour of 6 lovely residential Mukilteo gardens. Curated Quilt Show at the gallery inside Rosehill Community Center with some quilts for sale. Also raffle at the community center. More information: www.mukilteogardenandquilttour.org, www.facebook.com/MukilteoGardenAndQuiltTour, kjwisbeck@gmail.com or 425-870-1775. 10:00 am: UW Medicinal Herb Garden & Vicinity Tour – Cost: $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/tours24.html, alj@consultant.com or 206-328-8733. Meet at Rainier Vista & Stevens Way.
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
11:00 am: Edmonds in Bloom Annual Garden Tour – Tickets required: $25 in advance sold online & through merchants listed online until noon Fri. July 19th or until sold out. Tour a collection of 6 unique private gardens & one elementary school garden, featuring a diverse palette of garden styles, each with its own personality & creative qualities. Enjoy live music performed by local musicians & watch artists create original works on-site. More information: www.edmondsinbloom.com/garden-tour, www.facebook.com/EdmondsinBloom/ or infromation@edmondsinbloom.com. Held at various locations in Edmonds, WA. Edmonds, WA
1:00 pm: Riverview Arboretum Tree Tour – Free. 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. Riverview Lands Arboretum
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July 22, 2024(1 event)
12:00 pm: Matsuda Farm Farm Walk – Free. Pre-register online at www.farmwalks.org/farm-walk-registration/. Preserving history & farmland: climate mitigation & habitat restoration. Matsuda Farm is one of the last remaining historic Japanese American farms on Vashon Island. More information: www.farmwalks.org or farmwalkspodcast@gmail.com. Held at Matsuda Farm, 19201 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA 98070. |
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July 27, 2024(2 events)
10:00 am: Kubota Garden Tour – There 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
10:00 am: Schmitz Preserve Park Walking Tour – Free. Advance registration is required. Join Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks for an in-person guided tour of Schmitz Preserve Park. This park is one of only two Seattle parks where our magnificent old-growth coniferous forest is still largely intact. The Olmsted Brothers firm developed design drawings for the park in 1909. The design included a shelter house & pergola, a trail system, a scenic pool, & waterfalls within the park. More information: seattleolmsted.org/event/schmitz-preserve-park-walking-tour-2/, www.facebook.com/seattleolmsted/ or tours@seattleolmsted.org.
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July 28, 2024(1 event)
12:00 pm: Snohomish Garden Club Annual Garden Tour – Tickets 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 Snohomish
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AugustAugust 1, 2024(2 events) 10:00 am: Woodcock Demonstration Garden Tour – Free guided tour around the garden, led by Master Gardener volunteers. Woodcock has an apple & pear orchard, trials of new & rare fruits for our climate, assorted small fruits & a variety of ornamental gardens (pollinator garden, dahlias, shade garden, roses, compost demonstration, herb garden, native hedgerows & more). The garden demonstrates a broad range of ornamental & edible plants, native gardening, composting & garden design. More information: extension.wsu.edu/clallam/event/woodcock-walkabout-july-2024/, laurel.moulton@wsu.edu or 360-565-2679. Held at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden. 2711 Woodcock Rd, Sequim, WA 98382 11:30 am: UW Botanic Gardens: First Thursday Walking Tour – Our free educational tour includes a casual walk through various areas of the Washington Park Arboretum, featuring seasonal viewing of collections plants, explorations of botany & the history of the organization. More information: botanicgardens.uw.edu/washington-park-arboretum/activities/free-public-tours/, cmn23@uw.edu or 206-685-8033. Meet at the Graham Visitors Center. Washington Park Arboretum
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August 2, 2024
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August 3, 2024(1 event)
10:00 am: Ballard P-Patch's Annual Art in the Garden – Free. Held rain or shine. Stroll through the gardens while viewing art by local artists & crafts people. Also food, kids activities, live music, artist booths & more. More information: ballardppatch.org or info@ballardppatch.org. Held at the Ballard P-Patch. Ballard P-Patch
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August 4, 2024(1 event)
10:00 am: Point Defiance Zoo Garden Tour: Plants Gone Wild – Free with zoo admission or membership. Join our horticulturist Bryon Jones & be awed by the power of plants at Point Defiance Zoo. Take a tour of vibrant, leafy plants that evoke a sense of being in the jungle or a tropical paradise. Bamboo, banana, perennials, evergreens - meet the tropical plants that thrive in our Northwest climate. More information: www.pdza.org/event/garden-tour-plants-gone-wild/, comments@pdza.org or 253-404-3800. Meet at the Pacific Rim Plaza, just inside the front gate. Point Defiance Park (Zoo)
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August 5, 2024(1 event)
12:00 pm: Infuse Organics Farm Walk – Free. Pre-register online at www.farmwalks.org/farm-walk-registration/. Adding value with flowers & medicinal herbs. Infuse Organics is a medicinal herb farm. More information: www.farmwalks.org or farmwalkspodcast@gmail.com. Held at Infuse Organics, 13688 Chumstick Hwy, Leavenworth, WA 98826. |
August 6, 2024
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August 8, 2024(1 event)
5:00 pm: Garden Walk: The Fuchsia Garden at Bellevue Botanical Garden – Cost: $10.50/member, $15/non-member. Register on website. In this walk through the Fuchsia Garden, Carolyn Zebroski will show you some of summer’s most dazzling floral displays cultivated by the Eastside Fuchsia Society since 1992. In any given year, there are about 100 different kinds of fuchsias on display & most of them are winter-hardy in the Pacific NW. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. More information: bellevuebotanical.org/event/flower-hour-the-fuchsia-garden/, dmcinnis@bellevuewa.gov or 425-452-4216. Bellevue Botanical Garden
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August 9, 2024
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August 10, 2024(3 events)
10:00 am: Garden Walk in Port Angeles – Free educational walk led by Master Gardeners. Walk through the Port Angeles 5th St. Community Garden to examine what is happening (or should be happening) in local vegetable gardens. Beneficial to persons new to vegetable gardening, as well as more seasoned vegetable gardeners. Held rain or shine. More information: extension.wsu.edu/clallam/event/2nd-saturday-garden-walk-at-5th-street-august-10th-2024/, www.facebook.com/clallammastergardeners, laurel.moulton@wsu.edu or 360-565-2679. Held at the 5th Street Community Garden, just off Peabody, right across from City Hall. 5th Street Community Garden
10:00 am: Garden Walk in Port Angeles – Free educational walk led by Master Gardeners. Walk through the Port Angeles 5th St. Community Garden to examine what is happening (or should be happening) in local vegetable gardens. Beneficial to persons new to vegetable gardening, as well as more seasoned vegetable gardeners. Held rain or shine. More information: extension.wsu.edu/clallam/event/2nd-saturday-garden-walk-at-5th-street-september-14th-2024/, www.facebook.com/clallammastergardeners, laurel.moulton@wsu.edu or 360-565-2679. Held at the 5th Street Community Garden, just off Peabody, right across from City Hall. 5th Street Community Garden
10:00 am: Heronswood Hydrangea Festival & Sale – The garden is open 9-3, but the event is from 10-2. Tickets required for garden entry (free for garden & tribal members), but no additional fee for Hydrangea event. 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/hydrangea-festival-207/register, info@heronswoodgarden.org or 360-297-9620. Heronswood Garden
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August 11, 2024
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August 18, 2024(1 event)
1:00 pm: Riverview Arboretum Tree Tour – Free. 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. Riverview Lands Arboretum
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August 19, 2024
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August 23, 2024(1 event)
Bellevue Botanical Garden Arts in the Garden – Free. Event parking in our lot, $10 per car, cash or credit. Free parking at Wilburton Hill Park. Discover 28 unique artists & wide variety of 3-D garden art available for purchase among the flowerbeds & woodlands of the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Sorry, dogs are not allowed at the garden unless they are service animals. More information: bellevuebotanical.org/arts-in-the-garden/, arts@bellevuebotanical.org or 425-452-2750. Bellevue Botanical Garden
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August 24, 2024(3 events)
10:00 am: 21 Acres Dry Farming Fair & Farm Walk – Free. Register online. Learn how farmers grow produce varieties that need zero irrigation & taste absolutely delicious.Join the 21 Acres Farm Team on the front patio for a chance to taste & compare dry-farmed & irrigated produce grown on our own farm. Meet other water resilience advocates. At 1 pm will be a farm tour focused on the dry farming trials at 21 Acres. More information: 21acres.org/event/dry-farming-fair-and-farm-walk/, www.facebook.com/21Acres/, generalinfo@21acres.org or 425-481-1500. 21 Acres
10:00 am: Bellevue Botanical Garden Arts in the Garden – Free. Event parking in our lot, $10 per car, cash or credit. Free parking at Wilburton Hill Park. Discover 28 unique artists & wide variety of 3-D garden art available for purchase among the flowerbeds & woodlands of the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Enjoy live music & food trucks. Sorry, dogs are not allowed at the garden unless they are service animals. More information: bellevuebotanical.org/arts-in-the-garden/, arts@bellevuebotanical.org or 425-452-2750. Bellevue Botanical Garden
10:00 am: Kubota Garden Tour – There 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
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August 25, 2024(4 events)
10:00 am: Bellevue Botanical Garden Arts in the Garden – Free. Event parking in our lot, $10 per car, cash or credit. Free parking at Wilburton Hill Park. Discover 28 unique artists & wide variety of 3-D garden art available for purchase among the flowerbeds & woodlands of the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Enjoy live music & food trucks. Sorry, dogs are not allowed at the garden unless they are service animals. More information: bellevuebotanical.org/arts-in-the-garden/, arts@bellevuebotanical.org or 425-452-2750. Bellevue Botanical Garden
10:00 am: Seattle University Tree Tour – Cost: $10, register by phone or email (limited to 15 participants). Seattle University's beautiful landscape was designed by the Kubota family. Ciscoe Morris was head gardener there for decades. 70 different trees are here, including some extremely rare species. We will also admire noteworthy shrubs & flowers. Led by Arthur Lee Jacobson, a renowned local expert on trees. More information: www.arthurleej.com/tours24.html, alj@consultant.com or 206-328-8733. Meet at 11th Ave & E Madison St entrance to Seattle University. Broadway & E Madison St, Seattle, WA
2:00 pm: Auburn Symphony Orchestra: Strings in the Garden – Tickets: $20/adults, $10/students, free/12 & under at www.auburnsymphony.org/202425-season/scbg. Gates open at 1pm to stroll the Garden. Auburn Symphony musicians will perform a variety of music the whole family will enjoy. Pack a picnic, no alcohol allowed. Bring your own lawn chairs or some will be available for you. More information: www.sooscreekbotanicalgarden.org/events/auburn-string-chamber-orchestra, info@auburnsymphony.org or 253-887-7777. Soos Creek Botanical Garden
2:00 pm: Skagit Symphony Art in the Garden Bash – Tickets: $40, available on website or at ticket outlets listed on website. Wander through an enchanting garden retreat while you enjoy the sounds of Skagit Symphony & set your sights on fabulous works from well-known Skagit artists. More informstion: skagitsymphony.com/art-garden-bash24, www.facebook.com/SkagitSymphonySS/?ref=page_internal, info@skagitsymphony.com or 360-848-9336. Held at Briarwood Estate, 18091 Burkland Road, Mount Vernon, 98273.
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