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 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.
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June 3, 2023 (2 events)
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June 3, 2023Wide variety of perennials, vegetable starts, herbs, & houseplants for sale. Club members available to answer questions & help you solve whatever gardening issues you hope to resolve this season. More information: www.facebook.com/auburnwashington.gardenclub, mgrgry@gmail.com or 253-839-8092. Sale held in at Les Gove Park (Crow with Fires area).
Les Gove Park–
June 3, 2023Featuring perennials & a limited number of veggie starts, herbs & more. Included are plants donated by the Miller Garden, Heronswood & Dunn Gardens. Proceeds support public gardens & local non-profits. More information: broadview.gardenclub@gmail.com.
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June 4, 2023 (2 events)
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June 4, 2023Featuring perennials & a limited number of veggie starts, herbs & more. Included are plants donated by the Miller Garden, Heronswood & Dunn Gardens. Proceeds support public gardens & local non-profits. More information: broadview.gardenclub@gmail.com.
Private Property (Broadview Garden Club)–
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.
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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.
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June 14, 2023 (1 event)
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June 14, 2023Cost: $10/members, /$15 non-members. Register online. Richard Hawke will share information on perennials that have proven to be beautiful, reliable & hardy in the Chicago Botanic Garden’s evaluation trials. Richard is the Director of Ornamental Plant Research at the Chicago Botanic Garden & is responsible for the breeding, evaluation & introduction programs. This recording will be sent 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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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 (2 events)
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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.
Pacific Bonsai Museum–
June 21, 2023Cost: $10/members, /$15 non-members. Register online. Dr. Ross Bayton delves into the science of color, revealing how plants produce it & how they use it to communicate. He is the Director of Heronswood Garden in Kingston, WA &the author of several books on horticulture. This recording will be sent 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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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