Center for Urban Horticulture, NHS Hall
3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, Washington, United States
The New Beautiful (Rizzoli, 2025) showcases 52 groundbreaking landscapes–from small urban plots to iconic estates to public spaces–that meld ecological and sustainability considerations with aesthetic innovation. Andrea Cochran, Dan Pearson, Sarah Price, Andy Salter, Tom Stuart-Smith, Urquhart & Hunt, and Keith Wiley are among the many leading designers whose work is featured. Stephanie will share exquisite... Read More
Kubota Garden
9817 55th Ave S, Seattle, Washington
SOLD OUT! AFTERNOON SESSION JUST ADDED -- CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Join Don Brooks, former head gardener at Kubota Garden, on a tour of this stunning 20-acre Japanese-American garden and historic landmark. He will tell the story of Fujitaro Kubota, the Japanese immigrant whose vision and hard work transformed undesirable logged-off swampland into a tranquil urban... Read More
Kubota Garden
9817 55th Ave S, Seattle, Washington
Join Don Brooks, former head gardener at Kubota Garden, on a tour of this stunning 20-acre Japanese-American garden and historic landmark. He will tell the story of Fujitaro Kubota, the Japanese immigrant whose vision and hard work transformed undesirable logged-off swampland into a tranquil urban oasis with multiple pools, waterfalls, stone features and an extensive... Read More
Gravetye’s Head Gardener Tom Coward will share his experiences overseeing the restoration and development of one of England’s most renowned and influential gardens. Gravetye was originally created by William Robinson, author of the landmark book, The Wild Garden, and one of the most significant gardeners of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Tom will... Read More
Puget Sound Plants
9615 192nd St SE, Snohomish, WA
We all experience joy walking into our favorite nursery to just "sneak a peek"...and we often walk out with more plants than we have room for. We don’t typically think about what it took to make those plants ready for sale at a retail nursery, but this class will remedy that with a expertly guided... Read More
NHS is very pleased to co-sponsor this event with the Hardy Fern Foundation. We thank Richie Steffen for generously sharing his expertise with us. Do you have dark, shady places in your garden? Are you in need of a fern for dry shade or perhaps a wet, waterlogged location? Richie Steffen, Hardy Fern Foundation board... Read More
Seasonal interest is not all about the flowers—sometimes the foliage provides the greater show, and in many cases the two work together to bridge seasons. Richard Hawke, director of ornamental plant research at the Chicago Botanic Garden, will share information on perennials that are proving to be beautiful, reliable, and hardy in its trials. Speaker’s... Read More
Lake Washington Garden: Vangie and Daniel Pepper’s landscape on the shore of Lake Washington is filled with their favorite plants and delicious flavors. Indoor-outdoor living spaces, cobbled surfaces and a secluded fountain courtyard echo aspects of the couple’s favorite European destinations. Formal plantings of English roses and buxom hydrangeas are punctuated by columnar Italian cypress... Read More
