Northwest Horticultural Society Events
Events
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Dutch Wave, New Naturalism and Rewilding: Design Inspirations from the UK with Sue Goetz
Live WebinarFrom the bold drifts of the Dutch Wave to the ecological focus of New Naturalism and the wild beauty of Rewilding, these influential planting movements have sparked unique conversations about garden design. Garden designer and NHS Board Member Sue Goetz explores the origins, defining characteristics and key designers behind these movements. Discover how they differ,... Read More
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Woven Vessel Workshop with Erin Cox — SOLD OUT
Field and Forest Crafts 1608 NE 179th St., Shoreline, WASOLD OUT! Local forager and wild craft artist Erin will guide participants through the process of creating a one-of-a-kind woven glass vessel, starting with a simple starburst willow bark bottom. This hands-on workshop is an accessible introduction to the weaving skills of twining, plaiting and weaving on a form. Erin will demonstrate the beautiful range... Read More
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My Greatest Design Secrets with Jay Sifford — SOLD OUT
FeaturedCenter for Urban Horticulture, NHS Hall 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, Washington, United StatesGarden designer Jay Sifford is highly sought after for creating magical, immersive and profound gardens, as his impressive list of clients and awards confirm. He was named North Carolina’s Most Outstanding Landscape Designer in 2021 by LuxLife Magazine and received the Perennial Plant Association Award of Merit in 2024 for his personal home garden in... Read More
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Gardens Through the Lens with Jason Ingram
Live WebinarBritish garden photographer Jason Ingram will discuss how he captures the spirit of a garden in this gorgeously illustrated presentation. With ample examples from his portfolio, James will cover how to understand and control light for the greatest impact and the ways to best capture a scene in both wide and macro detail. You will... Read More
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Designing with Native Plants for Year-Round Interest at West Seattle Nursery — SOLD OUT
West Seattle Nursery 5275 California Ave. SW, Seattle, WABoost your native plant IQ with a combined class and tour at the West Seattle Nursery led by NHS board member Meagan McManus, the nursery's lead horticulturalist and native plant buyer. She will share her native plant expertise and treat us to an insider’s tour of the nursery. Learn how to design borders and containers with... Read More
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Reimagining the Pansy with Brenna Estrada
Live WebinarThis presentation is perfect for two types of gardeners: those who adore pansies and those who don’t (in other words, everybody). If you’re in the latter camp, Brenna Estrada will quickly get you on board Team Pansy. She is the author of Pansies: How to Grow, Reimagine, and Create Beauty with Pansies and Violas (Timber... Read More
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Dishing Dirt with Richie and Bess: Focused on Fall — FREE TO MEMBERS!
FeaturedLive WebinarThis is the fourth of five events in our Members' Free Lecture Series in 2026. Bess and Richie are getting ready for fall — and they’re dishing the dirt on what they are doing in their gardens, as well as what you should be doing in yours: transplanting, winterizing tender plants, planting bulbs, mulching and... Read More
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Falling for a Hillside Garden: Streissguth Garden Tour — SOLD OUT
Streissguth Gardens 1640 Broadway East, Seattle, WAStreissguth Gardens is a 1.25-acre mixed public/private garden in Seattle’s North Capitol Hill neighborhood, with stellar views of Lake Union, Queen Anne, downtown Seattle and the Olympic mountains. Join Garden Directors Ben Streissguth and Jade Takashima for an intimate tour of their public garden, private gardens and architectural marvel of a home on a Capitol... Read More
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Falling for a Hillside Garden: Streissguth Garden Tour — SOLD OUT
Streissguth Gardens 1640 Broadway East, Seattle, WAStreissguth Gardens is a 1.25-acre mixed public/private garden in Seattle’s North Capitol Hill neighborhood, with stellar views of Lake Union, Queen Anne, downtown Seattle and the Olympic mountains. Join Garden Directors Ben Streissguth and Jade Takashima for an intimate tour of their public garden, private gardens and architectural marvel of a home on a Capitol... Read More
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UW Biology Greenhouse Tour — SOLD OUT
UW Biology Greenhouse 3747 W. Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WAJoin us for a fascinating docent-led tour of the University of Washington Biology Greenhouse. The docent will point out highlights, history and ecological concepts in the four collection rooms, which range from desert to temperate to tropical climates. Each room contains a diversity of notable plants collected over the long history of botany at the... Read More
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Master Class with James Alexander-Sinclair: The Healing Power of Garden Design — SOLD OUT
FeaturedCenter for Urban Horticulture, NHS Hall 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, Washington, United StatesNot to be missed: An unprecedented opportunity to learn in-person at CUH from James Alexander-Sinclair, FSGLD, one of Britain's most accomplished and revered garden designers. He will detail the goals and processes for his project at Horatio's Garden, a United Kingdom charity that commissions designers to create healing gardens at spinal injury treatment centers. The... Read More
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NHS 60th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser — SOLD OUT
FeaturedCenter for Urban Horticulture, NHS Hall 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, Washington, United StatesProceeds from this event benefit the NHS Education Program Fund. If you're unable to attend, please consider making a donation to this fund. Thank you!
