From windswept deserts to misty seaside hills and verdant valleys, the natural landscapes of the American West offer an astounding variety of climates for gardens. Under Western Skies features gardens from across the West that embrace and celebrate the very soul of the land on which they grow. We will take a photographic tour through... Read More
Please join us at the Center for Urban Horticulture for a reception and a special lecture with celebrated garden designer and plantswoman from the UK and the 2024 NWFGF International judge, Jo Thompson. Jo will share her experiences creating award-winning show gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which earned her numerous accolades including four... Read More
A Gardener’s Guide to Botany, based on Scott’s latest book by the same name, is an exciting dive into the Plant Kingdom. Your beautiful, tranquil garden is a battlefield in which plants wage war against predators and struggle to out-compete one another for light, water, and nutrients. Using familiar examples, Scott looks at how... Read More
TO PUT YOUR NAME ON THE WAITING LIST CLICK THE REGISTER BUTTON The Northwest Horticultural Society and the University of Washington Botanic Gardens jointly present an in-person lecture by Henrik Sjöman at the Center for Urban Horticulture, NHS Hall. Join international author and tree researcher Henrik Sjöman in an engaging exploration of his... Read More
An orderly garden over time can become a wild crowd of trees and shrubs, especially if it had been over-planted initially or becomes overgrown when pruning has not been ongoing. However, all is not lost. Often removal or moving of plants can help, but pruning is essential when renovating an old garden. Keep in mind... Read More
The Northwest Horticultural Society is excited to present our Spring Symposium, in-person at Bastyr University. What can you do to create a more sustainable garden? From the backyard to multi-million dollar projects, experts in our field are paying close attention to the ecosystems they're building and the resources they're using to do so. Come... Read More
Registration opens on Tuesday, February 20th @ 10:00am PT Join the Northwest Horticultural Society at Christianson’s Nursery in the Skagit Valley for an in-person class with rose expert John Christianson. March is the perfect time to choose roses for your garden and the nursery will have peak inventory. John will discuss new rose introductions,... Read More
TO PUT YOUR NAME ON THE WAITING LIST CLICK THE REGISTER BUTTON Registration opens on Tuesday, February 27th @ 10:00am PT Join Ray Larson for a tour of the Arboretum’s magnificent magnolia collection during its early peak. The Arboretum, with over 200 examples of this diverse genus, is part of the National Collection... Read More
Flowers and Foliage are nice to have, but fragrance can take your garden to the next level. Fragrance invokes memories and places making your garden an emotional refuge filled with personal connections. Learn about some of the best plants for fragrance, many selected as Great Plant Picks (www.greatplantpicks.org) for their durability in the garden.... Read More
Hit the Registration Button to be added to the Waitlist! Get to Know Your Neighborhood: Center For Urban Horticulture, Union Bay Natural Area Plant Identification - and probably some bird talk... Read More
Hit the Registration Button to be Added to the Waitlist! Get to Know Your Neighborhood: Center For Urban Horticulture, Union Bay Natural Area Plant Identification - and probably some bird talk... Read More
How to Combine Shape, Color and Texture to Create the Garden of Your Dreams Jenny Rose Carey brings a lifetime of flower growing to this lecture. Having grown up... Read More
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