Northwest Horticultural Society Events
Events
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Discover Tacoma Gardens with Camille Paulsen and Sue Goetz — SOLD OUT
Please join us for a delightful tour of four distinctive Tacoma gardens, each offering its own unique character and inspiration. NHS board members Camille Paulsen and Sue Goetz, both South Sound residents, will be our guides. Our day begins in a vibrant garden filled with colorful perennials, where a gentle stream meanders through the landscape and... Read More
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The Gardener’s Mindset: Connecting with Nature through Plants with Stephen Orr
Live WebinarWhen we invited Stephen Orr to speak at this spring’s Northwest Flower & Garden Festival, we were mesmerized and amused by his tales of a life spent in gardens — both his own and some of the world’s most noteworthy. We immediately asked him to give a webinar later in the year so that an... Read More
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Best Summer-Flowering Shrubs with Dr. Ross Bayton at Heronswood — CANCELLED DUE TO AIR QUALITY ALERT
Heronswood Garden 7530 NE 288th St., Kingston, WAFor many gardeners, perennials are the stars of summer, but flowering shrubs have much to offer. From the dizzying diversity of hydrangeas to the dazzling beauty of Eucryphia, summer-blooming shrubs provide color, stature and architectural presence that lasts all year round. Heronswood’s Dr. Ross Bayton will be your guide to this remarkable and diverse group... Read More
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South of Seattle Tour: Burien, Three Tree Point and Normandy Park –SOLD OUT
Join NHS Board Members Pam Sturgeon and Gillian Mathews for a day exploring five gardens South of Seattle, from Burien to Three Tree Point to Normandy Park. Bring your lunch to enjoy at Seahurst Park -- we'll bring the drinks and cookies. We'll meet at a Burien garden, where the owners have created four distinct... Read More
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Meet the Designers Tour with Courtney Olander and Susie Thompson, APLD — SOLD OUT
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of three gardens in the Laurelhurst and Windermere neighborhoods designed by local landscape designers Courtney Olander and Susie Thompson, APLD. These in-demand Seattle-based designers will share each site's project goals, inspirations and challenges so that you can learn what makes these gardens work and how you can apply... Read More
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Discover the Link: Plant Sociability and Garden Design with Benjamin Vogt
Live WebinarPlease note the start time of 6:00 PM, rather than our usual 6:30 PM. Delve into the under-discussed concept of plant sociability and how it can help guide and enhance your plant-buying choices at the local nursery or big box store. Author, teacher, designer and activist Benjamin Vogt will give an overview of plant sociability... Read More
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Floral Foraging from Your Garden with Susan Ryan and Debra Prinzing — SOLD OUT
Spend a delightful morning in designer Susan Ryan's residential garden in Tacoma, where she will share her philosophy about designing florals from the landscape and you will create an arrangement in a custom vase created for the class by a local potter. Debra Prinzing, founder of the Slow Flowers movement, will be on hand to... Read More
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Field Class: Gardening Under Mature Trees with Christina Pfeiffer — SOLD OUT
Dunn Gardens 13533 Northshire Rd. NW, Seattle, WAChristina Pfeiffer, a highly regarded Seattle-based horticulture educator and ISA Certified Arborist, will cover how to assess where, how and what type of new plants to add under mature trees. Installing new plantings and maintaining old gardens within the shade and root zone of large trees can present challenges for the trees and companion plantings... Read More
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From Spore to Sale: A Tour of the Hardy Fern Foundation’s Collection and Nursery — SOLD OUT
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden 2525 S. 336th St., Federal Way, WANHS is very pleased to co-sponsor this event with the Hardy Fern Foundation. Have you ever wondered how a tiny fern spore grows into the lush foliage you find at a retail nursery? Join the Hardy Fern Foundation's Nursery Manager Emily Joseph for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden/HFF fern collection, including... Read More
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Sedges Have Edges: Unlocking the Secrets of Carex in Your Garden with John Coghlan
Live WebinarDiscover the quiet magic of sedges (Carex), understated plants that bring texture, movement and resilience to the garden. Often overlooked in favor of flashier blooms or showy grasses, sedges offer remarkable beauty and ecological value. Garden designer John Coghlan will discuss how to use Carex species to create dynamic plantings to support pollinators, stabilize soil... Read More
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NHS After Hours at Sunnyside Nursery (Members Only)
Sunnyside Nursery 3905 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville, WAA members-only event: NHS After Hours at Sunnyside Nursery 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville, WA Wednesday, September 9th Drop-in hours: 5:30 – 7:30 PM We look forward to welcoming you to a free, after-hours experience at this long-trusted destination for generous and diverse plant offerings, expert horticultural knowledge and customer service, garden essentials and outdoor... Read More
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Foraging for Basketry and Wild Crafts with Erin Cox
Phinney Neighborhood Center 6532 Phinney Ave North, Seattle, WALocal forager and wild craft artist Erin will provide an overview of the incredible plants that grow here in the Pacific Northwest and she will demonstrate how to identify, gather, store and use them to create baskets and crafts that bring nature inside. Whether you live in an urban, suburban or rural setting, there are... Read More