In 2016, UK horticulturalists Imogen Checketts and Kate Dumbleton broke ground on their property in southwestern France to create Le Jardin Champêtre. Since then, it has become a highly regarded demonstration garden, nursery and design practice infused with their love of the local scrubby garrigue landscape. Noel Kingsbury lavishly profiled Le Jardin for Gardens Illustrated... Read More
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS at the Center for Urban Horticulture, NHS Hall 1:00 PM: Doors open 1:00 – 1:30 PM: Plant sale (Keeping It Green) & socializing 1:30 PM: Official business 2:00 – 3:00 PM: Lecture followed by Q&A More plant sales and socializing until 3:30 PM Light refreshments will be provided Special note: Although usually... Read More
2 Sessions Morning Session 10:00 AM - 12:00PM Afternoon Sessions 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Yes, it’s already time to start planning for the holiday and winter season! Board Member... Read More
Extraordinary gardens are born from personal inspiration. Discover how reclaimed and salvaged materials can transform ordinary landscapes into distinctive, sustainable gardens that tell a compelling story. Learn proven techniques to... Read More
Woodpeckers are the heart of North American forests in many ways: their distinctive drumming sounds out a familiar rhythm, while their presence supports owls and a countless other creatures.... Read More
Lecture Description in James’ own (lightly edited) words: My professional life has run parallel with extensive UK Research Council-funded research into what lives in UK gardens. It had long been... Read More
It's time to get your sweet peas started, and we are excited to welcome Marryn Mathis, aka The Sweet Pea Queen, to Seattle for our first in-person event of the... Read More
Winter’s cold and dark days can be tough for gardeners, but the new year is the perfect time to reflect on last season and plan for the coming months. Join... Read More
Pam Penick’s latest book, “The Gardens of Texas: Visions of Resilience from the Lone Star State” (Timber Press, 2025), celebrates the tenacity and range of gardening approaches across her home... Read More
Gardens That Have Inspired Me with Stephen Orr We are delighted to partner with the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival in welcoming accomplished garden writer, editor and media personality Stephen... Read More
Professional photographer Doreen Wynja will take us down her soulful path into the world of garden photography. She will share highlights from her sumptuous book, The Spirited Garden: Creative Private... Read More
Who says botanical Latin (also known as scientific nomenclature) has to be head-scratchingly hard? We’re all Homo sapiens (“intelligent humans”), so it’s not too much of a leap for us... Read More
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