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SUMMARY:Perfect Plants for the Shade Garden at Heronswood with Dr. Ross Bayton
DESCRIPTION:Expand your plant palette to include shade-loving plants on this tour led by Heronswood Garden’s Director Dr. Ross Bayton. He will reveal a wealth of richly hued and elaborately textured plants that flourish in various shade conditions: fuchsias to foamflowers\, hydrangeas to heucheras\, tassel ferns to toad lilies. And there’s a bonus: the garden’s show-stopping giant Himalayan lilies will be in their peak towering splendor. Bring your lunch and explore the garden after the tour until closing time at 3 pm. And of course\, many of the specimens you’ll fall in love with are available for purchase in the garden shop.  \nSpeaker’s Bio:   \nLondon-born botanist\, taxonomist\, plantsman and gardener Dr. Bayton received his Ph.D. in plant taxonomy from the Royal Botanic Gardens\, Kew. His intensive research and fieldwork in Kenya\, Madagascar and Burkina Faso led to a revision of the Borassus genus (palm). He is the author of several books\, including “New Trees: Introductions to Cultivation” (with John Grimshaw)\, “Plant Families: A Guide for Gardeners and Botanists” (with Simon Maugham)\, and most recently “The Gardener’s Botanical: An Encyclopedia of Latin Plant Names.” Ross was the gardening editor of the UK’s best-selling gardening periodical\, BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine. He joined Heronswood in 2017 as a botanist and became director in 2022. When not there\, he is cultivating his five-acre home garden in Bremerton.  \n \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/perfect-plants-for-the-shade-garden-at-heronswood-with-dr-ross-bayton/
LOCATION:Heronswood Garden\, 7530 NE 288th St.\, Kingston\, WA\, 98346
CATEGORIES:In-person Day Tour
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SUMMARY:NHS Members' Day at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden (Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:We are very pleased to continue our tradition of hosting a Members’ Day at a local botanic garden – this year we are doing so at the unparalleled  Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden (RSBG). All members will have free access to the 22-acre garden on this special Members’ Day. This benefit allows members to connect with like-minded plant lovers and experience inspiring landscapes together. Members may register up to two guests\, who will be asked to pay the entry fee upon arrival ($10 for adults\, $7 for seniors and students). Please register if you plan to attend so we can get an accurate count for refreshments. \nRSBG Executive Director Steve Hootman and Horticulturalist and Assistant Curator Will Clausen will give alternating tours on the hour\, while Nursery Manager Atsuko Gibson will take us behind the scenes at the propagation houses. Additional botanical delights include the Victorian Stumpery\, Rutherford Conservatory\, Alpine Garden\, and the Pacific Bonsai Museum that is just steps away. Other June highlights are the in-bloom Kalmia latifolia (mountain laurel) and the striking new silver-blue leaves on Zenobia pulverulenta (honeycup). We encourage you to make a day of it: bring your lunch and picnic at the Rutherford Conservatory Terrace\, enjoy drinks and cookies provided by NHS\, peruse the gift shop and plants for sale in the nursery.
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/nhs-members-day-at-the-rhododendron-species-botanical-garden/
LOCATION:Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden\, 2525 S. 336th St.\, Federal Way\, WA\, 98003
CATEGORIES:Members Free Garden Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T100000
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SUMMARY:Summer Plants of CUH with Curator Ray Larson
DESCRIPTION:June is prime time at the Center for Urban Horticulture (CUH) and there is no better guide than Ray Larson\, curator of living collections and associate director of the University of Washington Botanic Gardens. With over thirty years’ experience at CUH\, he will highlight some of his favorite plants\, from the time-tested to the more recently planted\, and explain how they perform in the landscape. \nTour Leader’s Bio:  \nRay Larson is associate director\, curator of living collections and the Otis Hyde Herbarium\, at the University of Washington Botanic Gardens. He is also a past board member and president of NHS.
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/summer-plants-of-cuh-with-curator-ray-larson/
LOCATION:Center for Urban Horticulture\, 3501 NE 41st St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105
CATEGORIES:In-person Day Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T183000
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SUMMARY:The Evolution of the High Line Gardens with Richard Hayden
DESCRIPTION:Manhattan’s High Line gardens are celebrated for their mesmerizing naturalistic beauty throughout every season\, despite unprecedented urban constraints: human-made beds installed 30 feet above street level along 1.5 miles of a decommissioned elevated rail line. Richard Hayden\, the site’s senior director of horticulture since 2022\, will present the plants\, techniques and planning – including recent input from its designer\, the legendary Piet Oudolf – that allow this exemplary urban park to flourish\, evolve and inspire.   \nSpeaker’s Bio: \nRichard Hayden is a passionate horticulturist dedicated to an ecological and naturalistic approach to garden care and design. He leads a team of horticulturists in the stewardship and public programming at the High Line gardens in New York City. He previously served as the assistant deputy director at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLA) where he was the primary project manager for the reimagining of the La Brea Tar Pits Museum and 11-acre park site. He also oversaw the Nature Gardens at NHMLA\, a wildlife habitat garden on which he collaborated with scientists\, educators and interpreters to promote the garden as a leading site for the study of urban nature. Richard is a past chair of the board of directors of the Pacific Horticulture Society and a past president of the Los Angeles District of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. Prior to working in public horticulture\, he worked for 20-plus years as a Los Angeles-based landscape designer.  \n  \nAdditional Resources: \nhttps://www.instagram.com/naturegardener/  \n https://awaytogarden.com/the-high-lines-naturalistic-gardening-lessons-with-richard-hayden/  \n https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/26/realestate/high-line-nyc.html  \n 
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/the-evolution-of-the-high-line-gardens-with-richard-hayden/
LOCATION:Live Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T100000
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SUMMARY:Plant Community: Gardens as Social Infrastructure with Chris Fehlhaber
DESCRIPTION:For the past decade\, Chris Fehlhaber has engaged in public and private garden projects in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin\, including eight yeas as a horticulturalist at Chanticleer. He believes that dynamic gardens at existing sites of social infrastructure — like public libraries and community centers — provide the most profound impact and value in their communities. He is deeply committed to raising the public’s consciousness and appreciation of enriching\, progressive horticulture. He will inspire and motivate us with an overview of these powerful principles and projects. \nSpeaker’s Bio: \nChris Fehlhaber holds degrees in landscape architecture-natural resources and environmental studies from the University of Wisconsin. He regularly writes\, teaches\, and speaks on plants and gardening. He is the Perennial Plant Association’s Mid-Atlantic regional director and a co-host on The Native Plant Podcast. \n Additional Resource: \nhttps://www.instagram.com/chrisfehlhaber/?hl=en 
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/plant-community-gardens-as-social-infrastructure-with-chris-fehlhaber/
LOCATION:Live Webinar
CATEGORIES:Members Free Lecture Series,Webinar Lecture
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SUMMARY:Soos Creek Botanical Garden Walk with Walt -- CLASS IS FULL/REGISTRATION CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:Walt Bubelis will provide rich commentary as he guides us along the main paths of the Soos Creek Botanical Garden and Heritage Center\, which features a pleasing range of native and exotic plants. The site’s 23 acres were part of the land the current owner’s Norwegian ancestors began purchasing in 1892. Today the garden boasts numerous prize specimens\, some of which date back to its inception in the 1960s. The center is dedicated to sharing its various international\, regional and historical horticultural inspirations while honoring the local history of the Soos Creek Plateau. After the tour\, enjoy a picnic lunch on the grounds and explore other areas such as the aviary and rose garden. \nWalt Bubelis is professor emeritus of horticulture at Edmonds College and a valued pillar of the local horticulture community. He is an active member on boards and committees at the UW Botanic Garden\, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden and the Edmonds College horticulture program. He leads frequent tours and classes for many of the Puget Sound’s leading horticultural organizations. \n \n \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/soos-creek-botanical-garden-walk-with-walt/
LOCATION:Soos Creek Botanical Garden\, 29308 132nd Ave. SE\, Auburn\, WA\, 98092
CATEGORIES:In-person Day Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T100000
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
DESCRIPTION:Discover the medicine of nature through a guided forest bathing experience in the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden led by Cascadia Forest Therapy’s founder Michael Stein-Ross. Forest bathing (or shinrin-yoku) encourages participants to move in nature at a slower pace and take in the atmosphere of the environment. Multiple scientific studies have shown that the practice lowers stress and blood pressure levels\, while increasing immune system functioning. Michael will offer an evolving series of invitations crafted to help participants slow down and open their senses. This encourages mindfulness\, which readies the heart and mind to be fully present in the natural world. He will hold space for everyone to arrive at their unique relationship with the Earth while offering opportunities to witness our shared connections. The experience will close with tea brewed from native plants and light healthy snacks.  \nGuide’s Bio: \nMichael Stein-Ross founded Cascadia Forest Therapy in 2018 after earning his Nature and Forest Therapy Guide certification. Since then he has led hundreds of forest bathing sessions across the Puget Sound region. Over the last two years he facilitated Cascadia Forest Therapy’s transformation into a non-profit\, whose mission is to grow the regional culture of nature connection by ensuring accessibility to guided forest and nature therapy experiences. He also teaches in the Highline School District and lives in Des Moines with his wife and two children. 
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/forest-bathing-at-kruckeberg-botanic-gardens/
LOCATION:Kruckeberg Botanic Garden\, 20312 15th Ave NW Shoreline 98117\, Shoreline\, Washington\, 98117
CATEGORIES:In-person Class
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SUMMARY:The Best Gardens are Shade Gardens with Susan Calhoun
DESCRIPTION:Some people lament having too much shade – they crave more sun and think that roses\, lavender and vegetables are the only way to garden. But local expert Susan Calhoun urges people to stop struggling with shade and start loving every vibrant leaf and filtered sunbeam. She will survey the different types of shade gardens and remind us of their benefits: just as much color\, unusual plants\, seasonal interest\, lower water needs and cooler places to hang out during the hottest months. Susan will share essential shade lessons that are especially relevant for PNW gardeners\, including how to: \n\n\n\nCreate shade – and how to get rid of it when it becomes too much.\nWork with forest environments.\nGrow in dry shade and create lushness.\nManage unruly natives and augment with well-behaved non-native species.\nCreate places for pollinators and insects.\nMake your shade garden your favorite garden area.\n\n\n\nSpeaker’s Bio: \nSusan Calhoun is a landscape designer\, writer and speaker with over 25 years of experience gardening in our shade-rich region. Based on Bainbridge Island\, she is the owner and principal designer of Plantswoman Design. She received her horticultural training at South Seattle College and RHS Garden Harlow Carr in the UK. Susan’s work has been featured in Sunset\, Fine Gardening\, Monrovia’s Be Inspired blog and many other national and local publications. She is a frequent speaker and contributor to the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival\, having created award-winning gardens for many years. \nAdditional Resources: \nhttps://www.finegardening.com/author/susan-calhoun \nhttps://www.facebook.com/plantswomandesign?ref=hl \nhttps://www.instagram.com/plantswomannw \n \n \n \n \nPhoto credits: Doreen Wynja and Fine Gardening Magazine.
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/the-best-gardens-are-shade-gardens-with-susan-calhoun/
LOCATION:Live Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T130000
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SUMMARY:Far Reaches Botanical Conservancy Tour and Shopping (Afternoon Session) (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Join founders Kelly Dodson and Sue Milliken for an in-depth tour of their peerless Far Reaches Botanical Conservancy (FRBC) and Far Reaches Farm in Port Townsend. Immerse yourself in the Collectors Garden\, which houses their extraordinary collection of rare and endangered plants from all over the globe. Explore the propagation greenhouse and experience the Crevice Garden designed and built by Kenton Seth and Paul Spriggs. Observe and learn about the stunning range of plants that flourish in Port Townsend’s unique climate. After the tour you will have an opportunity to shop for plants\, although for efficiency’s sake\, please order online ahead of time for pickup on the day of the tour.  \nFounders’ Bios: \nLongtime plant explorers and preservationists Kelly and Sue are renowned for their thrilling collection of plants\, many of which they have propagated from their own seed collecting trips around the world. The mission of FRBC is to facilitate the acquisition and introduction to North America of threatened and vulnerable ornamental plants of known wild provenance as well as from cultivated sources. FRBC maintains these plants as a living reference collection for public educational and scientific purposes\, with the goal of conservation through cultivation via distribution to botanic and public gardens\, botanists\, researchers\, as well as professional and amateur gardeners and horticulturists. \nAdditional Resources: \nhttps://www.facebook.com/FRBC.ORG/ \nhttps://www.instagram.com/far_reaches_botanical_conserve/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/FarReachesFarm \nhttps://www.instagram.com/far_reaches_farm/ \nhttps://awaytogarden.com/botanical-treasures-at-far-reaches-farm-nursery-with-kelly-dodson/
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/far-reaches-botanical-conservancy-tour-and-shopping-afternoon-session/
LOCATION:Far Reaches Botanical Conservancy\, 1818 Hastings Ave\, Port Townsend\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Day Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T100000
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SUMMARY:Far Reaches Botanical Conservancy Tour and Shopping (Morning Session) (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Join founders Kelly Dodson and Sue Milliken for an in-depth tour of their peerless Far Reaches Botanical Conservancy (FRBC) and Far Reaches Farm in Port Townsend. Immerse yourself in the Collectors Garden\, which houses their extraordinary collection of rare and endangered plants from all over the globe. Explore the propagation greenhouse and experience the Crevice Garden designed and built by Kenton Seth and Paul Spriggs. Observe and learn about the stunning range of plants that flourish in Port Townsend’s unique climate. After the tour you will have an opportunity to shop for plants\, although for efficiency’s sake\, please order online ahead of time for pickup on the day of the tour.  \nFounders’ Bios: \nLongtime plant explorers and preservationists Kelly and Sue are renowned for their thrilling collection of plants\, many of which they have propagated from their own seed collecting trips around the world. The mission of FRBC is to facilitate the acquisition and introduction to North America of threatened and vulnerable ornamental plants of known wild provenance as well as from cultivated sources. FRBC maintains these plants as a living reference collection for public educational and scientific purposes\, with the goal of conservation through cultivation via distribution to botanic and public gardens\, botanists\, researchers\, as well as professional and amateur gardeners and horticulturists. \nAdditional Resources: \nhttps://www.facebook.com/FRBC.ORG/ \nhttps://www.instagram.com/far_reaches_botanical_conserve/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/FarReachesFarm \nhttps://www.instagram.com/far_reaches_farm/ \nhttps://awaytogarden.com/botanical-treasures-at-far-reaches-farm-nursery-with-kelly-dodson/
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/far-reaches-botanical-conservancy-tour-and-shopping-morning-session/
LOCATION:Far Reaches Botanical Conservancy\, 1818 Hastings Ave\, Port Townsend\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Day Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T200000
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SUMMARY:Cutting Garden Inspiration with the Flower Farmers with Debra Prinzing and Robin Avni
DESCRIPTION:Doors open for socializing\, book and flower sales: 6 PM\nLecture and Q&A:  6:30 – 7:30 PM\nBook sales and signing:  7:30 – 8 PM\n \nCo-authors Debra Prinzing and Robin Avni’s lushly photographed just-published book\, “The Flower Farmers: Inspiration & Advice from Expert Growers” (Abrams Books)\, spotlights 29 stand-out growers\, including a bracing mix of established industry leaders and innovative newcomers\, many from our region. Each grower shares their story and passion\, detailing their specialty knowledge\, seasonal practices and favorite new varieties. Dedicated sidebars share these experts’ tips on everything from raising a unique cultivar to the best floral varieties for long lasting arrangements. Debra and Robin will generously present some of the book’s most valuable information and inspiration\, and will take part in a Q&A and book signing after their presentation. Peonies from Monroe-based JARN Co. Flowers will be available for purchase! \n \n \nSpeakers’ Bios: \nSeattle-based NHS member Debra Prinzing is a champion of local\, seasonal and sustainable flower producers\, author of 12 books and the voice of the Slow Flowers Podcast. She is the founder and producer of Slow Flowers\, the online directory of American and Canadian flower farms\, florists\, shops and studios who supply domestic and local flowers. In 2015 she founded American Flowers Week and for the past seven years she has produced the annual Slow Flowers Summit (AKA “the TED talk for floral professionals”). \nRobin Avni is a creative director and designer in the media and high-tech industries based in Gig Harbor. Her specialties include creative management of award-winning teams and content development for high profile projects\, including 18 floral and lifestyle collaborations with Debra. In 2020\, they formed BLOOM Imprint\, a publishing venture whose mission is to work with creative floral entrepreneurs to produce floral\, garden and design lifestyle titles. \n \n\n \nPhoto credits: Lia Crowe\, Mary Grace Long\, Heather Marino\, Yumi Nagumo\, Missy Palacol\, Tracy Yang\n  \nNHS thanks the Woodinville Garden Club for sponsoring this event. \n        \n 
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/cutting-garden-inspiration-with-the-flower-farmers-with-debra-prinzing-and-robin-avni/
LOCATION:Bellevue Botanical Garden\, Aaron Education Center\, 12001 Main St.\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98005
CATEGORIES:Special Live Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T120000
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SUMMARY:Climate Connections: Exploring West Coast Native Plants and Global Counterparts in the Miller Garden (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Join Head Gardener Del Brummet for a rare opportunity to experience the esteemed Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden. The grounds are set into a sloped landscape overlooking the Puget Sound whose maritime air moderates the garden’s climate\, which features many different soil types and microclimates. He will focus on how Elisabeth Miller thoughtfully combined West Coast native plants with specimens from similar climates from across the world to create an adaptable and compelling garden. He will also illustrate how the horticultural staff continue to develop and experiment with Mrs. Miller’s botanical legacy. \nSpeaker Bio: \nNHS board member Del became interested in plants through hiking and building trails with the Washington Trails Association. At the University of Washington\, he worked in a restoration ecology lab researching propagation techniques\, with a focus on native plants of the Garry oak ecosystem. He graduated in 2014 with a bachelor of science degree in biology and joined the Miller Garden the following year. He teaches about native and exotic plants\, propagation\, and species of seasonal interest for NHS. \nA portion of the class fees will be donated to the Great Plant Picks program.
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/climate-connections-exploring-west-coast-native-plants-and-global-counterparts-in-the-miller-garden/
LOCATION:Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden (Address will be made available to registrants two days prior to event.)\, Seattle\, WA
CATEGORIES:In-person Day Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114213
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SUMMARY:A Short History of Flowers: The Stories that Make Our Gardens with Advolly Richmond
DESCRIPTION:Curious about the geographic or name origins of your favorite flowers? If so\, Advolly Richmond’s lecture will delight and illuminate. Her 2024 book\, “A Short History of Flowers: the stories that make our gardens\,” contains charismatic portraits of 60 plants – including West Coast natives Matilija poppy and Oregon grape –  and she will highlight some of the most intriguing for us. These histories are embroidered with folklore\, mythology\, globe-spanning plant explorations\, and tales of botanists\, queens\, kings\, smugglers\, monks and more. For a taste of her warm\, inviting presentation style\, sample The Garden History Podcast. \n  \nSpeaker’s Bio: \nAdvolly Richmond is a garden\, landscape and social historian fascinated by how gardens and gardening reflect social\, political and economic currents. Based in the UK\, she has an MA in garden history from the University of Bristol. Advolly lectures and writes about a range of 16th to 20th-century garden topics\, with a special fondness for the gardens of the Italian Renaissance. She contributes garden history features to BBC’s tv program Gardeners’ World\, writes for Scribehound and is a member of the Garden Media Guild. In addition\, she is a Fellow of the Linnean Society and a Champion for the Royal Botanic Gardens\, Kew.  \nAdditional Resource: \nhttps://www.instagram.com/advollyr/ \n 
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/a-short-history-of-flowers-the-stories-that-make-our-gardens-with-advolly-richmond/
LOCATION:Live Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114213
CREATED:20250408T165025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T213932Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Gardens of Gravelly Lake with Camille Paulsen (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:The Lakewood area\, just south of Tacoma\, is a treasure trove of historically significant homes and gardens around Gravelly Lake. Join NHS Board Member Camille Paulsen for a tour of six of these jewels\, five of which are private and rarely experienced by visitors. \nThe day starts at Lakewold Gardens\, where its Executive Director and Head Gardener (and past NHS Board President) Justin Henderson and Camille will provide an overview of the area’s notable gardens. We will then carpool a short distance to the Weyerhaeuser garden\, which was developed by George and Wendy Weyerhaueser. Wendy was the daughter of the Wagners\, who owned Lakewold. It is very much a Northwest garden\, filled with old growth fir trees\, oaks\, dogwood and–of course–rhododendrons\, wisteria and roses. Clara Ladd’s nearby garden showcases glorious Garry oaks and a Chilean firetree\, one of very few in the region. We will return to Lakewold for lunch (bring your own) and an exploration of the 10-acre grounds designed by the pioneering landscape architect Thomas Church\, with its parterres\, reflecting pool\, tea house\, woodlands and magnificent champion trees. Board Member Sue Goetz will be on hand to share her experience researching and recreating the original Church-designed knot garden. Finally we will travel to Villa Madera\, which was built in 1920\, and the adjacent Madera Japanese and Rose Gardens. \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/historic-gardens-of-gravelly-lake-with-camille-paulsen/
LOCATION:Lakewold Gardens\, 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW\, Lakewood\, WA\, 98499
CATEGORIES:In-person Day Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114213
CREATED:20250408T170830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T152233Z
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SUMMARY:Sex Lives of Plants with Heronswood’s Dr. Ross Bayton
DESCRIPTION:Flowers are the reason many people create gardens\, but plants don’t produce blooms for our benefit. Instead\, flower production enables plants to share their genes and produce the next generation. Join Dr. Ross Bayton\, director of the celebrated Heronswood Garden in Kingston\, WA\, as he examines the varied reproductive strategies of flowers\, ferns\, and conifers. He will provide fascinating insights that are particularly valuable to gardeners seeking to better understand the life cycles of plants and how to propagate their favorites. \nSpeaker Bio:  \nLondon-born botanist\, taxonomist\, plantsman and gardener Dr. Bayton received his Ph.D. in plant taxonomy from the Royal Botanic Gardens\, Kew. His intensive research and fieldwork in Kenya\, Madagascar and Burkina Faso led to a revision of the Borassus genus (palm). He is the author of several books\, including “New Trees: Introductions to Cultivation” (with John Grimshaw)\, “Plant Families: A Guide for Gardeners and Botanists” (with Simon Maugham)\, and most recently “The Gardener’s Botanical: An Encyclopedia of Latin Plant Names.” Ross was the gardening editor of the UK’s best-selling gardening periodical\, BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine. He joined Heronswood in 2017 as a botanist and became director in 2022. When not there\, he is cultivating his five-acre home garden in Bremerton. \nRecording will be sent within 24 hours of event and will be available for 4 weeks.
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/sex-lives-of-plants-with-heronswoods-dr-ross-bayton/
LOCATION:Live Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114213
CREATED:20250318T192150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T204317Z
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SUMMARY:Container Design for All Seasons with Cindy Funes
DESCRIPTION:Professional container designer Cindy Funes will share her expertise in selecting plants\, colors and themes that seamlessly shift with the seasons\, ensuring your containers remain fresh\, vibrant and visually captivating year round. Learn how to build a strong foundational structure\, allowing for easy seasonal updates while maintaining balance and harmony. Cindy will demonstrate practical techniques for layering plants\, incorporating varied textures and utilizing color transitions. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out\, you’ll take home knowledge and creative inspiration guaranteed to elevate your container gardening. \nCindy Funes is a certified professional horticulturist\, president of the Digging In Association\, and owner of Garden Revelry. She has over 16 years of experience creating stunning\, ever-changing arrangements in tune with the seasons.
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/container-design-for-all-seasons-with-cindy-funes/
LOCATION:Dunn Gardens\, 13533 Northshire Rd. NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98177
CATEGORIES:In-person Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114213
CREATED:20250401T003135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T041520Z
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SUMMARY:The Evolution of an 18th Century Irish Garden and its Spectacular Meadows with Seamus O'Brien
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to welcome Seamus O’Brien\, head gardener at Ireland’s National Botanic Gardens\, Kilmacurragh\, to Seattle. He will share the garden’s evolution and rich history\, which date back to monastic origins in the 17th century. Two centuries later\, it became a wild Robinsonian garden\, when exotic plants and trees from international collecting expeditions were added. Seamus will also detail the exuberant restoration of Kilmacurragh’s 300-year old hay meadows. The spectacle launches in February\, when a million crocus neopolitanus (native range: Italy\, Greece and the Balkan Peninsula) bloom\, making way for nearly 150 native wildflowers and grasses over the next six months. Among the stars are devil’s-bit scabious\, lousewort\, orchids\, pignut and yellow rattle. Learn how the process has evolved since its beginning in 2007\, including regenerative and sustainable management practices that have culminated in what Seamus calls “the little Noah’s Ark of wildflowers” and a haven for pollinators\, birds and more. A lively Q&A will follow the lecture.  \nSpeaker Bio: \nSeamus O’Brien\, one of Ireland’s premier horticulturists\, became head gardener of the National Botanic Gardens\, Kilmacurragh in 2006. He received his horticultural training at the National Botanic Gardens\, Glasnevin and holds an International Diploma in Botanic Gardens Management from the Royal Botanic Gardens\, Kew. He is a member of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Woody Plant Committee and is a judge of the RHS Early Spring Shows. In 2018 Seamus was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland’s Gold Medal of Honour for distinguished services to horticulture in Ireland. In pursuit of botanical and historical knowledge\, he has traveled to Bhutan\, China\, India\, Myanmar\, Nepal\, Tibet\, Oceania\, California and Chile. He is the author of two award-winning books: “In the Footsteps of Augustine Henry and his Chinese Collectors” and “In the Footsteps of Joseph Dalton Hooker: A Sikkim Adventure.” \nThank you to Bartlett Tree Experts for their generous donation to our 2025 Education Fund\, \nwhich helps make in-person events like this possible.\nAdditional Resources: \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXEz0SVhc_Q \nhttps://www.instagram.com/kilmacurraghgardensopw/ \nhttps://www.instagram.com/seamus_d_o_brien/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/nationalbotanicgardensofirelandkilmacurragh \n  \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/kilmacurragh-meadows-revival-and-restoration-with-seamus-obrien/
LOCATION:Center for Urban Horticulture\, NHS Hall\, 3501 NE 41st St\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Live Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114213
CREATED:20250318T192456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T052601Z
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SUMMARY:Trillium Tour at Cottage Lake Gardens with Susie Egan PM (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Cottage Lake Gardens is just 30 minutes outside of Seattle and is one of the few places in the world where all 50+ species of the world’s trilliums can be seen growing in one location. Owner and curator Susie Egan will guide us through her three-acre private botanical garden filled with woodland shade plants. We’ll experience the famous Trillium Trail\, recently renovated to display each species by geographic zone\, which is akin to walking a trail from North America’s west coast to the east coast\, with a brief detour to northeast Asia. Plants will be for sale at the end of the tour. \nSusie is a landscape designer\, Master Gardener alum\, lecturer and owner of Cottage Lake Gardens. Her current focus is the study\, cultivation and propagation of woodland shade plants\, with an emphasis on the endangered Trillium. For the past twenty years\, she has traveled throughout the United States\, Canada and Japan on trillium trekking trips to see this enchanting genus in the wild\, growing in their native habitats. She has given lectures on trilliums in England\, Scotland\, New Zealand\, Canada and locally.
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/trillium-tour-at-cottage-lake-gardens-with-susie-egan-pm/
LOCATION:Cottage Lake Gardens\, 17301 191st Avenue NE\, Woodinville\, WA\, 98072
CATEGORIES:In-person Day Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114213
CREATED:20250401T174051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T052534Z
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SUMMARY:Trillium Tour at Cottage Lake Gardens with Susie Egan AM (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Cottage Lake Gardens is just 30 minutes outside of Seattle and is one of the few places in the world where all 50+ species of the world’s trilliums can be seen growing in one location. Owner and curator Susie Egan will guide us through her three-acre private botanical garden filled with woodland shade plants. We’ll experience the famous Trillium Trail\, recently renovated to display each species by geographic zone\, which is akin to walking a trail from North America’s west coast to the east coast\, with a brief detour to northeast Asia. Plants will be for sale at the end of the tour. \nSusie is a landscape designer\, Master Gardener alum\, lecturer and owner of Cottage Lake Gardens. Her current focus is the study\, cultivation and propagation of woodland shade plants\, with an emphasis on the endangered Trillium. For the past twenty years\, she has traveled throughout the United States\, Canada and Japan on trillium trekking trips to see this enchanting genus in the wild\, growing in their native habitats. She has given lectures on trilliums in England\, Scotland\, New Zealand\, Canada and locally.
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/trillium-tour-at-cottage-lake-gardens-with-susie-egan-2/
LOCATION:Cottage Lake Gardens\, 17301 191st Avenue NE\, Woodinville\, WA\, 98072
CATEGORIES:In-person Day Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114213
CREATED:20250318T202747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T231029Z
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SUMMARY:Inspiration from the Knepp Rewilding Project with Head Gardener Charlie Harpur
DESCRIPTION:Plantsman and landscape designer Charlie Harpur is head gardener at the Knepp Castle Estate in the UK\, the site of a pioneering 3500-acre rewilding project initiated in the early 2000s. He primarily oversees the more recent rewilding of Knepp’s Victorian Walled Garden\, a design collaboration between internationally acclaimed landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith and horticultural ecologist James Hitchmough\, and the development of its regenerative Market Garden. Charlie and his team are guided by the principle that “Rewilding a garden does not just simply mean ‘letting go’. Instead\, it requires thinking creatively\, identifying ways in which disturbance can mimic and encourage natural processes.” Through images and video he will detail the bold  transformation of a croquet lawn into a dynamic\, productive landscape that welcomes wildlife and nearly 1000 different plant species. \nSpeaker Bio: \nPrior to joining Knepp in 2022\, Charlie trained as an architect and worked for landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith for several years. He also gained practical experience in horticulture and ecology at the Chelsea Physic Garden\, Great Dixter and Kew Gardens\, graduating with a Kew Diploma in Horticulture in 2020. \nAdditional Resources: \nhttps://www.instagram.com/kneppwilding/\nhttps://www.nyrb.com/products/wilding\nhttps://www.bloomsbury.com/us/book-of-wilding-9781526659309/-9781526659309/\n \n \n \nAll images courtesy of Knepp Castle Estate.
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/inspiration-from-the-knepp-rewilding-project-with-head-gardener-charlie-harpur/
LOCATION:Live Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114213
CREATED:20250318T194234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T151253Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Ephemerals at the Miller Garden with Richie Steffen (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:The esteemed Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden has masterfully integrated spring ephemerals throughout its landscape\, rewarding visitors with a spellbinding array of color\, foliage and texture. Executive Director Richie Steffen will lead us through the garden’s many beds and trails while sharing how the garden staff uses a range of early bloomers to create an unforgettable early season display. \nRichie Steffen is the executive director for the Miller Garden\, where he oversees the Garden\, its rare plant collections and its primary educational program Great Plant Picks. He is also a former president and board member of NHS.
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/spring-ephemerals-at-the-miller-garden-with-richie-ste%ef%ac%80en/
LOCATION:Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden (Address will be made available to registrants two days prior to event.)\, Seattle\, WA
CATEGORIES:In-person Day Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114213
CREATED:20250311T021403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T042132Z
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SUMMARY:Seeing Color in the Garden with Lorene Edwards Forkner (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Color is one of nature’s most sophisticated tools to capture the attention of all living creatures. In this hands-on workshop at the exquisite Dunn Gardens\, Lorene will talk about color\, its role in a pleasing landscape\, and how her daily painting practice has introduced an expansiveness to the way she views the world. \nUsing watercolors and working with plants and natural materials\, participants are invited to explore color mixing and matching\, with a focus on hidden hues and nuance. No previous experience is necessary—this isn’t botanical illustration\, but rather a mindful exercise in concentration and learning to see with fresh eyes. Following a brief introduction\, using supplied materials\, participants will create a nature-based color study. \nLorene Edwards Forkner is an author and speaker whose work centers on exploring the wonders of the natural world. She regularly contributes to the weekly GROW column for Pacific NW Magazine in the Seattle Times and is the author of numerous gardening titles\, including “Color In and out of the Garden.”
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/seeing-color-in-the-garden-with-lorene-edwards-forkner/
LOCATION:Dunn Gardens\, 13533 Northshire Rd. NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98177
CATEGORIES:In-person Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114213
CREATED:20250311T165532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T235807Z
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SUMMARY:Dishing Dirt with Richie and Bess: Grow This Now!
DESCRIPTION:What plants give you the most bang for your buck? Bess and Richie know\, and they will share their successes and opinions (of course!) on what we should be growing in our gardens right now. Spring is a great time to shop for plants\, and a good time to consider new ones which can add multiple seasons of interest to your garden. And if you’re lucky\, those that require less maintenance and lower water needs to boot. Amazing foliage\, long bloom time\, colorful fruit and bark\, oh my! As always\, bring your burning garden questions and ask the experts. \nBess Bronstein is an ISA certified arborist\, educator and horticultural consultant based on the Kitsap Peninsula in Kingston\, Washington. She has 35 years of experience in arboriculture\, landscape management and garden design. Bess was an instructor at the Edmonds College horticulture program for 28 years\, with a focus on courses in pruning and tree care\, plant identification\, plant pests and diagnosis\, and soils. \nRichie Steffen\, former president and board member of NHS\, is enthusiastic about (or more accurately\, obsessed with) plants. He is the executive director for the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden where he oversees the Garden\, its rare plant collections and its primary educational program\, Great Plant Picks.  \nRecording will be sent within 24 hours of event and will be available for 4 weeks.
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/dishing-dirt-with-richie-and-bess-grow-this-now/
CATEGORIES:Webinar Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114213
CREATED:20250311T170805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T000022Z
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SUMMARY:The Water-Smart Garden: Strategies to Use Water Efficiently in a Changing Climate with Noelle Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Noelle invites us to re-examine our relationship with water — as a resident of the Phoenix area\, which averages 8 inches of annual precipitation\, she is a well-qualified subject matter expert. Drawing from her recently published book\, “The Water-Smart Garden\,” she will talk through ways to decrease reliance on supplemental water in the garden\, including strategic plant choices\, beneficial soil amendments\, targeted plant placement\, efficient irrigation methods and rain harvesting. She will also cover waterwise techniques for container gardens and vegetable gardening.  \nNHS’s Sue Goetz raves about “The Water-Smart Garden”: “This book is a great resource for understanding the culture of drought\, conservation\, capture\, and water use in the garden. It is timely and essential to look at all options for your garden. Noelle touches on all methods of efficiently getting water to the garden with easy-to-understand drawings\, photos and explanations to help you choose and create a beautiful water-wise garden.” \nNoelle\, AKA the ‘AZ Plant Lady\,’  is on a mission to teach people how to grow and maintain thriving landscapes in a hot\, dry climate. She received her bachelor of science in botany from Arizona State University and is a horticulturist\, landscape consultant\, author\, speaker and educator. Her first book\, “Dry Climate Gardening\,” won an AHS Book Award in 2024. \nRecording will be sent within 24 hours of event and will be available for 4 weeks.
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/the-water-smart-garden-strategies-to-use-water-efficiently-in-a-changing-climate-with-noelle-johnson/
LOCATION:Live Webinar
CATEGORIES:Members Free Lecture Series,Webinar Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114213
CREATED:20250218T164329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T222038Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Symposium: Futurescaping: Plants + Design in the Ecological Garden
DESCRIPTION:In an era of unpredictable weather patterns\, rising temperatures\, and shifting ecosystems\, gardeners and designers are at the forefront of building landscapes that can endure and thrive. We can create beautiful\, biodiverse spaces by working with natural systems—selecting climate-ready plants\, designing with water in mind\, and learning from fire-adapted landscapes. Join us to explore practical\, inspiring strategies for a future where gardens don’t just survive\, but flourish. \nDon’t miss this inspiring day featuring lectures by Jessi Bloom\, Sean Hogan\, Kevin Philip Williams\, and Michael Guidi\, plus a special session on USDA hardiness zone revisions. \nEngage in an expert panel discussion on climate-ready gardens\, network and connect\, enjoy breakfast and lunch\, and browse plant sales from vendors like Cistus Nursery. \nSaturday\, March 29\, 2025\nBastyr University Auditorium\n8:30 AM – Doors open\, coffee and pastries\, registration\, plant shopping\, and book sales \n9:15 AM – Welcome\, door prizes from Garden Guru and opening announcements \n9:30 AM – Jessi Bloom – Rooted Resilience: Trees\, Water & Fire in a Shifting Landscape \n10:40 AM – Sean Hogan – What’s Next? Selecting Plants That Thrive Here \n11:45 AM – 1:00 PM – Lunch and Plant and Book Sales \n1:00 – 1:30 PM – Q&A with Sean Hogan – Zoning In: Your Hardiness Zone Questions Answered \n1:40 PM – Kevin Philip Williams & Michael Guidi – Illuminating the Wild Potential of Shrublands \n2:40 – 3:30 PM – Panel Discussion – Jessi Bloom\, Sean Hogan\, Kevin Philip Williams\, and Michael Guidi\, moderated by Sue Goetz \n4:00 PM Plant sales end \nRegistrants will be able to pre-submit questions online for the 1:00 PM Q&A session with Sean Hogan \nDoor prizes from Garden Guru will be awarded during the morning and afternoon raffles. \nWhen registering for the symposium\, please select a meal choice for each attendee from the drop-down menu on the attendee info page. All lunch options can be made gluten-free—simply check the gluten-free box when making your selection. \n\nPlants will be available for sale during the day from Cistus Nursery and local native plant growers Go Natives! Nursery and Nobody Nursery.  \nNote: Go Natives! only accepts cash or Venmo.\nLecture Descriptions:\nRooted Resilience: Trees\, Water & Fire in a Shifting Landscape Join ecological designer and author Jessi Bloom for an in-depth exploration of how trees\, water systems\, and firescaping play a vital role in building resilient landscapes. Learn practical strategies for managing water\, designing gardens that support biodiversity\, and reducing wildfire risk. This talk will empower you with the knowledge and tools to create sustainable landscapes that thrive in dynamic conditions. \nWhat’s Next? Selecting Plants That Love It Here with Sean HoganAs seasons become less predictable\, how do we choose what to plant? Sean Hogan\, owner of Oregon’s Cistus Nursery—renowned for curating rare plants that excel in the Pacific Northwest—shares how to adapt our plant choices for long-term success. The best part is that we can be ecologically conscious without sacrificing variety and beauty. Create a garden you’ll love by expanding your garden’s palette with thoughtful zoning\, microclimate awareness\, and a fresh perspective on plant selection. \nIlluminating the Wild Potential of Shrublands Shrublands are everywhere\, thriving in diverse environments—from the sun-drenched sagebrush steppe to the cool shade of dense forests. These adaptable ecosystems offer a wealth of inspiration for our gardens\, providing habitat\, resilience\, and creative options for naturalistic design. Join the authors of “Shrouded in Light: Naturalistic Planting Inspired by Wild Shrublands\,” (Filbert Press\, 2024)\, Kevin Philip Williams & Michael Guidi\, as they reveal the beauty\, philosophy\, and practical design strategies for translating these dynamic plant communities into your home landscape. \nPanel DiscussionPowerhouse hort professional Sue Goetz moderates an insightful and lively panel discussion with our four experts\, diving into the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of gardening and sustainable practices. From the latest green technologies to new plant varieties and landscape design breakthroughs\, this is your chance to hear directly from leaders in the field. \nSpecial Q & A Session:\nZoning In: Your Hardiness Zone Questions Answered \nIn 2023\, over 50% of the country went up a hardiness zone\, placing Seattle in 9a. Sean Hogan\, who consulted with the USDA during that revision process\, will answer questions like: Do you need to swap your hydrangeas for agaves? Registrants can pre-submit their questions a few days before the event. \n \nBook Sales & Author Signing\n \nThe book is available to members for purchase at $44—a 20% discount off MSRP. \nPre-purchased books will be available for pick-up and signing at the event. \nThe new book\, “Shrouded In Light: Naturalistic Planting Inspired by Wild Shrublands\,” invites readers to engage with shrubs by celebrating the shrublands that shape landscapes worldwide. It profiles dozens of shrublands\, shrub forms\, and shrub community types\, showcasing their presence across diverse habitats and growing conditions. The book also explores the philosophies\, aesthetics\, and design strategies that emerge when gardening with these remarkable plants. Shrouded In Light prioritizes inspiration over instruction\, featuring more than 250 captivating photographs and illustrations to create an immersive experience of shrublands. The book is the result of collaboration with numerous photographers\, land managers\, biologists\, horticulture professionals\, and artists from around the world—including many colleagues from the Gardens—to bring this vision to life. \nSpeaker Bios:\nJessi Bloom was born and raised in the PNW and has a strong background in horticulture and environmental sciences. Her early experience ranged in project management\, from organizing restoration projects with community volunteers\, to high-end residential and commercial landscape design/build. In early 2000\, she decided to start an ethical business in the green industry to fill a niche for organic and ecological landscaping.  Seattle Times named her a “rockstar in the ecological gardening movement\,” as she led N.W. Bloom to numerous environmental awards. She is the best-selling author of multiple books\, including “Practical Permaculture Design”\, now available in six languages\, and “Creating Sanctuary: Sacred Garden Spaces”. Her work has been featured in The New York Times\, Better Homes & Gardens\, Sunset Magazine\, Martha Stewart Living\, Mother Earth News\, UTNE Reader\, Fine Gardening Magazine\, and PBS’s Growing a Greener World. \nSean Hogan is founder\, owner and principal designer at Cistus Design Nursery. Specializing in both public and private garden design\, he is an author\, plant hunter and collector who is passionate about introducing new and climate-appropriate plants to western North America. Sean has played a key role in popularizing underused and lesser-known plants suited for summer-dry climates. Located on scenic Sauvie Island\, 15 miles northwest of Portland\, Cistus offers a diverse and ever-evolving selection of climate-adapted plants\, unique garden textures\, and horticultural treasures from around the world. \nKevin Philip Williams is a naturalistic gardener who collaborates with plants to create dynamic\, thought-provoking landscapes. His distinctive approach blends bioregional plant palettes\, a hardcore punk ethos\, and post-human aesthetics to craft wild\, immersive spaces. His work with Denver Botanic Gardens has contributed to the development of renowned public gardens throughout the city. Previously\, Kevin was a gardener on The High Line in Manhattan and a horticulture intern at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. He holds an master’s degree in public horticulture from the Longwood Graduate Program at the University of Delaware and a bachelor’s degree in the history and philosophy of science from Bard College. \nMichael Guidi is an ecologist and horticulture researcher dedicated to naturalistic plantings that reflect the adaptability and resilience of wild ecosystems. Drawing inspiration from both urban liminal spaces and untamed landscapes\, he favors common and weedy plants over rare specimens\, advocating for dynamic\, self-sustaining gardens and green infrastructure as alternatives to static\, high-maintenance landscapes. His research bridges ecological theory with horticultural practice to expand the definition of gardens and gardening. Before joining the horticulture team at Denver Botanic Gardens\, Michael worked as a field biologist. He holds an master’s degree in ecology from Colorado State University and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Ithaca College. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFees will support our educational programs\, as well as our community outreach grants and scholarships.
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/futurescaping-plants-plus-design-in-the-ecological-garden/
LOCATION:Bastyr University\, 14500 Juanita Dr NE\, Kenmore\, WA\, 98028
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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SUMMARY:Picture Perfect Phone Photography with Grace Hensley
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the full potential of your smartphone camera with this exclusive workshop on smartphone photography. You’ll learn how to optimize your smartphone camera settings\, understand key compensation techniques\, explore image editing software with free and paid apps\, and best practices for organizing your images. This is designed for photography enthusiasts looking to elevate their mobile photography skills and create stunning images using just their smartphones. Attendees: please download the free Snapseed app to your phone before the workshop. \nInstructor Bio:\nGrace Hensley is an internationally-published garden photographer and passionate educator who brings the beauty of nature to life through the lens of her smartphone. As a former biochemist and horticulturist\, Grace now analyzes what makes a compelling image and develops methods to teach others how to see the world through a photographer’s eyes. She offers a unique perspective that combines technical expertise with artistic flair. \nLIMIT:  24 (MAXIMUM 2 PER REGISTRATION) – FEE IS PER PERSON
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/picture-perfect-phone-photography-with-grace-hensley/
LOCATION:Dunn Gardens\, 13533 Northshire Rd. NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98177
CATEGORIES:In-person Class
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SUMMARY:Artistic Flourishes: Pots with a Purpose with Chanticleer’s Dan Benarcik
DESCRIPTION:Dan Benarcik will provide a lively\, motivational deep dive into the endless versatility and functionality of containers — whether they accent a large property\, are the focus of an apartment balcony or something in between. He will review the breadth of container gardening styles and share some of his favorite and most consistently successful plants for container culture. Enjoy an overview of Dan’s approach to design\, plant combinations and implementation — and enter spring with renewed inspiration for container gardening. \nSpeaker Bio:\nThis year Dan is  celebrating 32 seasons as a horticulturist at the renowned public garden Chanticleer\, where he oversees the Courtyard Gardens. Early in his horticultural career\, he received a bachelor of science in plant science from the University of Delaware\, worked at the Mt. Cuba Center as a woods path gardener and in sales at a wholesale nursery. Dan is also an accomplished educator\, speaker\, writer and furniture builder. He is an instructor at Longwood Garden’s continuing education program and a former regional director of the Garden Writers Association. He has contributed to many publications\, including Fine Gardening\, Horticulture\, Martha Stewart Living and Rodale’s gardening books. \nRecording will be available for 4 weeks.
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/artistic-flourishes-pots-with-a-purpose-with-chanticleers-dan-benarcik/
LOCATION:Live Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar Lecture Series
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SUMMARY:Success with Seed Starting Workshop with Diane O'Neill and Michelle Rau
DESCRIPTION:Join propagation experts\, Diane O’Neill and NHS Board Member Michelle Rau\, in the Edmonds College Horticulture Greenhouse\, for this hands-on workshop that will set you up for success with growing plants from seed. Learn about key factors in selecting seeds\, starting them and growing them on.  You will leave understanding stratification\, scarification and storage\, what to germinate with heat and without\, and how best to care for seedlings. You will take home what you’ve started in class along with confidence that you can grow your own plants from seed. \nInstructor Bios\nDiane O’Neill is a retired CPA\, CMA an CISA who wove a passion for gardening in with her professional career.   A former Master Gardener\, Diane worked at Molbaks when it was a small store in Pike Place Market and started a Master Gardener Clinic while working at Swanson’s Nursery. She has taught at the NW Flower & Garden Show\, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden and The Square Foot Gardening Foundation.  She continues to learn and has a special interest in propagation. \nMichelle Rau\, NHS Board Member\, is a horticultural educator\, plant nerd\, and all-around hoot. With 10 years of experience in horticulture\, she offers a unique perspective on plants\, and how to identify and care for them. She is a Certified Professional Horticulturist\, ISA Certified Arborist\, and Department Head and Faculty Member at Edmonds College. \nLIMIT:  20 (MAXIMUM 2 PER REGISTRATION) – FEE IS PER PERSON
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/success-with-seed-starting-with-diane-and-michelle/
LOCATION:Edmonds College Horticulture Greenhouse\, 19810 68th Ave W.\, Lynnwood\, WA\, 98036\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Workshop
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SUMMARY:Your Bountiful Rose Garden: Master the Essentials with Expert Nita-Jo Rountree
DESCRIPTION:Local rose authority and author Nita-Jo Rountree will reveal her go-to varieties and essential best care practices for thriving roses in the Pacific Northwest. She will celebrate the versatility of roses—how they can grace mixed beds\, containers\, cottage-style gardens and formal designs with equal charm. All aspects of rose care in our region will be discussed\, including installation\, pruning\, fertilizing and how to mitigate pests\, mildew and other frustrations. \n \nSpeaker Bio:\nNita-Jo is a speaker\, educator\, landscape designer and author of “Growing Roses in the Pacific Northwest” (Sasquatch Books).  She is a past president and current board member of NHS\, past vice president of the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society\, and a member of the Heronswood Garden Steering Committee. She is a frequent speaker at the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival\, and numerous gardening clubs and organizations. Pacific NW Magazine profiled her rose expertise in 2017. \nRecording will be available for 4 weeks. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/your-bountiful-rose-garden-master-the-essentials-with-expert-nita-jo-rountree/
LOCATION:Live Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar Lecture Series
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Botanical Latin with Daniel Sparler
DESCRIPTION: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 to figure out that Rhododendron macrophyllum (literally “red-tree large-leaf”) is the Pacific rhododendron\, the state flower of Washington. This class will cover the basics (who\, what\, when\, where\, why and how) of Latin binomial plant names and provide tools for further study to help us make sense of what we grow in our gardens. \nInstructor Bio\nA third of a century ago Daniel planted himself in Seattle’s Seward Park neighborhood and proceeded to construct a now notorious garden brimming over with thousands of specimens of cosmopolitan origin. He first joined the board of NHS in 2006 and has taught botanical Latin all over the Puget Sound region. Since 2020\, Daniel’s more than 60 Horticulturally Yours columns have been archived on the Northwest Horticultural Society’s website. \nLIMIT:  15 (MAXIMUM 2 PER REGISTRATION) – FEE IS PER PERSON \n \nRhododendron macrophyllum \nImage(s) courtesy of Wikipedia.
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/demystifying-botanical-latin-with-daniel-sparler-2/
LOCATION:Miller Library Program Room\, Center for Urban Horticulture\, 3501 NE 41st St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105
CATEGORIES:In-person Class
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