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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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,... Read More
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... Read More
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.... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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