Far Reaches Botanical Conservancy
1818 Hastings Ave, Port Townsend, WA, United States
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
Soos Creek Botanical Garden
29308 132nd Ave. SE, Auburn, WA
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... Read More
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.... Read More
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... Read More
Center for Urban Horticulture
3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA
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... Read More
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
2525 S. 336th St., Federal Way, WA
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... Read More
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... Read More
The Greater Philadelphia region is heralded as America’s Garden Capital for good reason: within 30 miles of the City of Brotherly Love, there are 30-plus public gardens, arboreta and historic... Read More
Seattle Waterfront Park
1401 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA
Join us for a walking tour of Seattle’s newest and boldest urban park, led by Richard Hartlage of Land Morphology, which provided planting design services for this expansive project. The... Read More
Lakewold Gardens
12317 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA
Learn how to make your own flower press from the endlessly creative Sue Goetz. She will share many invaluable tips and techniques for pressing flowers and leaves – and the... Read More