It’s no secret that there’s a slight infatuation with ferns at the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden. What you may not know, however, is that through a partnership with the Hardy Fern Foundation, we’ve been starting ferns from spores en masse over the last five years for the HFF’s production and distribution programs. Join gardener... Read More
From the use of fire and boiling water to the impact of freezing cold temperatures propagation can be very interesting. We will take a look at a handful of plants propagated from seed and spore at the Elisabeth Miller Botanical garden and investigate what methods work best and why. We will also look at cuttings... Read More
Gardening is hip again. Homeowners, designers, and politicians alike seem to embrace plants for their many attributes. The importance of biodiversity—and bio abundance—has become a rallying call that gardeners are... Read More
Tour the Arboretum with Ray Larson, UW Botanic Gardens Curator, and discover some of the best plants for early fall interest. We’ll see some early fall color and trees and... Read More
Trees are at the heart of green infrastructure, providing valuable human and environmental benefits. They produce cooling shade that lessens the impact of urban heat islands. They also filter pollution, help... Read More
Fall color abounds in the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden and with the diversity of species it stretches from September into November. Join Del Brummet, head gardener of the... Read More
Fall color abounds in the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden and with the diversity of species it stretches from September into November. Join Del Brummet, head gardener of the EMBG,... Read More
Autumn is a season of change. Join Bess Bronstein and Richie Steffen as they discuss ideas and tips for autumn transitions. They will pick apart what worked and what didn’t... Read More
Susan will discuss designing gardens using an abundance and variety of grasses. Grasses can be added to established gardens or incorporated into new designs, creating gardens that are beautiful, drought... Read More
Come view the mature 100+ year old trees at Dunn Gardens in north Seattle in all their fall glory. This former private summer estate was designed by the Olmsted firm... Read More
Doors open at 6:00PM. 6:00 - 6:30PM Meet and Mingle with Fellow NHS Members. Light Refreshments will be provided. Annual Meeting will Start at 6:30PM. Directors and Officers will be... Read More
Wait List Full NHS has reserved time-slots for members and guests (up to 3+) for a self-guided visit to the Amazon Spheres. While this is an unguided visit, knowledgeable docents... Read More
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