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,... Read More
Clare is the Garden Editor of House & Garden UK and will share fascinating details about the making of her newest book, Pastoral Gardens (Montgomery Press, 2024). A rhapsodic deep dive into gardens that blur the lines between intentional design and the wild landscape, it offers intimate glimpses of twenty gardens in the UK,... Read More
Beyond Tradition: New Visions in Plants and Planting Design Bastyr University Auditorium, Kenmore Saturday, March 14th, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM About the Symposium This year the Northwest Horticultural Society celebrates six decades of sharing horticultural knowledge and creating a vibrant community in the process. In recognition of this milestone, the symposium will... Read More
This webinar is the first of five free events in our Members Free Lecture Series for 2026. Not a member yet? Join today and watch this event for free! _______________________________________________________... Read More
Learn how to grow and harvest flowers and foliage from your own garden, no matter how small its square footage. In this intimate, in-person class aimed at beginning growers, Sarah... Read More
Anthony is a bonsai artist and educator who will introduce the ancient art of bonsai in a practical, approachable way. This engaging demonstration-based class at Anthony's private residence will teach... Read More
Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to dig into our gardens! Thinking about making a few changes this season? Join horticultural experts Bess and Richie as they dish... Read More
“I practice the fine art of garden cramscaping and I’m a firm believer there is always room for one more plant.” So says Loree Bohl, founder of the highly popular... Read More
Thyra is managing director and global solitary bee educator at Rent Mason Bees and will present the many ways that mason and leafcutter bees boost a garden's productivity. These powerful... Read More
Gardeners are custodians of the land, and it falls upon us to protect the native animals that live in our gardens, from bats to bugs. A diverse population of wildlife... Read More
The New Beautiful (Rizzoli, 2025) showcases 52 groundbreaking landscapes–from small urban plots to iconic estates to public spaces–that meld ecological and sustainability considerations with aesthetic innovation. Andrea Cochran, Dan Pearson, Sarah... Read More
SOLD OUT! AFTERNOON SESSION JUST ADDED -- CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Join Don Brooks, former head gardener at Kubota Garden, on a tour of this stunning 20-acre Japanese-American garden and historic... Read More
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