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 elected at this meeting. In case you are unable to attend in person and are interested in voting, please obtain the fillable PDF ballot using... 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 are available to answer questions. The perfect event for a winter Saturday! Registration Details: Reserve a time slot between 10:00AM and 5:00PM Registration will close... Read More
Follow the journey across the US and take a closer look at gardens that designer Nick McCullough captured on his quest to celebrate the American garden in his new book AMERICAN ROOTS (Timber Press). You will explore a selection of gardens created by 20 creative gardeners across our vast land from Big Sur, California to... Read More
2 Open Spots due to cancellations! Get into the spirit of the season and unleash your creativity at our Holiday Wreath Workshop! Join NHS Board Member Michelle Rau, Head of the Horticulture Department at Edmonds College, along with Linda Toccoli, Greenhouse Manager at Edmonds College, and Gillian Mathews, NHS Board Member, to create... Read More
Join internationally renowned floral designer and artist Françoise Weeks just in time for the holiday season! Françoise will showcase six different pre-made designs, describing the mechanics and providing detailed information behind each piece. These designs are featured in her amazing book, ‘Wonder of the Woodlands: The Art of Seeing and Creating with Nature’. Françoise has... Read More
Photographer extraordinaire Claire Takacs will discuss her new book, VISIONARY: Gardens and Landscapes for Our Future, created with landscape architect Giacomo Guzzon. She will treat us to highlights from the the book's eighty gardens and public landscapes that are designed to address our changing climate in novel and inspiring ways. Photographed on five continents, the... Read More
A detailed and well-executed garden plan can double or triple the productivity of a vegetable garden. We'll consider which crops to grow, how to select varieties, how to allocate space, and a range of planting strategies for the Pacific Northwest. Get intimate with your crops and make the most of your productive space this coming... Read More
The presentation by TJ Maher offers a visual feast with over 100 image-rich slides, inspired by the 2024 publication Grounded in the Garden: An Artist’s Guide to Creating a Beautiful Garden in Harmony with Nature. TJ will delve into topics such as using color in the garden, designing and reimagining borders, and maximizing the potential... Read More
The Northwest Horticultural Society in partnership with the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival welcomes Neil Lucas, as the 2025 international show judge and speaker. Join Us For a Delightful Evening Featuring a special NHS lecture for members and their guests at the Seattle Convention Center with Neil Lucas, the U.K.'s leading authority on ornamental grasses,... Read More
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