Northwest Horticultural Society Events
Events
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New Nature for a Climate Change Future with Noel Kingsbury
FeaturedLive WebinarDiscover the future of ecological planting with the legendary Dr. Noel Kingsbury. As one of the world’s premier practitioners and promoters of ecological planting design, he will focus on bracing topics raised in his latest book, “Wild: The Naturalistic Garden” (Phaidon). As human-led development decreases the availability of healthy, functional spaces for plants and animals,... Read More
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Demystifying Botanical Latin with Daniel Sparler
Miller Library Program Room, Center for Urban Horticulture 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WAWho 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... Read More
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Your Bountiful Rose Garden: Master the Essentials with Expert Nita-Jo Rountree
Live WebinarLocal rose authority and author Nita-Jo Rountree will reveal her go-to varieties and essential best care practices for thriving roses in the Pacific Northwest. She will celebrate the versatility of... Read More
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Success with Seed Starting Workshop with Diane O’Neill and Michelle Rau
FeaturedEdmonds College Horticulture Greenhouse 19810 68th Ave W., Lynnwood, WA, United StatesJoin propagation experts, Diane O'Neill and NHS Board Member Michelle Rau, in the Edmonds College Horticulture Greenhouse, for this hands-on workshop that will set you up for success with growing... Read More
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Artistic Flourishes: Pots with a Purpose with Chanticleer’s Dan Benarcik
Live WebinarDan 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... Read More
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Picture Perfect Phone Photography with Grace Hensley
Dunn Gardens 13533 Northshire Rd. NW, Seattle, WAUnlock 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... Read More
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Spring Symposium: Futurescaping: Plants + Design in the Ecological Garden
FeaturedBastyr University 14500 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore, WAIn 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,... Read More
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The Water-Smart Garden: Strategies to Use Water Efficiently in a Changing Climate with Noelle Johnson
Live WebinarNoelle 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... Read More
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Dishing Dirt with Richie and Bess: Grow This Now!
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
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Seeing Color in the Garden with Lorene Edwards Forkner (SOLD OUT)
Dunn Gardens 13533 Northshire Rd. NW, Seattle, WAColor 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
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Spring Ephemerals at the Miller Garden with Richie Steffen (SOLD OUT)
Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden (Address will be made available to registrants two days prior to event.) Seattle, WAThe 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
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Inspiration from the Knepp Rewilding Project with Head Gardener Charlie Harpur
Live WebinarPlantsman 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