Trial and Error: Propagation of Seed and Spore with Del Brummet
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... 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... 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 well equipped to answer. Yet, the pressure of being in the spotlight, finite resources, and a changing climate all contribute to making gardening more challenging... 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 shrubs with special interest this time of the year - maples, mountain ash, Franklin, witch hazels and more. Ray will focus on species and cultivars... 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 manage stormwater and create healing environments that have been shown to improve health and wellbeing. Planting the right trees and protecting our existing tree canopy contributes to... 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, for a look at how the garden creates spectacular layers of color from the tall tree canopy down to perennials. We will also look... 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, for a look at how the garden creates spectacular layers of color from the tall tree canopy down to perennials. We will also look at... 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 in the garden, so sharpen your pencils for lists of plants worth planting again. Speaker Bio(s): Bess Bronstein is an ISA Certified Arborist, educator and... 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
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