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SUMMARY:Woodpecker: A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers with Paul Bannick
DESCRIPTION:  \nWoodpeckers are the heart of North American forests in many ways: their distinctive drumming sounds out a familiar rhythm\, while their presence supports owls and a countless other creatures. Award-winning author and photographer Paul will present highlights from his latest book\, “Woodpecker: A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers” (Mountaineers Books\, 2025)\, which illuminates the often secret lives of this bird family. He captures woodpeckers in every season: their courtship and nest selection in spring; life in the nest during summer; fledging and gaining independence in autumn; and the challenges of surviving the winter. Paul also takes a closer look at the most important woodpecker habitats in North America and what we can do to protect them. \nSpeaker’s bio: \nSeattle-based Paul is an author and wildlife photographer specializing in the natural history of North America\, with a focus on birds and habitat. He creates images that foster intimacy between viewer and subject\, inspiring education and conservation. He is the author of numerous titles\, including two best-selling bird books\, “Owl: A Year in the Lives of North American Owls” (Braided River\, 2016) and “The Owl and The Woodpecker\, Encounters with North America’s Most Iconic Birds” (Mountaineers Books\, 2008). Paul has won awards from several prestigious photography contests\, including those hosted by Audubon Magazine and the International Conservation Photography Awards. After working in the computer software industry for many years\, he transitioned to the non-profit world. He is currently the director of major gifts for Conservation Northwest.
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/woodpecker-a-year-in-the-life-of-north-american-woodpeckers-with-paul-bannick/
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SUMMARY:Squaring the Circle on Biodiversity and Aesthetics in the Development of a New Garden with James Hitchmough
DESCRIPTION:Lecture Description in James’ own (lightly edited) words: \nMy professional life has run parallel with extensive UK Research Council-funded research into what lives in UK gardens. It had long been assumed invertebrates are hard-wired to prefer native plant species\, but research shows that our gardens are actually extremely rich in native invertebrates\, despite the fact that most gardens contain many non-native plants. Invertebrate diversity is richest where gardens are most spatially and taxonomically complex\, so gardening ambition drives greater richness. The realization that as gardeners\, we are wardens of our very own nature reserves has come as something of a shock\, and has raised questions about how one should balance nature conservation with the traditional aesthetic values of gardens. In this talk I will discuss how I have approached this in my own\, relatively new 2.5 acre garden in rural Somerset. \nSpeaker’s Bio: \nAfter receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Bath in 1984\, James held a lectureship in environmental horticulture at the University of Melbourne\, where he worked for 10 years and conducted research into nature-like plant communities as an urban form. He then spent 27 years teaching and researching in the Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Sheffield. He retired in September 2022 and was named professor emeritus. \nJames has worked as a consultant on landscape projects around the world\, often using these experiences to translate his research into practice and policy. With Nigel Dunnett he was lead planting designer at the London Olympic Park (2007-14)\, following the publication of the first edition of “The Dynamic Landscape” (2004)\, a seminal text on the application of nature-like planting to the urban realm.  After 2010 he focused on projects in China\, often in collaboration with Chinese government agencies to advance the use of local native species in large scale nature-like design projects. James designed the first native woodland garden in China at Lotus Lake\, Beijing\, the acclaimed New Silk Road Garden at the Beijing International Expo\, and the planting of the Monet Garden in Chengdu. Since retiring\, James has been engaged in major design and management projects in the UK and internationally. He is a sought-after writer and speaker and was recently appointed to the RHS Council for a five-year term.
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/james-hitchmough/
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SUMMARY:Sweet Pea School with Marryn Mathis
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to get your sweet peas started\, and we are excited to welcome Marryn Mathis\, aka The Sweet Pea Queen\, to Seattle for our first in-person event of the year. Marryn is an authority on sweet peas and the author of “Sweet Pea School: Growing & Arranging the Garden’s Most Romantic Blooms” (Chronicle Books\, 2025). Every year she grows 32\,000 individual plants and 150-plus varieties at The Farmhouse Flower Farm\, her family’s ten-acre production site in Stanwood. Her passion and knowledge is infectious and will grow your confidence to cultivate this intoxicatingly fragrant flower. She will share its history and wow us with powerful and proven techniques for every growing stage – from sowing through harvest. She’ll educate us about the advantages of spring vs. fall seed starting\, dispel myths (no need to presoak seeds!) and dispense her tried-and-true wisdom (no to heating mats or bottom watering). Marryn will embolden you to maximize the productivity of this cherished flower in your own garden and expand your appreciation for its profusion of colors and varieties.  \nSpeaker’s Bio: \nMarryn worked in a corporate setting for over 20 years before actualizing her long-held dream of owning a farm and growing flowers. In less than a decade\, The Farmhouse Flower Farm has become one of the country’s foremost producers\, with a powerhouse mail-order business in seeds\, dahlia tubers\, corms and bulbs. Marryn has a robust social media following and offers online and in-person workshops that regularly sell out. \nPlease note: This is a live event and will not be recorded. \nNHS thanks the Woodinville Garden Club for generously sponsoring this event.\n \nAdditional Resources: \nhttps://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/stanwoods-sweet-pea-queen-shares-her-floral-passion-and-pro-tips/ \nhttps://www.slowflowerspodcast.com/2025/02/19/episode-704-sweet-pea-school-with-marryn-mathis-of-the-farmhouse-flower-farm/ \nhttps://www.instagram.com/thefarmhouseflowerfarm/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064278115690&sk=about
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/sweet-pea-school-with-marryn-mathiss/
LOCATION:Center for Urban Horticulture\, NHS Hall\, 3501 NE 41st St\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dishing Dirt with Richie and Bess: Finding Joy in the Winter Garden
DESCRIPTION:Winter’s cold and dark days can be tough for gardeners\, but the new year is the perfect time to reflect on last season and plan for the coming months. Join horticultural experts Bess and Richie as they review their gardening winners and losers and look forward to the year ahead. This webinar will focus on designing beautiful winter gardens using conifers\, broadleaf evergreens\, and plants that offer winter flowers and fragrance. Relax with plant catalogs and a warm drink and bring your questions for two of NHS’s experienced experts. \n\nSpeakers’ Bios: \nBess Bronstein is an ISA certified arborist\, educator and horticultural consultant based on the Kitsap Peninsula in Kingston\, Washington. She has 35 years of experience in arboriculture\, landscape management and garden design. Bess was an instructor at the Edmonds College horticulture program for 28 years\, with a focus on courses in pruning and tree care\, plant identification\, plant pests and diagnosis\, and soils. \nRichie Steffen\, former president and board member of NHS\, is enthusiastic about (or more accurately\, obsessed with) plants. He is the executive director for the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden where he oversees the Garden\, its rare plant collections and its primary educational program\, Great Plant Picks. 
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/dishing-dirt-with-richie-and-bess-finding-joy-in-the-winter-garden/
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