Events
Eastside Fuchsia Society Show &Sale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 15 and 16, The Aaron Education Center at Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue. Free. For more information, go to www.bellevuebotanical.com or call 425-452-2750.
Everett Dahlia Show: 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 22, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at Floral Hall at Forest Park, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. Free. More at www.scdahlias.org.
Bluegrass festival at Meerkerk Gardens: 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 22, 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank, Whidbey Island. Bring a blanket or chairs, wine and cheese, and spend the day roaming the gardens while listening to Northwest Bluegrass bands. Workshop at 11 a.m. Bands start at noon: Bayview Sound, Damascus Road, ending with Mike Faast &the Cascade Mountain Boys. Food and drinks available. Dog friendly. Admission $15; younger than 16 free. More at meerkerk@whidbey.net or by calling 360-678-1912.
Art in the Garden: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 29 and 30, The Aaron Education Center at Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue. Sculptures and garden art by 40 Northwest artists. From the serious and simplistic to the whimsical and elaborate, exhibits will include works in metal, wood, blown and fused glass, bronze and other outdoor materials. Free. For more information, go to www.bellevuebotanical.org or call 425-452-2750.
Red Rooster Route Days: Through September at locations around Snohomish County. Visit farms, berry and organic vegetable picking, farm animals, pioneer’s museum tour and prizes. More at www.redrooster route.com.
Everett Fall Home and Gift Show: Noon to 7 p.m. Sept. 25, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 26 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 27 at Xfinity Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Admission is $7 for adults, $6.50 for seniors, free for children. See hundreds of local businesses ready to provide inspiration and know-how for home projects. More at www.everettfallhomeshow.com.
Evergreen Arboretum workshops: Through September, monthly gardening classes will be held at Sunnyside Nursery, 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville, instead of at the arboretum because of mitigation work at Evergreen Arboretum &Legion Park. Classes are noon to 1 p.m. More details at www.evergreenarboretum.com. Aug. 15, Create winter interest in your garden: Marti Civarra, Leaf Lessons owner and landscape designer. Wish your garden was beautiful in the winter months? Come and explore the world of plants, both evergreen and deciduous, that provide fabulous color to brighten those dreary, rainy winter days. Sept. 19, Winter containers: Sandy Milam, Kayak Greens container designer. Learn tips and tricks to create eye-catching containers that will provide colorful displays throughout the winter months. Oct. 17, Tool sharpening and care: Dave Whitesell, master gardener. Learn how to properly sharpen and care for your tools to help them last and perform longer. Nov. 14, Attracting birds to your landscape: Pilchuck Audubon Society. Learn fun ways to attract local bird life to your own backyard. Dec. 5, Giftmaking workshop for kids: Hap Wertheimer. Projects for children ages 6 through 10. Parents are encouraged to participate. Limited to 15 people.
Nursery classes
These local nurseries feature gardening classes, guest speakers and special events throughout the year, often for no charge. Check their websites or call for details.
Evergreen Arboretum: July through September monthly gardening classes will be held at Sunnyside Nursery, 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville, noon to 1 p.m. instead of at the arboretum. Call 425-257-8597.
Christianson’s Nursery and Greenhouse: 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon; 360-466-3821; www.christiansonsnursery.com.
Falling Water Gardens: Free classes in creating and caring for a pond, 17516 Highway 203, Monroe; 360-863-1400, www.fallingwatergardens.com.
McAuliffe’s Valley Nursery: 11910 Springhetti Road, Snohomish; 360-862-1323; www.mcauliffesvalleynursery.com.
Molbak’s Garden &Home: 13625 NE 175th St., Woodinville; 425-483-5000; molbaks.com.
Li’l Sprout Nursery: 17414 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek; 425-482-5276; www.lilsproutnursery.com. Upcoming topics include hydroponic gardening, houseplant propagation, garden clean-up, cooking with herbs.
Pine Creek Nursery: 23225 Sofie Road, Monroe; 360-863-8866; www.pinecreeknursery.com.
Sky Nursery: 18528 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline; 206-546-4851; www.skynursery.com.
Sunnyside Nursery: 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville; 425-334-2002; www.sunnysidenursery.net. Classes are free.
Wight’s Home &Garden: 5026 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-775-3636; www.wights.com.
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