Home & Garden calendar

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EVENTS

“Things I Have Learned in 65 Years of Gardening” presented by Ed Hume: 10 a.m. Sept. 26, sponsored by Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs, Evergreen District, VOA Building, 16300 Motor Place, Lynnwood. Free.

Snohomish Youth Beekeeping Education: Meets 6 to 7:30 p.m. second Mondays (except December), Snohomish Library. Free community service organization for ages 5 through 19 with hands-on educational activities about pollinators. Underserved and special needs participation is encouraged. RSVP one week prior for activity supplies. For information, email snohoybe@gmail.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; and free for children. More at www.everettfallhomeshow.com.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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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