Events
Monte Cristo Awards Ceremony: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8, Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. The Monte Cristo awards recognize Everett residents and business owners for efforts to make their homes and businesses attractive and to keep them well-maintained. Awards are given in three categories: Rejuvenation and Transformation, Pride of the Neighborhood and Neighborhood-Friendly Business. Each winner receives a plaque for the exterior of their home or business. Free. For more information, go to www.everettwa.gov/montecristo.
Meerkerk Gardens Autumn Nursery Sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3 and 4, 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank, Whidbey Island. Enjoy the kaleidoscope from the exotic tree collection and do some end of season shopping for your garden. Rhododendron sale includes Japanese maple trees and handmade planters and deer cages. Entrance is free on sales weekends. Call 360-678-1912 or 360-222-0121 or visit www.meerkerkgardens.org.
Hosting Mason Bees in your Backyard: 2 p.m. Oct. 4, Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. Do wonders for your garden and help the environment at the same time. Learn how easy it is to host non-stinging, native mason bees in the spring by renting a backyard bee kit. Presented by Missy Anderson of King County Master Gardeners. For all ages. Free. For more call 360-568-2898.
Incredible Feast 2015: 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 11, Swansons Nursery in Ballard. Hobnob with two dozen Seattle chefs and many local farmers. Each chef creates a signature dish for the event, with raw ingredients supplied by local farmers and fishers. Proceeds support the Good Farmer Fund and Neighborhood Farmers Markets. Tickets, $125, are available at incrediblefeast2015.brownpapertickets.com.
“Perma-what? How to design your own Permaculture Paradise”: Speaker Jessi Bloom, 7 p.m. Oct. 12, Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth Street, Snohomish. Bloom promotes and encourages sustainable gardening practices and environmental issues to preserve our natural resources. Presented by Snohomish Garden Club.
“The Art of Rhododendron Propagation”: Meerkerk’s resident “rhody godmother” Susie Reynolds, 10 a.m. Oct. 17, 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank, Whidbey. Cost is $10. Reservations requested. Call 360-678-1912 or 360-222-0121 or visit www.meerkerkgardens.org.
Growing Groceries Education Series: Series of classes on growing your own food. Classes are 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, WSU Snohomish County Extension’s Cougar Auditorium, 600 128th St. SE, Everett, inside McCollum Park. Nov. 11: Healthy Soil = Healthy Plants Part 2. Interpreting soil tests; making &using compost. Other classes: Jan. 20: What to Grow in Western Washington. Variety and technique are key to successful harvests. Feb. 3: Small Fruits, Big Harvests. Strawberries, cane berries, blueberries, and other small fruit. Feb. 17: Small Space &Vertical Gardening. No matter how little space you have, you can grow food. March 2: Early Start = Early Harvest. What to plant and how to get a jump on the season. March 16: Good Bugs, Bad Bugs, &Pollinators. Learn who’s who and how to attract the good guys. April 6: Seed Starting &Growing Transplants. Save money and raise the varieties that do best here. April 20: Weeding and Watering. Get smart about weeds and water; save time, harvest more. April 27: Growing the Heat Lovers in the Chilly NW. Learn the tricks to growing ripe tomatoes, peppers, &melons. Cost is $25 per class. Any five or more are $20 each or take all 10 for $175. Register online at GrowingGroceries.BrownPaperTickets.com. For more information visit snohomish.wsu.edu/growing-groceries, call Kate Halstead at 425- 357-6024 or email khalstead@wsu.edu.
Green Building Slam: Featuring 10 presenters with sustainable construction by Northwest EcoBuilding Guild, 5 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 24, Kane Hall, University of Washington, Central Parking Plaza, 1410 NE Campus Way, Seattle. General admission $25; guild members $20. students $10. More at www.eventbrite.com/e/2015-green-building-slam-nw-ecobuilding-guild-tickets-17217295394
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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