The planner

Published 4:55 pm Wednesday, December 19, 2007

This week

Tours and events

Swanson’s Nursery: Seminars and classes offered. Registration suggested. 9701 15th Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-782-2543, ext. 235, www.swansonsnursery.com.

w Visit Santa, Donner and Blitzen, all day Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 23, browse some trees and enjoy refreshments; bring camera for photos with Santa.

Classes

Christianson’s Nursery and Greenhouse: 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon; 360-466-3821, www.christiansonsnursery.com.

w Independent wreath-making, through Dec. 24; $5 to $8 for wreath forms, use of machines is free; reservations required because of limited space.

Emery’s Garden: 2829 164th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-743-4555, www.emerysgarden.com. Classes are free unless otherwise noted.

w Wreath-making classes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Step-by-step instructions using a selection of fresh greens, branches and berries. Sizes and prices vary. Gloves and pruners provided. Dress warmly. Allow at least an hour to an hour and a half to complete a wreath. Reserve for groups. Free hot tea.

McDaniel’s Do-It Center: 510 Second St., Snohomish; 360-568-1544.

w McDaniel’s Do-It Center offers free classes in decorative wall finish techniques at 10 a.m. every Saturday. December sessions focus on ragging, bagging and dragging techniques.

Plant sales

Washington Park Arboretum: 2300 Arboretum Drive E., Seattle; 206-325-4510, www.arboretumfoundation.org.

w Pat Calvert Greenhouse is selling arboretum collection plants 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays through April.

Coming up

Classes

Swanson’s Nursery: Seminars and classes offered. Registration suggested. 9701 15th Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-782-2543, ext. 235, www.swansonsnursery.com.

w Ikebana with Megumi Schacher, 9:15 a.m. Fridays, starting Jan. 7, registration required before first class, 425-744-9751; $25 per session.