HOME & GARDEN CALENDAR

Published 12:01 am Thursday, November 12, 2009

This week

Tours and events

Central Whidbey Island Bed & Breakfast Tour: Noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 15, eight sites within Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve; $5; tickets at 360-678-1204; www.coupevillelodging.com.

Classes

Arlington Garden Club: “Turn Your Thumb Green” holiday wreath-making session, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 14, Boys & Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington; $4 nonmembers; info@arlingtongardenclub.org.

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

  • Thanksgiving centerpieces, 11 a.m. Nov. 14; $5, make reservations at 360-466-3821.

    Distinctive Interior Designs: Events at various locations; 425-238-3678; www.distinctiveinteriordesigns.net. Register and attend classes at Lake Stevens School District Educational Service Center, 12309 22nd St. NE, 425-335-1500; www.lkstevens.wednet.edu; or Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St., 360-363-8400; www.marysvillewa.gov, as noted.

  • Beat holiday stress through organization, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Marysville site; $20.
  • Design and organize your kitchen, 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 17, Room A, Lake Stevens site; $20.

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

  • Get the garden winter ready, 11 a.m. Nov. 14, repeated at noon Nov. 15 and 1 p.m. Nov. 18.
  • Holiday wreath- and swag-making, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Nov. 14 through Dec. 19 and noon Sundays, Nov. 15 through Dec. 20; no registration necessary; payment due at time of class.

    WSU Snohomish County Extension: McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett; 425-338-2400, ext. 5500; www.snohomish.wsu.edu.

  • Horticulture professional training, 8:30 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 7 through March 18, plus Feb. 20; $500 for series, application due by 5 p.m. Nov. 30 to 600 128th St. SE, Everett, WA 98208; details at 425-338-2400, ext. 5500.

    Plant sales

    Washington Park Arboretum: 2300 Arboretum Drive E., Seattle; 206-325-4510; www.arboretumfoundation.org. Pat Calvert Greenhouse sells arboretum collection plants 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays.

    Coming up

    Tours and events

    “In Sync With the Flora of Chile” slide show: 7 p.m. Nov. 19, Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St., Seattle; presenters are Dan Hinkley and Richie Steffen; event is free, but RSVP required to 206-325-4510, including your name, phone number and number of people in your party; www.arboretumfoundation.org.

    Classes

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

  • Deck the Halls, 11 a.m. Nov. 21; $5, register at 360-466-3821.

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

  • Thanksgiving centerpiece workshop, 11 a.m. Nov. 21; $20; register at 425-743-4555; repeated at noon Nov. 22 and 1 p.m. Nov. 25.

    Sunnyside Nursery: 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville; 425-334-2002; www.sunnysidenursery.net.

  • Wreath-making workshops, by appointment Nov. 21 through Dec. 13, make reservations and inquire about costs at 425-334-2002.