Upcoming gardening events in Snohomish County and nearby

Published 3:11 pm Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Classes &Workshops

Garden microclimate: 1 p.m. April 30, Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. Master gardener Sheri Hunter explains the effect of microclimates on Snohomish County gardens and how understanding microclimates can maximize your garden’s output. Call 360-629-3132 to register.

Spring fling: Sammamish Valley Spring Celebration is April 29-30 and May 1 in Woodinville. Visit working farms and businesses for farm demonstrations, to take a class and to chat with local artisans. Learn about heirloom veggies, and sample freshly pressed apple cider, farm-fresh food and local wine. Farms and businesses will be open throughout. For all ages. Most activities are free. Go to www.sammamishvalley.org for more information and a map.

Plant myths: Hear Cass Turnbull speak at 7 p.m. May 5, Edmonds Public Safety Complex, 250 Fifth Ave. N., Edmonds. Free. Turnbull, an arborist, teacher and author, talks about “The Seven Myths of Site, Selection and Care of Trees.” Turnball founded PlantAmnesty to educate the commercial and public sectors on responsible pruning and landscape management practices.

Say flower!: A workshop on photographing spring gardens is from 1 to 5 p.m. May 7, Meerkerk Gardens, 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank, Whidbey Island. Learn the secrets of photographing blossoms from Whidbey Island photographer Don Wodjenski. Registration is limited to 15 people. Cost is $50 per person or pair up with a spouse or friend for $85. Call 360-678-1912 for reservations. More at www.meerkerkgardens.org.

Garden power: Talk by Robin Haglund, a pioneering garden coach, designer and founder of Garden Mentors, 7 p.m. May 9, Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Hosted by Snohomish Garden Club. Garden Mentors work to empower people in their own garden spaces. More at www.snohomishgardenclub.com.

Let it rain: Rain barrel workshop, May 19 in Everett. The fee is $40 and includes a 55-gallon barrel and all the necessary parts. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call 425-257-8992 or go to www.everettwa.gov/LetitRain.

Spring in spring: Noon to 1 p.m. May 21, Evergreen Arboretum &Gardens Master with Gardeners of Snohomish County. Learn how to amend your soil, what seeds are best for our area and how to successfully germinate them. Get ideas for creative ways to blend ornamentals and edibles in your landscape. Class at Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. Meet at the front entrance of the master gardeners’ demonstration garden.

Garden Variety

Mother’s Day at the Garden: noon to 4 p.m. May 8, Meerkerk Gardens, 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank, Whidbey Island. Cost is $10; free for younger than 16. Harp concert on the lawn. Stroll the 10 acres of rhododendrons. Slices of Whidbey Island Pies will be for sale. More at www.meerkerkgardens.org.

Green thumbs: Garden of Hope, a new community garden behind Snohomish Church of the Nazarene, 1017 13th St., is slated to open May 9. Learn healthy dietary habits and how to grow fresh produce. Growers are asked to give 10 percent of all produce to the local food bank. Garden beds will rent for $35 for the season, plus a $15 refundable clean-up deposit. Reserve a raised bed by emailing garden@snonaz.org.

Plant Sales

Alderwood Garden Club: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 30, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; 206-948-0070. Perennials, shrubs and veggie starts. Lots of knowledgeable gardeners available to answer your gardening questions. Proceeds support horticulture scholarships. More at alderwoodgardenclub.org.

Greenwood Garden Club: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30, Warm Beach Community Park, 19016 94th Drive N., Stanwood; 360-652-4138. Perennials, annuals, ground covers, succulents, vegetable starts and herbs, and yard art.

Edible Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30 and May 1, Meridian Park, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, Seattle. Early bird sale is 5 to 7 p.m. April 29; tickets are $25 as a fundraiser to benefit Seattle Tilth’s educational programs. More at www.seattletilth.org.

Lake Forest Park Garden Club: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30; Lake Forest Park Elementary School, 18500 37th Ave. NE. Sun-to-shade plants, ground covers, trees and shrubs.

Whidbey Island Eagles: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 30 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 1, The Eagles, a mile south of Freeland on Highway 525, Whidbey Island. Tomatoes, geraniums, hanging baskets, trees, bedding plants, veggies, herbs, rhodies, grasses, shrubs and more.

Coupeville Garden Club: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 30, Coupeville Recreation Hall, 901 NW Alexander St., Coupeville. Several thousand plants raised from seed or cuttings from members’ gardens. More at www.coupeville gardenclub.org.

Snohomish Garden Club: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 30, The Farm at Swan’s Trail, 7301 Rivershore Road. Perennials, annuals, herbs, veggie starts, shrubs, ground covers, native plants, small trees and shrubs, as well as used garden-related items and equipment. Proceeds support community projects as well as offering scholarships in the field of horticulture. More at www.snohomishgardenclub.com.

South Whidbey Garden Club: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30, Highway 525 north of Sebo’s Hardware. Dahlias, plants, vegetable starts, garden items, yard art, books and raffle items. Garden club members will answer questions. Proceeds help South Whidbey beautification and educational programs and scholarships.

Monroe Congregational UCC: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 30, in the fellowship hall, 301 S. Lewis, Monroe. Lots of beautiful plants, inexpensive starts and some unusual ones for the early birds. Rummage sale. Spaghetti luncheon with homemade pie from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. More at www.monroeUCC.org.

Camano Animal Shelter Association: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 7, Camano Multi-Purpose Center, 141 East Camano Drive, ; 360-387-1902. Plant and bake sale. Wide selection of indoor and outdoor plants. Money supports the animal shelter. More at www.camano animalshelter.org.

Scholarships &Awards

Arlington Garden Club is offering a $2,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior in Arlington, Darrington, Lakewood, Lake Stevens or Stanwood who plans to attend an accredited university or college in Washington in 2016-17. Applicants must be enrolled full time in a program related to horticulture, agriculture, forestry, husbandry or environmental science. Application is at www.arlingtongardenclub.org or by writing Arlington Garden Club, 526 N. West Ave, PMB55, Arlington, WA 98223. Deadline is May 1.

Floretum Garden Club has a $1,500 scholarship for a high school graduate, community college student or an individual planning a career in a horticultural field. The recipient may attend any college, technical school or university in Washington. For application form and more information, contact Chairperson Joyce Johnson at JoyceJohnson310@comcast.net. Deadline is May 9.

Monroe Garden Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a high school senior or a college student pursuing a career in some aspect of horticulture at an accredited college or trade school. Deadline for application is May 1. For more information or an application, call 360-217-8417.

Mukilteo Way Garden Club is offering a $1,000 Scholarship for horticulture studies at Edmonds Community College. Current EdCC students, high school students and adult learners are eligible. Application and details are available at www.mwgc.org or by request at PO Box 1361, Mukilteo, WA 98275. Application deadline is May 31.

Evergreen Awards: Mountlake Terrace is accepting nominations for its annual Evergreen Awards, which recognize property owners who take great care of their properties. All 2015 nominees will be considered this year. Nomination forms are at www.cityofmlt.com and at city facilities. Accepted through May 28.