Garden variety
Grand opening: Evergreen Arboretum &Gardens reopens Friday at Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett. The garden has been closed for almost 10 months as part of the Legion Park Arsenic Mitigation Project.
Rain barrel: Purchase a premade rain barrel for $55 at Sorticulture, June 10 only. Each 55-gallon barrel includes a spigot, an overflow and a double screen on top to keep out debris. You do not need to register, just show up on day of sale.
Field trip: Join Monroe Garden Club on June 13 on a field trip to Falling Water Gardens, 17516 Highway 203, Monroe. A program about bog gardening will begin at 1 p.m. Those wishing to car pool should meet at 11:30 a.m. at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Bring a sack lunch and beverage; 360-863-6160.
Home, sweet, home: Monte Cristo Awards honor Everett property owners who have shown extensive pride in their home or business. Awards are given in three categories: Rejuvenation and Transformation; Pride of the Neighborhood; and Neighborhood-Friendly Business. Deadline for entries is June 15. An awards ceremony is Oct. 13. Nomination forms are available at everettwa.gov/montecristo, Everett Library branches, the city’s Wall Street Building, 2930 Wetmore, the PUD and local home improvement, paint and lumber stores.
Plant Sale: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 18, Evergreen Arboretum &Gardens, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett; 425-257-8597. Trees, shrubs, perennials, ground covers, roses, annuals. Raffle. Sales benefit the arboretum; www.evergreenarboretum.com.
Garden tours
Mill Creek Garden Tour: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 25 at six gardens in Mill Creek; benefits Mill Creek Garden Club’s “Giving through Gardening” school grants, civic projects and club operations; tickets $15; on sale at Li’l Sprout Nursery, 17414 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek; www.millcreekgardenclub.com.
Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 18, with six gardens open for viewing, including a Japanese inspired garden and wildlife gardens, show how to integrate pesticide free gardening that attracts local birds. Plant sale is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 18, Lake Forest Park Town Center, at Bothell Way NE and Ballinger Way NE. Plant sale is free. Tour tickets are $12 in advance; $15 day of tour; www.lfpgardentour.com.
Whidbey Island Garden Tour: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 18; 360-321-4191; wigt.org. Tour is self-guided with five gardens. Adult advance tickets, $20; day of tour, $25. Ages 2 to 12, $10 advance; $15 day of tour.
Camano Island Backyard Wildlife Habitat Garden Tour: Features landscaping for wildlife, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 25; get maps at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 NE Camano Dr., on the day of the event; free; www.camanowildlifehabitat.org.
Edmonds in Bloom: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 17 at a variety of private gardens; tickets will be sold at businesses and online the first week in June; www.edmondsinbloom.com.
Snohomish Garden Club garden tour: Noon to 5 p.m. July 31 at gardens in the Snohomish area; $12; tickets available at several locations; 425-377-2084; www.snohomishgardenclub.com.
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