Dahlia show: Seattle Dahlia Society’s annual dahlia show, 12:30 to 5 p.m. Sept. 4. Country Village, Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; 425-483-2250, www.countryvillagebothell.com.
Pilchuck Lavender Farm: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept. 4. Many varieties of plants in the fields. Free classes at 1 p.m. Saturdays; registration recommended. 30110 13th Ave. NE, Stanwood; 360-629-6465.
Molbak’s: 13625 NE 175th St., Woodinville; 425-483-5000. n Decorating with large indoor plants, 1 to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 4. n Basic indoor plant care and selection, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 7.
Molbak’s: 13625 NE 175th St., Woodinville; 425-483-5000.
* Great plant picks for the Pacific Northwest, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sept. 11. n Composting Q&A, 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 11. n The 10 easiest-to-grow indoor plants, 1 to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 11. n Establishing groundcovers, 2 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 11. n Over-winter tender perennials and water plants, noon to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 12. n Quirky air plants, 1 to 2 p.m. Sept. 12. n Brilliant autumn color in your garden, 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 12.
“How to turn your thumb green” workshops: Arlington Garden Club sponsors workshops at Boys and Girls Club, community room, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington; 360-403-7769. Learn about vegetable gardening in the fall and winter with Bea Randall, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 11.
Plant sale and fall festival: Plant Amnesty hosts its annual sale and festival featuring a visit from Father Weedo Sarducci, a silent auction, bizarre yard photo contest, plant experts, collector’s corner and pruning demonstration, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 19 at Sand Point Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way, Seattle; 206-783-9813.
Sky Nursery: Seminars and classes offered. Many are free and do not require registration. 18528 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline; 206-546-4851, www.skynursery.com. n Twelfth annual fall gardening day, Sept. 11.
Koi show: Washington Koi &Water Garden Society annual fall show of koi and backyard water gardens, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 12. Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; 425-483-2250, www.washingtonkoi.org.
Fall bulb and plant sale: Washington Park Arboretum’s foundation hosts its annual fall bulb and plant sale featuring rare and unusual bulbs and a dozen leading Northwest vendors and nurseries with a selection of companion plants, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3 at Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Drive E., Seattle; 206-325-4510, www.arboretumfoundation.org.
Japanese Garden: Classes and tours offered at the garden. Open Tuesday through Sunday. Regular admission: $3, $2 seniors and students. Special event fees: $8, $4 seniors and ages 6 to 12. Teahouse tours and service, $10. 1075 Lake Washington Blvd. E., Seattle; 206-684-4725. n Japanese Garden photography, Oct. 11, $45.
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