Garden
Dahlia show: Seattle Dahlia Societys 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.
Fall bulb and plant sale: Washington Park Arboretums 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.
Festival of Family Farms: Skagit County farms open their gate to the public for hayrides, food and childrens activities, in celebration of the harvest, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 2, noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 3. Visitors will learn how farmers produce food and fiber products. Activities include farm tours, animal barns, childrens activities, hayrides, food stands, oystershucking demonstrations, educational videos and displays, pumpkin picking, composting demonstrations, free handouts and samples and large farm equipment displays. For information, call 360-336-5266 or visit www.skagitcounty.net/familyfarms.
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.
* Moon viewing, 8 p.m. Aug. 28, special event.
* Japanese Garden photography, Oct. 11, $45.
* Maple viewing and tea ceremony, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18, special event.
* Pine pruning workshop, Nov. 8, $45.
Molbaks: Free classes offered at the gardening center. 13625 NE 175th St., Woodinville; 425-483-5000.
Pilchuck Lavender Farm: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, through Sept. 4. Many varieties of plants in the fields. 30110 13th Ave. NE, Stanwood; 360-629-6465.
* Lavender topiary class, 1 p.m. Aug. 28, $15.
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.
* For the birds: making your garden bird friendly, 10 a.m. Aug. 28.
* Twelfth annual fall gardening day, Sept. 11.
Snohomish Historical Society home tour: A tour of private and public structures, noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 19. Various locations, Snohomish; 360-568-5235.
Washington Koi &Water Garden Society koi show: 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.
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