Garden
Dunn Gardens: A restored 1915 Olmsted-designed private garden is offering guided tours, 1 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. Saturdays, through October, closed in August. $10, $7 seniors and students, ages 12 and younger are not permitted. Reservations required; 206-362-0933, www.dunngardens.org.
Edmonds in Bloom: A self-guided tour of award-winning private gardens, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11. 425-771-2631.
Japanese Garden: Classes and tours. Open Tuesday through Sunday. Regular admission: $3, $2 seniors and students. Special event fees: $8, $4 seniros and ages 6 to 12. Teahouse tours and service, $10. 1075 Lake Washington Blvd. E., Seattle; 206-684-4725.
* Gary Stroutos in concert, 7 p.m. July 12, $10.
Lavender Hills Farms: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Friday through Sunday, through Aug. 29. Many varieties of lavender for sale. 7508 108th St. NE, Marysville; 360-651-2086, www.lavenderhillsfarm.com.
* Lavender wands and small baskets class, July 10, 18, 25, 31, free.
Molbak’s: Free classes offered at the gardening center. 13625 NE 175th St., Woodinville; 425-483-5000.
* Fall and winter vegetable gardening, 9:30 a.m. July 10.
* Summer rose care, 2 p.m. July 11.
* Annuals and perennials for late summer into fall, 11 a.m. July 10 and 11.
* Basic perennial gardening, year round interest in the perennial garden, 9:30 a.m. July 17.
Northwest Orchid Society: The group meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of every month from September through July at the Center for Urban Horticulture, University of Washington, 3501 NE 41st St., Seattle. Call 425-257-0583.
Parade of Ponds: A fifth annual tour of home gardens featuring water features throughout the region, July 24 to 25, $15 at Russell Watergardens. 800-844-9314, www.russelwatergardens.com.
Pilchuck Lavender Farm: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 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.
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.
* Adding a water feature with Charlie Shull, 10 a.m. to noon July 10.
* Lavender magic with Kristi Fina, 1 to 2 p.m. July 11.
* Sizzling summer perennials with Teri Walsh, 10 a.m. to noon July 17.
Snohomish garden tour: A self-guided tour of private gardens in and around historic downtown Snohomish, noon to 5 p.m. July 25, $10. Begins at the Carnegie Building, 105 Cedar Ave., Snohomish; 360-568-2526, www.ci.snohomish.wa.us.
Sunnyside Nursery: Free classes offered. Registration suggested. 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville; 425-334-2002.
* Tropical class with horticulturist Steve Smith, 10:30 a.m. July 10.
* Mini water garden class, 10:30 a.m. July 17.
Wight’s: Free seminars offered. 5026 196th SW, Lynnwood; 425-775-3636.
* Annual rose show, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 12. For amateurs and enthusiasts, single roses or arrangements must be entered by 10:30 a.m. A rose care class will be at 10:30 a.m. with Rebecca Rynne.
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