Events
Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs Flower Show: Features eight local clubs, 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 5 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 6, Everett Holiday Inn, 3105 Pine St. For more information, call Bea Randall at 360-435-3892.
Northwest Orchid Society Regional Orchid Show and Sale: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 8 and 9, Swanson’s Nursery, 9701 15th Ave. NW, Seattle. Displays by orchid societies from the Pacific Northwest and from vendors who will be competing for American Orchid Society awards. Talks on orchid growing. Free. For more: www.nwos.org.
Noxious Weeds: Talk by Sonny Gohrman, Snohomish County Noxious Weed Officer, sponsored by No Nonsense Garden Club of Arlington, 10 a.m. Oct. 25, City of Arlington Utilities Office Building, 154 W. Cox Ave. Suggested donation $2.
Fall Color Walk with John Christianson: 1 to 2 p.m. Oct. 25, Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. Learn about the fall colors of leaves and berries in the nursery’s display gardens and at the adjoining La Conner Flats. Dress for the weather and wear good shoes that can take the mud. Meet in front of the schoolhouse. Reservations requested, 360-466-3821 or 800-585-8200. Free. www.christiansonsnursery.com.
Evergreen Arboretum &Gardens Arboretum tours: Reservations for custom group tours are available all year by calling 425-257-8597. There is no charge, but donations to the Evergreen Arboretum Foundation are welcome. The arboretum is at 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett. Go to www.evergreenarboretum.com or email contactus@evergreenarboretum.com.
Classes
Evergreen Arboretum Foundation: Lectures, noon to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the arboretum, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett. All the classes are free. Seating is limited and require registration. Call 425-257-8597 to register. Register by mail at P.O. Box 13014, Everett, WA 98206 or email contactus@evergreenarboretum.com. For more: www.evergreenarboretum.com.
Nov. 15: Backyard Holiday Centerpieces with Bob Adrian of Flowers by Adrian.
Dec. 6: Holiday Workshop for Kids with Hap Wertheimer, past arboretum president and art teacher. For ages 6 to 12. Parents are welcome to participate.
Learn to Grow Your Own Groceries: 10-class series continuing through March, WSU Snohomish County Extension’s Cougar Auditorium and Evergreen Room, 600 128th St. SE, Everett, inside McCollum Park. Cost: $25 per class; five classes for $100; or all 10 for $175.
These classes meet 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays:
Nov. 19: Great Planning for Great Crops
Jan. 21: What to Grow in Western Washington
Feb. 4: Seed Starting and Growing Transplants
Feb. 18: Small Fruits, Big Harvests
These classes meet 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays
Feb. 28: Early Start = Early Harvest
March 7: Good Bugs, Bad Bugs and Pollinators
March 14: Weeding and Watering
March 21: Small Space and Vertical Gardening
March 28: Growing Heat Lovers in the Chilly Northwest
Register online at GrowingGroceries.BrownPaperTickets.com. For more: information: snohomish.wsu.edu/growing-groceries.
Nursery classes
These local nurseries feature gardening classes, guest speakers and special events throughout the year, often for no charge. Check their websites or call for details.
Christianson’s Nursery and Greenhouse: 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon; 360-466-3821; www.christiansonsnursery.com.
Falling Water Gardens: Free classes in creating and caring for a pond, 17516 Highway 203, Monroe; 360-863-1400, www.fallingwatergardens.com.
McAuliffe’s Valley Nursery: 11910 Springhetti Road, Snohomish; 360-862-1323; www.mcauliffesvalleynursery.com.
Molbak’s Garden &Home: 13625 NE 175th St., Woodinville; 425-483-5000; www.molbaks.com.
Li’l Sprout Nursery: 17414 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek; 425-482-5276; www.lilsproutnursery.com.
Pine Creek Nursery: 23225 Sofie Road, Monroe; 360-863-8866; www.pinecreeknursery.com.
Sky Nursery: 18528 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline; 206-546-4851; www.skynursery.com.
Sunnyside Nursery: 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville; 425-334-2002; www.sunnysidenursery.net. Classes are free.
The Plant Farm at Smokey Point: 15022 Twin Lakes Ave., Marysville; 360-652-3351; www.theplantfarm.com.
Wight’s Home &Garden: 5026 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-775-3636; www.wights.com.
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