EVENTS
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival: begins April 1 and runs through April 30. The tulips bloom according to their own schedule sometime during the festival. The festival is a driving tour of the hundreds of acres of blooming flowers. There are bus tours as well and many related activities. See www.tulipfestival.org for a map and bloom updates.
Fruit workshop: The Western Cascade Fruit Society is sponsoring a seminar from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 5 at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. The seminars feature sessions on growing cherries in Western Washington, the spotted wing drosophila and making a trap for the pest. See the Snohomish County Fruit Society website for more information, http://snohomishcfs.wordpress.com/.
Paperweight workshop: 1 to 4 p.m April 5 at Four Corners Design. Create a keepsake using collage techniques and a glass coaster. Supplies provided. Workshop is $40. Register at fourcornersdesign.blogspot.com or email amy_duncan@yahoo.com for more information.
Hellebores and more: The Oak Harbor Garden Club will feature Mary Fisher, owner of Cultus Bay Nursery &Gardens, talking about hellebores and other interesting plants at 11:30 p.m. April 8 at the monthly meeting at the First United Methodist Church, 1050 SE Ireland, Oak Harbor. The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. and is open to all.
Arboretum tours: Reservations for custom group tours of the Evergreen Arboretum &Gardens 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
Arlington Recreation Garden Group: Monthly workshops will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays with question-and-answer sessions with master gardener Bea Randall at the Stillaguamish Conference Room, at the Arlington Utility Office, 154 W. Cox Ave., Arlington. Cost for the first session is $4 and there will be a $1 per meeting charge after that. Registration not required. Call 360-403-3448 for more information.
April 26: Natural lawn care.
May 24: Composting, cool bugs, and surface water management.
Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens 2014 lectures: 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. Go to www.evergreenarboretum.com to learn more. Register by mail at P.O. Box 13014, Everett, WA 98206 or email contactus@evergreenarboretum.com.
April 19: Rock Gardens with Ted Milam of Kayak Greens
May 17: Great Plant Picks with Dode Carlson, Florence Stiles, Jean Savory and Ann Neupert, master gardeners.
June 21: Pruning Rhododendrons &Azaleas with Trevor Cameron of Sunnyside Nursery.
July 19: Shade Gardening with Susie Egan, owner of Cottage Lake Gardens.
July 26: Family Fun in the arboretum , 1 to 3 p.m. Family activities, music, games, art activities and food.
Aug. 16: Designing for Late Summer Color with Marty Civarra, landscape designer and owner of Leaf Lessons
Sept. 20: Rain Gardens with Zsofia Pasztor, owner of Innovative Landscape Technologies
Oct. 18: Putting your Garden to Bed with John Marsh, master gardener .
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.
Master gardener speaker series: The Snohomish County Master Gardener Foundation winter classes take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays at Mukilteo Presbyterian Church Social Hall, 4515 84th St. SW, Mukilteo. Single sessions are $20 at the door. Call 425-357-6010 for more information.
March 28: Designing an Edible Garden Lifestyle with garden designer Sue Goetz.
April 11: Three Easy Steps to Fabulous Gardens and Containers with plant specialist Karen Chapman.
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.
My Garden: 17414 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek; 425-402-1842; www.mygardennursery.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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