This week
Tours and events
Arboretum audio tours: Rent headphones and an MP3 player loaded with information and tour the grounds, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, 2300 Arboretum Drive E., Seattle; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from UW Center for Urban Horticulture, headquarters for UW Botanic Gardens, 3501 NE 41st St., Seattle; $6 plus $50 damage deposit; 206-543-8616; www.uwbotanicgardens.org.
Scarecrow-building contest: Entries due at Christianson’s Nursery and Greenhouse, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon, by Oct. 16; creations must be self-supporting; 360-466-3821; www.christiansonsnursery.com.
Classes
Christianson’s Nursery and Greenhouse: 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon; 360-466-3821; www.christiansonsnursery.com. Classes are free unless otherwise noted.
n Landscaping for fall color, 11 a.m. Oct. 17; $5, reserve spot at 360-466-3821.
Distinctive Interior Designs: Events at various locations; 425-238-3678; www.distinctiveinteriordesigns.net. Register and attend classes at Lake Stevens School District Educational Service Center, 12309 22nd St. NE, 425-335-1500; www.lkstevens.wednet.edu; or Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St., 360-363-8400; www.marysvillewa.gov, as noted.
n The art of hanging art, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15, rooms B and C, Lake Stevens site; $20.
Emery’s Garden: 2829 164th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-743-4555; www.emerysgarden.com. Classes are free unless otherwise noted.
n Pruning basics, 11 a.m. Oct. 17, repeated at noon Oct. 18 and at 1 p.m. Oct. 21.
Home Depot: Free workshops at all local branches; 800-553-3199; www.homedepot.com.
n Energy-efficient doors and windows, 1 p.m. Oct. 17.
n Interior painting, 10 a.m. Saturdays.
n Tiling floors and walls, 11 a.m. Saturdays.
n How to install crown molding, 1 p.m. Sundays.
n Family fire safety, 2 p.m. Sundays.
WSU Snohomish County Extension: McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett; 425-338-2400, ext. 5500; www.snohomish.wsu.edu.
n Tree diseases (Part I), bark beetles and wood borers (Part 2) workshops, 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Oct. 15; $45 for one workshop, $80 for both; participants provide own lunch; register at www.wsnla.org; details at 425-338-2400, ext. 5500.
Plant sales
Washington Park Arboretum: 2300 Arboretum Drive E., Seattle; 206-325-4510; www.arboretum foundation.org. Pat Calvert Greenhouse sells arboretum collection plants 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays.
Coming up
Tours and events
GAR Cemetery Tour: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 24, 8602 Riverview Road, Snohomish; $5 Snohomish Historical Society members, $10 public; cash or check only; 360-568-5235; www.blackmanhouse.org.
Harvest Fair: Runs 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24 and 25, Wight’s Home &Garden, 5026 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; games and coloring contest both days; 10 a.m. Saturday centerpiece demonstration for adults; 11 a.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday autumn container planting demonstration for adults; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday kids’ Halloween party with costume contest, penny hunt; 425-775-3636; www.wights.com.
Hayster Celebration: Noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 and 25, My Garden, 17414 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek; vegetable ski jump, Hayster hunt, Horticultural House of Horrors and more fall family fun; free; 425-402-1842; www.mygardennursery.com.
Seattle Home Show 2: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22 through 25, Qwest Field Event Center, 1000 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle; $3 to $9, free under age 7; residential solar power systems, rain gardens and other environmental features, plus remodeling information; 425-467-0960; www.seattlehomeshow.com.
Classes
Christianson’s Nursery and Greenhouse: 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon; 360-466-3821; www.christiansonsnursery.com. Classes are free unless otherwise noted.
n Interactive mosaic workshop, 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 24; $35, make reservations at 360-466-3821.
Distinctive Interior Designs: Events at various locations; 425-238-3678; www.distinctiveinterior designs.net. Register and attend classes at Lake Stevens School District Educational Service Center, 12309 22nd St. NE, 425-335-1500; www.lkstevens.wednet.edu; or Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St., 360-363-8400; www.marysvillewa.gov, as noted.
n Earth-friendly home organizing and interior design, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 27, room A, Lake Stevens site; $20.
Evergreen Arboretum &Gardens: Legion Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett; 425-257-8597; www.evergreenarboretum.com.
n Putting your garden to bed, 10 to 11 a.m. Oct. 24.
Home Depot: Free workshops at all local branches; 800-553-3199; www.homedepot.com.
n Energy-efficient light bulbs and other lighting upgrades, 1 p.m. Oct. 24.
WSU Snohomish County Extension: McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett; 425-338-2400, ext. 5500; www.snohomish.wsu.edu.
n Horticulture professional training, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 7 through March 18, plus Feb. 20; $500 for series, application due by 5 p.m. Oct. 30 to 600 128th St. SW, Everett, WA 98208; details at 425-338-2400, ext. 5500.
n Master gardener training, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 7 through March 25, $150 for series, application due by Oct. 31 to 600 128th St. SW, Everett; download application at tinyurl.com/ycqawr4, or send self-addressed envelope with 78 cents postage to WSU Extension Master Gardener, 600 128th St. SE, Everett, WA 98208.
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