Evergreen Chrysanthemum Association plant sale: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 1, Swanson’s Nursery, 9701 15th Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-782-2543, www.swansonsnursery.com.
Emery’s Garden: 2829 164th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-743-4555, www.emerysgarden.com. n Waterwise gardening, 10 a.m. April 1, noon April 2, 1 p.m. April 5.
Molbak’s: 13625 NE 175th St., Woodinville; 4425-483-5000, www.molbaks.com n Attracting birds to the garden with Bob Barca, 10 to 11 a.m. April 1, free. n Gardening with native plants with Marcia Rivers-Smith, 2 to 3 p.m. April 2, free. n Washington Native Plant Society and East Lake Washington Audubon Society, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 1 and 2, free.
Rhododendron sale: The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden sale and fund-raiser 3 to 6 p.m. March 31 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 1, 33663 Weyerhaeuser Way S., Federal Way. Free parking and admission to the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden. Call 253-661-9377 or go to www.rhodygarden.org.
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware: Free woodworking demonstrations and classes from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays, unless otherwise noted. Two locations: 3823 Stone Way N., Seattle, 206-634-3222, or 345 Tukwila Parkway, Tukwila, 206-244-9161. n Pen turning/ Rockler’s pen press, April 1.
Snohomish Master Gardeners series: Free 20-minutes discussions at noon. Sunnyside Nursery, 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville; 425-334-2002. n Growing delicious dahlias, April 2.
Sunnyside Nursery: Classes offered. Registration suggested. 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville; 425-334-2002. n Rose planting and care, 10:30 a.m. April 1, $5.
Swanson’s Nursery: Seminars and classes offered. Registration suggested. 9701 15th Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-782-2543, ext. 235, www.swansonsnursery.com. n Evergreen Chrysanthemum Association sale, April 1. n Mum ramblings, 11 a.m. April 1. n Seattle Rhododendron Society sale and exhibit, April 1 and 2. n Remedies for spring pests, 1 p.m. April 2.
Wight’s Home &Garden: 5026 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-775-3636. n Children’s greenhouse gardening, 10:30 a.m. April 1, $7.50. n Japanese maples…a tree for all seasons, 10:30 a.m. April 1, 11 a.m. April 2.
Early Bloomers plant sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 8, Washington Park Arboretum, Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Drive E., Seattle; 206-325-4510, www.arboretumfoundation.org.
Plant sale: Alderwood Garden Club scholarship fund sale, April 22, Penny Creek Elementary School, 4117 132nd St SE, Everett. 425-344-4991.
Spring Garden Fair: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 22 at Woodmoor Elementary School, 12225 NE 160th St., Bothell. Presented by the Northshore Utility District, Woodinville Water District and the Saving Water Partnership with seminars by Ciscoe Morris, Marianne Binetti and other local experts. Waterwise gardening information, rain barrels and compost bins. All 425-487-4102
Sno-King Fuchsia Society plant sale: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 22 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 23, Country Village Shopping Center, 23720 Bothell/Everett Highway, Bothell. Bring containers and purchase fuchsias for hanging baskets. Soil and labor to plant basket, $2. Perennials, annuals and vegetables also available. Call 425-252-5772.
Spring plant sale: Northwest Perennial Alliance sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 23, Sand Point Magnuson Park, Building 27, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle; 425-488-9748.
Plant and garden craft sale: Greenwood Garden Club, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 28 to 30, Lake Ki RV Resort, 2904 Lakewood Road. Master gardener on site from 12:30 to 4 p.m. April 28 and 29. Contact Kitty Fitch, 360-652-9836.
Everett Parks and Recreation: Gardening classes for spring. Register online at SignMeUp.everettwa.org or call 425-257-8300. n The Home Orchard; Jean Van Hollebeke; $10; 7 to 8 p.m. April 11, Van Valey House, 2130 Colby Ave. n Small Trees for Urban Gardens; Jean Van Hollebeke; $10; 7 to 8 p.m. April 18; Van Valey House, 2130 Colby Ave. n Creative Spring Containers; Jean Van Hollebeke; $10; 7 to 8p.m. April 25; Van Valey House, 2130 Colby Ave.
Emery’s Garden: 2829 164th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-743-4555, www.emerysgarden.com. n Conifers for collectors, 10 a.m. April 8. n Green thumb plants, noon April 9, 1 p.m. April 12. n Must-have tools, 10 a.m. April 15. n Plants for shade, noon April 16, 1 p.m. April 19. n Safe and natural lawn care, 10 a.m. April 22. n Vines and climbers, noon April 23, 1 p.m. May 3.
Molbak’s: 13625 NE 175th St., Woodinville; 4425-483-5000, www.molbaks.com n Composting, 10 a.m. to noon, April 8, free. n What to do when in the garden, 11 a.m. to noon April 8, free. n Vertical gardening, 1 to 2 p.m. April 8, free. n Sedum creations workshop with Karen Lamp, 11 a.m. to noon April 8. Cost starts at $50, Call 425-398-5151 to register. n Rejuvenate indoor plants, 1 to 1:30 p.m. April 8, free. n Amazing azaleas, 2 to 2:30 p.m. April 8, free. n Mole control, 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m., April 8, free. n Odorable Daphnes, 1 to 1:30 p.m. April 9, free. n Kids can make Mother’s Day gifts, 2 to 2:30 p.m. April 9, free. n Attract birds to garden, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. April 15, free. n Workshop: Sedum wreath with Karen Lamp, 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 15. $50. Call 425-398-5151 to register.
Northwest Horticultural Society: Receptions at 6:45 p.m., lectures at 7:15 p.m., $10. Classes at Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St., Seattle; 206-527-1794, www.northwesthort.org. n Exploring the traditional myths of the suburban garden with Diarmuid Gavin, April 12.
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware: Free woodworking demonstrations and classes from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays, unless otherwise noted. Two locations: 3823 Stone Way N., Seattle, 206-634-3222, or 345 Tukwila Parkway, Tukwila, 206-244-9161. n Kreg K3 Jig, April 8. n Introduction to routers, April 15. n Join your local guild, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 22.
Snohomish Master Gardeners series: Free 20-minutes discussions at noon. Sunnyside Nursery, 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville; 425-334-2002. n Planting a new lawn, April 8. n Natural lawn care, April 9. n Grow your very own herbs, April 15. n Understanding clematis, April 23.
Sunnyside Nursery: Registration suggested. 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville; 425-334-2002. n Landscaping simplified, 10:30 a.m. April 22, $5.
Swanson’s Nursery: Free unless otherwise noted. Registration suggested. 9701 15th Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-782-2543, ext. 235, www.swansonsnursery.com. n Introduction to ikebana: with Megumi Schacher 10:45 a.m., April 7; $25 for two-hour class. Contact Schacher to register, 425-744-9751. n Designing for shade and dry shade, 11 a.m. April 9. n Container design, 1 p.m. April 9. n Ikebana demonstration, 11 a.m. April 15 with Megumi Schacher. Free. n Native plants for urban gardens, 1 p.m. April 15. n Botanical illustration skills class with Maggie Brunger, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 16, $35. n Introduction to ikebana: with Megumi Schacher 10:45 a.m., April 21; $25 for two-hour class. Contact Schacher to register, 425-744-9751. n Low water/no water gardening, 11 a.m. April 22. n Great plant picks, 1 p.m. April 22. n Spring into veggies organically, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 23. n Beyond brown lawn, 2 p.m. April 23.
Wight’s Home &Garden: Free unless otherwise noted. 5026 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-775-3636. n Visits with the Easter bunny, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 8 and 9. n Basic dahlia care, 10:30 a.m. April 8. n Clematis and other vines, 10:30 a.m. April 22, 11 a.m. April 23.
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