Garden
Arboretum in Bloom: Annual event features guest speakers from the American Rose Society, a tour of the South Seattle Community College Arboretum and plant sale, 10 a.m. Aug. 14. South Seattle Community College Arboretum, 6000 16th Ave. SW, Seattle; 206-768-6873.
Dahlia show: The 95th annual event features award-winning dahlias, sponsored by the Snohomish County Dahlia Society, 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 21, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 22; free. Floral Hall, Forest Park, 802 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett.
Dahlia show: Seattle Dahlia Society’s annual dahlia show, 12:30 to 5 p.m. Sept. 4. Country Village, Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; 425-483-2250, www.countryvillagebothell.com.
Fuchsia show: Pilchuck Fuchsia Society show, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 8. Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville; 360-652-8908.
Fuchsia show: Sno-King Fuchsia Society show features award-winning fuchsias, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 14, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 15. Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; 425-483-2250 or 425-778-4913, www.countryvillagebothell.com.
Japanese Garden: Classes and tours offered at the garden. 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.
* Pruning workshop, Aug. 23, $45.
* Moon viewing, 8 p.m. Aug. 28, special event.
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.
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.
* How to harvest and prune lavender demonstration, Aug. 7.
* Lavender wand class, 1 p.m. Aug. 14.
* Lavender basket class, 1 p.m. Aug. 21.
* Lavender topiary class, 1 p.m. Aug. 28, $15.
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.
* Groundcovers and plants for ground control, 11 a.m. Aug. 14.
* Fall and winter vegetables with Joane McIntyre, 1 p.m. Aug. 22.
* For the birds: making your garden bird friendly, 10 a.m. Aug. 28.
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