Garden
Dahlia show: The 94th annual event features award-winning dahlias, sponsored by the Snohomish County Dahlia Society, 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 14, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 15; free. Floral Hall, Forest Park, 802 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett.
Fuchsia show: Fuchsia 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.countryvillage bothell.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 seniors and ages 6 to 12. Teahouse tours and service, $10. 1075 Lake Washington Blvd. E., Seattle; 206-684-4725. n Arts festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 1, special event. n Pruning workshop, Aug. 23, $45. n Moon viewing, 8 p.m. Aug. 28, special event.
Lavender Hills Farms: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Friday through Sunday, through Aug. 29. Many varieties of lavender for sale. 7508 108th St. NE, Marysville; 360-651-2086, www.lavenderhillsfarm.com. n Lavender wands and small baskets class, July 31; free.
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. n How to harvest and prune lavender demonstration, Aug. 7. n Lavender basket class, 1 p.m. Aug. 21. n Lavender wand class, 1 p.m. Aug. 14. n 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. n Adding a water feature with Charlie Shull, 10 a.m. July 31. n Stepable groundcovers and plants for ground control, 11 a.m. Aug. 14. n Fall and winter vegetables with Joane McIntyre, 1 p.m. Aug. 22. n For the birds: making your garden bird-friendly, 10 a.m. Aug. 28.
Snohomish Historical Society home tour: A tour of private and public structures, noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 19. Various locations, Snohomish; 360-568-5235.
Swanson’s Nursery: Seminars and classes offered. Registration suggested. 9701 15th Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-782-2543, ext. 235. n Sedum succulent wreath workshop, 11 a.m. July 31.
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