Tours and events
The Fronderosa Frolic: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 13 and 14, Fancy Fronds Nursery, 40830 172nd St. SE, Gold Bar, off U.S. 2. See www.fancyfronds.com for directions or call 360-793-1472. More than 20 specialty nurseries and artists will sell their goods at the festival.
Snohomish County Dahlia Society’s 102nd annual show: 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 20 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 21, Floral Hall, Forest Park, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett; free. See dahlia blooms and get growing advice from experts. Visit www.scdahlias.org or call 360-659-8687 for more information.
Whidbey Island Dream Kitchen Tour: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 27; $15. See www.aauw-whidbeyisland.org or call 360-914-0297 for more details. This is the third-annual kitchen tour presented by the Whidbey Island branch of the American Association of University Women. Proceeds support educational projects and scholarships for the young women of Whidbey Island.
Everett Fall Home & Gift Show: Noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 1 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 2, Comcast Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett; $7 or $6.50 for ages 58 and older, free for ages 16 and younger; www.westlakepromo.com.
Community classes
WSU Snohomish County Extension: 600 128th St. SE, Everett.
• Things to do now in the food garden, 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 12; $20 or $25 per couple. This Growing Groceries workshop covers how to pick vegetables and fruit at their peak ripeness, and what can be planted now for a fall garden. Get gardening questions answered and pests identified by WSU Snohomish County Master Gardener and Growing Groceries volunteers. Bring samples of sick plants and bugs that need to be identified. View displays and take home handouts. To register, call 425-357-6039.
Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens: Legion Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett; 425-257-8597. See www.evergreenarboretum.com for the 2011 class series list. Classes are held at the arboretum from noon to 1 p.m. on select Saturdays. Classes are free.
• Aug. 20, garden photography with John Lindstrom, retired Everett Community College photography instructor. Bring a digital camera and a note pad.
• Sept. 17, fall and winter containers with Dee Drake.
• Oct. 15, putting your garden to bed with master gardener Wink Cushman.
• Nov. 12, holiday centerpieces from your backyard with Bob Adrian, owner of Flowers by Adrian. Class is limited to 20 people. Call 425-257-8597 to reserve a seat in the indoor classroom.
• Dec. 3, backyard beekeeping with master gardener Paul Bryant. Class is limited to 20 people. Call 425-257-8597 to reserve a seat in the indoor classroom.
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.
Emery’s Garden: 2829 164th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-743-4555; www.emerysgarden.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.
Sunnyside Nursery: 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville; 425-334-2002; www.sunnysidenursery.net.
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.
Plant clinics
Got a gardening question? Consult a local master gardener at a public plant clinic. If you have a plant with a problem or disease, bring in a fresh plant sample that, if possible, includes the diseased area, a transition area and a healthy area. Photos are also helpful. You can also call the master gardener hot line from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April through September, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October through March at 425-357-6010 or visit the Home & Garden section at snohomish.wsu.edu.
Arlington Hardware: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 3, 215 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington.
Edmonds Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 24, on Fifth Avenue in front of the log cabin.
Everett Farmers Market: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Sept. 25, 1600 W. Marine View Drive, Everett.
Marysville Jennings Park Demonstration Garden: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 20, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville.
Monroe Evergreen State Fair: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 25 through Sept. 5, closing at 7 p.m. on Sept. 5.
Mukilteo Farmers Market: 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 24, 609 Front St., Mukilteo.
Snohomish Farmers Market: 3 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 25, First Street and Cedar Avenue.
WSU Snohomish County Extension: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays April through September, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October through March, 600 128th St. SE, Everett.
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