Plant sales
Wild Song Nursery retirement sale: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays throughout April or by appointment, 21313 36th Ave. NW, Stanwood. Everything must go, including plants, art, statuary, greenhouses and equipment. Call 360-652-5708.
North Creek Garde
ns native plants: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 23 and 30 at the North Everett Lion’s Club, 2820 Oakes Ave., in downtown Everett; 206-499-3394; www.northcreekgardens.com. This sale, featuring native plants, benefits the Family Shelter of Everett, a program of
The Interfaith Association of Northwest Washington.
Classes
Japanese horticulture workshop and luncheon: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 30, Clinton on Whidbey Island; $75. The Langley-based Northwest Language Academy hosts revered Japanese master gardener Masa Mizuno, who will lead a pruning workshop at the Bodine Japanese gardens in Clinton. This event includes a demonstration, a Q&A session, tours of the gardens and an authentic Japanese luncheon. Proceeds benefit the NWLA. Call 360-321-2101 or see www.nwlanguageacademy.com to reserve a space.
NURSERY classes
Christianson’s Nursery and Greenhouse: 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon; 360-466-3821; www.christiansonsnursery.com.
Create a hanging basket for sun or shade, 6 p.m. April 22. Reservations are required. Materials fees start at about $10. Free soil and fertilizer will be provided. Buy a basket at the nursery or bring your own.
Create a hanging vegetable garden, 6 p.m. April 29. Reservations are required. Materials fees start at about $10.
American Rhododendron Society flower show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 30.
Emery’s Garden: 2829 164th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-743-4555; www.emerysgarden.com.
Easter egg hunt, 9 a.m. April 24, for ages 10 and younger. Find candy and toys in each egg. Bring a basket to collect your eggs. Show off an Easter bonnet you have decorated yourself at 10 a.m. and, perhaps, win a prize.
Planting succulents, 11 a.m. April 30. Discover how these luscious plants can enhance any landscape.
Molbak’s Garden & Home: 13625 NE 175th St., Woodinville; 425-483-5000; www.molbaks.com.
Cass Turnbull, seminar and book signing, 12:30 p.m. April 30. Learn how to prune and renovate an overgrown garden with the gregarious founder of PlantAmnesty.
My Garden: 17414 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek; 425-402-1842; www.mygardennursery.com.
Bats, 1 p.m. April 23. Barbara Ogaard, a presenter for the Sarvey Wildlife Center of Arlington, explains the value of bats in the landscape.
Fairy festival, April 30. RSVPs appreciated. Try tea and crumpets at 10:30 a.m.; $2. Make fairies from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watch a fairy parade at 1 p.m. Take a fairy garden class at 2:30 p.m.
Sunnyside Nursery: 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville; www.sunnysidenursery.net. Classes are free. Registration is required. Call 425-334-2002 or write info@sunnysidenursery.net.
Plant your own patio container, 10 a.m. April 30; $35 fee includes materials. Create containers with design expert Sandy Milam.
The Plant Farm at Smokey Point: 15022 Twin Lakes Ave., Marysville; 360-652-3351; www.theplantfarm.com.
Growing organic, 11 a.m. April 23. Gretchen Taylor from Dr. Earth Organics explains how to plant, fertilize, protect and grow organically.
Hot potatoes, 11 a.m. April 30. Wilbur “Andy” Anderson shares the best methods to cultivate and harvest these scrumptious tubers.
Wight’s Home Garden: 5026 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-775-3636; www.wights.com.
Grow a bountiful vegetable garden, 10:30 a.m. April 30. Learn soil preparation, watering techniques and plant choices.
Mantel decor makeover, 10 a.m. April 30. Wight’s lead floral designer shares her best ideas.
INTERIORS
Distinctive Interior Designs / Efficient Organization: Classes are offered by two women with their own Lake Stevens businesses. See www.distinctiveinteriordesigns.net and www.efficientorganizationnw.com.
Paint your home interior like a pro, 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 21, Marysville library, 6120 Grove St.; $22. Register by calling 360-363-8400 or see www.marysvillewa.gov.
Keeping keepsakes, 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 26, Forest Park, Spruce Hall, 802 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett; $25. Call 425-257-8300, ext. 2 or see signmeup.everettwa.org.
Kitchens for Cooks: Gary Hartz, 425-293-4442; www.KitchensforCooksOnline.com. Classes are from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Kitchens design and remodeling, April 21 and May 19, Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St., Everett; $59. Call 425-267-0150 or see www.everettcc.edu/ccec to sign up.
How to remodel your kitchen, April 28 and June 9, Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave W., Lynnwood; $39. To register, call 425-640-1243 or see www.edcc.edu/artsnow.
TOURS & events
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival: April 1 to 30 in Skagit County in rural Mount Vernon and La Conner. Take yourself on a self-guided driving or biking tour or visit the farms below seven days a week. To check on bloom activity, see www.tulips.com/bloommap.cfm or call 360-428-5959.
RoozenGaarde, featuring three acres of display gardens, is at 15867 Beaver Marsh Road, Mount Vernon. Admission is $5 for ages 11 and older.
Tulip Town, featuring an International Peace Garden, 19 new varieties of tulips and free trolley rides from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, is at 15002 Bradshaw Road, Mount Vernon. Admission is $5 for ages 17 and older.
Series
Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens: Legion Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett; 425-257-8597; www.evergreenarboretum.com. Classes are held at the arboretum from noon to 1 p.m. on select Saturdays. Classes are free and don’t require reservations, except where noted.
May 7, Mother’s Day baskets with Dee Drake. Cost is $30 per person by cash or check. Create and take home a beautiful basket. Class is limited to 15 people. Call 425-257-8597 to reserve a seat in the indoor classroom.
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