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 or see www.wildsongnursery.co
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North Creek Gardens native plants: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 16, 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.
Greenbank Garden Club plant sale: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 16, Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road, Whidbey Island. Potted plants start at 50 cents and include ornamentals, tomatoes, herbs and houseplants. There will also be a garden-related flea market and bake sale. Call 360-678-6999.
Snohomish County Dahlia Society tuber sales: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 17, Legion Hall, 145 Alverson Blvd, Everett. Dahlia plant and tuber sales will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30, Stocker Farms, 10622 Airport Way, Snohomish. See www.scdahlias.org or call 425-486-6163.
Whidbey Island Eagles plant sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 30 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 1, 16691 Highway 525, Langley, one mile south of Freeland, Whidbey Island. Plants are direct from growers and include azaleas, bedding plants, geraniums, grasses, ground covers, hanging baskets, herbs, rhodies, trees and the club’s famous tomato plants. Call 360-321-5636.
Snohomish Garden Club plant sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30, Swan’s Trail Farm, 7301 Rivershore Road, Snohomish. Buy plants of all types, plus garden treasures, new and used. Call 425-367-2160 or see www.snohomishgardenclub.com.
Alderwood Garden Club plant sale: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 30, Heritage Park, just off I-5, 19921 Poplar Way, Lynnwood. Buy perennials, shrubs and other garden treasures. Call 425-316-9344.
Kruckeberg Botanic Garden plant sale: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 6 to 8, MsK Rare and Native Plant Nursery in Shoreline. Parking and shuttle service will be available at Richmond Beach Congregational Church, 1512 NW 195th St. on May 6 and 7, and at Spin Alley Bowling Center, 1430 NW Richmond Beach Road on May 8. Call 206-546-1281 or see www.kruckeberg.org.
Marysville FFA plant sale: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30 and May 7, Marysville Pilchuck High School, 5611 108th St. NE, Marysville. Hundreds of Martha Washington geraniums, fuchsia baskets, hardy fuchsias, herbs, tomatoes, squash, pumpkins, bedding plants and houseplants. Call 360-657-6082.
Monroe Garden Club plant sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 7 at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Plants and handcrafted items with garden themes made by club members. Entertainment will be provided by the senior center’s Village Voices, who will sing plant-related songs. There will also be a bake sale and rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit center programs. Call 360-793-1829 for more details about the plant sale. Call 360-794-5851 or the senior center at 360-794-6359 for more about the rummage and bake sales.
Classes
Rain garden workshop, 6 to 8 p.m. April 19, Everett Community College, Whitehorse Hall Room 105, 2000 Tower St., Everett. Learn about design options, planting suggestions and all you need to know to create a rain garden in your yard with the Snohomish Conservation District. Email workshops@snohomishcd.org or call 425-335-5634, ext. 123 to sign up.
WSU Snohomish County Extension: To register for classes, go to snohomish.wsu.edu/calendar.htm. Print a registration form and mail it in with a check to Washington State University Extension, 600 128th St. SE, Everett, WA 98208, or contact Karie Christensen at 425-357-6039 or klchristen@cahnrs.wsu.edu. Some course tickets are also available at www.BrownPaperTickets.com.
• Irrigation for home gardeners, 2 to 4:30 p.m. or 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 14, at extension offices, 600 128th St. SE, Everett; $20 or $25 for two people sharing materials.
• Fruit tree care workshop series, various courses, April 16 and 23; $65 to $75 per class with lunch included. Fruit expert Gary Moulton teaches grafting, dormant pruning, orchard development and hard cider-making techniques, all at Ed’s Apples, a working farm at 13420 339th Ave. SE, Sultan.
NURSERY classes
Emery’s Garden: 2829 164th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-743-4555; www.emerysgarden.com.
• First steps in gardening, 1 p.m. Sundays though May 29. Each week, Emery’s Brenda Bloomfield will cover topics such as sun, water, fertilizers, soil types, weed control, and pest and disease prevention. This hands-on class is for adults with little or no gardening experience.
• Planting design, 11 a.m. April 17. Learn how to combine plants for a cohesive garden.
Sunnyside Nursery: 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville; www.sunnysidenursery.net. Classes are free. Please register by calling 425-334-2002 or write info@sunnysidenursery.net.
• Spring floral baskets, 10 a.m. April 16; $15 fee includes materials. Kids and adults are invited to plant a spring basket.
The Plant Farm at Smokey Point: 15022 Twin Lakes Ave., Marysville; 360-652-3351; www.theplantfarm.com.
• Basket care 101, 11 a.m. April 16. Learn how to create lush hanging baskets.
Wight’s Home Garden: 5026 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-775-3636; www.wights.com.
• Fruit for fun, 10:30 a.m. April 16. Tips for growing fruit trees and berries.
• Rejuvenate last year’s containers, 2 p.m. April 17.
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.
• Organize and decorate the Earth-friendly way, 6 to 8 p.m. April 14, Marysville library, 6120 Grove St.; $30. Register by calling 360-363-8400 or see www.marysvillewa.gov.
• Declutter your home and decrease stress, 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 19; $20. Register and attend classes at Lake Stevens School District Educational Service Center, 12309 22nd St. NE, 425-335-1500, www.lkstevens.wednet.edu.
• 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.
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.
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.
• April 16, Renovating shrubs with botanist Emile VanDenAkker. Bring your pruners to this hands-on class.
Snohomish County Master Gardener Foundation: Sustainable gardening lecture series, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays through April 15, Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, 4515 84th St. SW, Mukilteo. Cost is $20 at the door if seats are still available; www.gardenlectures.com; 425-357-6010.
• April 15: Debra Prinzing, “Garden Getaway: An Artful Garden Shed of Your Dreams.”
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