Events
6 Ways Mushrooms Can Save the World: 2 p.m. Nov. 12, Historic Everett Theater, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett; free, but donations will be accepted. Paul Stamets, the founder of Fungi Perfecti of Olympia, will talk about how the use of gourmet and medicinal mushrooms can improve the health of the planet and its people. His talk is sponsored by local two mycological societies and Trinity Lutheran College of Everett. See www.scmsfungi.org or call 425-353-6546 for more information.
Series
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.
• 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.
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.
Pine Creek Nursery: 23225 Sofie Road, Monroe; 360-863-8866; pinecreeknursery.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 clinic
Got a gardening question? Call or visit the local master gardeners at the WSU Snohomish County Extension, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. In-person and phone consulting hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. now through March. If you have a plant with a problem or disease, bring in a fresh sample that includes the diseased area, a transition area and a healthy area. Photos are also helpful. Call 425-357-6010. Go to snohomish.wsu.edu and click on “Home and Garden” on the left for more about the master gardeners program.
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