“Indoor Gardening with Unusual Houseplants”: 11 a.m. Jan. 16, Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. Christianson’s house-plant buyer Eric Andrews will talk about strange and uncommon house plants and cover the care and feeding of these interesting plants that are easier to grow than one would think. Reservations required. Cost is $8. More at www.christiansonsnursery.com.
Growing Groceries Education Series: Series of classes on growing your own food. Classes are 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, WSU Snohomish County Extension’s Cougar Auditorium, 600 128th St. SE, Everett, inside McCollum Park.
- Jan. 20: What to Grow in Western Washington. Variety and technique are key to successful harvests.
- Feb. 3: Small Fruits, Big Harvests. Strawberries, cane berries, blueberries, and other small fruit.
- Feb. 17: Small Space &Vertical Gardening. No matter how little space you have, you can grow food.
- March 2: Early Start = Early Harvest. What to plant and how to get a jump on the season.
- March 16: Good Bugs, Bad Bugs, &Pollinators. Learn who’s who and how to attract the good guys.
- April 6: Seed Starting &Growing Transplants. Save money and raise the varieties that do best here.
- April 20: Weeding and Watering. Get smart about weeds and water; save time, harvest more.
- April 27: Growing the Heat Lovers in the Chilly NW. Learn the tricks to growing ripe tomatoes, peppers and melons.
Register online at GrowingGroceries.BrownPaperTickets.com. For more information visit snohomish.wsu.edu/growing-groceries, call Kate Halstead at 425-357-6024 or email khalstead@wsu.edu.
Country Living Expo and Cattlemen’s Winterschool: Attend five classes on numerous topics (170 to choose from), network with other farmers, including urban folks, enjoy prime rib or vegetarian lunch, visit with 170 local agricultural business owners. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast snacks, classes begin at 9 a.m. Jan. 30, Stanwood High School, 7400 272nd St. NW, Stanwood. Cost is $75 for adults, $40 for middle and high school students. Sponsored by WSU Extension. Register and learn more at http://ext100.wsu.edu/skagit/countrylivingexpo.
“Impressionist Photography”: 11 a.m. Jan. 30, Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. Learn to use your camera as a “digital paintbrush.” Photographers John and Kathy Willson show how to “paint with your camera” using shutter speed to reveal flows of motion and form not otherwise noticed or recordable with automatic camera settings. Hands-on demonstrations in the nursery will follow the classroom presentation. Reservations required. Cost is $8. More at www.christiansonsnursery.com.
Snohomish Conservation District Plant Sale: Buy native plants 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 27, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, commercial building, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. Order ahead before 5 p.m. Feb. 17 at www.theplantsale.org.
Northwest Flower &Garden Show: Feb. 17 through 21, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle. Seminars, vendors, 23 display gardens. More at www.gardenshow.com.
Everett Garden Show: March 11-13, Xfinity Arena in Everett. More at www.everetthomegardenshow.com.
Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series 2016: WSU Master Gardener Foundation of Snohomish County. Lectures are 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays at Mukilteo Presbyterian Church Social Hall, 4514 84th St. SW, Mukilteo. The entire series of lectures is $85. Single lecture tickets are $20 at the door on a first come/first served basis the day of the lecture. More at www.gardenlectures.com. Speakers are:
- Jan. 22: Richie Steffen, “Perennials for Difficult Sites and Year-Round Beauty.”
- Feb. 5: Susie Egan, “Shade Gardening: Bringing Beauty to Your Garden With Shade-Loving Plants.”
- Feb. 12: Sam Benowitz, “Unusual Fruits Proven to Thrive in your Garden.”
- Feb. 26: Linda Chalker-Scott, “The Landscape Below Ground.”
- March 11: Ciscoe Morris, “Everything’s Going to Pot!”
- March 18: Colin McCrate, “Maximizing Your Yield: Increasing Efficiency and Productivity in the Home Vegetable Garden.”
- April 1: Emily Bishton “Wildlife-Friendly Gardening for Beauty and Sustainability.”
NURSERY CLASSES
These local nurseries feature 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.
Falling Water Gardens: Free classes in creating and caring for a pond, 17516 Highway 203, Monroe; 360-863-1400, www.fallingwatergardens.com.
McAuliffe’s Valley Nursery: 11910 Springhetti Road, Snohomish; 360-862-1323; www.mcauliffesvalleynursery.com.
Molbak’s Garden &Home: 13625 NE 175th St., Woodinville; 425-483-5000; molbaks.com.
Li’l Sprout Nursery: 17414 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek; 425-482-5276; www.lilsproutnursery.com. Upcoming topics include hydroponic gardening, houseplant propagation, garden clean-up, cooking with herbs.
Pine Creek Nursery: 23225 Sofie Road, Monroe; 360-863-8866; www.pinecreeknursery.com.
Sky Nursery: 18528 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline; 206-546-4851; www.skynursery.com.
Sunnyside Nursery: 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville; 425-334-2002; www.sunnysidenursery.net. Classes are free.
Wight’s Home &Garden: 5026 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-775-3636; www.wights.com.
To submit an item for the Home &Garden calendar, e-mail abrown@ heraldnet.com.
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