This week
Tours and events
Skagit Valley Gardens: 18923 Johnson Road, Mount Vernon; 360-424-6760, www.skagitvalleygardens.com.
w Pictures with Santa, noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 2; free, but donations to Friendship House welcome.
South Whidbey’s Lodging Tour &Taste: Noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 2, self-guided driving tour of 10 lodgings on South Whidbey Island; tickets from Langley Chamber of Commerce, 1121/2 Anthes Ave., Langley; $20; 360-221-6765, www.langleychamb.whidbey.com.
Swanson’s Nursery: Seminars and classes offered. Registration suggested. 9701 15th Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-782-2543, ext. 235, www.swansonsnursery.com.
w Visit Santa, Donner and Blitzen, all day Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 1 through 23, browse some trees and enjoy refreshments; bring camera for photos with Santa; children’s tree decorating workshops 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2 only, $14.95 covers trees and decorations.
Classes
Christianson’s Nursery and Greenhouse: 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon; 360-466-3821, www.christiansonsnursery.com.
w Independent wreath-making, through Dec. 24; $5 to $8 for wreath forms, use of machines is free; reservations required due to space limitations.
Emery’s Garden: 2829 164th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-743-4555, www.emerysgarden.com. Classes are free unless otherwise noted.
w Wreath-making classes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Step-by-step instructions using a selection of fresh greens, branches and berries. Sizes and prices vary. Gloves and pruners provided. Dress warmly. Allow at least an hour to an hour and a half to complete a wreath. Reserve for groups. Free Hot tea.
McDaniel’s Do It Center: 510 Second St., Snohomish; 360-568-1544.
w McDaniel’s Do It Center is offering free classes in decorative wall finish techniques at 10 a.m. every Saturday.
The Salvage Studio: Classes start at 10 a.m. Saturdays. Registration with payment is required. 650 Edmonds Way, Edmonds; 425-330-5425, gardngalusa.net, www.thesalvagestudio.com.
w Artist trading card swap, 3 p.m. Dec. 1, $32.
Swanson’s Nursery: Seminars and classes offered. Registration suggested. 9701 15th Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-782-2543, ext. 235, www.swansonsnursery.com.
w Wreath-making sessions. Drop in at various times daily, through Dec. 9, supplies provided, use of machines free, cost for wreaths depends on size; groups must call to reserve times, 206-782-2543.
WSU Snohomish County Extension: McCollum Park, 600 128th St., Everett; 425-338-2400, ext. 5500, www.snohomish.wsu.edu.
w Plant diagnostics through digital imaging and beyond: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 5, $40 Washington State Nursery and Landscape Association members, $50 nonmembers, registration required, 800-672-7711, 425-357-6025, www.wsnla.org.
Plant sales
Washington Park Arboretum: 2300 Arboretum Drive E., Seattle; 206-325-4510, www.arboretumfoundation.org.
w Greens Galore sale — Wreaths, greens, gifts and more, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 1. Also, Pat Calvert Greenhouse is selling Arboretum collection plants 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, November through April.
Coming up
Tours and events
Camano Holiday Home Tour: Six homes to tour, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Tourgoers can join a party with door prizes, live music and a silent auction after the tour from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Camano Center at 141 N. East Camano Drive. Tickets are $10 at the Snow Goose Bookstore, Camano Island Coffee Roasters and the visitors center at Terry’s Corner. Call 360-387-5123.
Holiday Parlour Tour in Snohomish: Tour 10 historic homes from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 9 and Winter Holiday Craft Market at 230 Ave. B from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $15, $10 for seniors, available at Joyworks, Kusler’s Pharmacy and Gifts, Queen Bee, Speckled Hen, Star Center Mall, Sun Song and Weed’s Variety Store. Call 360-568-5235.
The Salvage Studio: Classes start at 10 a.m. Saturdays. Registration with payment is required. 650 Edmonds Way, Edmonds; 425-330-5425, gardngalusa.net, www.thesalvagestudio.com.
w Holiday open house, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 8.
Classes
Edmonds Backyard Wildlife Habitat Project: Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds; 425-672-2150.
w Creating your own backyard wildlife habitat with various guest speakers, 7 p.m. Dec. 6.
Northwest Perennial Alliance: Bellevue Botanical Garden visitors center, 12001 Main St., Bellevue; 425-647-6004, www.n-p-a.org.
w Fall perennial care, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. first Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. second and fourth Sundays; free.
The Salvage Studio: Classes start at 10 a.m. Saturdays. Registration with payment is required. 650 Edmonds Way, Edmonds; 425-330-5425, gardngalusa.net, www.thesalvagestudio.com.
w Holiday tinnies workshop, 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 8, $32.
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