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This week

Tour and events

“Decorative Arts”: Antiques expert Judith Miller will talk about her newest book at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Seattle Auction House, 5931 Fourth Ave. S., Seattle. Call 206-764-4444. She will also give a talk at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at Edmonds Mercantile and Auction, 529 Dayton St., 425-778-5203.

Classes

The Salvage Studio: Classes start at 10 a.m. Saturdays. Registration with payment is required. 650 Edmonds Way, Edmonds; 425-774-5296, gardngal@usa.net, www.thesalvagestudio.com. w Bottle cap bonanza, 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 18, $25; floral fantasia 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., $18.

Swanson’s Nursery: Free unless otherwise noted. Registration suggested. 9701 15th Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-782-2543, ext. 235, www.swansonsnursery.com. w Introduction to Japanese flower arranging, 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. Fridays through Dec. 8; $25 per class. Call Megumi Schacher, 425-744-9751, to register.

Wintergreen Tree Farm and Greenhouse: 13606 S. Machias Road, Snohomish; 425-334-8899. w Wreath-making class, 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 18 and noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 19. Class size is limited. Call 425-334-8899 or come to 13606 S. Machias Road to sign up. Please bring gloves and clippers.

Tour and events

Snohomish parlor tour: The annual tour includes eight private homes, a church and a museum decked out in holiday finery, noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 10. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and are available at various stores around Snohomish. This year’s tour includes a craft fair at Angel Arms, 230 Ave. B. All proceeds from the tour benefit the Snohomish Historical Society. Call the Blackman Museum for information, 360-568-5235.

Plant sales

Greens Galore: Wreaths and greenery, gifts and crafts for holiday giving and keeping, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at Washington Park Arboretum’s Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Drive E., Seattle. For information, visit www.arboretumfoundation.org or call 206-325-4510. Admission and parking are free and profits benefit the arboretum.

Cold-weather schedule for plant sales through March 31. Pat Calvert Greenhouse is selling arboretum collection plants 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. Plant donations program is closed until April. 206-325-4510, www.arboretumfoundation.org for more information.

Classes

Christianson’s Nursery and Greenhouse: 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon, www.christiansonsnursery.com, 360-466-3821. w Dormant season pruning, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 20; free; but reservations required by calling nursery. How to Turn Your Thumb Green: Workshops sponsored by the Arlington Garden Club, 10 to 11:30 a.m. second Saturdays, September through May, $2 donation requested. Boys and Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington; 360-403-7769. w Wreath-making: If possible, bring your own evergreen boughs, holly, pinecones and hand pruners. Wreath forms available for $3, Dec. 9.

The Salvage Studio: Classes start at 10 a.m. Saturdays. Registration with payment is required. 650 Edmonds Way, Edmonds; 425-774-5296, gardngal@usa.net, www.thesalvagestudio.com. w Embellished metal tins, 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 25, $28. w Bag and tag, 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 1, $25.

Sunnyside Nursery: Free classes offered. Registration suggested. 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville; 425-334-2002, www.sunnysidenursery.net. w Wreath-making, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 24 and 25 and Dec. 2, 9; 1:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Classes where everything is provided, $25.

Swanson’s Nursery: Free unless otherwise noted. Registration suggested. 9701 15th Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-782-2543, ext. 235, www.swansonsnursery.com. w Wreath-making workshops, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 24-26, supplies provided, free. w Wreath-making workshops, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 27-Dec. 1, supplies provided, free. Wight’s Home &Garden: 5026 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-775-3636, www.wights.com. w Dressing your table and mantel for the holidays, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 29, free.

WSU Snohomish County Extension: 600 128th St. Everett; 425-338-2400, ext. 5500, www.snohomish.wsu.edu. w Stored product pests: Identify insects in food or fabric, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 28 or 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 29. Registration required, 425-338-2400, ext. 5500, $35 a class.