Classes and talks
Natural Yard Care Classes: King County is partnering with the Snohomish Conservation District to offer a series of classes this winter, all about creating a healthy, sustainable landscape. The classes are hands-on workshops for people who are new to the concepts of natural yard-care practices. Classes are free.
Plant Right for Your Site: Selecting plants for functionality, aesthetics and wildlife, 10 a.m. to noon, Feb. 13.
Watering Wisely: Tips on reducing water use and building rain barrels ($25 fee for materials), 10 a.m. to noon, March 12.
For additional information, call 206-263-8856. To register, go to http://bit.ly/1njgiEC.
SHOWS
Northwest Flower &Garden Show: Feb. 17 to 21, Washington State Convention Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle. Seminars, marketplace with more than 300 vendors; 23 display gardens. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 17 to 20; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 21. Tickets: $17 if purchased by Feb. 16; 2-day pass is $31; ages 13 to 17 are $5; free for ages 12 and younger. Five-day pass is $70. More at www.gardenshow.com.
Seattle Home Show: Feb. 20 to 28, CenturyLink Field Event Center, Seattle. Products and services for the home, from landscaping to interior design. Tiny homes, home remodeling for rental income or for accommodating extended family members, technology in every aspect of the home, decorating for millennials and first-time home buyers. Wine and beer garden. Hours are: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets are $12, adults; $8 for seniors; $3, ages 7 through 15; free for under 7. More at www.SeattleHomeShow.com.
Everett Garden Show: March 11 to 13, Xfinity Arena in Everett. More at www.everetthomegardenshow.com.
SALES
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.
SERIES
“Growing Groceries Education Series“: 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.
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.
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. 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:
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.”
GARDEN variety things
“Oak Leaf” fundraiser: Put your message on a stainless steel leaf to help finish the South Arboretum Plan, Evergreen Arboretum in Everett’s Legion Park. Leaves will be embedded in a wall to be created at the entrance to the south area. Messages can be up to three lines, with 25 characters and spaces per line. Cost: $250 donation. Leaves can be ordered until March 31, online at www.evergreenarboretum.com. Call 425-257-8597 for more information.
Treatment Plant Tour: 10 a.m. to noon, Feb. 27, Brightwater Community Treatment Plant, 22505 Highway 9 SE, Woodinville. Find out how wastewater gets cleaned, tour the treatment plant and learn what you can do every day to protect the environment. For ages 9 and older. Register online: http://1.usa.gov/1SuIy3B.
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.
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