Events

More Peonies, Please!  Different Propagating Techniques January 29, 2027 The current resurgence in peonies is no accident. Until recently, their omission from modern garden design had persisted for nearly half a century, but that’s rapidly changing as gardeners discover the exceptional qualities of newer varieties that have been specifically developed for today’s smaller, low maintenance […]

Garden Escapes: Favorite Garden Plants in Natural Areas February 12, 2027 Take a virtual field trip to natural areas that have issues with invasive garden plants. Learn about ecological consequences, management options, and garden alternatives. Speaker Profile: Holly Zox has been teaching in the horticulture department at Edmonds College for 17 years, and working as […]

The Science of Color February 26, 2027 Gardens are all about color. From flowers to fruit to foliage, we gardeners select a palette of plants based on the colors we like, while excluding those we don’t care for. But plants don’t create color for our benefit. In this lecture, Dr. Ross Bayton delves into the […]

Growing Berries in your Backyard    March 5, 2027 This presentation will provide botanical and horticultural background on the successful cultivation of raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry, with a focus on growing conditions and practices relevant to northwestern Washington. Speaker Profile: Lisa Wasko DeVetter is a Professor of Horticulture and leads the statewide Small Fruit Horticulture […]

Trilliums: Jewels of the Woodland Garden March 19, 2027 Join Susie Egan for an engaging look at trilliums, one of the most treasured woodland wildflowers. This talk covers their natural history, botany, and practical tips for growing them successfully in the Pacific Northwest. Featuring beautiful photography and insights from decades of hands-on experience, this presentation […]

The Pollinator Underground: Wild bees in domesticated places March 26, 2027 In the first session, I’ll talk about why bees are important, how they use the spaces that we create to stay alive, and what we can do to conserve native bees (and improve pollination in our gardens.)  In the second session, I’ll give a […]