January 2024
SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series – January Jewels – Color for the Winter Garden
Join us for The Annual SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series, live at our NEW LOCATION: Everett Station Weyerhaeuser Room, 4th Floor 3201 Smith Avenue Everett, WA 98201 (free parking at the train station) Topic: January Jewels - Color for the Winter Garden Description: John will bring samples of colorful trees, shrubs and perennials to brighten the dark winter garden. He will also cover siting, culture and protection of winter interest plants in our unpredictable winters. And, a little…
Find out more »SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series – Organic Vegetables, Critters and Vertical Growing
Join us for The Annual SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series, live at our NEW LOCATION: Everett Station Weyerhaeuser Room, 4th Floor 3201 Smith Avenue Everett, WA 98201 (free parking at the train station) Topic: Organic Vegetables, Critters and Vertical Growing Description: Growing vegetables and fruit is fun until the rabbits and deer invite themselves to feast. Join Lisa Taylor, garden educator and author of the “Maritime Northwest Garden Guide” and “Your Farm in the City; An Urban Dweller’s Guide…
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SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series – The Role of Seed Banking in Native Plant Conservation
Join us for The Annual SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series, live at our NEW LOCATION: Everett Station Weyerhaeuser Room, 4th Floor 3201 Smith Avenue Everett, WA 98201 (free parking at the train station) Topic: The Role of Seed Banking in Native Plant Conservation Description: A seed is one of nature’s marvelous adaptions. It makes the perfect receptacle for an embryonic plant, providing protection from the elements and transportation to a new home. Early humans took advantage of seeds’ longevity,…
Find out more »SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series – Rabbits in the Garden
Join us for The Annual SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series, live at our NEW LOCATION: Everett Station Weyerhaeuser Room, 4th Floor 3201 Smith Avenue Everett, WA 98201 (free parking at the train station) Topic: Rabbits in the Garden Description: Silly rabbits – the plants are for me! These cute little creatures are both multiplying rapidly and damaging many landscapes in our area. Come and learn about ways to protect your gardens from damage. Everything from repellents to plant protection…
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SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series – Islands in Bloom: Floral Diversity and Stewardship in the San Juan Islands
Join us for The Annual SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series, live at our NEW LOCATION: Everett Station Weyerhaeuser Room, 4th Floor 3201 Smith Avenue Everett, WA 98201 (free parking at the train station) Topic: Islands in Bloom: Floral Diversity and Stewardship in the San Juan Islands Description: Botanist Madrona Murphy will provide an overview of the plant communities and landscapes of the San Juan Islands, the deep traditions of Coast Salish stewardship behind these landscape, threats they face in…
Find out more »SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series – A Gardener’s Guide to Hostas
Join us for The Annual SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series, live at our NEW LOCATION: Everett Station Weyerhaeuser Room, 4th Floor 3201 Smith Avenue Everett, WA 98201 (free parking at the train station) Topic: A Gardener’s Guide to Hostas Description: Once thought to be a major challenge, shade gardening has come into its own and provides an ideal showcase for Hosta. Join Lorē as she provides a comprehensive primer on Hosta including how to select the perfect Hosta based…
Find out more »SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series – How to Plant a Prune-Less Garden
Join us for The Annual SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series, live at our NEW LOCATION: Everett Station Weyerhaeuser Room, 4th Floor 3201 Smith Avenue Everett, WA 98201 (free parking at the train station) Topic: How to Plant a Prune-Less Garden Description: How much pruning a garden needs often starts while plant shopping or when a new garden is designed. As gardens and gardeners mature, the amount of needed pruning may no longer match one’s time or energy for the…
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SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series – The Changing Garden and Changing Gardener
Join us for The Annual SCMGF Sustainable Gardening Winter Speaker Series, live at our NEW LOCATION: Everett Station Weyerhaeuser Room, 4th Floor 3201 Smith Avenue Everett, WA 98201 (free parking at the train station) Topic: The Changing Garden and Changing Gardener Description: How to adapt to a changing climate and older body with tips to save time, money and energy in your garden. Cost: $85 for the entire series, if purchased in advance. Tickets for individual sessions will be available…
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