{"id":48279,"date":"2026-10-30T15:34:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T22:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=48279"},"modified":"2026-10-30T16:56:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T23:56:04","slug":"wsu-snohomish-county-master-gardener-foundation-winter-speaker-series-hydrangeas-frumpy-or-fabulous","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/event\/wsu-snohomish-county-master-gardener-foundation-winter-speaker-series-hydrangeas-frumpy-or-fabulous\/","title":{"rendered":"WSU Snohomish County Master Gardener Foundation Winter Speaker Series: Hydrangeas: Frumpy or Fabulous"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hydrangeas: \u00a0Frumpy or Fabulous<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

January 15, 202<\/em>7<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Few plants deliver the floral punch that hydrangeas do, but sometimes they can be over-the-top or leave you wanting more. From giant, voluptuous blue mophead blooms to delicate tasteful lace cap flowers, it is hard to know if you should love or distain these old-fashioned shrubs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Join Richie Steffen, executive director of the Elisabeth C Miller Botanical Garden, as he shares his journey with this diverse genus. He has developed a collection of over 170 cultivars ranging from old favorites to the newest cultivars to hit the market as well as an array of various species. Hear what is the best of the best and what roles this water-thirsty plant can play in a time of waterwise gardening.
\nRichie will have is book available for purchase (cash or check): \u201cPlant Lover\u2019s Guide to Ferns\u201d.<\/p>\n

Speaker Profile:<\/strong>
\nRichie Steffen loves plants, although his friends may say this is an understatement. During his career in horticulture over the last 40 years, he has grown thousands of plants and is still looking for more. Currently serving as the executive director of the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden near Seattle, Richie oversees the operations of the garden and its main educational program, Great Plant Picks. Great Plant Picks is committed to building a comprehensive palette of outstanding and reliable plants for maritime Pacific Northwest gardens and sharing information on these exceptional plants with the gardening public.<\/p>\n

Richie is known for his entertaining lectures and beautiful photography and is a noted horticultural personality. Along with his husband Rick, they also garden on a 10-acre property just south of Hansville.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

About the Series: Over two decades of great gardening advice<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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The lecture series sponsored by the Snohomish County Master Gardener Foundation features eight knowledgeable gardeners, authors and subject matter experts sharing their expertise on a variety of gardening subjects.\u00a0 The presenters are chosen by their intriguing topics, educational value and entertainment.\u00a0 Doors open at 9:00 am.
\nThe lecture begins at 9:30am \u2013 11:30am<\/strong>, it is located in the Weyerhaeuser Room at the Everett Train Station.
\nSchedule Changes:<\/span><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0If for some reason, a lecture must be cancelled and rescheduled, that information will be posted above the line below. This might occur due to\u00a0WEATHER\u00a0or if a\u00a0SPEAKER\u00a0has to cancel at the last minute or has a change in his\/her schedule<\/em><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Season Tickets or Single Tickets Available<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

Season Pass (includes all 8 lectures): $110.00 per person<\/strong>, available October \u2013 January 1st.<\/p>\n

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  • Purchase on-line<\/strong>: Use the PayPal link at https:\/\/www.gardenlectures.com.<\/li>\n
  • Purchase by mail<\/strong>: Make checks payable to SCMGF<\/strong>, send to:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    SCMGF c\/o Leigh Anne Burford
    \n6705 Puget Park Drive
    \nSnohomish, WA 98296<\/p>\n

    Please include a name and email address with your check<\/em>.<\/p>\n

    Single Tickets (for one lecture): $30.00 per person<\/strong>, available after January 1st on this site or at the door the day of lecture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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