January 2009
My Life in Other People's Gardens, with Steve Lorton
Steve Lorton, the former Northwest editor and bureau chief of
Sunset magazine, will share memories from his 33-year odyssey into gardens around the world, including those of an Eskimo on the Siberian Coast of the Bering Sea, Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth, and many others. Steve is known for his engaging storytelling skills, so this should be an entertaining evening for all.
| Date: |
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 |
| Time: |
6:45 p.m. reception, 7:15 p.m. lecture |
| Location: |
NHS Hall, Center for Urban Horticulture |
| Fee: |
$5 members, $10 non-members |
| Reservations: |
None taken |
Horticulture with Humor from Down Under
Special Lecture, with Stephen Ryan, owner of Dicksonia Rare Plants
Stephen Ryan, owner of Dicksonia Rare Plants in Mount Macedon, Victoria, Australia, will discuss horticulture in Southeastern Australia from his perspective, including gardens, nurseries, and the plants they grow.
| Date: |
Monday, January 19, 2009 |
| Time: |
6:45 p.m. reception, 7:15 p.m. lecture |
| Location: |
NHS Hall, Center for Urban Horticulture |
| Fee: |
$5 members, $10 non-members, Limit: 200 |
| Reservations: |
Required: Contact info@northwesthort.org or (206)780-8172 |
Garden Writing with Phil Wood (CLASS)
Join Phil Wood at the home of Alison Andrews to explore garden writing. Phil writes on garden design for the Seattle Times and a national magazine,
Home by Design. In this class we will look at examples of garden writing, discuss ideas for writing well and discuss how to get your work in print. Participants will be encouraged but not required to share their own work.
| Date: |
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 |
| Time: |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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| Location: |
Home of Alison Andrews/The Highlands |
| Fee: |
$25 members, $35 non-members; Limit: 12 |
| Reservations: |
info@northwesthort.org or (206)780-8172 |
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February 2009
Northwest Flower & Garden Show
Visit the NHS booth during the Northwest Flower and Garden Show, February 18-22, 2009, at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle. For more details, check the
Updates page.
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March 2009
Mediterranean Garden Style in the Pacific Northwest:
Theory, Aesthetics, and Plant Palette, with Tom Fischer
Tom Fischer, editor-in-chief of Timber Press and former editor of
Horticulture magazine, will discuss Mediterranean gardening in the Northwest. When he moved to Portland in 2004 and became acquainted with the dry summers and wet winters he developed a Mediterranean garden in his front yard. Tom will examine the origins and characteristics of "classic" Mediterranean gardening and explore how that style can best be adapted to a similar, but slightly cooler and wetter climate.
| Date: |
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 |
| Time: |
6:45 p.m. reception, 7:15 p.m. lecture |
| Location: |
NHS Hall, Center for Urban Horticulture |
| Fee: |
$5 members, $10 non-members |
| Reservations: |
None taken |
SECOND ANNUAL SPRING EPHEMERAL & COMPANION PLANT SALE
Saturday, March 14, 2009, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
NHS Hall, Center for Urban Horticulture
Fifteen specialty growers will be bringing a wonderful assortment of spring ephemerals and companion plants. For details, visit the
Plant Sale page.
Botanical Latin with Daniel Sparler (CLASS) SOLD OUT, Waiting List Only
Have you ever wanted to have a better grasp on the use of botanical Latin? Join Daniel for a slide lecture on why plants are identified using this nomenclature developed in the eighteenth century and learn how you can use your knowledge of plant names to enhance your selection and use of plants.
| Date: |
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 |
| Time: |
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Location: |
Home of Nita Jo Rountree/Bellevue |
| Fee: |
$25 members, $35 non-members; Limit:20 |
| Reservations: |
info@northwesthort.org or (206)780-8172 |
2009 Spring Symposium
The New Gardening Approach:
Great Design for Sustainability, Habitat and Biodiversity
March 21, 2009, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
SOLD OUT, Waiting List Only
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April 2009
Spring Ephemerals with Greg Graves (CLASS)
Explore the possibilities of the early spring garden. Greg Graves, Head Gardener for the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden, will tour you through a spring wonderland. Learn how he uses bulbs, primroses, anemones, and much more to create a spectacular spring display.
| Date: |
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 |
| Time: |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Miller Botanical Garden/The Highlands, Seattle |
| Fee: |
$25 members, $35 non-members; Limit:15 |
| Reservations: |
info@northwesthort.org or (206)780-8172 |
Landscape Lighting with Janet Moyer
Janet Moyer, nationally known lighting designer and author of
The Landscape Lighting Book, will discuss how to anticipate and bring out the best in a landscape that is never static. Ms. Moyer will show how lighting must adapt to the changes in a garden. She will demonstrate how your lighting plan needs to be responsive to both the changes that maturity and seasonal changes bring to the plantings and vignettes in your garden.
| Date: |
Wednesday, April 8, 2009 |
| Time: |
6:45 p.m. reception, 7:15 p.m. lecture |
| Location: |
NHS Hall, Center for Urban Horticulture |
| Fee: |
$5 members, $10 non-members |
| Reservations: |
None taken |
SPECIAL LECTURE: Introduction to Northwest Weather with Cliff Mass
Go to
Symposium & Events for details.
| Date: |
Thursday, April 16, 2009 |
| Time: |
Reception: 6:45 p.m., Lecture: 7:15 p.m. |
| Location: |
NHS Hall, Center for Urban Horticulture |
| Fee: |
$10; Limit: 220 sold out |
| Reservations: |
Contact the Dunn Garden, (206)362-0933 or email info@dunngardens.org |
Epimediums with Richie Steffen (CLASS)
Learn everything there is to know about epimediums. This is a perfect opportunity to view the outstanding collection of epimediums at the Miller Botanical Garden. Richie Steffen, Coordinator of Horticulture, will give tips on choosing and growing these often overlooked members of the barberry family.
| Date: |
Thursday, April 23, 2009 |
| Time: |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. sold out
Second Class Added 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Miller Botanical Garden/The Highlands, Seattle |
| Fee: |
$25 members, $35 non-members; Limit:15 |
| Reservations: |
info@northwesthort.org or (206)780-8172 |
TOUR: Hidden Treasures of South Seattle
Visit the
Tours page for more details.
| Date: |
Thursday, April 30, 2009 |
| Time: |
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Kubota Gardens, Seattle |
| Fee: |
$45 members, $65 non-members (fee includes lunch)
Limit: 28 (drive yourself tour, carpooling encouraged |
| Reservations: |
info@northwesthort.org or (206)780-8172 |
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May 2009
Gardening and Sustainability: Natural Partners for a Stunning
and Environmentally Responsible Landscape, with Jeff Jabco
Jeff Jabco, Horticulture Director of Scott Arboretum, Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania will discuss how the many ideas of making a landscape more sustainable are relatively easy to incorporate into new or existing gardens. Based on the sustainable landscapes at the Scott Arboretum and in his home garden, Jeff will focus on projects and ideas that are attainable in the home landscape. Learn what many of these opportunities are and why gardeners are making a huge positive impact on the environment.
| Date: |
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 |
| Time: |
6:45 p.m. reception, 7:15 p.m. lecture |
| Location: |
NHS Hall, Center for Urban Horticulture |
| Fee: |
$5 members, $10 non-members |
| Reservations: |
None taken |
Book Launch Party: The Explorer's Garden: Shrubs & Vines
from the Four Corners of the World, by Daniel J. Hinkley
See
Updates Page for details.
| Date: |
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 |
| Time: |
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Silent Auction, Wine & Hors d'oeuvres
7:30 p.m. Slide Lecture, Book Signing Before & After |
| Location: |
Center for Urban Horticulture |
| Tickets: |
$35, Benefactor $200 |
| Reservations: |
info@northwesthort.org or (206)780-8172 |
Summer Containers with Greg Graves (CLASS)
Greg Graves, head gardener at the Miller Garden and owner of Old Goat Farm, is known for his sensational containers and this is your opportunity to work with him as you create your own dramatic container. You will leave with a planted container to enjoy all summer in your own garden. (Container, plants and soil will be provided.) Bring a sandwich — dessert and drinks will be provided.
| Date: |
Friday, May 29, 2009 |
| Time: |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Old Goat Farm/Orting |
| Fee: |
$50 members, $60 non-members; Limit:15 |
| Reservations: |
info@northwesthort.org or (206)780-8172 |
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June 2009
Kitchen Garden I: Design, Planning and Planting
with Lee Neff and Nancy Heckler (CLASS)
Here is a chance to spend time wandering in a newly designed and recently planted kitchen garden: the work of passionate food growers, Lee Neff and Nancy Heckler. Topics for discussion: Kitchen garden design and location. What do you really want to eat or give away? How much? What do you want to process — can, freeze or dry? Kitchen garden choices for ornament as well as eating. Guilt. Choosing and buying seeds and plants. Sources: locating unusual selections. Crop placement and rotation. Resources: books and seed or plant sources. Lists of plants to start indoors or to direct seed. Pest control. Bring a sandwich — desserts and drinks will be provided.
| Date: |
Thursday, June 4, 2009 |
| Time: |
11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. SOLD OUT |
| Location: |
Neff Garden/Kingston |
| Fee: |
$25 members, $35 non-members |
| Reservations: |
info@northwesthort.org or (206)780-8172 |
Success with Succulents, with Saxon Holt
Saxon Holt, photographer of the book
Hardy Succulents, will show a variety of succulents and talk about success stories from all parts of the country. He will demonstrate how gardeners, with a little care and understanding of how they grow, can overcome cold, humid, and even wet conditions to grow succulents in every zone. His beautiful photographs will demonstrate how your garden shouldn't be without succulents.
| Date: |
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 |
| Time: |
6:45 p.m. reception, 7:15 p.m. lecture |
| Location: |
NHS Hall, Center for Urban Horticulture |
| Fee: |
$5 members, $10 non-members |
| Reservations: |
None taken |
Concrete Leaf-Casting with Sandy Milam (CLASS)
This is a hands-on project with each participant leaving with a cast hosta leaf, materials list and complete written instructions. Sandy will also discuss various finishing options and demonstrate the process for making larger cast leaves. Bring a sandwich — dessert and drinks will be provided.
| Date: |
Thursday, June 25, 2009 |
| Time: |
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Milam Garden/Camano |
| Fee: |
$50 members, $60 non-members; Limit:15 |
| Reservations: |
info@northwesthort.org or (206)780-8172 |
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July 2009
Hydrangeas with Greg Graves (CLASS)
Tour the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden with head gardener Greg Graves and view their beautiful collection of hydrangeas. Over the years the staff has continued to add hydrangeas, hydrangea relatives and their companion plants to Mrs. Miller's original hydrangea collection in the woodland garden. Learn how to add real punch to the mid to late summer garden with this glorious plant.
| Date: |
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 |
| Time: |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Miller Garden/Seattle |
| Fee: |
$25 members, $35 non-members; Limit:15 |
| Reservations: |
info@northwesthort.org or (206)780-8172 |
Whidbey Island Day Tour
Thursday, July 9, 2009, 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
SOLD OUT
Visit our
Tours page for details.
Propagation with Riz Reyes (CLASS)
Join avid plantsman Riz Reyes at the Dunn Garden to learn how to propagate your favorite perennial plants. Enjoy a guided tour of the curator's garden led by Glenn Withey and Charles Price. Take note of plants that catch your eye and then join Riz for a fun and easy lesson on plant morphology to learn how those plants grow and reproduce. Riz will show you how to root cuttings, divide an overgrown clump, start seeds, and understand how plants are mass produced through tissue culture (TC). Attendees will be permitted to tour the Olmstead-designed
Dunn Gardens at the conclusion of the class. Beginning gardeners are encouraged to attend.
| Date: |
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 |
| Time: |
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. sold out |
| Location: |
Dunn Gardens/Seattle |
| Fee: |
$25 members, $35 non-members; Limit:15 |
| Reservations: |
info@northwesthort.org or (206)780-8172 |
Portland, Oregon Tour
Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26, 2009, Saturday morning to Sunday evening
Visit our
Tours page for details.
Slope Gardening with Richie Steffen (CLASS)
Slopes are a common gardening challenge in the Northwest. These difficult sites are often hard to water and weed and can be a maintenance nightmare. Join Richie Steffen, curator of the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden, to learn some techniques to help stabilize these areas and what plants will grow well in these tricky conditions.
| Date: |
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 |
| Time: |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Miller Garden/Seattle |
| Fee: |
$25 members, $35 non-members; Limit:15 |
| Reservations: |
info@northwesthort.org or (206)780-8172 |
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August 2009
Hypertufa Planters with Sandy Milam (CLASS)
This is a hands-on project with each participant leaving with a small planter (approximately 12x12) ready to be removed at home from the form. Excess material will be used to create moss balls. There will be a complete materials and instruction sheet provided and information on the requirements of rock garden plants. Sandy will have a display of a variety of forms and planted containers. Bring a sandwich — dessert and drinks will be provided.
| Date: |
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 |
| Time: |
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Milam Garden/Camano |
| Fee: |
$50 members, $60 non-members; Limit:15 |
| Reservations: |
info@northwesthort.org or (206)780-8172 |
See
Tour page for details.
| Date: |
Thursday, August 20, 2009 |
| Time: |
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Skagit Valley |
| Fee: |
$48 members, $68 non-members (includes lunch); Limit: 40 |
| Reservations: |
info@northwesthort.org or (206)780-8172 |
Kitchen Garden II: Results, Harvesting, Planning for Next Year
with Lee Neff and Nancy Heckler (CLASS)
Here is a chance to spend time wandering in a newly designed and recently planted kitchen garden: the work of passionate food growers, Lee Neff and Nancy Heckler. Topics for discussion: Kitchen garden design and location. What do you really want to eat or give away? How much? What do you want to process — can, freeze or dry? Kitchen garden choices for ornament as well as eating. Guilt. Choosing and buying seeds and plants. Sources: locating unusual selections. Crop placement and rotation. Resources: books and seed or plant sources. Lists of plants to start indoors or to direct seed. Pest control. Bring a sandwich — desserts and drinks will be provided.
| Date: |
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 |
| Time: |
11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. sold out |
| Location: |
Neff Garden/Kingston |
| Fee: |
$25 members, $35 non-members |
| Reservations: |
info@northwesthort.org or (206)780-8172 |
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September 2009
TOUR DAN HINKLEY'S WINDCLIFF WITH ROY LANCASTER
For details, visit our
Windcliff page.
| Date: |
Saturday, September 5, 2009 |
| Time: |
Option 1: Early afternoon (sold out).
Option 2: Late afternoon (sold out). |
| Cost: |
Option 1: $65 members/$85 non-members; Option 2: $195 members/$225 non-members. |
| Location: |
Windcliff in Indianola; Option 2 includes a lecture at the Indianola Clubhouse. |
| Reservations: |
Email, or phone (206)780-8172. |
2009 ELISABETH CAREY MILLER MEMORIAL LECTURE
Speaker: Roy Lancaster, renowned plantsman and author.
| Date: |
Thursday, September 17, 2009 |
| Location: |
Meany Hall for the Performing Arts at the University of Washington |
| Reservations: |
NHS members will receive an invitation to the 2009 Miller Lecture in late summer, 2009. |
2009 FALL PLANT SALE
For details, visit the
Plant Sales page.
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October 2009
What is a Garden? with Brooks Garcia
Brooks Garcia of Fine Gardens in Scottdale, Georgia, will take you through the ideas that we call a garden. A garden is more than simply the sum of the plants. But, what is it exactly? Brooks Garcia believes "it is the experience of moving through time and space but how we shape that space affects how we feel and the time we spend in it."
| Date: |
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 |
| Time: |
6:45 p.m. reception, 7:15 p.m. lecture |
| Location: |
NHS Hall, Center for Urban Horticulture |
| Fee: |
$5 members, $10 non-members |
| Reservations: |
None taken |
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FALL TOUR—OCTOBER 22-NOVEMBER 6, 2009
AUSTRALIA GALLOPING GARDENS
Visit
Tours page for details.
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November 2009
NHS Annual Meeting & Wednesday Evening Lecture Series:
Ferns for All Seasons and Reasons with Sue Olsen
Sue Olsen is the author of the award-winning
Encyclopedia of Garden Ferns and owner of the oldest mail order nursery in the U.S. for spore-grown temperate ferns, Foliage Gardens. Sue has been studying, photographing, and writing about ferns for more than four decades. She will share her expertise to help us select ferns for our own gardens.
| Date: |
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 |
| Time: |
6:30 p.m. reception; 7:00 p.m. annual meeting, then lecture |
| Location: |
NHS Hall, Center for Urban Horticulture |
| Fee: |
$5 members, $10 non-members |
| Reservations: |
None taken |
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December 2009
Wishing you all a fabulous winter in your gardens!
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