Chuckanut District
of
Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs
Pacific Region of National Garden Clubs
Founded in 1955
R.O.S.E. (Related Organizations Special Events)
Events in Our Area:
Christianson's Nursery Events:
May 18
Sun or Shade Basket Design: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 18, Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. Speakers Kathy Hirdler of Floribunda Designs and Lily Hirdler from Christianson's Nursery will help you create a memorable hanging basket for sun or shade. Bring gardening gloves for this hands-on workshop. You can purchase a basket/container at the nursery or bring your own (soil and fertilizer will be provided). Reservations required: 360-466-3821. www.christiansonsnursery.com.
May 25
Creating Kitchen Garden Containers: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 25, Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. Speakers Kathy Hirdler of Floribunda Designs and Lily Hirdler from Christianson's Nursery will help you create a “kitchen garden” in a container with edible flowers, fruits, vegetables and herbs. Bring gardening gloves for this hands-on workshop. You can purchase a basket/container at the nursery or bring your own (soil and fertilizer will be provided). Reservations required: 360-466-3821. www.christiansonsnursery.com.
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WSU Extension Master Gardener Program
Workshop:
How to Get the Most from Your Vegetable Garden
Tuesday, May 15, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
WSU Mount Vernon NWREC Sakuma Auditorium, 16650 State Route 536 (Memorial Highway)
Master Gardeners will present a program about successfully growing vegetables for optimal harvest and enjoyment. Topics covered include tomato-growing strategies, homemade hoop houses, slug and snail control, and gardening with children.
No reservation required. The workshop is free.
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Skagit Valley Gardens
Spring Is Here!!
LADIES NIGHT OUT
at Skagit Valley Gardens
18923 Peter Johnson Rd., Mount Vernon
360-424-6760
Thursday, May 17, 2012
6pm - 8pm
PLEASE READ: Tickets will be available for purchase on Sunday, April 15th. Tickets are $2.00 each, must have a ticket to attend. Space is limited so purchase your tickets early at Skagit Valley Gardens (only). Tickets cannot be reserved/held, first come, first served.
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Sorticulture
Everett’s Garden Arts Festival
June 8, 9 and 10, 2012.
Sorticulture unites art and the garden in a celebration of creative outdoor living. Our featured artists create distinctive hand-crafted garden art and our nurseries produce a wide variety of plants to transform your backyard. Learn tips and tricks from top regional gardening experts including KING 5's Ciscoe Morris Saturday at 2 pm. Sorticulture also features display gardens, food fair, wine garden, live music and free activities for the kids.
Legion Memorial Park
145 Alverson Blvd. at West Marine View Dr.
Everett, Washington 98201
Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission is free
website: http://www.everettwa.org/default.aspx?ID=1228
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Edmonds in Bloom
Sunday, July 15, 2012 Garden Tour
Please join us for the 17yr-old town tradition, Edmonds in Bloom. EIB offers your club members a chance to view Edmonds gardens at their very best. Edmonds in Bloom is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is in promoting floral beauty for the pleasure of our residents, as well as attracting visitors to Edmonds. To learn more about Edmonds in Bloom, please visit our website at: http://edmondsinbloom.com/
To view a great locally done video about the history of Edmonds in Bloom, click on this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbMfVa4qQFI
OAK HARBOR GARDEN CLUB
PLANT SALE
