Originally published April 14, 2007 at 12:00 AM | Page modified April 14, 2007 at 2:01 AM
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Apr. 14-20
Events
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
THROUGH APRIL 30 Festival events throughout April, bloom dates according to Mother Nature, through April, hours at venues vary; brochures available at Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Office, 100 E. Montgomery St., Mount Vernon (360-428-5959 or www.tulip festival.org).
Arbor Day Celebration
TODAY Event sponsored by the South Seattle Community College Horticultural Society, with various presentations for tree lovers of all ages, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., South Seattle Community College Arboretum, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., Seattle; $7-$15 (206-768-6873).
Spring Fair in Puyallup
THU — APR. 22 The Spring Garden Show features garden products, nurseries, vendors and artistic displays, plus free workshops with garden experts, 3-10 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Apr. 21, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Apr. 22, Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 9th Ave. S.W., Puyallup, Pierce County; $7-$8 (253-841-5045).
Everett Home and Garden Show
FRI — APR. 22 Featuring over 350 home and garden booths, garden experts and other garden ideas, noon-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 21 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 22, Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett; $6.50-$7 (425-322-2600 or www.everetteventscenter.com).
Classes
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The Kitchen Herb Garden
TODAY Plan your spring garden to include herbs for use in the kitchen, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $31-$43 (206-783-4375 or www.phinneycenter.org).
Natural Lawn Care
TODAY Learn about the advantages and benefits of natural lawn care, 11 a.m., Emery's Garden, 2829 164th St. S.W., Lynnwood; free (425-743-4555 or www.emerysgarden.com).
Roses
SUN Introduction to the newest rose selections as well as other varieties of the Puget Sound area, 9:30 a.m., Swansons Nursery, 9701 15th Ave. N.W., Seattle; free (206-782-2543 or www.swansonsnursery.com).
Welcoming Spring at Your Front Door
SUN Inspired ideas to add a spring feel to your front entryway, 1-2 p.m., Molbak's, 13625 N.E. 175th St., Woodinville; free (425-483-5000 or www.molbaks.com).
Northwest Orchid Society Potting Clinic
MON Learn to repot orchids and types of mixes suitable for different orchid species, 7 p.m., Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 N.E. 41st St., Seattle; $10 (425-257-0583).
Integrating Permaculture Principles into Your Organic Garden
TUE Learn the principles of permaculture and how to apply them in a backyard setting, 7-9 p.m., Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $20-$27 (206-783-2244 or www.phinneycenter.org).
Organic Gardening that Makes Cents
THU Marion Owen will share how organic gardening can save time, money and resources in a seminar sponsored by the Lake Wilderness Arboretum, 7-8:30 p.m., Tahoma Junior High School, 25600 Summit Landsburg Road, Ravensdale; free (registration: 253-631-0565).
Sales
Arboretum Foundation's Early Bloomers Sale
TODAY Spring garden favorites with the sale benefiting the Washington Park Arboretum, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Washington Park Arboretum Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Drive, Seattle (206-325-4510 or www.arboretumfoundation.org).
Puget Sound Dahlia Association
TODAY The largest selection of locally grown, exhibition-dahlia tubers available for sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Kent Memorial Park, 850 N. Central, Kent (425-836-4487).
Superfluity Plant and Rummage Sale
THU-APR.20 Plant and rummage sale featuring perennials, dahlias tubers, shrubs and other houseplants, benefiting various local charities, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Apr.21, University Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 16th Ave. N.E., Seattle; $5 admission on Thursday only (206-283-3866).
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