Originally published Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Garden calendar | A listing of garden events, classes and sales.
Dates and times are subject to change. Call ahead to confirm.
Dates and times are subject to change. Call ahead to confirm.
Jan. 30-Feb. 5
Events
2008 Tacoma Home and Garden Show
WED-SUN Washington's largest combined home-and-garden show features seminars and demonstrations from experts in renovation, decorating and gardening, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Tacoma Dome and Exhibition Hall, 2727 E. D St., Tacoma; $7-$9 (253-756-2121 or www.otshows.com).
Classes
Permaculture for the Urban Dweller
WED Seattle Tilth presents a series of four classes focusing on urban environments and backyard-resource conservation, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 13, Seattle Tilth Demonstration Garden at Bradner Gardens Park, 1733 Bradner Place S., Seattle; $25-$35 per class (www.seattletilth.org).
Spring Flowers in a Basket
THU Collection of early spring blooms in a basket arrangement, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Floral Design Institute, 911 Western Ave. #575, Seattle; $45 (206-749-9464 or www.floraldesigninstitute.com).
Master Gardener Clinic
SAT Master Gardeners will answer gardening questions, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 N.E. 41st Ave. N.E., Seattle; free (www.king.wsu.edu/ gardening/PlantClinics.html).
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Bulbs and Their Care
SAT Planting bulbs in spring for summer and fall gardens, 1:30 p.m., Swansons Nursery, 9701 15th Ave. N.W., Seattle; free (296-782-2543 or www.swansonsnursery.com).
King County Master Gardener Foundation Talk
SAT Choosing and planting fruit trees in Puget Sound, 10:30 a.m., Master Gardener Demonstration, 15500 S.E. 16th St. Bellevue; free (425-485-5942).
Heavenly Hellebores
SAT-SUN Learn tips for selecting and planting these low-maintenance, high-performance plants, 11 a.m. Saturday and noon Sunday, Emery's Garden, 2829 164th St. S.W., Lynnwood; free (425-743-4555 or www.emerysgarden.com).
Submissions to Garden Planner must be received at least three weeks before publication. E-mail gardencalendar@seattletimes.com, fax 206-464-2239, or mail to: Garden Calendar, Seattle Times, P.O. Box 70, Seattle, WA 98111.
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