Originally published Wednesday, April 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.
Dahlias and dessert
THU Enjoy dessert while learning about types of dahlias, planting tips, dividing and storing tubers. 6:30-8 p.m., GriefWorks 715 30th St. N.E., Auburn; $20 donation (253-333-9420 or www.griefworks.org).
The charm of roses
SAT How to grow beautiful, fragrant roses organically,
11 a.m., City People's Garden Store, 2939 E. Madison, Seattle; free (206-324-0737 or www.citypeoples.com/gardenstore).
Warm-weather veggies
SAT Tips on growing, preparing and eating these vegetables,
5 p.m., Swanson's Nursery, 9701 15th Ave. N.W., Seattle; free (206-782-2543 or www.swansonsnursery.com).
Plants you love to hate
SUN or WED Learn about common landscape problem plants, how to control them and alternative planting choices; preregistration required, 11 a.m. Sunday or 1 p.m. Wednesday, Emery Garden, 2829 164th St. S.W., Lynnwood; free (425-743-4555 or www.emerysgarden.com).
Master Gardener Foundation plant sale
SAT-SUN Plants propagated from Master Gardeners' own gardens, plus vendors from specialty nurseries. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 N.E. 41st St., Seattle; (253-838-4713 or www.mgfkc.org).
Seattle Tilth plant sale
SAT-SUN Selection of organic heirloom and rare vegetable starts. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Meridian Playground, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle; (206-633-0451 or www.seattletilth.org).
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