Originally published Wednesday, August 20, 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.
Highlights of this week's garden events; for complete listings go to seattletimes.com/garden
Aug. 20-26
Events/Classes
Becoming a Master Gardener
TODAY, THU For people interested in learning more about the science of horticulture and sustainable gardening, 7 p.m., two different Seattle area locations; free (253-838-4713 or www.king.wsu.edu/gardening/becomeamg.html).
Learn, grow, eat
TODAY Learn some simple tricks for harvesting and share some quick recipes that highlight your garden-fresh vegetables; preregistration required. 5-7 p.m., Victor Steinbrueck Park, 2001 Western Ave., Seattle; free (206-633-5045 or www.seattletilth.org).
Introduction to floral design basics
TODAY Review of the elements and principles of design as students create designs to take home. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Floral Design Institute, 911 Western Ave., Seattle; $150 (800-819-8089 or www.floraldesigninstitute.com).
Children in the garden
TODAY Series for children ages 5-10. This week's class- leaf rubbing art project is titled, "Where do Hummingbirds & Butterflies Eat Dinner?"; preregistration required. 10:30 a.m.-noon, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon; $5 (360-466-3821 or www.christiansonnursery.com).
Fall salad gardening
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SAT Learn how easy it is to plant and grow a salad garden; preregistration required. 11 a.m.-noon, Good Shephard Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle; $15-20 (206-633-5045 or www.seattletilth.org).
Easy, easy garden design
SAT Get great ideas on creating an attractive garden that is easy to care for. 10:30 a.m., Squak Mt. Greenhouse and Nursery, 7600 Renton-Issaquah Road S.E., Issaquah; free (425-392-1025 or www.squakmtnursery.com).
Growing orchids at home
SAT 10:30 a.m., Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, 15500 S.E. 16th St. Bellevue; free (425-485-5942).
Concrete leaf casting workshop
SAT Discover how to cast a concrete leaf for your garden. 9 a.m.-noon, Lake Wilderness Arboretum Nursery, 22520 S.E. 248th St., Maple Valley; free-$15, plus $30 materials fee (425-413-2572 or www.lakewildernessarboretum.org).
The joys of shade gardening
SAT-SUN, AUG 27 Learn about the different types of shade and which colorful and tough plants are most suited to your specific shady location. 11 a.m. Saturday, noon Sunday, Emery's Garden, 2829 164th St. S.W., Lynnwood; free (425-743-4555 or www.emerysgarden.com). Plant sales/shows
Dahlia show
AUG 30 Hundreds of blooms on display, with cut flowers for sale and society members on hand to provide cultural information. noon-4 p.m., Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. N.E., Seattle; (206-546-1522).
Gardens
Campus Garden
Ongoing Medicinal-herb garden and reflexology path, open 24/7, Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore; free (425-602-3272).
Highline SeaTac
Botanical Garden
Daily A three-acre cottage-style garden featuring perennials, flowering shrubs and trees, with a stream and pond; private guided tours available, open daylight hours daily, North SeaTac Community Center, 13735 24th Ave. S., SeaTac; free (206-391-4003 or www.highlinegarden.org).
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