Upcoming Events

11 a.m. – Fancy leaves, Martha Washingtons (Regals), ivy type, scented-leaf type … explore the beauty of Pelargoniums (the genus name for what we commonly call geraniums) with Kevin Jones of Jordan Nursery Greenhouses in Stanwood. These beauties, native to … Continue reading →

11 a.m. – Herbs are among the best plants for attracting beneficial insects to aid in the health of your entire garden. Alison Kutz, an owner/operator of Cascade Cuts nursery in Bellingham, is dedicated to growing in the least toxic … Continue reading →

1 p.m. – With summer just around the corner, join John Christianson on a stroll among the flowering trees, late-season rhododendrons and early roses at the 11-acre English Garden of La Conner Flats, adjacent to the nursery. The walk begins … Continue reading →

Saturday, June 22, and Saturday, June 29: We are delighted that on two of our big event days in June, we will host The Milkman’s Daughter – Inger Herman – with her gourmet picnic fare sold out of a fabulous 1956 Wimbledon … Continue reading →

1 p.m. – Renowned plantsman Dan Hinkley, a founder of Heronswood Nursery, will talk about the great new plants available for Northwest gardens arising from his global explorations and research. The talk will be under a big tent on Christianson’s … Continue reading →

Volunteers from the WSU Skagit County Master Gardener Program will staff a booth to answer gardening questions and diagnose problems. The clinics begin at 10:30 a.m. and last until 1 p.m. on June 22 (when Dan Hinkley will be speaking). … Continue reading →

1 p.m. – Karen Chapman, co-author of the new book Fine Foliage, will demonstrate a fun mix-and-match of plants for sun and shade containers. Chapman teaches container design at Edmonds Community College Horticulture program and has a design company, Le … Continue reading →

Saturday, June 22, and Saturday, June 29: We are delighted that on two of our big event days in June, we will host The Milkman’s Daughter – Inger Herman – with her gourmet picnic fare sold out of a fabulous 1956 Wimbledon … Continue reading →

9 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Ciscoe Morris, TV and radio gardening personality, will be speaking with fellow “Rose Bud” John Christianson at 2:30 p.m., to be followed by a Rose Ice Cream Social. Other events: 10:30 a.m. – 5 … Continue reading →

Volunteers from the WSU Skagit County Master Gardener Program will staff a booth to answer gardening questions and diagnose problems. The clinics begin at 10:30 a.m. and last until 2:30 p.m. on June 29 (when Ciscoe Morris will be speaking). … Continue reading →

Sunday, June 30: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Private gardens in the La Conner area are featured, with live music at each location, in this lovely tour that is a fundraiser for Skagit Symphony. Tickets and full information can be found … Continue reading →