Home and Garden Calendar

EVENTS

Planting Spring Crops, Maintaining Organic Garden: Master gardener Diane Decker-Ihle leads class from 10 a.m. to noon April 28 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 913 Second Ave., Snohomish. Suggested donation: $2. Reservations: Kati Anderson, 360-691-9673.

Gardening with Native Plants: Native plant steward and garden designer Nancy Moore presents a workshop at 2 p.m. April 29 at the Edmonds Wildlife Habitat Native Plant Demonstration Garden, Willow Creek Hatchery at 95 Pine St. and Highway 104 (Edmonds Way) just south of the ferry toll booth. No reservations needed. Call 425-771-8165 for more information. The workshop kicks off Washington Native Plant Appreciation Week, April 29 to May 5.

Native plants discussion: Susie Egan, owner of Cottage Lake Gardens in Woodinville, will talk about the study and propagation of native and woodland plants at the Snohomish Garden Club meeting, 7 p.m. May 14 at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St., Snohomish. This meeting is free and open to the public. Call Crystal Meadows, 206-910-4499 or email cryme@hotmail.com. For more information about the Snohomish Garden Club, go to www.snohomishgardenclub.com.

SERIES

Home design and organization: Designer Kelly DuByne of Distinctive Interior Designs and Monika Kristofferson from Efficient Organization offer classes in home decor and organization Register at Marysville Parks &Recreation website, www.marysvillewa.gov, call 360-363-8400. Lake Stevens School District classes at Educational Service Center 12309 22nd St. NE, Lake Stevens. Register 425-335-1500; www.lkstevens.wednet.edu.

April 26: Decisions, Decluttering &Downsizing for Seniors, 6 to 7:30 p.m. $20, Lake Stevens.

May 9: Decluttering, Decisions &Downsizing for Seniors, 6 to 7:30 p.m. $22, Marysville Library.

May 15: Declutter, Organize &Park in Your Garage Again, 6 to 7:30 p.m. $20, Lake Stevens.

June 5: Design and Organize Your Kitchen for Beauty and Efficiency, 6 to 8 p.m. $30, Lake Stevens.

May 5: Declutter, Design, Desserts &Donate (For a Cause), a free class from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 425-238-3678 for more information. Lake Stevens Boys &Girls Club, 1609 E. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Stevens.

Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens 2012 lectures: Noon to 1 p.m. select Saturdays, at the arboretum, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett, either in the indoor classroom or, when appropriate, outside on the arboretum grounds. All the classes are free except for the $30 Mother’s Day basket class on May 12. Seating is limited. Call 425-257-8597 for reservations. See www.evergreenarboretum.com. for more about the arboretum.

May 12: “Mothers Day Baskets” with arboretum volunteer Dee Drake. Cost is $30 per person, cash or check.

May 19: “Gardening Using Native Plants” with master gardener Susan Egan.

June 23: “Summer Pruning of Japanese Maples” with Charlie Morgan, owner of Amazing Maples of Mukilteo.

July 21: “Garden Photography” with John Lindstrom, retired Everett Community College photography instructor.

Aug. 18: “Yoga for Gardeners” with Beverly Anderson, Everett Community College yoga instructor. Bring your own mat, rug or blanket.

Sept. 15: “Fall and Winter Containers” with arboretum volunteer Dee Drake.

Oct. 20: “Putting Your Garden to Bed” with master gardener Frankie Dennison.

Nov. 10: “Holiday Centerpieces from Your Back Yard” with Bob Adrian, owner of Flowers by Adrian of Everett.

Dec. 8: “Winter Blooming Plants” with Trevor Cameron of Sunnyside Nursery, Marysville.

NURSERY CLASSES

These local nurseries feature gardening classes, guest speakers and special events throughout the year, often for no charge. Check their websites or call for details.

Christianson’s Nursery and Greenhouse: 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon; 360-466-3821; www.christiansonsnursery.com.

McAuliffe’s Valley Nursery: 11910 Springhetti Road, Snohomish; 360-862-1323; www.mcauliffesvalleynursery.com.

Molbak’s Garden &Home: 13625 NE 175th St., Woodinville; 425-483-5000; www.molbaks.com.

My Garden: 17414 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek; 425-402-1842; www.mygardennursery.com.

Pine Creek Nursery: 23225 Sofie Road, Monroe; 360-863-8866; pinecreeknursery.com.

Sky Nursery: 18528 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline; 206-546-4851; www.skynursery.com.

Sunnyside Nursery: 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville; 425-334-2002; www.sunnysidenursery.net.

The Plant Farm at Smokey Point: 15022 Twin Lakes Ave., Marysville; 360-652-3351; www.theplantfarm.com.

Wight’s Home &Garden: 5026 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-775-3636; www.wights.com.

PLANT CLINICS

Got a gardening question? Consult a local master gardener at a public plant clinic. If you have a plant with a problem or disease, bring in a fresh plant sample that, if possible, includes the diseased area, a transition area and a healthy area. Photos are also helpful. You can call the master gardener hot line from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. October through March at 425-357-6010 or visit the WSU Snohomish County Extension offices during the same hours at 600 128th St. SE, Everett.

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