Events
Seattle Home Show: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 3, 4 and 5, CenturyLink Field Event Center, Seattle. Admission: $12 adults, $8 seniors 60+, $3 ages 7-15); under age 7 are free. For more: www.SeattleHomeShow.com.
Monte Cristo: The city of Everett’s 20th annual Monte Cristo awards ceremony is 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett. The awards recognize residents and business owners who make and keep their places attractive and in good shape. The ceremony includes photo presentations of the homes and businesses recognized.
Evergreen Arboretum &Gardens Arboretum tours: Reservations for custom group tours are available all year by calling 425-257-8597. There is no charge, but donations to the Evergreen Arboretum Foundation are welcome. The arboretum is at 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett. Go to www.evergreenarboretum.com or email contactus@evergreenarboretum.com.
Brightwater Center Fall Festivities: The Brightwater Center, located off SR 9 in Woodinville, has two free events in October. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Dahlia Diggin is Saturday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. Join local dahlia experts Walt Jacenko and Marge Thatcher for a hands-on workshop that will teach you to dig, divide and store your dahlias for the winter.
Classes
Evergreen Arboretum Foundation: lectures, noon to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the arboretum, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett. All the classes are free. Seating is limited and require registration. Call 425-257-8597 to register. Register by mail at P.O. Box 13014, Everett, WA 98206 or email contactus@evergreenarboretum.com. For more: www.evergreenarboretum.com.
Oct. 18: Putting your Garden to Bed with John Marsh, master gardener.
Nov. 15: Backyard Holiday Centerpieces with Bob Adrian of Flowers by Adrian.
Dec. 6: Holiday Workshop for Kids with Hap Wertheimer, past arboretum president and art teacher. For ages 6 to 12. Parents are welcome to participate.
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.
Falling Water Gardens: Free classes in creating and caring for a pond, 17516 Highway 203, Monroe; 360-863-1400, www.fallingwatergardens.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.
Li’l Sprout Nursery: 17414 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek; 425-482-5276; www.lilsproutnursery.com.
Pine Creek Nursery: 23225 Sofie Road, Monroe; 360-863-8866; www.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. Classes are free.
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.
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