Events
Monte Cristo Awards nominations: The city of Everett’s Office of Neighborhoods is accepting nominations for the 21st annual Monte Cristo Awards, which honor property owners who have demonstrated extensive pride in their property. Anyone can submit a nomination for a property within the city through June 1. Winners are chosen based on their extensive efforts to make homes or businesses attractive and keep them well maintained. Awards are given in three categories: Rejuvenation and Transformation, Pride of the Neighborhood, and Neighborhood-Friendly Business. Award recipients receive a Monte Cristo Award plaque. The Everett Council of Neighborhoods and the city Office of Neighborhoods sponsor the awards. Representatives of the Council of Neighborhoods, community volunteers and city staff members choose the winners. An awards ceremony is scheduled for Oct. 8. Nomination forms are available at the Everett Library branches, the city of Everett’s office lobby in the Wall Street Building, the Snohomish County PUD, at local home improvement, paint and lumber stores, and through neighborhood associations. You can also download a form at www.everettwa.org or a request one from Wendy McClure, coordinator for the Office of Neighborhoods, at 425-257-8717 or wmcclure@everettwa.gov.
Little Pilchuck Creek Stream Restoration: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 21, Adopt A Stream Foundation and many volunteers will be helping salmon by planting several hundred trees along both sides of a 300-foot-long stream reach of Little Pilchuck Creek, 2729 N, Machias Road, Lake Stevens. Volunteers needed to plant trees Lunch provided. For more information, call 425-316-8592 or email marlak@streamkeeper.org.
Miniature Gardens: Presented by Frankie Dennison, master gardener, for Edmonds Floretum Garden Club, 10 a.m. to noon March 21. Coldwell Banker Bain meeting room, 108 5th Ave. S, Edmonds. Demonstrating creative small garden projects that can be made with a friend, youth or elder. Ideas, construction considerations and list of possible plant materials will be shared. Free. For ages 10 and up. Donations welcome. For more information, email janicenoe@comcst.net or call 425-345-2705.
Better Ground Showcase: 5 to 7:30 p.m. April 1, Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. Join the Snohomish Conservation District staff and local environmental stewardship advocates to enjoy an evening of live music, keynote speakers and appetizers while hearing inspirational stories about environmental work by everyday people. Doors open at 4:30. Free. For reservations, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/better-ground-conservation-showcase-tickets-15660202086.
Plea for plants: The Carmelite Institute in Stanwood is having their first Plant Sale on May 2 to benefit the Meditation Gardens. To donate garden plants or garden art, contact Pam Barden 360-941-4303 or email swbarden@netzero.com. The club will supply pots and will pick up donations.
Classes
Snohomish Conservation District Spring Classes: 10:30 a.m. April 18, 25 and May 2, Stanwood Country Store, Skagit Farmers Supply, Country Store, 8815 272nd St. NW, Stanwood. The first 30 people get a 5-gallon bucket. April 18: Manure: Containing and Composting It. Learn how to properly store and apply manure for your specific needs, simple bin designs and manure management methods. April 25: Rainwater Cisterns for Farm and Home. Extend your rainy season with a rainwater cistern. Reduce mud and make use of the free rain from your home, garage, and barn roofs to water your gardens, wash your tools, and keep your compost pile moist. May 2: Livestock Fencing and Off-stream Watering. Give your livestock and horses fresh stream water to drink while keeping it clean at the same time. Options for fencing and off-stream watering that protect your animals as well as keep streams clean and healthy. For more, go to snohomishcd.org.
“The Good and Bad of Bugs”: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 6, South Everett Library, Evergreen Branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett. Learn about attracting pollinators and other beneficial insects while discouraging pests naturally. Master gardeners will be on hand to diagnose plant issues and answer your gardening questions. Free talk by the City of Everett in partnership with Snohomish County WSU Extension and the Snohomish Conservation District. Reservations at www.eventbrite.com/e/the-good-and-bad-of-bugs-registration-16001333419?aff=erellivorg.
Evergreen Arboretum &Gardens 2015 monthly classes: Noon to 1 p.m., 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett. Generally limited to 25 participants. RSVP at www.evergreenarboretum.com; call 425-257-8597; or email: contactus@evergreenarboretum.com.March 21: Prune Almost Everything, Emile Van den Akker, Owner, Van den Akker Landscaping. A hands-on pruning class.
Snohomish County Master Gardener Foundation Annual Winter Lecture Series for 2015: Northwest garden experts and personalities on alternate Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. through April 10, Social Hall of the Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, 4515 84th St. SW, Mukilteo. Learn new information and talk shop with like-minded gardeners. Speakers will have books for sale and signing. March 20, Lisa Taylor: Trellis and Vertical Gardening. March 27, Riz Reyes: Designing Spaces with Extraordinary Plants. April 10, Dan Hinkley: Grasses and Grass-Like Plants for the PNW. Tickets are $20. For more, go to www.gardenlectures.com.
Learn to Grow Your Own Groceries:10-class series continuing through March, WSU Snohomish County Extension’s Cougar Auditorium and Evergreen Room, 600 128th St. SE, Everett, inside McCollum Park. Cost is $25 per class. Classes meet 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. March 21: Small Space &Vertical Gardening. March 28: Growing Heat Lovers in the Chilly Northwest. Register online at GrowingGroceries.BrownPaperTickets.com. For more, go to snohomish.wsu.edu/growing-groceries.
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.
Wight’s Home &Garden: 5026 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-775-3636; www.wights.com.
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