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Garden Calendar

Send calendar items four weeks before the event to Northwest Gardens, P.O. Box 1909, Seattle, WA 98111-1909; fax: 206-448-8216, Attn: Northwest Gardens; e-mail: nwgardens@seattlepi.com.

CLASSES

ONGOING Bellevue Botanical Garden: 12001 Main St., Bellevue. Free. 425-452-2750; bellevuebotanical.org.

Garden d'Lights: Learn to make flower lights the Bellevue Botanical Garden way. The classes are low-cost or free to members, but what is created stays at the garden to be enjoyed by others. Call or click for dates and times.

MAY 17 City People's Garden Store: 2939 E. Madison St., 206-324-0737; citypeoples.com.

11 a.m. -- Tantalizing Tomatoes, the Essence of Summer: Discover secrets for growing your most colorful, luscious and flavorful tomatoes this summer with Lindy Sheehan, heirloom tomato enthusiast and projects coordinator at the Ballard P-Patch Garden. Free.

SAT Dig: 19028 Vashon Highway S.W., Vashon Island. Dress for the weather. Registration required: 206-463-5096; dignursery.com.

1 p.m. -- Flagstone with Ross Johnson: Learn the best way to prepare the ground, place the stone and tamp down a handsome new addition to your landscape. Free.

MAY 18 Emery's Garden: 2829 164th St. S.W., Lynnwood, 425-743-4555; emerysgarden.com .

Noon -- Great Plant Picks: Selected by local gardening experts, a handful of shrubs, trees and perennials are added yearly.

MON/TUES Floral Design Institute: 911 Western Ave., Suite 575; 800-819-8089; flowerschool.com. Cost includes all materials.

Monday, 6:30 p.m. -- Arranging Spring Flowers in a Vase: Learn how to arrange a variety of blooms and foliages in the classic French weave technique. $45.

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. -- Asian Floral Design Basics: Learn the artistic elements and principles of floral design (the 11 basic rules used in every beautiful flower arrangement) and interpretive Ikebana design techniques. $40.

MAY 15 Lake Wilderness Arboretum: 425-413-2572; lakewildernessarboretum.org.

7 p.m. -- Great Gardens Save Water - Plants, Combinations and Designs that Work: Well-known speaker and author, Marty Wingate leads this garden seminar. Tahoma Jr. High, 25600 Summit Landsburg Road, Ravensdale.

SAT/MAY 16-18 Molbak's: 13625 N.E. 175th St., Woodinville. 425-483-5000; molbaks.com.

Saturday, 10 a.m. -- Ciscoe Morris, KIRO Radio Live Remote: Come with your questions as the national best-selling author entertains you with his gardening wisdom.

May 16, 5 p.m. -- Wine and Roses with Marianne Binetti: Learn how to choose, care for and arrange your cut roses while sipping wine and smelling rosy scents.

May 17, 11 a.m. -- Some Like It Hot: Growing Warm Season Vegetables in the Cool Northwest, with Organic Gardening Magazine's West Coast editor, Willi Evans Galloway.

May 18, 1 p.m. -- Stylish Sheds and Elegant Hideaways: Big ideas for small backyard destinations with Debra Prinzing, garden and design features writer. Book signing to follow.

SUN PlantAmnesty: Building 406, Warren G. Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E. Information: 206-783-9813; plantamnesty.org/classes.htm.

10 a.m. -- Master Pruner Class, Difficult Plants to Prune: Learn how to prune rhododendron, hydrangea, callicarpa (beautyberry), viburnum bodnantense and abelia, and basic pruning techniques. $5; $10 for nonmembers.

MON/MAY 15/17/18 Seattle Tilth: Seattle Tilth Demonstration Garden at Bradner Gardens Park, 1733 Bradner Place S. To register: 206-633-0451 ext. 1; seattletilth.org.

May 15, 6:30-9 p.m., May 17, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. -- Grow More in a Small Space: This intensive two-day workshop is designed for people who want to maximize the use of their small garden plots. $75; $85 for non-members.

May 18, 11 a.m. -- Vertical Gardening Clinic: This class will teach you all of the different vegetables that can be grown vertically and how to construct an appropriate, sturdy trellis for them. $15; $20 for nonmembers.

ONGOING Sogetsu Ikebana: Nobuko Relnick offers flower-arrangement classes Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m., at 19112 152nd Ave. N.E., Woodinville, and Thursdays at 5 p.m. at Pottery Northwest, 226 First Ave. N. $20, plus $7 materials fee. 425-489-1992; nrelnick@comcast.net.

MAY 17 Swanson's Nursery: Classes are free unless otherwise noted. 9701 15th Ave. N.W. 206-782-2543; www.swansonsnursery.com.

Saturdays, May 17-31, 5 p.m. -- Gardening 101, 102, 103: These three classes are an expanded version of Swanson's Meghan Fuller's popular Gardening 101 class and cover everything you need to know to create a thriving garden. Attend just one or all three classes.

MAY 18 Village Green Perennial Nursery: 10223 26th Ave. SW., Seattle. 206-767-7735; villagegreenperennialnursery.com

1 p.m. -- Growing Rare and Wildly Varied Plants for the Discriminating Garden: Mike Lee, grower and landscape designer at Colvos Creek on Vashon Island, will talk about drought-hardy trees, shrubs, perennials and Northwest natives that work well here in our dry summers.

WED/MAY 17 Windmill Gardens: 5823 160th Ave. E., Sumner. Register: 253-863-5843; windmillgarden.com.

Wednesday, noon -- Pot Luck, Using Container Gardens To Liven the Landscape: Design a beautiful container using fillers, thrillers and spillers. $15.

May 17, 10 a.m. -- Sedum Wreath Class: Learn tips and techniques while creating a wreath of easy-to-grow sedum plants. $40.

WED WSU Snohomish County Extension: Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, 17171 Bothell Way N.E. Register: 206-205-3130; king.wsu.edu/enviro/events.htm.

6:30 p.m. -- Local Food Year-Round - Simple Methods for Preserving Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. This class focuses on jam and jelly making, fruit canning and dehydrating fruits and vegetables. Free.

ETC.

SUN Arboretum Foundation: 206-325-4510; www.arboretumfoundation.org.

1-4 p.m. -- Mother's Day at the Arboretum: The Arboretum Foundation and the University of Washington Botanic Gardens Education Department invite families to enjoy beautiful azaleas, rhododendrons, and dogwoods in full bloom along Azalea Way. Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Drive E.

SUN Bellevue Botanical Garden Society: 12001 Main St., Bellevue. 425-451-3755; bellevuebotanical.org.

1-4 p.m. -- Mother's Day Social: Open house featuring light refreshments, music and a celebration of the opening of the rhododendron glen and fern grotto at the garden.

SAT/SUN Buds and Blooms Spring Garden and Festival: Most events happen from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., workshops, speakers, music, tours, free flowers for moms, traditional English tea and more. Five locations in Federal Way, Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection, Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, PowellsWood Garden, West Hylebos Wetlands, Federal Way Farmers Market. Free-$5. 253-835-6868; federalway.org.

ONGOING City of Seattle: Through May 15, city residents that trade in their in their gas mower for push or electric lawnmowers will receive a $25 rebate. Mowers may be turned in at Seattle Public Utilities North Recycling and Disposal station, 1350 N. 34th St., or south station at 8105 Fifth Ave. S., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 206-633-0224; seattle.gov/util.

MAY 17 King County Iris Society: Noon-5 p.m., KCIS bearded and beardless iris show. The AIS accredited, judging portion happens from 10 a.m.-noon. Crossroads Shopping Center, Northeast Eighth and 156th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue. kcis.org.

TUES Lake Forest Park Garden Club: Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way N.E. 206-366-3302.

9:30 a.m.-noon -- Guests and members are welcome at this monthly meeting.

WED Northwest Horticulture Society: 206-527-1794; northwesthort.org .

6:45 p.m. -- Garden Exposures with Andrea Jones: One of the world's leading plant, garden and landscape photographers, whose pictures have appeared in many books, magazines and newspapers worldwide, will discuss the gardens she has photographed. NHS Hall, Center for Urban Horticulture, (UW Botanic Gardens) 3501 N.E. 41st St. $5; $10 for nonmembers.

MAY 18 Puget Sound Bonsai Association: Information: psba.us.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. -- Annual Spring Show: Members of the club will display their trees to the public. Japanese Gardens in the Washington Park Arboretum, 1075 Lake Washington Blvd. E. Free.

SAT/MAY 18 Village Green Perennial Nursery: 10223 26th Ave. SW., Seattle 206-767-7735; villagegreenperennialnursery.com

Saturday, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. -- English High Tea: Stroll through the winding paths of the gardens and gather ideas for your garden with tea served by the Daughters of the British Empire. $3.50.

May 18, noon-3 p.m. -- Professional Tool Sharpening: Seattle Sharpening will be at the nursery to sharpen knives, shovels, pruners, and scissors.

MASTER GARDENERS

SAT/MAY 17 King County Master Gardener Foundation Talk: Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, 15500 S.E. 16th St. Bellevue. Information: Mary Osborne, 425-485-5942.

Saturday, 10:30 a.m. -- High Color/Low Maintenance Gardens

May 17, 10:30 a.m. -- Apple Maggot and Coddling Moth

ONGOING Squak Mt. Greenhouses and Nursery: 7600 Renton-Issaquah Road S.E., Issaquah. Register: 425-392-1025; squakmtnursery.com.

Saturdays through July, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. -- Return of the Master Gardeners: Trained by horticultural experts from WSU, King County Cooperative Extension and the USDA, Master Gardeners will offer advice on insects, disease, pruning, gardening techniques, soil building and more.

ANSWER LINES

ONGOING Food and Yard Waste: Eggshells, potato peels and other fruits and vegetables, along with bread, pasta, grains, napkins, pizza boxes and other food-soiled paper can be made into compost instead of being sent to the landfill. You either can place them in your food and yard waste cart or dispose of food waste through home composting. To learn more about home composting, call or e-mail the Natural Lawn and Garden Hotline. 206-633-0224 or info@lawnandgardenhotline.org.

ONGOING Natural Lawn and Garden Hot Line: Educators help with gardening and composting questions. Sponsored by Seattle Public Utilities. 206-633-0224; info@lawnandgardenhotline.org.

ONGOING King County: Your questions answered. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, except holidays. 206-296-3440. Information: king.wsu.edu.

PLANT SALES

FRI Auburn Garden Club : 8 a.m.-3 p.m., plants, plus metal art for the garden. Next to United Methodist Church, 1312 Second St. S.E., Auburn.

SAT Bainbridge Island Garden Club: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Ace Hardware parking lot, 635 N.E. High School Road. 206-780-6819; dmcrossland@earthlink.net.

FRI/SAT Bloomin Burien: May 9 and 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Southwest 152nd Street, between Ambaum and 10th Avenue Southwest. 206-941-7199.

MAY 17/18 Cascade Rhododendron Society: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., rhododendron show and sale. Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main Street. 425-333-6178; arscascade.org.

SAT Cottage Lake Garden Club: 1-4 p.m., assorted perennials, groundcovers, ferns, fuchsias, birdhouses, tipsy pots, tea cup/saucer garden art and more. South end of Cottage Lake, 16707 188th Place N.E., Woodinville. Information: 425-788-1647.

FRI Des Moines Garden Club: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetable starts, native plants, trees, shrubs, ground covers and garden-related merchandise. Manhattan Pharmacy, 17833 First Ave. S., Normandy Park.

MAY 17 Eastbrook Garden Club: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Kent Historical Museum, 855 E. Smith St. 253-854-4330; ctyofknt@msn.com.

FRI Edmonds Community College: 10 a.m.-4p.m., vegetables, herbs, groundcovers, perennials, evergreens, natives, bedding plants, fuchsias, conifers and grasses. At the greenhouse, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Information: 425-640-1739; campus.edcc.edu.

SAT Flotsam & Jetsam Garden Club: 9 a.m.-noon, Hansville Community Center, 7020 Buck Lake Road, Hansville. flotsamandjetsamgardenclub.com.

SAT Friends of the Conservatory: 10a.m.-3 p.m., bromileads, cactus, orchids and tropical plants. Volunteer Park, 1400 E. Galer, Seattle. 206-322-4112; volunteerparkconservatory.org.

MAY 17 Greater Seattle Fuchsia Society: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., fuchsias, perennials, tomatoes and more. 12735 First Ave. N.W. 206-362-3713.

SAT Island County Master Gardeners: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank, Whidbey Island. 360-678-9210; joanchochon@yahoo.com.

FRI/SAT Kitsap County Master Gardener Foundation: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., vegetable starts; experts available. Van Zee Building, Kitsap County Fairgrounds, Bremerton. 360-337-7157; kitsap.wsu.edu.

SAT/SUN Lake Wilderness Arboretum: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., a wide selection of annuals, perennials, ferns, rhododendrons, grasses, herbs, heathers, groundcovers, trees, shrubs, with a new expanded native plant section. 22520 S.E. 248th St., Maple Valley. 425-413-2572; lakewildernessarboretum.org.

FRI-SUN MsK Rare Plant Nursery: Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., a diverse selection of rare perennials, trees, shrubs, and choice natives. Satellite parking with shuttle vans available at Richmond Beach Congregational Church, entrance just west of 15th Avenue Northeast on Richmond Beach Road and Syre Elementary School in Richmond Beach, 19545 12th Ave. N.W. Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, 20312 15th Ave. N.W., Shoreline. Information: 206-546-1281; msknursery.com.

SAT Nathan Hale High School Horticulture Program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., featuring vegetable starts and herbs, hanging baskets, bedding plants and native plants. Bring your own boxes, cash or check. One block south of the intersection of 110th Street and 36th Avenue Northeast, Seattle. www.seattleschools.org/schools/hale.

MAY 17 North End Flower Club: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., proceeds benefit the club's scholarship to Edmonds Community College, activities and monthly speakers. Crown Lutheran Church, 1501 N.W. 90th St. 206-362-9085; gawsea@aol.com.

SAT/SUN Northwest Orchid Society: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mother's Day blooming plant sale. Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 N.E. 41st St., Seattle. 206-781-5805; nwos.org

ONGOING Pat Calvert Greenhouse/Plant Donations Nursery: The Pat Calvert Greenhouse has plants propagated from the Washington Park Arboretum collection for sale Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Graham Visitors Center east entrance. The Plant Donations Nursery, which sells plants donated by area gardeners, is open for sales on Wednesdays and second Saturdays, through October, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2300 Arboretum Drive E. 206-325-4510; www.arboretumfoundation.org.

SAT/SUN Pierce County Master Gardener Foundation: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., 10 a.m.-3 p.m., WSU Research Center, 7612 Pioneer Way E., Puyallup. 253-847-7601, 253-845-9443.

SAT Poulsbo Garden Club: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Northwest Design Center, Highway 305 and Northeast Hostmark Street, Poulsbo. 360-697-1172; mikenlynette@aol.com.

SAT Prince of Peace Lutheran Church: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., homegrown perennials, annuals, vegetable starts, hanging baskets, houseplants and gardener gifts. 14514 20th Ave. N.E., Shoreline. 206-363-8100; princeofpeaceshoreline.com.

SAT Redmond Garden Club: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., over 1500 perennials, annuals, herbs, and vegetable starts and garden-related crafts. English Hill area, 14010 180th Ave. N.E., Redmond. 425-881-5103; kathryn.munro@verizon.net.

SAT/SUN Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden : 10 a.m.-4 p.m., rhodies and more. 2525 S. 336th St., Federal Way. 253-838-4646; rhodygarden.org

MAY 17 S.U.N. Park: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., a fundraiser for S.U.N. construction featuring divided plants and trees donated by neighbors, new plants from Botanica, recycled ceramic pots and garden accessories and a silent auction for a few lovely retail items. Northeast 47th Street and 47th Avenue Northeast, Seattle. Information: Cary, 206-527-8286.

MAY 17 Thurston County Master Gardeners: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Dirt Works Demo Garden, Yauger Park, 3100 Capital Mall Drive S.W., Olympia. 360-455-9236; mymtrain@comcast.net.

SAT Tukwila Backyard Wildlife: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., crafts, workshops and plants. Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila. 206-768-2822; backyardwildlifefair.org.

SAT Washington Native Plant Society: 206-527-3210; wnps.org.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. -- Central Puget Sound Chapter: Native groundcovers, bulbs, wildflowers, ferns, shrubs and trees. Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St. 206-527-3210; lindaellis@wnps.org.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. -- Koma Kulshan Chapter: Part of the Backyard Habitat and Native Flora Fair, featuring common and unusual shrubs and herbaceous species native to Washington State. Fairhaven Village Green, 1207 10th St., Bellingham; 360-714-0781.

SAT Woodinville Garden Club : 9 a.m.-3 p.m., hard to find heirloom tomatoes, sunflowers and the most robust annuals for our Northwest climate. Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, 14111 N.E. 145th St., Woodinville. woodinvillegardenclub.org.

TOURS

MAY 18 PlantAmnesty: A walking tour of Belltown's gardens including courtyard and rooftop gardens, fancy pots and super-sized planters. Noon-3 p.m. Details will be sent out one week before the event. $10; $15 for nonmembers. 206-783-9813; plantamnesty.org.

ONGOING Bastyr University: Medicinal Herb Garden and Reflexology Path. Features botanicals used in both Western and Asian natural medicine. Free self-guided tours anytime, always open. Guided tours also available. 14500 Juanita Drive N.E., behind the campus. 425-602-3272; bastyr.edu.

ONGOING Bellevue Botanical Garden: Perennials, Japanese-style garden, alpine rock garden, woodland trees and native Northwest plants in a 36-acre destination garden. Dawn to dusk. Free docent-led tours Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. 12001 Main St., Bellevue. Free. 425-452-2750; bellevuebotanical.org.

ONGOING Bloedel Reserve: Reservations are required to tour the 150-acre reserve, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday year-round, except federal holidays. 7571 N.E. Dolphin Drive, Bainbridge Island. 206-842-7631; bloedelreserve.org.

ONGOING Chase Garden: Gardens are open to the public for self-guided tours. Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $5. 16015 264th St. E., Orting. 206-242-4040; chasegarden.org.

ONGOING Dunn Gardens: North Seattle gardens are open to the public for guided tours only, Thursday 1 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. Reservations required. $7-$10, children under 12 not permitted. 206-362-0933; info@dunngardens.org or dunngardens.org.

ONGOING Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden: Four acres of gardens includes cottage, Japanese and rose gardens, and displays of iris and day lilies. Open daily during daylight hours. Free. Private guided group tours available; North SeaTac Community Center, 13735 24th Ave. S. 206-824-7222; highlinegarden.org.

ONGOING Lake Wilderness Arboretum: A 40-acre arboretum with formal gardens and trails for walking, jogging and bicycling. Ongoing lectures and workshops open to the public. Open daily during daylight hours. 22520 S.E. 248th St., Maple Valley. 425-413-2572; lakewildernessarboretum.org.

ONGOING Lakewold Gardens: The 10-acre garden estate offers a haven of gardening delights, historical features, statuary, landscape architecture by Thomas Church and a Georgian-style mansion. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $5 general, $3 seniors, students, military and groups (10+), members of the Friends of Lakewold and children under 12 are free. 12317 Gravelly Lake Drive S.W., Lakewood. 253-584-4106; lakewoldgardens.org.

ONGOING PowellsWood: This 40-acre private garden is open to the public Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Also open for special events and by appointment. 430 S. Dash Point Road, Federal Way. $5. 253-529-1620; powellswood.org.

ONGOING Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden: This 22-acre garden features trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs, plus a gift shop and plant sales. Friday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $3.50, $2.50 for seniors and students 12 and older, free under 12; guided tours and group rates are available. Weyerhaeuser corporate campus, 2525 S. 336th St., Federal Way. 253-838-4646 (from Seattle), 253-927-6960 (from Tacoma), 253-661-9377 (gift shop); www.rhodygarden.org.

ONGOING Seattle Chinese Garden: Free guided tours the second Saturday of every month beginning at 10 a.m. at the Chan Education Center with a slide presentation and discussion of the significance of gardens in Chinese culture. South Seattle Community College, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., north parking lot entrance. 206-282-8040; seattlechinesegarden.org.

ONGOING Seattle Japanese Garden: A 3.5-acre formal garden designed and constructed under the supervision of world-renowned Japanese garden designer Juki Iida in 1960. Free tours with regular garden admission Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. and Mondays, 12:30 p.m. $3-$5. 1075 Lake Washington Blvd. E. 206-684-4725; goto.seattlepi.com/r1414.

ONGOING Volunteer Park Conservatory: Open daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., on holidays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Docents lead 30- to 60-minute group tours that cover conservatory plant collections, architectural history, plant acquisition, production and more, Tuesdays-Thursdays and Saturdays, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; 1400 E. Galer St. $25 per group; free for K-12 students; Reservations required. 206-322-4112; volunteerparkconservatory.org.

ONGOING Waterwise Demonstration Garden: Self-guided tours showcase plants and gardening methods that conserve water. Guided tours available for groups of 12 or more with advance registration. Open during daylight hours, free. Covington Water District, 18631 S.E. 300th Place, Covington. 253-631-0565 ext. 170; CovingtonWater.com.

ONGOING Washington Park Arboretum: Weekend Walks. The 60- to 90-minute walks are on the first and third Sundays of each month at 1 p.m. and are led by trained guides focusing on seasonal interest in the Arboretum, native plants or Foster Island ecology. Departs from the Graham Visitors Center. Dress for the weather. Free. 2300 Arboretum Drive E. 206-685-8033; www.uwbotanicgardens.org.

ONGOING Weyerhaeuser's Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection: Guided Tour, Sundays at noon. Learn the history of the collection and the horticultural and artist elements for creating and maintaining these pieces of living art. 33663 Weyerhaeuser Way S., Federal Way. Free. 253-924-5206; weyerhaeuser.com/bonsai.

VOLUNTEERING

SAT Edmonds Parks and Recreation: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., help remove invasive English Ivy and plant evergreen trees. Bring your own gardening tools and gloves. Information will be available on recycling and composting, and the Edmonds Backyard Wildlife Habitat Project. Children under 14 must participate with an adult. Yost Memorial Park, 9535 Bowdoin Way. To register: 425-771-0227.

ONGOING Interbay Food Bank Garden: Learn how to grow fresh organic vegetables and help feed the hungry, rain or shine, every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. 206-234-2861; interbayfoodbank@hotmail.com.

ONGOING Chase Garden: Greet visitors to the garden for self-guided tours, Fridays or Saturdays. 16015 264th St. E., Orting. 253-848-8398; chasegarden.org.

ONGOING Seattle Tilth: Volunteers needed for many different positions, including to lead the Earth Steward Garden Tours in the Children's Garden, a fun, hands-on garden field trip for preschool through sixth grade at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. Training is free. 206-633-0451 ext. 2; seattletilth.org.

ONGOING NPA Borders at the Bellevue Botanical Garden: People with all gardening skill levels are welcome to learn hands-on perennial care. Bring your small hand tools. The first Thursday of every month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and every second and fourth Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 12001 Main St. Information: 425-647-6004; info@northwestperennialalliance.org.

ONGOING Highline Botanical Rose Garden: Work with consulting rosarians from local societies and learn how to grow roses organically. Lori White, 206-248-5372.

ONGOING Waterwise Demonstration Garden: Adults are needed to care for the garden at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Learn natural gardening techniques you can apply at home. Get hands-on experience soil building, composting and caring for a wide variety of plants. Volunteer days are held spring through fall on the first and third Wednesday of each month 1-3 p.m. Training provided. Bellevue Utilities, 425-452-4127; or pburgess@bellevuewa.gov.

ONGOING Dunn Gardens docent program: Trains docents to lead small public tours through the historic gardens. 206-362-0933; info@dunngardens.org or dunngardens.org.

ONGOING Washington Park Arboretum: Guides are needed to lead educational tours. Guides are asked to commit to one three-hour shift a week for 10 weeks in the fall or spring. Information: 206-543-8801; www.uwbotanicgardens.org, or uwbgeduc@u.Washington.edu. Also, volunteers are needed for weeding, mulching, planting, pruning and other horticulture activities, Tuesdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m., year-round. Hand tools and work gloves provided. Contact David Zuckerman, grounds supervisor, 206-616-4050.

ONGOING Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden: Training provided and work shifts flexible to accommodate personal schedules. Opportunities include gift shop sales, tour guides, gardening, grant writing, clerical, building maintenance and more. 253-838-4646 (from Seattle), 253-927-6960 (from Tacoma); rhodygarden.org.

ONGOING Bellevue Botanical Garden Society: Volunteers needed for special events, cashiering in the gift shop, data entry, docents (guiding tours), and to work with kids and assist staff teachers for the Living Lab Youth Education Program. Training provided. 425-451-3755; bellevuebotanical.org.

ONGOING Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens: Volunteers needed for scheduled work parties, garden maintenance at the Arboretum, Legion Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett. 425-257-8597; evergreenarboretum.com.

ONGOING Kruckeberg Botanic Garden: Volunteers needed to help in various ways, including hospitality, garden maintenance and docents. 20312 15th Ave. N.W., Shoreline. kruckeberg.org; 206-542-4777.

ONGOING Columbia Lutheran Home: Now recruiting volunteers to help with gardening at Columbia Lutheran Home, 4700 Phinney Ave. N. Ellen Murray, 206-632-7400; columbialutheranhome.com.

ONGOING Lake Wilderness Arboretum: Learn gardening skills and meet like-minded people. Volunteer days are held every Wednesday, Thursday and the first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.-noon, at 22520 S.E. 248th St., Maple Valley. Advance contact not required. 425-413-2572; lakewildernessarboretum.org.

ONGOING Volunteer Park Conservatory: Opportunities to help in the Gift Shop and Resource Center; horticultural knowledge helpful but not necessary. Volunteers commit to a three-hour shift once or twice a month, after two to three training sessions. 206-322-4112; foc@volunteerparkconservatory.org.

ONGOING King County Greenhouse and Nursery: Pot native trees and shrubs, and move soil and plants into the nursery for future restoration projects. All ages, no experience necessary. Every Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in Renton/Maple Valley area. Tina Miller, tina.miller@metrokc.gov or 206-296-2990.

ONGOING Volunteers for Outdoor Washington: Help restore Iron Goat Trail. Times and dates vary. Bring lunch, rain gear, long-sleeved shirts, and water. trailvolunteers.org/calendar.asp.

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