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Last updated May 14, 2008 3:28 p.m. PT

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.

SAT 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.

MAY 24/25 Dig: 19028 Vashon Highway S.W., Vashon Island. Dress for the weather. Registration required: 206-463-5096; dignursery.com.

May 24, 1 p.m. -- Sedums in Containers - The Contained "Zero-Scape": After enjoying these easy, no-care containers you might just be ready to rip out every blade of grass in your garden in favor of the clean gravel and rock look. $35, includes a selection of five plants and a container.

May 25, 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.

SAT/SUN/WED/MAY 24/25 Emery's Garden: 2829 164th St. S.W., Lynnwood, 425-743-4555; emerysgarden.com .

Saturday, 1 p.m. -- Gardening for Wildlife: A guest from the Seattle Audubon Society will discuss the best plants for creating a backyard bird sanctuary.

Sunday, noon, Wednesday, 1 p.m. -- Great Plant Picks: Selected by local gardening experts, a handful of shrubs, trees and perennials are added yearly.

May 24, 11 a.m. -- Vines - Choice and Care: This class will help you choose the right vines for the various areas of your gardens and discuss some of the pruning techniques needed for each type.

May 25, noon -- The Perfect Tomato: Joni will provide you with all the tips and care you will need for growing tasty tomatoes in the Northwest.

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

7 p.m. -- Great Gardens Save Water - Plants, Combinations and Designs That Work: P-I columnist and author Marty Wingate leads this garden seminar. Tahoma Jr. High, 25600 Summit Landsburg Road, Ravensdale. Free. Sponsored by Lake Wilderness Arboretum. register@lakewildernessarboretum.org, 253-867-0946

FRI-SUN/MAY 24 Molbak's: 13625 N.E. 175th St., Woodinville. 425-483-5000; molbaks.com.

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

Saturday, 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.

Sunday, 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.

May 24, 11 a.m. -- Introducing Kate's Kitchen: Herbs, sustainably grown by Molbak's. Learn the latest in herb growing for the best summer bounty.

TUES Northwest Horticulture Society: 206- 780-8172; northwesthort.org.

Tuesday, 10 a.m. -- Streetside Gardens: Cindy Combs will present a slide show and a tour of her streetside garden; key points will include the importance of preparation, designing for four-season good looks and functionality. Combs' Garden, Seattle $25; $35 for nonmembers.

THURS/SAT/SUN/TUES Seattle Tilth: To register: 206-633-0451 ext. 1; seattletilth.org.

Thursday, 6:30-9 p.m., Saturday, 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. Seattle Tilth Demonstration Garden at Bradner Gardens Park, 1733 Bradner Place S. $75; $85 for nonmembers.

Sunday, 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. Seattle Tilth Demonstration Garden at Bradner Gardens Park, 1733 Bradner Place S. $15; $20 for nonmembers.

Tuesday, 7 p.m. -- Get Growing Organically: Seattle Tilth garden coordinator Sarah Cassidy will discuss organic techniques for soil preparation along with tips on what and when to plant, planting techniques and crop rotation. Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W., Issaquah. Free, but registration required.

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 2 1/22 Squak Mt. Greenhouses and Nursery: 7600 Renton-Issaquah Road S.E., Issaquah. Register: 425-392-1025; squakmtnursery.com.

May 21, 10 a.m. -- Grow Great Tomatoes: Chris teaches you the secrets to tomato growing in the Seattle area. Free.

May 22, 10 a.m. -- Moss Baskets: Learn how to plant moss baskets from start to finish. Free.

MAY 24 Sunnyside Nursery: 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville, 425-334-2002; sunnysidenursery.net.

10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. -- Remember Me: Plant - Join Master Gardener Bev Anderson in planting a container in honor of Memorial Day. Please register for class, $15.

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

Saturdays through May 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.

SUN/MAY 24 Village Green Perennial Nursery: 10223 26th Ave. SW., Seattle. 206-767-7735; villagegreenperennialnursery.com

Sunday, 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.

May 24, 1 p.m. -- Camp Long naturalist, Christina Gallegos will take the group on a search for salamanders, snakes and beetles. Learn what we need to do to protect these critters from all the pesticides and chemicals that threaten the future of our native wildlife. Free.

SAT/MAY 24 Windmill Gardens: 5823 160th Ave. E., Sumner. Register: 253-863-5843; windmillgarden.com.

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

May 24, 10 a.m. -- Tomatoes and Peppers for the Pacific Northwest with P-I columnist and author Marianne Binetti: Discover growing secrets for tomatoes and peppers for colorful, high yield vegetables all season long. Free.

May 24, 2:30 p.m. -- Sizzling Hot Tropicals with Ciscoe Morris: Learn the basic growth habits of trees and flowers of the tropics and subtropics that grow well in the Pacific Northwest. Free.

ETC.

THURS City of Seattle: Through Thursday, city residents who trade 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.

TUES Eastside Fuchsia Society: Meets the third Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., Evergreen Court, 900 124th Ave. N.E., Bellevue. 425-746-0885.

MAY 24/25 Ikebana International Seattle Chapter 19: iiseattlechapter19.com.

10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. -- 49th Annual Japanese Flower Arrangement Exhibition: Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park, 1400 E. Prospect.

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

SUN 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.

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

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

MASTER GARDENERS

SAT 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. -- Apple Maggot and Coddling Moth

WED Master Gardener Foundation of Kitsap County: Eagle's Next, Kitsap County Fairgrounds. kitsapgardens.org.

1-3 p.m. -- Recycling Plant Containers and Garden Plastics: Lisa Friend of RE Sources special projects will present an update on agricultural plastic recycling opportunities on the Peninsula and discuss the amazing strides in advanced environment studies. Bonsai!: Dan Robinson from Elandan Gardens will discuss the delicate art of training and guiding the artist in each living plant and gardener.

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

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

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

SAT/SUN Furry Faces Foundation: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., vegetable starts, perennials, herbs. 3809 46th Ave. S.W., Seattle. 206-321-4729; furryfaces@hotmail.com; furryfaces.org.

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

MAY 24 Jefferson County Master Gardeners: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., WSU Extension parking lot, 201 W. Patison St., Port Hadlock. 360-379-5610 ext. 211; goto.seattlepi.com/r1306

SAT 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.

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 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.

SAT 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.

MAY 24 W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., hanging baskets, annuals, perennials, herbs and even tomatoes for sale. Metro Parks greenhouses at Point Defiance Park, North 54th and Shirley Street, east of the go-cart track, Tacoma. 253-591-5330; metroparkstacoma.org.

TOURS

SUN 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.

MON Tilth Producers of Washington and WSU Small Farms Team.: Willie Green's Organic Farm owner and farmer Jeff Miller will share his latest techniques while touring greenhouses and propagation houses and look at direct-seeded and transplanted row crops. Noon-3:30 p.m. 19501 Tualco Road, Monroe. $10 for Tilth Producer members; $15 for nonmembers. 425-485-4128; tilthproducers.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

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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