Upcoming Arboretum Classes
All classes are from Noon to 1:00 pm. Most classes offered at no charge, unless otherwise noted*
| Dahlias |
| Jun 15th, Sat, noon to 1pm |
Dick Weakley, Master Gardener
Learn about soil prep, planting, topping, disbudding, fertilization, propagation by dividing, leaf cuttings & pot root method, as well as digging, storing, & cutting for winter storage. |
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| Summer Care of Japanese Maples |
| Jul 20th, Sat, noon to 1pm |
Trevor Cameron, from Sunnyside Nursery
Learn about Japanese Maples - the tree for all seasons. With hundreds of varieties in an array of foliage, textures, colors, and growth habits, there is a maple for every spot in the garden. Trevor will demonstrate pruning and proper maintenance. He will also have a few trees for sale
Meet the Arboretum Entrance |
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| Native Plants |
| Aug 17th, Sat, noon to 1pm |
Andy Sudkamp, Horticulturist & Biology Teacher @ Everett High School
Go on a tour of the Arboretum’s Northwest Native Plant Trail and learn successful gardening ideas with northwest native plants. Meet at the Arboretum entrance |
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| Fall & Winter Containers |
| Sep 21st, Sat, noon to 1pm |
Dee Drake, CPH and Arboretum volunteer
Learn container design using hardy plants that will provide color and texture through fall and winter. Limited to 25 - Must RSVP |
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| Putting Your Garden to Bed |
| Oct 19th, Sat, noon to 1pm |
Wink Cushman, Master Gardener & past president of the Arboretum
Just like their human counterparts, plants need rest, shelter from the cold & wind and nutrition. Wink will show you how to get your garden ready for rain as well as temperature swings. Meet at the Arboretum entrance
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| Natural Centerpieces for the Holidays |
| Nov 16th, Sat, noon to 1pm |
Marylou Hart, Arboretum board member and Master Gardener
Participate in a hands-on demonstration, creating holiday centerpieces with greenery from your backyard. Bring a container, some greenery and any extras like a candle or ribbon. You will go home with your own creation. Additional greenery will be provided.
Limited to 25 – Must RSVP |
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| Arboretum Gift-Making Workshop for Kids |
| Dec 7th, Sat, noon to 2pm |
Hap Wertheimer, Past Arboretum president and art teacher
Bring your creativity to this drop-in two hour workshop and go home with several gifts for the holidays. Projects are appropriate for children ages 6-12. Parents are welcome to participate.
Limited to 15 - Must RSVP |
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