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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

March 13              6-8pm                  LEGION HALL, Everett


Mark your calendars as reservations will be required and that information will follow.  Hear interesting speakers, learn about the past year’s accomplishments and enjoy drinks and finger foods. Limited to 100 members.


 




EVERETT HOME AND GARDEN SHOW

April 13/14/15  COMCAST ARENA, Everett


Visit us at our booth on the upper deck and see our 2012 Raffle items unveiled. Tickets available for $1.00 each.  




SORTICULTURE – Everett's Garden and Art Fair

June 8/9/10        LEGION PARK, Everett




12th ANNUAL PLANT SALE and RAFFLE

June 23                10am-5pm          Upper parking lot, Evergreen Arboretum


Our annual plant sale has become one of the best attended sales in Snohomish County. Great selection of shrubs, perennials, trees, grasses, groundcovers and herbs at rock- bottom prices.


Plenty of free parking. All proceeds benefit Arboretum projects. Payments by cash or check.


 




Arboretum Classes

2012 Garden Classes


Most classes offered at no charge, unless otherwise noted*


All classes Noon-1:00pm





Feb 18


Sustainable Gardening with Martha Clatterbaugh, Master Gardener


Learn the methods and plants that can help create a more sustainable future. Call to reserve a seat in our indoor classroom. Limited to 25 people.


Mar 17


Soil Amendments with Mary Machala, Master Gardener


Discover those materials that can be added to soil to improve its health and vigor. Call to reserve a seat in our indoor classroom. Limited to 25 people.


Apr 21


Plant Propagation with Frankie Dennison, Master Gardener


Learn how to create new plants from several sources of plant material. Call to reserve a seat in our indoor classroom. Limited to 25 people.


May 12


Mothers Day Baskets with Dee Drake, Arboretum volunteer


Create and take home a beautiful basket that will bring back fond memories for mom all summer and fall. Meet in the greenhouse at the Arboretum. *$30 per person/cash or check.


May 19


Gardening Using Native Plants with Susan Egan, Master Gardener


Become versed in the attributes of trouble-free, climate-adapted native plants and how to use them in your garden.


Jun 23


Summer Pruning of Japanese Maples with Charlie Morgan, owner of Amazing Maples


Learn how to shape your Japanese maples to direct growth, eliminate crossing branches and eyesores before they grow. Meet in the Japanese Maple Grove.


Jul 21


Garden Photography with John Lindstrom, Retired Photography Instructor, EvCC


Go beyond automatic settings on your digital camera to take striking floral photos. Bring digital camera and a notepad. Meet at the blue entrance columns.


Aug 18


Yoga for Gardeners with Beverly Anderson, EvCC Yoga Instructor


Gentle yoga practice reduces strain and increases enjoyment of working in the garden. Bring your own mat, rug or blanket. Meet at the blue columns. Class will move indoors in the event of rain.


Sep 15


Fall and Winter Containers with Dee Drake, Arboretum volunteer


Learn container design using hardy plants that will provide color and texture through fall and winter. Demonstration in the Greenhouse at the Arboretum.


Oct 20


Putting Your Garden to Bed with Frankie Dennison, Master Gardener


Just like their human counterparts, plants need rest, shelter from the cold and wind and in some cases nutrition. Wink shows you how to prepare your garden for rain as well as swings in temperature. Meet at the blue columns.


Nov 10


Holiday Centerpieces from Your Backyard with Bob Adrian, Owner, Flowers by Adrian


Use found materials for your holiday decorating ideas. All you have to do is look in your garden, neighborhood or roadside. Call to reserve a seat in our indoor classroom. Limited to 25 people.


Dec 8


Winter Blooming Plants with Trevor Cameron, from Sunnyside Nursery


End the ‘winter blues’ with plants and shrubs that bloom in the late in the year! Call to reserve a seat in our indoor classroom. Limited to 25 people.


 




All Inclusive Calendar of Events, Tours, Classes & Work Parties

Tours 1-2pm, Saturdays, Jun to Labor Day / Classes 12-1pm / Work Parties 9-Noon



FEB 18 CLASS – Sustainable Garden


MAR 13 – ANNUAL ARBORETUM MEMBERSHIP MEETING


MAR 17 GARDEN - Work Party


MAR 17 CLASS – Soil Amendments


APR 13/14/15 – Everett Home & Garden Show, Comcast Arena


APR 21 GARDEN - Work Party


APR 21 CLASS – Plant Propagation


MAY 12 CLASS - Mother’s Day Baskets


MAY 19 GARDEN - Work Party


MAY 19 CLASS – Gardening with Native Plants


JUN 2 TOUR – Docent-Lead Tours Begin


JUN 8/9/10 – SORTICULTURE: EVERETT’S GARDEN/ARTS FEST


JUN 23 – 12TH ANNUAL ARBORETUM PLANT SALE


JUN 16 GARDEN - Work Party


JUN 23 CLASS - Summer Pruning Japanese Maples


JUL 21 GARDEN - Work Party


JUL 21 CLASS – Garden Photography


AUG 18 GARDEN – Work Party


AUG 18 CLASS – Yoga in the Garden


SEP 1 TOUR – Docent-Lead Tours End


SEP 15 GARDEN - Work Party


SEP 15 CLASS - Fall & Winter Containers


OCT 20 GARDEN - Work Party


OCT 20 CLASS - Putting the Garden to Bed


NOV 10 CLASS - Backyard Holiday Centerpieces


DEC 8 CLASS – Winter Blooming Plants


 




Docent Tours of Arboretum


Docent-lead tours by appointment all year. 
Email contactus@evergreenarboretum.com or call 425-257-8597. 
Spring and Summer tours every Saturday at 1pm June 1 through the first Saturday in September. 
Donations to the Arboretum Foundation welcome.



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