Master Gardener Foundation of Snohomish County

Rediscovering Peonies
2025-02-14 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Everett Train Station, 3201 Smith Avenue, Everett, WA, 98201, United States
The current resurgence in peonies is no accident. Until recently, their omission from modern garden design had persisted nearly half a century, but that’s rapidly changing as gardeners discover the exceptional qualities of newer varieties that have been specifically developed for today’s smaller, low maintenance gardens. These aren’t your grandmother’s peonies!

Join Lorē as she shares everything you need to know including peony selection, flower forms, planting, propagating and care. In addition, Lorē will discuss how to use peonies as cut flowers including tips on storing peonies for later use in flower arrangements and competitive shows.She will share the historical journey of three millennia of garden use of both tree and herbaceous peonies and the ongoing development of the exciting new Itoh intersectional crosses. Bring your questions and get ready to rediscover these incredibly beautiful and majestic landscape aristocrats!

Layering for a Dynamic and Beautiful Garden, and Vines​
2025-01-31 09:30 - 11:30 | WA
One of the most important elements of a beautiful and dynamic garden is layering. Learn how to layer a garden by staggering foreground, middle-ground, and background to create an alluring and satisfying landscape. Principals involved include repetition, scale, flow, depth, contrast, and focal points. Laura’s easy speaking style and great photos will help you learn how to bring layering principles into your garden. Receive an informative, detailed take-home handout.

Gardening with Early Ephemerals​
2025-01-17 09:30 - 11:30 | Everett Train Station, 3201 Smith Avenue, Everett, WA, 98201, United States
