Gardening with Early Ephemerals
Everett Train Station 3201 Smith Avenue, Everett, WA, United StatesLayering for a Dynamic and Beautiful Garden, and Vines
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 […]
Rediscovering Peonies
Everett Train Station 3201 Smith Avenue, Everett, WA, United StatesThe 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 […]
Gardens for Birds
Everett Train Station 3201 Smith Avenue, Everett, WA, United StatesAre you interested in inviting birds to you yard? I'll show you how! We will discuss many Do's and Don'ts. Topics to be covered will include: --The importance of native plants --Essential water --The best bird feeders and houses --The problems with cats, pesticides and squirrels --Identifying the species of birds you're likely to attract […]
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrubs
Evergreen Arboretum Demonstration Garden 145 Alverson Blvd, Everett, WA, United StatesA walk & talk series aimed at the residential gardener, using the Evergreen Arboretum Master Gardener Perennial Border Demonstration Garden.