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Open daily
9 am to 5 pm
2829 164th St SW
Lynnwood, WA
425 743 4555
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All classes are free unless otherwise noted.
February
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Buying & Planting
Bare Root Plants
Sat, 2.14 @ 10 am
Sun, 2.15 @ noon
This is the only time of year economical, easy-to-plant bare root trees and
shrubs are sold. Fruit, flowering and shade trees are sold this way, as well as
berry plants and many deciduous shrubs. See the best selection now, then learn
how to plant and care for your new bare root additions.
Best Fruits and Berries for the PNW
Sat, 2.21 @ 10 am
Sun, 2.22 @ noon
Our mild maritime climate puts
some unusual restrictions on fruit selection. Attend this seminar and discover
which fruits perform best for this area. Choose from a variety of fruiting trees
and a wide assortment of berries and small fruits. Cultivation and care tips and
required pollination will also be discussed.
Emery’s Roses —
New Introductions for 2009
Sat, 2.28 @ 10 am
Discover the newest and most disease-free roses for this area and reacquaint
yourself with old favorites. Bareroot roses are a great value and an efficient
way of adding these most popular of flowering plants to your landscape, but
there are some basic tips and planting steps to follow.
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March
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Summer Bulbs in Containers
Sun, 3.1 @ noon
Many spring bulbs just starting to grow or bloom may be purchased now. See
how they can be combined in containers for easy, dependable late winter/early
spring color.
Rose Pruning &
Early Season Care
Sat, 3.7 @ 10 am
Easy-to-follow guidelines will
ensure your roses, whether climber, shrub or mini, are groomed for the coming
growing season and producing beautiful, healthy blooms by late spring.
Growing Spuds in
a Can!
Sun, 3.8 @ noon
Learn how to grow potatoes using
a garbage can. A space saver in the backyard vegetable garden. You'll see how
its done with this innovative demonstration. Its easy and fun.
Lawns are
important to us!
Sun, 3.15 @ noon
Special Guest: Gretchen Taylor
We enjoy the beauty that a lush
green lawn brings to our homes and family. Creating a beautiful, healthy lawn
does not have to be a complicated and expensive project! Gretchen Taylor from
Kellogg Garden Products will present a lawn “how-to” seminar that highlights the
easy organic steps that you will help you succeed in achieving a wonderful,
healthy lawn for you, your family and your pets.
Birders Weekend
Sat, 3.21 @ 10am
Sun, 3.22 @ noon
Birds are a sign of a healthy
and happy garden. Learn how to create the ideal environment to increase your
local bird population by providing shelter, food and water. Discussion will
include suitable plant selection as well as choices for seeds, suets and feeders
to attract and retain these joyful garden helpers.
Mason Bees and
other Beneficial Insects
Sat, 3.28 @ 10 am
Learn everything you need to know about mason bees and other beneficial insects
that will help keep your garden healthy and growing strong.
Capture your
Garden in Pictures — Digital Photography
Sun, 3.29 @ noon
Learn how to get great photos of your garden, favorite flowers and other wonders
of nature from your digital camera. Bring your camera and instruction manual.
You’ll never miss that special shot again.
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April
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Barefoot Lawn
Care
Sat, 4.4 @ 10 am
Grow a vigorous and lush lawn
without all the pesticides. Yes, you can have a beautiful lawn and keep your
children, pets, groundwater and the environment safe!
Great Trees for
Small Gardens
Sun, 4.5 @ noon
Our smaller suburban gardens
require smaller scale trees. Learn about the wonderful selection of flowering
and shade trees properly sized for today’s gardens. These are great,
trouble-free trees that will add years of color and interest without requiring
extensive pruning or outgrowing their welcome.
Grow Your Own –
The Home Vegetable Garden
Sat, 4.11 @ 10 am
Sun, 4.12 @ noon
Nothing tastes quite so great as a salad freshly picked from the garden or that
vine-ripened tomato. Luckily they are easier to grow yourself than you would
imagine. It’s not too early to prepare now for spring planting. Learn how to
improve the soil, start your seeds, plan your produce or otherwise get your
veggie garden ready to plant. Growing veggies in containers will also be
discussed.
Design and Plant
Your Own Fabulous Blooming Hanging Basket
Sat, 4.18 @ 10 am
Sun, 4.19 @ noon
Learn how to make your own
hanging baskets with the plants you love. We’ll show you how to select, plant
and care for your hanging basket so that it lasts all season long! Plants and
materials not included.
The Perfect
Planted Container
Sat, 4.25 @ 10 am
Ideas for planning a sun-loving
or shade-loving container will be demonstrated, highlighting plant combinations
of foliage and flower
Great Trees
Walking Tour
Sun, April 26 @ noon
Join Joe McNally and discover
some lovely examples of deciduous and coniferous trees maturing on the Emery's
Garden property. Dress for the weather to meet them and learn growing and
pruning tips for each.
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May
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Shade Gardening
Sat, 5.2 @ 10 am
Shade gardening is not the
difficulty many homeowners think it to be. There is a huge a variety of colorful
and attractive plants ideally suited to shady conditions. Join us to determine
your specific shade conditions, how to design a lush and attractive shade garden
and the best ways to care for it.
Tomato Weekend
Sat, 5.16 @ 10 am
Sun, 5.17 @ noon
Join Joni Harrison our expert
tomato grower and tomato lover for an informative and fun class. Heirloom,
striped, multicolored or multi-shaped, America’s favorite homegrown veggie
offers a world of choices. Learn something new, try something different and
enjoy the delicious fruits of your harvest.
Natural Gardening
Weekend
Sat, 5.23 @ 10 am
Sun, 5.24 @ noon
Learn all about Dr. Earth natural gardening practices that are safe for you and
your garden. Time will be spent talking about growing vegetables naturally that
are both delicious and chemical
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June
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Ornamental Grasses
Sat, 6.6 @ 10 am
These increasingly popular low maintenance and often drought tolerant garden
additions can fill a wide range of garden requirements. For shade or sun, dry or
wet, green, brown, blue, gold, red and even black, learn which will work best
for your situation and basic care and growing tips. Get rid of some lawn and
plant some grasses!
Japanese Maple
Walking Tour
Sun, 6.7 @ noon
Stroll with our Japanese maple expert through our gardens and Japanese maple
beds to see these lovelies in their summer finest up close and personal. Learn
the range of sizes, colors and leaf forms available and pick out one that will
be the star of your garden.
Hardy Fushias
Sat, 6.13 @ 10 am
Great for dry shade, with a very long bloom season and immensely appealing to
hummingbirds, hardy fuchsias are tough, versatile plants with a place in every
garden. Selection and growing tips will be covered.
Urban Chickens
Sun, 6.14 @ noon
All the basics you’ll need to
raise hens in your backyard. Fresh eggs anyone?
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Attend a weekend garden class!
Gift Cards
for the gardener in your life.
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