Fall Perennials Propagation Workshop October 29th – 10am to 4pm Learn tricks of the trade from plant expert Bob Lilly. Overview of proper preparation begins promptly at 10am. Then we dive into division basics of key perennial types — no admittance after 11am. The basics will include Hosta, Pachyphragma, Crocosmia, Aconitum, Lilies, Polygonatum, Iris, Ophiopogon […]
http://www.plantamnesty.org/cass-turnbull How to Prune and Renovate the Overgrown Garden Covers basic pruning of ornamental trees and shrubs as well as creative solutions to the overgrown or over-planted garden. The types of pruning cuts are shown and discussed. The concept of the ‘pruning budget’ is introduced. Plants are divided into three categories according to their […]
HPSW will hold a summer sale at Kandy Kroll’s house at 14555 Stone Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98155. Stone Ave is one block east of Highway 99 (Aurora). Take the 145th exit from I-5 and head west towards Aurora Avenue. Turn right at Stone Ave N, and go down the hill. Kandy’s house is at […]
HPSW annual potluck picnic will be held at Beda Herbison’s house on July 9th from 11am to 2pm. Plates, cups, napkins, drink and cutlery will be provided, please bring a potluck dish to share Come will sit in the yard in chairs in the shade of Beda’s large Cedar tree, unless it rains, then we will go […]
We are pleased to have Brian Thompson join us at our June Meeting. With over 15,000 books on gardening techniques, garden plants and design, and 250 active magazine subscriptions, the Elisabeth C. Miller Library has the most extensive horticulture collection in the Pacific Northwest. A life-long, western Washington gardener, manager Brian Thompson will be […]