JANUARY – Sasha Shaw – Plant Bullies

Sasha Shaw

Plant Bullies

Monday, November 15th, 2010, 6:30 – 9 pm

NHS Hall Section A, Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St. Seattle, WA 98105 Map

Weeds are a nuisance for any gardener, but some invasive plants also pose a threat to the health of our forests and natural landscapes. King County noxious weed expert Sasha Shaw will go over invasive plants that are taking over local natural areas and waterways and even our own backyards.

OCTOBER – Mary Ellen Asmundson – Flora, Fauna, and Gardens of Australia

Mary Ellen Asmundson

Flora, Fauna, and Gardens of Australia

Monday, October 18th, 2010, 6:30 – 9 pm

NHS Hall Section A, Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St. Seattle, WA 98105 Map

After 140 million years of geographic isolation,

SEPTEMBER – Claire Cockroft – Primulas

Claire Cockcroft

Primulas

Monday, September 20th, 2010, 6:30 – 9 pm

Primulas in the wild and in my garden. This image shows Primula involucrata ssp. yargongensis photographed in Sichuan province in June 2007.

JULY – Summer Picnic – Fancy Fronds

HPSW 2010 SUMMER PICNIC

Saturday July 31st, 12-3 PM

Enjoy a potluck lunch, challenge yourself with a horticultural mini-quiz, see the Thai inspired Pavilion inspired by the musical,

JUNE – Jan Whitner – The Chinese Garden: Four Variations

Jan Whitner

The Chinese Garden: Four Variations

Monday, June 21st, 2010, 6:30 – 9 pm

The history and design of Chinese gardens are as rich and complex as Chinese culture itself.