Greetings!

This coming weekend, PowellsWood is one of the featured gardens in Federal Way's first annual Buds and Blooms celebration... and we have a fantastic schedule of events in store at the garden:

May 10 & 11, 10 AM - 5 PM

All Day, Sat./Sun.
Master Gardener Monte Powell

All Day, Sat./Sun.
Bee Keeping Demo

All Day, Sat./Sun.
Watercolorist at Work: Sharon Freeman

12:00-4:00, Sat./Sun.
Traditional English Tea
Reservations Required, $14; 253-529-1620

1:00 & 3:00, Saturday Only
Storytelling for Kids: Mr. Darby

1:00, Saturday Only
Flower Arranging Demonstration: Rachel Clayton

2:00, Saturday Only
"Your Mother's Garden: Flowers and Their Stories," Marty Wingate

12:00, Sunday Only
Summer Pots: PowellsWood Head Gardener Rochele Gardner

12:30 & 3:00, Sunday Only
Acoustic Guitar: Jim Day

1:00, Sunday Only
Storytelling for Kids: Lisa Barkhurst

2:00, Sunday Only
Gardening with Ciscoe: Ciscoe Morris

Admission to all Garden Events: $5.00, Children Under 12 Free.

For driving directions, visit the About Us page.

Also be sure to visit the Buds and Blooms site for a full list of associated events: http://www.federalway.org/

See you at the garden!

(Open the rest of the summer from Tuesday through Friday, 10 to 2.)

PowellsWood is proud to announce the arrival of Rochele Gardner as the garden's new Head Gardener. Rochele comes to PowellsWood with over thirty years of horticultural experience, including her most recent work with Teufel Nursery as Sales Manager. She has also worked with Miller's NW Landscape and Calscape in addition to operating her own landscaping service.

A California native and Tacoma resident, Rochele brings strong conceptual design skills and a vast knowledge of native and hardy plants to bear on Federal Way's best kept horticultural secret. We look forward to a long future with Rochele.

• Seattle Rhododendron Society: Nov. 3, 1-4 p.m. -- Annual Auction and Plant Sale.
• Swanson's Nursery, Seattle: Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. -- Northwest Orchid Society's Fall Sale and Orchid Display
• Church of the Holy Cross, Redmond: Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to noon -- The Green Elephant Plant Swap.

• Emery's Garden, Lynnwood: Nov. 4, 1 p.m. -- Garden Clinic. No fee.
• City People's Garden Store, Seattle: Nov. 3, noon -- How to Prune and Renovate the Overgrown Garden, with Cass Turnbull of PlantAmnesty. No fee. 360-966-5859.
• Seattle Tilth, Wallingford: Nov. 3, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. -- Putting the Garden to Bed. $15-$20. Registration Required.

Herb Pharm founder Ed Smith speaks on his herbal discoveries and explorations throughout the world. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bastyr University Auditorium; FREE and open to the public. 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore, adjacent to Saint Edward State Park. For more information call (425) 602-3027.

2-4pm. Non members are welcome to attend; come see the beautiful Gardens and consider contributing your support or membership. This event includes a silent auction, plant sale, refreshments and mini tours of The Gardens. This festive event is a highlight of the garden season! Please RSVP.

1-3 p.m. -- Reserve your space early to enjoy the garden and dig a generous division of 10 plants (ground covers and natives such as anemones, vanilla leaf, epimedium, native iris, smilacina and more). $35. Chase Garden: 16015 264th St. E., Orting. 253-847-5629.

“Bastyr Herb Garden Experience,” presented by Clove Haviva. Clove is a graduate of the herbal sciences and health psychology programs at Bastyr University. She will provide a tour the Bastyr University Medicinal Herb Garden and teach visitors how to identify the medicinal properties of a plant without opening a book. Meet at the new gazebo in the Bastyr Herb Garden, Kenmore, Washington, at 14500 Juanita Dr. NE, adjacent to St. Edward State Park. Call (425) 602-3287 for info.

Noon-7 p.m. -- This event features cooking and tasting, hundreds of fresh mushrooms from around the state, information about cultivating your own mushrooms, book sales, identifiers, lectures, arts and crafts, and more. $5-$7. Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 N.E. 41st St., 206-522-6031.

Noon-4 p.m. -- Celebrate the Reds 2007: Featuring a gardening seminar by Ciscoe Morris, cooking demos, and chocolate and wine tasting. Wells Medina Nursery: 8300 N.E. 24th St., Medina. 425-454-1853.

• Emery's Garden, Lynnwood: Oct. 13, 11 a.m. -- Backyard Bird Feeding and Watching. Oct. 14, 1 p.m. -- Creating a Wildlife-Friendly Garden. No fee.
• Swanson's Nursery, Seattle: Oct. 13, 11 a.m. -- Gothic Gardening, with Barbara Ogaard. Oct. 14, 11 a.m. -- Container Design, with Wendy Welch. No fee.
• Wight's Home and Garden, Lynnwood: Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m. -- Conifers for Winter Color: Beyond Arborvitae and Junipers; Noon -- Customizing Floral Designs. No fee.
• Windmill Gardens, Sumner: Oct. 13, 10 a.m. -- Orchid Care, Culture and Repotting. No fee.
• Molbak's, Woodinville: Oct. 13, 10 a.m. -- Ciscoe Morris Live Broadcast. No fee.
• PlantAmnesty, Seattle: Oct. 14, 10 AM -- Master Pruner’s Seminar Series, with Cass Turnbull. At Warren G. Magnuson Park, Bldg. 406, at 7400 Sand Point Way NE. For info call PlantAmnesty at 206-783-9813.
• King County Master Gardeners, Bellevue: Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m. -- Alliums: Shallots, Garlics, Onions and Leeks. No fee; for info call 425-485-5942. King County Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St. in Bellevue, 100 yards west of 156th Ave. SE.

9am to 3pm. 2525 South 336th Street, Federal Way. Located on the Weyerhaeuser Corporate Headquarters Campus. Click for directions.

10 AM–3 PM . Free garden admission to customers. Multiple vendors, container gardens, dried flowers, native collection. 16015 264th St. E, Orting, 3.5.miles east of SR 161. www.chasegarden.org, 206-242-4040.

• Emery's Garden, Lynnwood: Sept. 22, 11 a.m. -- Fall Lawn Care, Naturally. Sept. 23, 1 p.m. -- Fall Planting, How To Plant Trees and Shrubs. No fee.
• Swanson's Nursery, Seattle: Sept. 22, 11 a.m. -- Moisture-Loving Plants for Wet Soil: With Peggy Campbell. No fee.
• Wight's Home and Garden, Lynnwood: Sept. 22, Noon -- Fall Bulb Class. No fee.
• Windmill Gardens, Sumner: Sept. 22, 10 a.m. -- Fall Magic Planting Party. No fee.
• Squak Mountain Nursery, Issaquah: Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m. -- Revolutionary Lawn Care. No fee.
  
• Molbak's, Woodinville: Sept. 22, 11 a.m. -- Dan Hinkley. Sept. 23, 1 p.m. -- Choosing Plants for Your Garden: with Sue Nicol. No fee.
• Bainbridge Gardens: Sept. 23, 1 p.m. -- Perennial Prep for Fall: with Gaby Whiton. No fee.
  
• DIG Floral and Garden, Vashon: Sept. 22, 1 p.m. -- Seasonal Gardening with Sylvia Matlock. No fee. Sept. 23, 1 p.m. -- Pruning for Spring Extravaganza, with Sylvia. $25 fee includes a pair of pruners.
• Cloud Mountain Farm, Everson: Sept. 22, 10:30 AM-noon -- Wine Grape Harvesting. No fee. 360-966-5859.
• Northwest Perennial Alliance, Bellevue Botanic Garden: Sept. 23, 11 AM to 4 PM -- Early Fall Perennial Maintenance. info@northwestperennialalliance.org
• King County Master Gardeners, Bellevue: Sept. 22, 10:00 a.m. -- Harvest Day Celebration. No fee. King County Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St. in Bellevue, 100 yards west of 156th Ave. SE.

10 AM – 5 PM. Visit Federal Way's premier private garden for Master Gardener consultations, guided tours, tea and refreshments, plus presentations on flower arranging, fall containers, and bonsai. Wander through acres of trees, shrubs and seasonal flowers. Federal Way Symphony Garden Tour discounts honored. 430 South Dash Point Road, Federal Way.

All Day, Sat./Sun.
Master Gardener, Monte Powell

11:00-4:00, Sat./Sun.
Tea Room Open, $7.00 / $12.00

All Day, Sat./Sun.
Nature Walks (as requested)

All Day, Sat./Sun.
Fall Containers, Avril Steele

1:00, Saturday Only
Flower Arranging Demonstration, Rachel Clayton

All Day, Sunday Only
The Burgmansia Lady, Sally Cruse (plants for sale)

All Day, Saturday Only
Native Plant Steward, Brett Johnson (plants for sale)

All Day, Sat./Sun.
Bonsai Art by Bob Pogue

Admission to all Garden Events: $5.00, Children Under 12 Free.
Refreshment Service is available at special events, $5.00 per person.

• Seattle Tilth, Wallingford: Aug. 25, 11 a.m. -- Fall Salad Gardening: $15 for Tilth members, $20 for non-members. Pre-registration required, 206-633-0451 Ext. 1.
• City People's Garden Store, Seattle: Aug. 25, 11 a.m. -- Gardening With Native Plants, with native plant steward Marcia Rivers Smith. No fee.
• DIG Floral and Garden, Vashon: Aug. 25, 1 p.m. -- Muchas Grasses with Sylvia Matlock. No fee.

• Swanson's Nursery, Seattle: Aug. 19, 11 a.m. -- Container Design. No fee.
• Squak Mountain Nursery, Issaquah: Aug. 18, 10:30 a.m. -- Easy, Easy Garden Design. No fee.
  

• City People's Garden Store, Seattle: Aug. 11, 11 a.m. -- Drip Irrigation Systems Workshop. No fee.
• Windmill Gardens, Sumner: Aug. 11, 10 a.m. -- Kids Thyme: Rubber Boots crop for Peter Rabbit and Straw Hat garden for Little Miss Muffet. Plant a pair of rubber boots you can't wear anymore or a straw hat that has seen better days. You supply the container and the nursery will supply all the rest. $10.
• Squak Mountain Nursery, Issaquah: Aug. 11, 10:30 a.m. -- Plants for Hummingbirds. No fee.
  
• DIG Floral and Garden, Vashon: Aug. 11, 10 a.m. -- Pruning Hardy Perennials in the Garden with Sylvia: $25; Aug. 12, 1 p.m. -- Flagstone with Ross Johnson: No fee.

Windcliff Garden, Indianola, 12-8 pm. Garden tours/party at Hinkley/Jones residence. Daytime tour, $50 NPA members/$75 nonmembers. Evening buffet $175 NPA members/$200 nonmembers. Advance registration required. Click here to register.

Tours of two gardens and a plant sale on Bainbridge Island. Carol Johanson’s garden, 10 AM–2 PM, Linda Cochran’s garden, 1–5 PM. Admission to the gardens is free for MGS members and $15 for nonmembers. Multi-nursery plant sale at Mesogeo Nursery from 10 AM–5 PM, at 12364 Miller Rd. 206-855-9017 for more info.

• Windmill Gardens, Sumner: Aug. 4, 10 a.m. -- Ornamental Grasses and Great Companions, with Cheri Worsham. No fee.
• Squak Mountain Nursery, Issaquah: Aug. 4, 10:30 a.m. -- All about Rosemary. No fee.
  
• King County Master Gardeners, Bellevue: Aug. 4, 10:30 a.m. -- Summer Pruning Fruit Trees, with Larry Davis. No fee. King County Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St. in Bellevue, 100 yards west of 156th Ave. SE.

• Swanson's Nursery, Seattle: July 28, 11 a.m. -- Sedum Wreath-Making Workshop ($30, Registration required). July 29, 11 a.m. -- Container Design (No fee).
• Windmill Gardens, Sumner: July 28, 10 a.m. -- A Terrarium Garden for You (for kids ages 3-12; $12).
• Squak Mountain Nursery, Issaquah: July 28, 10:30 p.m. -- Container Design No fee.
  
• Bainbridge Gardens: July 29, 1 p.m. -- Container Rx. No fee.
  
• DIG Floral and Garden, Vashon: July 28, 1 p.m. -- Hearty, Hardy Fuchsias with Sylvia Matlock. No fee.
• Peninsula Gardens, Gig Harbor: July 28, 11 AM. Container water gardens, with Gail Otto. For info or to preregister call 253-851-8115. No fee. Information: Mary Osborne, 425-485-5942.
• King County Master Gardeners, Bellevue: July 28, 10:30 a.m. -- Great Plant Picks with James Barter. No fee. King County Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St., 100 yards west of 156th Ave. SE.

12 Noon - 1 PM, with Van Bobbitt. Finish up with refreshments. Free and open to the public. Meet at the Arboretum entrance at noon. For more information: SSCC Continuing Education (Leslie Elkins) 206-764-5339.

July 21st, 5-8 pm: Preview Party. Refreshments, wine tasting, music, art. $100.00. July 22nd, 3-6 pm: Artwalk. $20.00. Reserve your tickets online.

Kingston's Heronswood Garden is open to the public as part of the annual Kingston & Bainbridge Island Area Garden Conservancy Open Day. Visit the Garden Conservancy website for more info.

• Squak Mountain Nursery, Issaquah: July 21, 10:30 a.m. -- Lovely Lavender. No fee.
  
• Bainbridge Gardens: July 22, 1 p.m. -- Drip Irrigation. No fee.
  

• Emery's Garden, Lynnwood: July 14, 11 a.m. and July 15, 1 p.m. -- Annual Lavender Festival. No fee.
• Swanson's Nursery, Seattle: July 14, 11 a.m. -- Gothic Gardening; 1 p.m. -- All about Lavender. No fee.
• Windmill Gardens, Sumner: July 14, 10 a.m. -- Making Fountains for Your Garden. No fee.
• King County Master Gardeners, Bellevue: July 14, 10:30 a.m. -- Xeriscaping: Plants for Dry Places. No fee. Demonstrating Garden, 15500 SE 16th St., 100 yards west of 156th Ave. SE

• Emery's Garden, Lynnwood: July 7, 11 a.m. and July 8, 1 p.m. -- Water-wise Gardening. No fee.
• Swanson's Nursery, Seattle: July 7, 11 a.m. -- Pruning, with Dan Gilchrist (registration required). No fee.
• Windmill Gardens, Sumner: July 7, 10 a.m. -- Concrete Leaves. $45.
• Lake Wilderness Arboretum, Maple Valley: July 7, 9 a.m. -- Sedum Wreath Workshop. $5 with a $30 material fee.
  
• Northwest Perennial Alliance, Bellevue: July 8, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. -- Summer Rose Pruning, with Carrie Becker. No fee.
  
• DIG Floral and Garden, Vashon: July 7, 1 p.m. -- Sedums in Containers, with Sylvia Matlock. $35. July 8, 1 p.m. -- Artful Containers, with Sylvia Matlock. $25.

• Emery's Garden, Lynnwood: June 9, 1 p.m. -- Hebe Jeebies! June 10, 1 p.m. -- Summer Pruning. No fee.
• Swanson's Nursery, Seattle: June 9, 11 a.m. -- Container Water Garden Demonstration; 1 p.m. -- Summer Rose Care, with Rosarian Terri Hiatt. June 10, 11 a.m. -- Year-round Design for Small Urban Spaces. No fee.
• Windmill Gardens, Sumner: June 9, 10 a.m. -- Concrete Leaf Class, no fee; 11 a.m. -- Kids Thyme: stamp and paint a pot for dad, $10; Noon -- Dads Thyme: Plant a bonsai for dad and/or yourself, $35.
• Sky Nursery, Shoreline: June 9, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. -- English Roses for Northwest Gardens, with Luke Stimson; 1 p.m. -- Paint Your Garden, demonstration with local artist Annie Van Engelen. No fee.
  
• Molbak's, Woodinville: June 10, 1 p.m. -- Get Ready for Summer with Ciscoe. No fee.
• DIG Floral and Garden, Vashon: June 10, 1 p.m. -- Pruning Hardy Perennials in the Garden, with Sylvia Matlock. $25.
• Seasons Nursery, Fremont: June 9, 11 a.m. -- Creating an awesome container. No fee. 206-632-1760.
• Plant Amnesty, Magnuson Park: June 10, 10 a.m. -- Pruning Fruit Trees. $10; $5 for members. 206-783-9093.
• Clear Creek Nursery, Silverdale: June 9, 10 a.m. -- Design Ideas with Marty Wingate; 1 p.m. -- Water Gardening & Fish Care. 360-308-8210.
• Cloud Mountain Farm, Everson: June 9, 10:30 a.m. -- Summer Care in the Vineyard. Free, preregister, 360-966-5859.

Plant Sale in the Garden Center of plant material grown by students in spring 2007. Great prices! Time: 11am to 4pm. Location: South Seattle Community College Garden Center.

Dan Hinkley -- Accentuation in the Drought Tolerant Garden. 7:00 PM-8:30 PM, no fee.
Location: Lake Wilderness Lodge at 22500 SE 248th St Maple Valley. Contact: 253-631-0565. Email: info@lakewildernesarboretum.org

Speakers, plant sale, and auction. Presented by the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the American Bamboo Society. Free. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Graham Visitor Center, 2300 Arboretum Drive E. Information: James Clever, 206-371-1072; james@bamboogardener.com; pnwbamboo.org.

Speakers and workshops, tours, cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, healthy food, informative displays, distinctive vendors and activities for children. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 14500 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore. 425-823-1300; bastyr.edu.

• Furney's Nursery, Des Moines: June 2, 110 a.m. -- Tomato Tips and Pepper Pointers: With Laura Roudebush. No fee.
• Emery's Garden, Lynnwood: June 2, 11 a.m., and June 3, 1 p.m. -- Groundcover. No fee.
• Swanson's Nursery, Seattle: June 2, 11 a.m. -- Annual Vines; 1 p.m. -- Gardening With Herbs. June 3, 11 a.m. -- Tropical Look-Alike Plants. No fee.
• Molbak's, Woodinville: June 2, 11 a.m. -- Summer Yard Care: The Natural Way; 11 a.m. -- Composting Q-&-A. June 3, 11 a.m. -- Composting Q-&-A; 1 p.m. -- Natural Pest Solutions. No fee.