VIRTUAL (WEBINAR)

Get “Into the Weeds” with King County Noxious Weed Specialist, Skye Pelliccia. In this webinar, you can expect to dive deep on all things weeds. Are all non-native plants weeds? What is the difference between a noxious weed and an invasive plant? Learn more about how these plants work, which weeds to watch for in the PNW, and get insight on weed management options and resources available to Washington state residents. $10.50 BBGS Member/$15 Non-Member.

WEBINAR Kristin Currin speaks about the importance of incorporating native plants into your garden and landscape to help the birds, bees, and local ecosystem. Learn about why it is important to plant native plants and the benefits of native plant gardening, along with what to consider when selecting plants to create a beautiful and beneficial oasis for you and the species we share this amazing place with! Q&A after the presentation with both Kristen Currin and Andrew Merritt, authors of ...

WEBINAR Taught by Master Gardeners Bruce Bennett and Gary Scheider. Rain gardens have been a presence in the Puget Sound region since the turn of the century. They are an excellent tool for homeowners who want to make better use of rainfall, prevent flooding and erosion, and help to clean the water in streams, lakes, and ultimately the ocean. Join us for an introduction to rain gardens and the many ecological and aesthetic benefits of these fluctuating water-flow spaces, including...

Online Class Taught by Dorota Haber-Lehigh. Explore autumnal botanical subjects in colored pencils. In this workshop, we will capture the changing colors of the season and various patterns by drawing fall foliage and fall seedpods. We will practice depicting veins, layering, and blending colors with discussion about depicting highlights and shadows on round objects. There will be a presentation of Dorota’s botanical drawings, step by step examples, a demonstration of how to approach drawing from observation, various colored pencils techniques,...