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BDG – Noxious Weeds FREE Class
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Skye Pellecci, King Conservation District Educator. Presentation: In this presentation, 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 […]
BDG – The Complete Talk on Groundcovers
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Gary Lewis, Author and Owner Phoenix Perennials. Presentation: Ground covers are widely thought of as purely utilitarian, but these plants also offer a diverse range of beautiful and intriguing options with a variety of colors, textures, and forms. They can unify a landscape and knit together plantings and hardscape. Gary will highlight tips and tricks […]
BDG – Layering for a Dynamic and Beautiful Garden
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Laura Watson, Master Gardener. Presentation: One of the most important elements of a beautiful and dynamic garden is layering. Learn how to layer a garden by staggering foreground, middle-ground, and background to create an alluring and satisfying landscape. Principals involved include repetition, scale, flow, depth, contrast, and focal points. Laura’s easy speaking style and […]
BDG – Be the Boss of your Bare Roots and Bulbs
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Sean and Allison McManus, Owners Spoken Garden. Presentation: Don’t let bareroot plants or bulbs intimidate you this spring. Learn from Sean and Allison how to confidently handle and plant bareroot perennials like Itoh peonies, coneflowers, and more. You’ll also learn bulb planting techniques and ideas to level up your bulb game with “Lasagna” layered […]
BDG – Emerging Pests: Northern Giant Hornet, Japanese Beetles, Spotted Lantern Fly
Online via Zoom PlatformSpeaker: Cassie Cichorz, WA Dept of Ag: Pest Management Program. Presentation: This presentation will cover the pests biology, detail threats, and highlight eradication efforts. It will focus on the rapidly spreading spotted lantern fly, and newly emerged Japanese beetle. Learn how you can help detect, prevent spread and protect Washington’s resources from invasive species. Register
Evaluating Fire Risk Around Your Home
Online via Zoom PlatformThe increase in wildfires across the Pacific Northwest, including large wildfires in King County like the Bolt Creek Fire near Skykomish and the Loch Katrine Fire northeast of North Bend in 2022, have heightened awareness that King County communities need to be better prepared for wildfire. Michael Lasecki from King Conservation District, […]
Native Plants in King County
Online via Zoom PlatformThis presentation by speaker Marion Carpenter from the King Conservation District, will cover the countless benefits that native plants provide for landscape aesthetics, wildlife habitat, water quality and more! It will go over finding the right plant for the right place, determining conditions, plant stock types, and native plant characteristics. Advice on the best ways […]
Saving Flower and Vegetable Seeds
Speaker: Colleen Donahue, Master Gardener. Presentation: Interested in learning how to save seeds for next year’s garden? Join Colleen as she shares her knowledge about saving flower and vegetable seeds. She will cover topics such as seed selection, harvesting, drying, and storing seeds. Follow her tips and tricks to save money while growing a beautiful, productive […]
Cool Plants, Hot Topics
Bellevue Botanical Garden 12001 Main St, Bellevue, Washington, United StatesJoin us for the WSU Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale and Talks at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Our popular plant sale returns in time for you to stock up and learn something new, all while enjoying the beauty of the botanical garden. Our theme is “Sustainable Gardening for Life.” The plant sale and talks are […]
Bellevue Demo Garden Fall Harvest Festival
The Bellevue Demonstration Garden’s (BDG) annual Fall Harvest Festival will be held Saturday, September 14th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 15500 SE 16th Street in Bellevue. Bring your spouse, family, friends and neighbors to celebrate the end of our growing season! The festivities at the BDG will include plants for sale, a photo-op […]