Northwest Flower & Garden Show

Mary Robson

Mary Robson has written the weekly gardening column “The Practical Gardener” for the Seattle Times since 1993.  She is the author of the popular Gardener’s Guide, Washington & Oregon (Cool Springs Press, 2005) and her newest book, Month by Month Gardening, Washington & Oregon will be released in January, 2006.  From 1987 to 2004 she served as a WSU Horticulture Extension Agent, providing solid, practical advice to garden problems to thousands over the years.  She is a member of the Garden Writers of America.

What To Do When – A Month by Month Guide

Saturday, February 11 at 2:00 pm in the Hood Room

Here’s your guide to the most important garden tasks for each month, with a new understanding of garden rhythm and developing a personal calendar for your own garden. This invaluable seminar will focus on tree, shrub and perennial care year round so you can have a lovely, well-maintained and healthy garden throughout the year. A book signing will immediately follow this seminar.

Celebrating a Longer Spring with Bulbs

Thursday, February 9 at 10:00 am in the Rainier Room

The emergence of bulbs in the garden is a delightful harbinger of spring, from the earliest snowdrops on through the vivid flamboyant tulips.  Find out which bulbs are best suited to our Northwest climate and soils.  Learn how to choose those best adapted hardy bulbs to extend spring bloom from January through May in both the garden and in containers. A book signing will immediately follow this seminar.