EVENTS
2010 Event Calendar

 

Don't miss this year's exciting RSBG events and activities!

January – March:

 

SPRING PLANT SALE

March 27, 2010 & March 28, 2010

 

SCHOOL GROUP GUIDED TOURS

March - June

 

SPECIES STUDY CLASSES

March - May

 

 

April – June:

ANNUAL MEETING

May 1st

 

REGIONAL FLOWER COMPETITIONS

May 8th and 9th  

RSBG proudly welcomes the Seattle Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society for their annual flower show and competition!  Stay tuned for more information.

MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND & PLANT SALE  (Free garden admission for Mothers!)

May 8th & 9th

 

BUDS & BLOOMS GARDEN FESTIVAL

May 8th & 9th

Come celebrate the City of Federal Way and its beautiful gardens at the third annual Buds & Blooms Garden Tour & Festival.  The tour includes visiting several of Federal Way's unique gardens, as well as gardening lectures, hands-on seminars, food and music!  Looking to polish your green thumb?  Be sure to stop by RSBG for one of our free seminars:

 

 

1:00pm - Rhododendrons For the Beginner (By Steve Hootman)

2:00pm - Plant Propagation (By Dennis Bottemiller)

3:00pm - Plant Pests & Disease (By Steve Hootman and Dennis Bottemiller)

(These seminars will be held on both days of the festival, May 8th and 9th, and at the same times.)

 

 

PLANT DEADHEADING PARTY AND PICNIC

May 22nd

Calling all volunteers!  Join RSBG for a day of gardening, food and fun at our annual Plant Deadheading Party and Picnic.  Yes, you can leave the tie-dyed shirts at home, but do bring your favorite gardening gloves, as well as some comfortable clothing and shoes.

SPECIES STUDY CLASSES

March - May

 

 

 

July – September:

 

EVENING IN THE GARDEN (RSBG Members Only; Tickets Required)

August 6th, 2010

 

GRAND OPENING: FRAN RUTHERFORD CONSERVATORY

September 25th, 2010

 

  

October - December:

 

FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL

October 23rd - 30th, 2010

 

GARDENING SEMINARS

Throughout planting season

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 253-838-4646