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