2017 Northwest Flower & Garden Show - Official Show Guide

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The official Show Guide for the 2017 Northwest Flower & Garden Show was designed

by Kyle Aronson and produced by O’Loughlin Trade Shows.

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IN THIS GUIDE, YOU’LL FIND...

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

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A quick overview of all the special features and events at this year’s show.

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GARDEN WARS

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Season 3 is going to be bigger and better than last year. View the head-to-head matchups of this year’s participants.

EXHIBITOR LIST

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See the full list of exhibitors participating in the show. We have lists for the Marketplace, City Living, Floral Competition and Vintage Garden Market.

GARDEN CREATORS

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Read all about the gardens that will be bringing our show theme of “Taste of Spring” to life.

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

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We feature 110 seminars for your viewing pleasure, sorted by day, room and time. All free with your ticket! See one or see dozens.

SHOW JUDGES

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These three esteemed judges award the Medal Awards and AHS Environmental Award and vote on the coveted Founder’s Cup.

SHOW FEATURES

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Discover the new Tasting Corner, Bouquet of Cakes and Container Wars, plus City Living, Floral Competition and the Vintage Garden Market.

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SHOW MANAGEMENT Terry O'Loughlin - Show Producer Jeff Swenson - Show Manager Lloyd Glasscock - Garden Coordinator Linda Knudsen - Exhibits Manager Janet Endsley - Seminar & Judging Manager Kyle Aronson - Website/Graphic Design Courtney Goetz - Social Media Manager Eric McMurry - Sales Associate Nick Carroll - Sales Associate Susie O'Brien Borer - Sales Associate Michelle Derbes - Administrative Coordinator This show is produced by O'Loughlin Trade Shows, Inc. Reach us at 253-238-3807 or info@gardenshow.com

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

trends that not only beautify but are Earth-friendly SPECTACULAR DISPLAY and practical, too. It’s also a colorful shopping destination with over 350 high-quality exhibitors GARDENS, SHOPPING showcasing their wares in the Marketplace. Enjoy IN THE MARKETPLACE, a glass of regional wine or craft beer as you stroll the aisles and savor an expanded menu of tasty SEMINAR TALKS AND DEMOS BY TOP EXPERTS, new food offerings available throughout the show.

NEW FOOD AND BEVSEMINAR SCHEDULE ERAGE OFFERINGS AND A big lineup of acclaimed Speakers come to MUCH MORE the show to share their wit and wisdom in “Taste of Spring” is the theme for the 2017 Northwest Flower & Garden Show as the 29th annual event celebrates food: growing it and enjoying it outdoors with family and friends. The show spotlights the theme in spectacular display gardens and a big line-up of feature attractions.

The show is made possible by the support of sponsors and partners including the Western Washington Toyota Dealers, Corona Tools, Marenakos Rock Center and Sawdust Supply Company.

After months of preparation, over 20 Garden Creators will unveil the show’s amazing collection of display gardens.

The show offers multiple opportunities to jumpstart gardening experiences and learn about

110 performances for up-to-date advice on eco-friendly gardening, great for beginners and well-seasoned gardeners alike. The 2017 show has attracted more than two dozen new speakers from throughout the U.S. and Canada, for topics that will unleash your gardening dreams. See pages 30–34 for the seminar lineup.

MARKETPLACE The popular Marketplace offers shoppers a rich variety of offerings, including tasteful art for the home and garden, plants, bulbs and seeds, one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories, clever tools and accessories, and much more. Visit local vendors in the Vintage Garden Market offering unusual recycled and repurposed home and garden merchandise. View the full Exhibitor List on pages 12–17.

More show highlights located on page 8.

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FLORAL COMPETITION Located in the Atrium Lobby, the Floral Competition displays amazing artistry of the area’s best—and most innovative—designers and florists.

For a full list of competitors, please turn to page 40.

CITY LIVING For those living in a condo or apartment, the City Living area on the Skybridge features ten imaginative vignettes by retail nurseries and landscape designers. Learn to create welcoming outdoor environments working with limited space for a cozy retreat you'll love to call "home."

For a full list of participants, please see page 41.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE For the first time, showgoers can take in the sights or shop the aisles with their beverage-of-choice in hand, including cocktails, wines and beers. Few “hot spots” can claim a signature cocktail garnished with an edible flower — but the Northwest Flower & Garden Show can!

Savor tasty new and expanded food offerings available throughout the show, including specialty platters, gourmet sandwiches and burgers, fresh-baked pastries and more.

For a full breakdown of all the new food and beverage options at the show, please see page 46.

Returning for its second year, the crowd-pleasing “Garden Wars” charity event will have showgoers cheering on their favorite news anchors and media personalities as they scramble to create gardens “on-the-clock.” All the fun takes place daily from 1pm to 3pm in the North Hall.

GREAT PLANT PICKS If you’re planting a new garden—or looking to add new plants to spice up an existing one—a visit to Great Plant Picks (GPP) should be on your “to do” list when you visit the show.

Located on the Garden Floor, this year’s display includes an outstanding selection of plants that will brighten up even the toughest of shady spots in your yard. Designed by horticulturist Richie Steffen, the list of the 2017 GPP’s selection of perennials, bulbs, shrubs and trees is a must to take along shopping at your favorite nursery. The lavish planted containers will give you “Bright Ideas for Shade” and their website offers detailed information about the plants’ outstanding qualities, growth habits and culture.

Don't go shopping without it!

Great Plant Picks is an educational program of the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden. It debuted in 2001 with the first recommendations for a comprehensive palette of outstanding plants for our region’s maritime climate. The only program of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, selected plants are chosen by committees of professional horticulturists from Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.

NEW PLANT PATIO New plant varieties are introduced by local growers each year, and the show is pleased to spotlight them in the first-ever “New Plant Patio,” located in the North Hall.

Provided by vendors in the show’s Plant Market, the varieties on display have been introduced since February 2016.

In this one-stop showcase, plants are labeled with their common and Latin names, their suggested retail price and of course, where they can be purchased.

Many of the plants will be available for sale at the show, so look for the booth number of the vendor and make your way to the Plant Market for the next new addition to your garden!

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GARDEN WARS

CONTAINER WARS

Cheer on your favorite news anchors and media personalities as they battle it out in “Garden Wars,” a popular event at the 2017 Northwest Flower & Garden Show that benefits local charities.

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Inspired by popular reality-based competitions including “Junk Wars,” “Chopped” and “Iron Chef,” the live action event starts daily at 1pm at the Garden Wars Arena in the North Hall.

View the entire celebrity lineup, sponsors, and map to the Garden Wars Arena on the following page.

New for 2017! Container Wars brings the 'Battle' to the art of designing containers.

Due to the huge popularity of the show’s “Garden Wars,” we are shrinking the 'battlefield' to bring you a new, live action event. Now you can cheer on your favorite garden celebrity as they are tasked with creating three luscious planted containers—each drawing from identical plants—in under one hour! See page 45 for details.

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Shop local! Stop by our booths or visit McLendon’s award-winning Garden Centers for locally sourced plants & more.

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GARDEN WARS

“GARDEN WARS” IS BACK FOR SEASON 3!

TELEVISION AND RADIO PERSONALITIES BATTLE IT OUT FOR LOCAL CHARITIES Live-action event from 1PM to 3PM daily in the Garden Wars Arena located in the North Hall.

Wars”: the show will make a $1,000 donation each day to the winning Team Leader’s designated charity, and $500 to the runner-up Team Leader’s favorite non-profit organization.

Both the winners and runners-up will be awarded money for charity. The contestants will be playing to benefit the following charities: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network One Eighty Foundation KOMO Problem Solvers Union Gospel Mission Boys and Girls Clubs of King County American Cancer Society Ballard & Nathan Hale Horticulture clubs

Cheer on your favorite television and radio personalities as they battle it out in “Garden Wars, Season 3” at the 2017 Northwest Flower & Garden Show, benefiting local charities.

Convention Center 4th Floor

Hood Room

SkyBridge

North Entrance Escalators to Street Level ESCALATORS

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Show Gardens South Hall Marketplace

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Show Office Lost & Found

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Master of Ceremonies Joe Lamp’l, executive producer and host of the award-winning PBS TV series, "Growing a Greener World"®, will guide, challenge and cajole the Team Leaders and their two-member teams. Working with identical plant and hardscape materials, they will create 10’x10’ gardens—from scratch! The teams will plan a design, grab their plants and start digging, trying to beat the clock and finish before the buzzer.

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At the conclusion of each day’s action, page independent judges will select the “winner.”

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North Hall Marketplace

Inspired by popular reality-based competitions including “Junk Wars” and “Iron Chef,” the fast-paced event takes place from 1pm to 3pm each day of the show at Garden Wars Arena in the North Hall.

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Horticulture students at Ballard High School and Nathan Hale High School battle it out for their high school horticulture programs

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EXHIBITOR LIST

SHOW EXHIBITORS

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5 MINUTE FENCE STAIN 2355 ABBOTSFORD CONCRETE PROD 2634 ABRAXAS CROW COMPANY 1214 ACE OF SPADES GARDEN ART 1014 ADT SECURITY 2565 AGUIAR PAVERS 2351 ALBERS VISTA GARDENS 2407 ALKI TOURS INC 2165 AMERICAN BAMBOO CO 2448 AMERICAN BAMBOO SOCIETY 2513 AMERICAN INST. OF FLORAL DESIGNERS 2520 ANDY BYRNE 1018 ANGIE'S LIST 2260 ANNE ANDERSON DESIGNS 1404 ANYTHING AQUAPONICS 2428 APPLE COX DESIGN 1206 ARCHITECTURAL GLASS INC 959 ARCHITERRA DESIGNS 608 ART BY NAMASTE 417 ASIA PACIFIC GARDENING INC 617 AWNING BUILDERS LLC 2365 AXIS OF HOPE PRAYER WHEELS 963 B & B MARKET BASKETS 2447 B & D LILIES 2244 BAINBRIDGE BEESWAX WORKS 2150 BAMBOO GARDEN 2444 BAYSIDE TREASURES 1005 BEDROCK INDUSTRIES 961 BEE KINGS 2214 BEES IN THE BURBS 2111 BELDON HOME SOLUTIONS 2619 BELLE EPICUREAN 2114 BELLEVUE BOTANICAL GARDEN SOC 2514 BENT PRODUCTIONS 1303 BETA HATCH / SCRATCH AND PECK 2426 BETTER BUILT BARNS 2468, 2472 BG'S GOURMET BBQ SAUCE 2901 SAT BHD CONSTRUCTION 2636 BIG BEAR CHOCOLATES 2309 BIRGIT MOENIG DESIGNS 909 BLACKWATERS METAL 2152 BLOEDEL RESERVE 2516 BLUE LUCA INC 2316 BOB BOWLING RUSTICS 302 BOB RICE GLASS 207 BONNIE B'S PEPPERS 2109 BONSAI AKIRA BONSAI NURSERY 2321 BRANCHES GARDEN CENTER LLC 2218 BRITESCAPE 718 BURNETT FORGE 1115 BYRKIT INC 1418 CALL 811 BEFORE YOU DIG 2410 page CAPULI CLUB - SIPS & TREATS 2905 SAT PAGE 12 FLOWER & GARDENFARM SHOW // OFFICIAL SHOW GUIDE CARPINITO BROTHERS 703 12// NORTHWEST

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BIG, BLOOMING DISPLAY GARDENS CELEBRATE “TASTE OF SPRING” THEME AT THE NORTHWEST FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW CELEBRATING FOOD, EMBRACING TRENDS IN ORGANIC AND URBAN GARDENING, SUSTAINABILITY, CULINARY EXPERIENCES, AND OUTDOOR DINING The Northwest Flower & Garden Show spotlights the work of top regional landscape design professionals in spectacular display gardens.

Embracing the show’s 2017 focus, “Taste of Spring,” the designers have incorporated variety of the theme’s elements into garden designs including edible fruits, vegetables and herbs, outdoor cooking and entertainment features, the newest design trends and much more.

These entertaining gardens reflect the expertise, planning and hard work of their Garden Creators— blending flowers, shrubs, trees, hardscape materials, water features, artwork and structures into jewellike settings, each accented by theatrical lighting—and built from scratch in under 55 hours!

These gems are not only stunning to admire, they’re full of inspirational features you can incorporate into your own garden, all grounded in Earth-friendly, sustainable techniques.

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FLOWER GROWERS OF PUGET SOUND

BLOOMING ABUNDANCE A road-side produce stand is often the best place to sample fruits and vegetables from local growers. Here, edible abundance has been substituted with a spectacular jolt of color and floral scents.

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A vine-covered, rustic split rail fence forms a backdrop for this spectacular display, which spotlights products offered by the Flower Growers of Puget Sound in the early spring. It’s pure blooming fun as produce stands “double” as display pieces for colorful varied plant material.

“Take-home ideas” for your own garden: Great examples of plants available at retail nurseries around the time of the show Garden Creator:

FLOWER GROWERS OF PUGET SOUND flowergrowers.org

Designed by:

GAYLE PAYNE & LLOYD GLASSCOCK

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HERBED BUTTER

Mmm…butter! The bright yellow and white color palette in this garden conveys a dazzling, buttery look that may leave your taste buds dancing.

Surrounded by a mix of yellow and white flowers & foliage, you’re greeted by a stone fountain (its stacked yellow blocks resemble oversized butter cubes!). Butter-hued steps lead to a small plaza of the same color—all created from stone. You’ll find large and fanciful artwork pieces featured here, including a stone sculpture resembling pasta standing on end.

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Warm and inviting, this is a place to cozy up in the morning with the morning paper, a cup of coffee, and just maybe…a slice of buttered toast!

“Take-home ideas” for your own garden: The combination of like colors in shrubs, flowers and trees creates a “wow” factor Garden Creators:

NORTHWEST FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW gardenshow.com

Designed by:

LLOYD GLASSCOCK lloyd@gardenshow.com

TERRA FIRMA HARDSCAPES terrafirmahardscapes.com

WEST SEATTLE NURSERY westseattlenursery.com

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SUSAN BROWNE LANDSCAPE DESIGN / FANCY PLANTS GARDENS

AFTERNOON TEA WITH MRS. PUMPHREY Mrs. Pumphrey is about to host a tea party, but there’s plenty of activities in store for both adults, children and Fairies in this enchanting garden.

The classic Tudor-style residence entry is complemented by a formal “knot garden” incorporating hedgerows of Japanese holly surrounding fruit trees and a “woven” planting of blooming plants and bulbs. You don’t want to be tardy for the party, so take the flagstone path to the rear of the house. There you’ll find the centerpiece of the garden—a spacious patio accented by a tiered fountain and framed by plantings of shrubs, perennials and bulbs.

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Your host will soon commence a round of “Tea Cup Golf”…and the gallery may possibly include Fairies residing in a special garden created by the youngsters of the house!

“Take-home ideas” for your own garden: Hardy plants, fruit trees and use of pavers incorporated into a formal design Garden Creators:

SUSAN BROWNE LANDSCAPE DESIGN sbld1@comcast.net

LI'L SPROUTS NURSERY lilsproutsnursery.com

FANCY PLANTS GARDENS, LLC

fancyplantsgardens.com

Designed by:

SUSAN BROWNE, JAMES SPRAGUE & MEGHAN BROWNE

PLANTSWOMAN DESIGN, INC.

GARDEN ON TAP The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the world’s great craft brewers, and here you can find them on tap in the ole’ backyard.

An unused shed has been transformed into a cozy center of conviviality, complete with tap handles and a bar. But there’s more than beer or cider on the menu at the “pub shed”—the surrounding garden is full of ingredients to create great cocktails. You only need to step into the garden to fashion a classic cocktail, or your own concoction, from the fruits and herbs grown around you.

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Neighbors and friends will be eager to be your guest in this out-of-the-norm entertainment center, complete with its artistic “bottle tree” and a hammock made from recycled barrels…just for fun!

“Take-home ideas” for your own garden: Re-purposing sheds and buildings; planting herbs and fruits for cocktail ingredients Garden Creators:

Designed by:

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PLANTSWOMAN DESIGN, INC ISSAQUAH LANDSCAPING

SUSAN CALHOUN

NATURE PERFECT LANDSCAPE & DESIGN

GOOD TIMES, GREAT FOOD Good friends and neighbors are welcome in this garden, where elements of comfort, convenience and natural beauty converge to create a great space for entertaining.

Guests won’t go hungry here, with piping hot pizza served from a wood-fired oven!

Adding spice to meals—and color accents in the surrounding garden—the “chef” is just steps away from a selection of herbs.

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Complementing the oven and rustic outdoor fireplace is a heavy natural stone table, rough-hewn cedar arbors and a bubbly water feature. Towering Noble Firs, Alpine Firs and other complementary plants create a pleasant, “woodsy” backdrop for this inventive custom outdoor kitchen area.

“Take-home ideas” for your own garden: Alpine plant selections of varying height add depth and texture Garden Creators:

Designed by:

natureperfectlandscaping.com

landen@natureperfect.net

NATURE PERFECT LANDSCAPING

LANDEN MOORE

THE BARN NURSERY thebarnnurseryolympia.com

ELANDAN GARDENS

THE FRUITS OF OUR LABOR Even in a rugged backyard setting like this, Nature finds ways to provide for man and fellow inhabitants of the land. The rock outcropping setting is home to artistically pruned specimens that bear fruit each year—a testament to their hardiness and resilience.

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The family will gather on the patio to take in the splendor of the contorted filbert— believed to be the largest in the state of Washington. And the lovingly tended apple tree nestled among the rocks churns out yearly harvests of Gravensteins. The ancient cedar stubbornly finds a way to thrive—its gnarled beauty lending an authenticity to the mountainous look of this garden.

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“Take-home ideas” for your own garden: Artistic pruning can transform a fruit tree into an art form to be enjoyed and admired Garden Creator:

Designed by:

elandangardens.com

elandangardensbonsai@gmail.com

ELANDAN GARDENS LTD.

DAN & WILL ROBINSON

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PACIFIC STONE COMPANY

"BE PREPARED TO CAMP"—OLD SCOUTS DON’T STOP, THEY GLAMP Forget about the old days of “Scouting” when wet tents and heavy army surplus backpacks were part of any campout experience. This garden earns a merit badge for “glamping”—today’s hottest travel trend. Here you embrace the spirit of getting back to nature, if not the actual reality of sleeping with the challenges of the great outdoors!

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From a cozy cabin, a stone pathway leads to a distinctive sunken patio flanked by stone benches and basalt stone landings. Granite “rays” are arranged to create the visage of a sunburst as the focal point for the sunken terrace. A “glamp” meal is easy to prepare with fresh herbs from the garden, handy food prep counters, cast iron cooking utensils and, of course, a built-in beer cooler in the pond!

“Take-home ideas” for your own garden: Imaginative use of stone and distinctive handforged iron garden art Garden Creator:

Designed by:

pacificstoneco.com

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PACIFIC STONE COMPANY

TIMOTHY GRAY

WINE GARDEN – WASHINGTON STATE NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION

EMERGE REFRESHED—ITALY, ENGLAND, BALI, HOME Sometimes you just need a glass of wine and a beautiful garden to ease your troubles.

You are transported to beautiful places beyond our shores: classic Italy, stately England, lush tropical Bali and our own Evergreen State of Washington. So relax and enjoy amongst the wide varieties of lush plantings that feature beautifully crafted containers, flowing water, lighting, metal and stone.

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Each of the four iconic destinations featured here are represented by lush plants and a variety of hard structures reminiscent of each country—down to the minor details in the lovingly handcrafted containers and types of metalwork. You’ll appreciate the thematic inspiration and how some elements (such as cobble and an emphasis on balancing height with depth featured in each locale) weave “Emerge Refreshed” together.

“Take-home ideas” for your own garden: The advantage of a small garden space or backyard patio; personalize your garden with places and things that inspire you Garden Creator:

WASHINGTON STATE NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION wsnla.org

Designed by:

TERESA SCIGLIBAGLIO Willows Lodge

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TREELINE DESIGNZ 360° DESIGN COMPANY

NOURRIR LES ESPRITS—NOURISHING THE SPIRITS

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The senses won’t be overwhelmed when you visit this garden--and that’s by design.

Instead, your spirits will receive subtle nourishment from an array of fragrances released by warm temperatures, gentle drops of rain and the lightest touch of your fingers.

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Though this is a visually enticing garden, fragrances take on a prominent role. A path of discovery beneath the canopy of flowering trees introduces you to aromatic plants, from the most common to least known.

Plants have been chosen very carefully for the scents they give off, and combined with a variety of garden elements, it’s a place for privacy and meditation. A water feature, raised planters, ancient rosewood windows, colorful pavers and artistic pieces throughout the garden divert attention from life’s everyday stresses.

“Take-home ideas” for your own garden: Creating a healing sanctuary with scents, natural materials and handcrafted art Garden Creators:

TREELINE DESIGNZ 360° DESIGN COMPANY treelinedesignz.com

CALLUNA’S GARDENS LLC callunasgardens.com

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CALLUNA’S GARDENS LLC callunasgardens.com

WASHINGTON PARK ARBORETUM

HANAMI 花見 — SAVORING SPRING This scene captures the design and spirit of a rural domestic scene in a miniature space, inspired by a traditional thatched roofed Japanese farmhouse (minka) and garden. And it’s a special time to visit—the annual spring viewing of the cherry blossoms, or hanami.

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The setting is tranquil, informal, and understated—as a working farm would be—with a small entry garden blooming at the height of the cherry color display. As is customary during hanami, family and friends gather on mats beneath the trees to spend the day relaxing, picnicking, and singing. In addition to flowering cherries, it features traditional Japanese flowering shrubs and edible plants, such as bamboo and tea. A velvet blanket of moss knit the plantings together.

“Take-home ideas’ for your own garden: The celebration of a season is a practical notion that can be utilized in any home garden Garden Creator:

THE ARBORETUM FOUNDATION

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PHIL WOOD, BOB LILLY

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RICH LANDSCAPING

VILLA PRIMAVERA—A RETREAT INSPIRED BY THE AMALFI COAST

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The picturesque Amalfi Coast of southern Italy is the inspiration for this garden—a celebration of Italian cuisine and the earth’s bounty. Not surprisingly, this romantic villa retreat spotlights edible fruits common to that region—grape, fig, olive, lemon—plus an herb garden parterre.

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The carefully selected color palette of materials adds to the regional authenticity, from the structured walls to the color of the pavement. Natural stone, and a rough stone wall, create an inviting setting for a leisurely picnic beneath a lovely, vine-covered arbor.

There’s a modern touch, too: a built-in pizza oven. After all, some say the Almalfi Coast serves up Italy’s best pizza!

The soothing sound of flowing water from a bubbling jardinière and wall fountain enhance the overall experience, making it a day to remember.

“Take-home ideas” for your own garden: The bubbler water feature uses little water and works in tight spaces; permeable paving also conserves water.

Garden Creator:

RICH LANDSCAPING INC.

Designed by:

LOUIS BURWELL

LEISA ROSE BAKER

richlandscaping.com louis@richlandscaping.com leisa@richlandscaping.com

CHOICE LANDSCAPES, LLC

AN EVENING IN THE MOUNTAINS A relaxing escape to the mountains doesn’t mean your taste buds have to rough it. After all, your cabin is surrounded by blueberry bushes, strawberries and herbs!

A natural stone patio is surrounded by large boulders that provide natural, and practical, seating spots around a warming fire pit. Adding to the serenity of this scenic getaway is a striking waterfall and bubbling stream. It’s a low-maintenance, pond-less waterfall that uses very little water, is safe for children, and minimizes standing water (a breeding place for mosquitos).

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This garden represents a gorgeous snapshot of what nature does best—providing beautiful landscapes for us to enjoy.

“Take-home ideas” for your own garden: Elements of this garden can be scaled for either larger or smaller settings Garden Creator:

Designed by:

thechoicelandscapes.com

choicelandscapesllc@gmail.com

CHOICE LANDSCAPES, LLC

RYAN GAITHER

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BOTANICAL EXUBERANCE: TREES AND FLOWERS IN NORTHWEST ART Come and be inspired by the unique trees and flowers of the Northwest as depicted by some of the region’s finest artists.

$1 off Adult Admission

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Valid through June 25, 2017.

Yvonne Twining Humber (1907 - 2004) Untitled, circa 1944

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STONE WORKS & CO.

HERBAL REMEDY—THE CURE FOR CABIN FEVER

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Spring is near and this garden offers a spectacular glimpse of what’s ahead. It’s a seasonal show with flowering tulips, hyacinths, narcissus and other bulbs emerging from a winter’s sleep. Native plantings include low mahonia, flowering quince, cedars, ferns and more.

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From your Tuscan-style patio—created by a special Tuscan stone collection accented by glazed brick—simply step into the garden for herbs and edibles and prepare meals by the fireplace.

The bold kaleidoscope of blues, yellows, oranges, white, deep purple, lime green, and lemon green are complemented by the art on display and the many textures created by plantings and hardscapes.

“Take-home ideas” for your own garden: Simplicity of the plants and use of native plants; you don’t have to have a huge piece of property to make your own staycation resort Garden Creator:

STONE WORKS & CO

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JESSICA KNUDTSON

JOSHUA KNUDTSON

stoneworksco.jessica@gmail.com stoneworksco.joshua@gmail.com

FANCY FRONDS NURSERY

BUGS ABODE: #LIFEUNDERTHELETTUCELEAF

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It’s a bug’s life in this pesticide-free environment—where beneficial bugs recycle organic material, control pests and pollinate flowers.

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Taking a humorous, cartoon-like approach, this garden is divided into an upper level, representing a bug’s eye view of the human sized world, and a lower level where their world is magnified. Our insect friends are at work throughout the garden. ”Sanitation engineers”—a motley crew of beetles, centipedes, worms and other essential composters—hang out in the Compost Café (represented by an old bed-spring planted with strawberries and other perennials).

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Colorful “bug hotels” contain habitat materials to entice insects to reside in the garden.

Water catchments are essential for many beneficial insects, and a puddling basin of natural stone is filled with the minerals butterflies require.

“Take-home ideas” for your own garden: Diversity of plants serve multiple functions as food and shelter for insects--in addition to being pleasing aesthetically Garden Creator:

FANCY FRONDS NURSERY

Designed by:

JUDITH JONES

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VANCA LUMSDEN ponds@whidbey.com

ADAM GORSKI LANDSCAPES, INC.

PIZZERIA | DECUMANI Neapolitan pizza is famed for its simplicity, with very few ingredients used in its special preparation. But you don’t have to travel to Italy to sample this famed staple of regional cuisine. You can prepare it here…in your own “Naples-style” pizza garden.

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This has the feel of a cozy restaurant or small home near Naples—complete with an outdoor kitchen and functioning pizza oven. The inviting outdoor seating area is a place of lively hospitality for customers, friends and family. And the surrounding working garden is a natural extension of the kitchen with its year around bounty of herbs and vegetables.

A key ingredient of authentic Neapolitan pizza is Mozzarella di Bufala Campana—made with the milk from water buffalo raised near Naples. You’ll be forgiven if you use a comparable, and handier, substitute!

“Take-home ideas” for your own garden: Fresh ingredients and food preparation come together Garden Creator:

Designed by:

adamgorskilandscapes.com

info@adamgorskilandscapes.com

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ADAM GORSKI

JEFFERSON SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING

MOCHIWA MOCHIYA—RICE CAKE, RICE CAKE MAKER

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This garden is a marriage of cultures, beginning with the ethos of the American barbeque infused with a new level of opulence. Luxurious appliances set in modern etched stone, a porcelain-slabbed patio and a fire bowl completes the dynamic look of this outdoor kitchen.

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On the reverse of the fire bowl, nestled within the gardens, is a semi-formal dining space featuring a traditional, Asian-influenced low dining table.

The garden is adorned with a vibrant demonstration of sustainability in plant selection.

Year-round interest is evoked with striking combinations of native and regionallyappropriate plants. You’ll find edibles planted throughout the garden…after all, why limit all those good tastes to one area?

“Take-home ideas” for your own garden: Properly-scaled designs maximize the usability of limited spaces; creating destinations in the landscape Garden Creator:

Designed by:

JEFFERSON SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING ROBERT BOYKER jeffersonlandscaping.com rob@avidlandscape.com AVID LANDSCAPE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT LLC avidlandscape.com

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FARMER FROG

HONEY! WE SHRUNK THE FARM: URBAN FARMING IN STYLE

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Whether you have a very small space or a large yard, this garden serves up plenty of ideas for growing food in ways you might not expect. For year around harvests, the hoop house has shelving for sprout growing, in-ground edible plants, and an aquaponic system so fish and vegetables can be produced in the same place. Espaliered fruit trees do double duty: serving as edible fencing and a source of produce.

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Nature’s little helpers play a role here, too, with pollinator plantings and beehives supporting a steady source of honey. And an insect hotel attracts predatory insects which help control unwanted bugs.

If you’re in the mood for an omelet, stop by the chicken coop and pick up a few eggs laid by one of the backyard hens!

“Take-home ideas” for your own garden: Creative stacking design utilizing leftover random materials; living wall segments, easy to construct garden walls, raised beds and planters Garden Creator:

FARMER FROG farmerfrog.org

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ZSOFIA PASZTOR AND THE TEAM OF FARMER FROG zs.pasztor2011@gmail.com

DAKARA LANDSCAPE DESIGN

A VICTORY GARDEN This garden literally weaves historic elements dating from Elizabethan times to the Second World War. The result—a classic design meets the modern functionality of edible gardening.

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The formal “knot garden” design features ornamentals and was first popularized by the English and French—often inspired by a rug or tapestry in their mansions. Fast forward to WWII, when civilians were encouraged to plant “Victory Gardens” of fruits and vegetables to help meet wartime shortages. “A Victory Garden” showcases the best of both concepts as it incorporates edible gardening into an existing back yard setting.

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It’s certainly a place to sit back and enjoy the surroundings, or putter around the classic planting shed as you prepare for the next harvest!

“Take-home ideas” for your own garden: Look for opportunities to combine diverse garden forms and functions Garden Creators:

Designed by:

DAKARA LANDSCAPE DESIGN NATASHA ROBERTS dakaralandscape.com tasha@dakaralandscape.com CASCADIA EDIBLE LANDSCAPES

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ORCHID GARDEN WEDDING BANQUET You don’t have to imagine a serene, subtropical setting for a spectacular wedding banquet. This garden is a feast for the eyes, with rare orchid specimens on loan from very exclusive collections.

The sun is beginning to set, and soon members of the wedding party and guests will dine amidst a spectacular display of orchid flowers and other tropical and sub-tropical plants. Created by an army of enthusiastic members of the Northwest Orchid Society, this garden is the most impressive display of rare, flowering orchids in the State of Washington each year.

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The specimens curated for this garden have been carefully arranged so that each may be considered individually as well as part of the complete display.

“Take-home ideas” for your own garden: Learn about the care and cultivation of these tropical beauties from knowledgeable volunteers Garden Creator:

NORTHWEST ORCHID SOCIETY nwos.org

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JOE GRIENAUER, JOFF MORGAN NORIKO MARSHALL

FATHER NATURE LANDSCAPES, INC.

MID-MOD-MAD…IT’S COCKTAIL HOUR! Where would Frankie, Dino, Sammy and their chums hang out for dinner and cocktails?

Ring a ding-ding…how about right here?

The Rat Pack would be right at home in the midst of this “less is more” garden and its updated mid-century design. It embraces simplistic plant choices, strong angles and geometry of hardscaping made popular in the 1950’s and 60’s—and making a big comeback today.

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For those special cocktails and Pheasant Under Glass accompaniments, plantings of herbs and edibles in wall containers are just steps away. And the guys and gals will have a few laughs around the fire pit while admiring the low-maintenance garden design with its touch of artificial turf. No mowing, baby!

“Take-home ideas” for your own garden: Pick up handout materials with ideas for cocktail recipes and how-to tips for growing garden herbs Garden Creator:

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FATHER NATURE LANDSCAPES, INC. SUE GOETZ fathernaturelandscapes.com sgoetz@fathernaturelandscapes.com

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SEMINAR SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY | FEBRUARY 22 RAINIER ROOM

All seminars 45 minutes unless noted

10:30 AM The Inspired Landscape: The New York Botanical Garden’s Native Plant Garden Sheila Brady, FASLA — 2017 Show Judge, Principal / Vice President, Oehme, van Sweden & Associates

11:45 AM Creating a Low-Mow, High-Life Meadow in the Pacific Northwest Dan Hinkley — Plantsman, author, plant collector, lecturer

1:00 PM

Dining Out: Gardens to Dine For

2:15 PM

GARDEN 101: DON’T LET MOVING SCARE THE PLANTS OUT OF YOU Get Ready: Should it Stay or Should it Go?

90 Minutes

Vanessa Gardner Nagel, APLD — 2017 Show Judge, designer and author The Professional Designer’s Guide to Garden Furnishings

Robin Haglund — Garden coach, speaker, writer and president, Garden Mentors® Inc.

Get Set: Making it Theirs and Making it Yours

Sue Goetz — Garden designer, owner of Creative Gardener and author of The Herb Lovers Spa Book

Now Grow! Planning and Dreaming About Your New Garden 4:30 PM

Christina Salwitz — Award-winning co-author, Fine Foliage and Gardening with Foliage First The $25 Victory Garden Challenge: Grow a Garden to Feed Your Family on $25 or less Joe Lamp’l — 2017 Show Judge, Co-Producer and Host, “Growing a Greener World TV®”

5:45 PM

The Mason Bee Revolution: Preserving Our Food Supply One Garden at a Time

7:00 PM

Living Art: Planting for Architectural Interest

Dave Hunter — Founder and owner of Crowne Bees and co-author, The Mason Bee Revolution Mark Weathington — Assistant Director and Curator, JC Raulston Arboretum

HOOD ROOM

All seminars 45 minutes

10:00 AM Colorful Conifers and Companions

Larry & Bethany Lael — Owners, Lael’s Moon Garden Nursery

11:15 AM Small Trees Play Big Roles

Mary-Kate Mackey — Award-winning garden writer and speaker

12:30 PM Food for the Soil: The Relationship Between Soil Life, Plant Health and Nutrition Anne Biklé & David Montgomery, PhD — Biologist, geologist and co-authors, The Hidden Half of Nature

1:45 PM

One Ingredient - Two Designer Recipes: Unique Ideas Using Foliage First

3:00 PM

Better Together: Using Roses in the Landscape

4:15 PM

Oh Grow Up! Clematis Contained

5:30 PM

Evolving Gardens: Reimaging a World of Design Inspirations

6:45 PM

Eat Your Year: Month-by-Month Actions for Continuous Edibles

Karen Chapman & Christina Salwitz — Designers and co-authors, Gardening with Foliage First and Fine Foliage Nita-Jo Rountree — Author, Growing Roses in the Pacific Northwest

Linda Beutler — Curator, Rogerson Clematis Collection and author, Plant Lovers Guide to Clematis C. Colston Burrell — Designer, horticulturist & author, Perennial Combinations Bill Thorness — Author, Cool Season Gardener and Edible Heirlooms

DIY STAGE

All seminars 60 minutes

10:00 AM Creating Container Gardens with Japanese Maples Patricia Smyth — Maple tree expert and owner, The Essence of the Tree

11:45 AM The Perfect Plants for Brown Thumbs: Terrariums, Aeriums, Aquariums, Oh My! Shelley Levis — Garden writer and speaker at Sowanddipity.com and editor, Urbanique Magazine

1:30 PM

Blooming Beauty: 10 Tips, Tricks and Ideas for the DIY Floral Designer

3:15 PM

Shop with a Pro: Nick’s Plant Picks from the Garden Show’s Plant Market

5:00 PM

Vegetable Gardening in the Drizzly Northwest

Debra Prinzing — Author, Slow Flowers and The 50 Mile Bouquet and producer, SlowFlowers.com

Nicholas Staddon — Horticulture Consultant, former Director of New Plants for Monrovia Growers

Cyndi Stuart — Owner/Farmer at The Roost at Roddy Creek and author, Real Food from a Real Farm

Mosaic Garden Beauty: Getting Started on 2D Mosaic Art page Mark Brody — Artist, art educator and author, Mosaic Garden Projects PAGE30 30 // NORTHWEST FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW // OFFICIAL SHOW GUIDE 6:45 PM

THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 23 RAINIER ROOM

All seminars 45 minutes unless noted

10:30 AM Garden Evolution: A Designer’s 25-Year Landscape Challenge

Vanessa Gardner Nagel, APLD — 2017 Show Judge, designer and author The Professional Designer’s Guide to Garden Furnishings

11:45 AM New American Gardens: A Regional Approach to Garden Design

Sheila Brady, FASLA — 2017 Show Judge, Principal / Vice President, Oehme, van Sweden & Associates

1:00 PM

The Well-Designed Mixed Garden

2:15 PM

GARDEN 101: THE BEST DAMN GARDEN ADVICE EVER! Been There, Killed That: The Best Northwest Plants That Lived

90 Minutes

Tracy DiSabato-Aust — Best-selling author, The Well-Tended Perennial Garden and The Well-Designed Mixed Garden

Mary-Kate Mackey — Award-winning garden writer and speaker

Tools and Tips to Make Gardening Life Easier

Robin Haglund — Garden coach, speaker, writer and president, Garden Mentors® Inc.

Garden Zombies: Horticultural Myths that Refuse to Die!

Linda Chalker-Scott, PhD — WSU Asso. Professor and author, How Plants Work and The Informed Gardener

4:30 PM

From Sidewalk to Treetop: Maximizing Space in the Garden

5:45 PM

Toasting Your Health: From Your Garden to Your Glass

7:00 PM

Your Garden from a Floral Photographer’s Perspective

Lucy Hardiman — Educator, garden writer and designer, Perennial Partners

Debbie Teashon — Blogger, Rainyside.com and co-author, Gardening for the Homebrewer Jackie Kramer — Floral photographer and instructor, based in Alaska and Florida

HOOD ROOM

All seminars 45 minutes

10:00 AM Home Grown Goodness: Keeping Your Vegetables—and Your Family—Safe Linda Chalker-Scott, PhD — WSU Asso. Professor and author, How Plants Work and The Informed Gardener

11:15 AM Fruits for Small Gardens

Lee Reich, PhD — Syndicated columnist and author, Grow Fruit Naturally and Landscaping with Fruit

12:30 PM Fresh Eggs Daily: Gardening with Chickens

Lisa Steele — Blogger, FreshEggsDaily.com and best-selling author, Fresh Eggs Daily and Gardening with Chickens

1:45 PM

Plant Breeding for the Home Gardener

3:00 PM

Redefining Right Plant/Right Place: A Gardener’s Ecology

4:15 PM

Soil Mastery: The Key to Growing Outrageously Nutritious Plants

5:30 PM

Planting and Maintaining a Vertical Succulent Garden

6:45 PM

How to Create a Successful Kitchen Garden Year Round

Joseph Tychonievich — Author, Rock Gardening and Plant Breeding for the Home Gardener C. Colston Burrell — Designer, horticulturist & author, Perennial Combinations

Hendrikus Schraven & Nirav Peterson — Healthy soil evangelists and founders, Hendrikus Group and Hendrikus Organics Robin Stockwell — Former owner, Succulent Garden Nursery and author, Succulents: The Ultimate Guide Kristin Crouch — Blogger, ThatBloominGarden.com and Vancouver, BC Master Gardener

DIY STAGE

All seminars 60 minutes

10:00 AM Mosaic Garden Beauty: Making 3D Mosaic Art

Mark Brody — Artist, art educator and author, Mosaic Garden Projects

11:45 AM The Art of Pruning Japanese Maples

Barry Hoffer — Maple tree expert, arborist and owner, Maples for All Seasons

1:30 PM

Seasonings from the Garden

3:15 PM

The Perfect Plants for Brown Thumbs: Terrariums, Aeriums, Aquariums, Oh My!

5:00 PM

Lasting Legacy: New and Recent Plant Introductions That Stay the Course

6:45 PM

Ikebana as a Healing Art

Sue Goetz — Designer, owner of Creative Gardener and author, The Herb Lovers Spa Book Shelley Levis — Garden writer and speaker at Sowanddipity.com and editor, Urbanique Magazine

Nicholas Staddon — Horticulture Consultant, former Director of New Plants for Monrovia Growers Nobuko Relnick — Instructor of Sogetsu School of Ikebana in Seattle

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FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 24 RAINIER ROOM

All seminars 45 minutes unless noted

10:30 AM Behind the Scenes at The Farm Garden from PBS’ “Growing a Greener World® TV” Joe Lamp’l — 2017 Show Judge, Co-Producer and Host, “Growing a Greener World TV”

11:45 AM The Art of Pruning Perennials – Revisited

Tracy DiSabato-Aust — Best-selling author, The Well-Tended Perennial Garden and The Well-Designed Mixed Garden

1:00 PM

Building Bodacious Borders: The Art of Making Plant Combinations

2:15 PM

GARDEN 101: PARADISE PAVED – RESTORING VITAL HABITAT FOR WILDLIFE Welcome to Subirdia: Sharing Our Gardens with Birds

90 Minutes

Lucy Hardiman— Educator, garden writer and designer, Perennial Partners

Dr. John Marzluff — UW Professor of Wildlife Science and author, Welcome to Subirdia

Bees, Birds, and Beyond: Eco-Gardening for Life

Eileen M. Stark — Landscape designer, Second Nature Garden Design and author, Real Gardens Grow Natives

Must-Have Plants for Habitat Support

Richie Steffen — Curator, Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden and co-author, Plant Lover’s Guide to Ferns

4:30 PM

Introduction to Natural Chicken Keeping

5:45 PM

Fungus Among Us: Teaming with Mycorrhizal Fungi!

7:00 PM

Got Drama? Garden and Landscape Lighting Basics

Lisa Steele — Blogger, FreshEggsDaily.com and best-selling author, Fresh Eggs Daily and Gardening with Chickens Jeff Lowenfels — Columnist and best-selling author, Teaming with Microbes and Teaming with Fungi Jack Schneider, PE — Licensed Electrical Engineer, NAC Architecture

HOOD ROOM

All seminars 45 minutes

10:00 AM Rock Gardening: Reimagining a Classic Style

Joseph Tychonievich — Author, Rock Gardening and Plant Breeding for the Home Gardener

11:15 AM Luscious Landscaping with Fruiting Trees, Shrubs and Vines

Lee Reich, PhD — Syndicated columnist and author, Grow Fruit Naturally and Landscaping with Fruit

12:30 PM Grow Your Health: The True Taste of Vitality

Nirav Peterson & Hendrikus Schraven — Healthy soil evangelists and founders, Hendrikus Group and Hendrikus Organics

1:45 PM

Growing Gorgeous Succulents in the Northwest

3:00 PM

You CAN Garden for Life! With Adaptive Gardening

4:15 PM

A Fresh Approach to Creating a Beautiful and Edible Garden

5:30 PM

Designing a Show Stopping Rain Garden

6:45 PM

Small Garden, Big Impact

Robin Stockwell — Former owner, Succulent Garden Nursery and author, Succulents: The Ultimate Guide Toni Gattone — Master Gardener and owner, Toni Gattone & Associates

Stefani Bittner — Co-owner, Homestead Design Collective and co-author, Harvest and The Beautiful Edible Garden Zsofia Pasztor — Ex. Director, Farmer Frog, author, Rain Gardens for the Pacific NW and NWFGS Garden Creator Susan Calhoun — Designer and Principle, Plantswoman Design and NWFGS Garden Creator

DIY STAGE

All seminars 60 minutes

10:00 AM The Bees and the Birds: Gardening for Orchard Mason Bees and Backyard Birds Jim Ullrich — President, Wild Birds Unlimited, Gig Harbor

11:45 AM Go Vertical: Framed Art with Hardy Succulents Becky Sell — Nursery Owner, Sedum Chicks, Salem, Oregon

1:30 PM

Herbal Infusions and Medicinal Salves from the Garden

3:15 PM

Crafting Your Own Handmade Seed Paper

5:00 PM

How to Prune...So You Don’t Have to Prune so Often

6:45 PM

Garden Party: Bring the Garden to the Table with Easy DIY Décor

Carey Thornton — Adult Education Coordinator, Seattle Tilth

Stephanie Rose — Blogger, GardenTherapy.ca and author, Garden Made: A Year of Seasonal Projects Christina Pfeiffer — Horticulturist, arborist and co-author, Pacific Northwest Gardening Month-by-Month Caitlin Atkinson — Photographer, stylist and author of Plant Craft

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SATURDAY | FEBRUARY 25 RAINIER ROOM

All seminars 45 minutes unless noted

10:30 AM A Journey to the Heart of Your Garden and Your Gut

Anne Biklé & David Montgomery, PhD — Biologist, geologist and co-authors, The Hidden Half of Nature

11:45 AM The Learning Curve: Tom Douglas & Jackie Cross on Prosser Farm

Tom Douglas & Jackie Cross — Award-winning Seattle Restaurant team, chef, author, and farmers, Prosser Farm

1:00 PM

How to Do What You Love: Living with Arthritis as a Gardener

2:15 PM

GARDEN 101: GROW GORGEOUS ROSES Grow Disease-Free Easy Care Roses in the Northwest

90 Minutes

Shawna Coronado — Green Lifestyle Influencer, author, 101 Organic Garden Hacks and Grow a Living Wall

Nita-Jo Rountree — Author, Growing Roses in the Pacific Northwest

Sustainable Rose Growing

Elena Williams — ARS Master Rosarian and president, Kitsap County Rose Society

Planting for Diversity: Rethinking the Classic “Rose Garden”

Paul Zimmerman — Consulting Rosarian, director, Biltmore Rose Trials and author, Everyday Roses

4:30 PM

True Confessions: Stories from the Garden

5:45 PM

Good Bugs vs Bad Bugs: Maximizing Safe, Beneficial Pest Control in Your Garden

7:00 PM

Beyond Bok Choy: Mastering Delicious Asian Edible Gardening and Cooking

Ciscoe Morris — Radio, TV host, columnist & author, Ask Ciscoe Eric Lee-Mäder — Pollinator Conservation Co-Director, Xerces Society and co-author, Gardening for Butterflies Wendy Kiang-Spray — Author, The Chinese Kitchen Garden

HOOD ROOM

All seminars 45 minutes

10:00 AM The Building Blocks of Successful Planting Design

Darcy Daniels — Designer and owner, Bloomtown Gardens and founder, eGardenGo

11:15 AM The Movable Feast: Growing Great Edibles in Containers Toni Gattone — Master Gardener and owner, Toni Gattone & Associates

12:30 PM How to Design Bee-Friendly Flower Gardens

Kate Frey — Designer and ecological gardening educator and co-author, The Bee-Friendly Garden

1:45 PM

More Than Raised Beds: Designing the New Kitchen Garden

3:00 PM

Landscape Design Simplified: Gardening Where You Live

4:15 PM

Harvest! A Seasonal Guide to Your Most Beautiful and Productive Garden Ever

5:30 PM

Backyard Foraging: Gathering from the Garden

6:45 PM

Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife

Jennifer R. Bartley — Principal landscape architect, American Potager® and author, The Kitchen Gardener’s Handbook Cynthia Bee, BLA — Landscape architect, garden columnist and outreach coordinator

Stefani Bittner & Alethea Harampolis — Co-owners, Homestead Design Collective and co-authors, Harvest Ellen Zachos — Horticulturist, educator and author, Backyard Foraging and The Wildcrafted Cocktail

David Mizejewski — Naturalist, National Wildlife Federation and author, Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife

DIY STAGE

All seminars 60 minutes

10:00 AM Colorful Living Wreaths with Hardy Outdoor Succulents Becky Sell — Nursery Owner, Sedum Chicks, Salem, Oregon

11:45 AM Yes You CAN Grow Fruit-Bearing Plants in a Container!

Sam Benowitz and Theresa Knutsen — Propagations and Greenhouse Manager, Raintree Nursery

1:30 PM

Crafting Your Own Handmade Seed Paper

3:15 PM

Preserving the Harvest: Make Homemade Pickles

5:00 PM

Rhipsalis: The New “It” Plant for Indoor Garden Projects

6:45 PM

Get Ready to Start Your Own Seeds

Stephanie Rose — Blogger, GardenTherapy.ca and author, Garden Made: A Year of Seasonal Projects Carey Thornton — Adult Education Coordinator, Seattle Tilth

Caitlin Atkinson — Photographer, stylist and author of Plant Craft

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SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 26 RAINIER ROOM

All seminars 45 minutes unless noted

10:30 AM Getting Vertical: Grow Dozens of Organic Plants in Only 2 Square Feet!

Shawna Coronado — Green Lifestyle Influencer, author, 101 Organic Garden Hacks and Grow a Living Wall

11:45 AM First Impressions Count: Creating Curb Appeal

Cynthia Bee, BLA — Landscape architect, garden columnist and outreach coordinator

1:00 PM

Top 10 Homesteading Hacks for Beginners

2:15 PM

GARDEN 101: GARDENING FOR POLLINATORS Making Your Garden Bee-Friendly

90 Minutes

Jessi Bloom — Owner, NW Bloom Ecological Landscapes and co-author, Practical Permaculture Design

Kate Frey — Designer and ecological gardening educator and co-author, The Bee-Friendly Garden

Native Pollinators and the Plants They Need

Eric Lee-Mäder — Pollinator Conservation Co-Director, Xerces Society and co-author, Gardening for Butterflies

Saving Pollinators One Garden at a Time

David Mizejewski — Naturalist, National Wildlife Federation and author, Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife

4:30 PM

Month-by-Month Gardening in the Pacific Northwest

Christina Pfeiffer — Horticulturist, arborist and co-author, Pacific Northwest Gardening Month-by-Month

HOOD ROOM

All seminars 45 minutes

10:00 AM The Blended Garden: Discover Plants that Do Double Duty

Ellen Zachos — Horticulturist, educator and author, Backyard Foraging and The Wildcrafted Cocktail

11:15 AM Honing In on the Best Plants for Your Garden

Darcy Daniels — Designer and owner, Bloomtown Gardens and founder, eGardenGo

12:30 PM The Down and Dirty: Soil Building Secrets for Greener Gardens and Farms Elizabeth Murphy — Soil scientist and author, Building Soil: A Down-to-Earth Approach

1:45 PM

Edibles in the Mixed Border

3:00 PM

Drip Irrigation for the Vegetable Garden and Landscape

4:15 PM

Great Plant Picks: Bright Ideas for Shade

Jennifer R. Bartley — Principal landscape architect, American Potager® and author, The Kitchen Gardener’s Handbook Colin McCrate — Seattle Urban Farm Co and co-author, High-Yield Garden Planner and Food Grown Right Richie Steffen — Curator, Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden and co-author, Plant Lover’s Guide to Ferns

DIY STAGE

All seminars 60 minutes

10:00 AM Pruning Garden Roses Simplified

Paul Zimmerman — Consulting Rosarian, director, Biltmore International Rose trials and author, Everyday Roses

11:45 AM Get Ready to Start Your Own Seeds

Charlie Nardozzi — Radio and TV host and author, Foodscaping and Urban Gardening for Dummies

1:30 PM

Beyond Bok Choy: How Do You Prepare That?

3:15 PM

Spring Container Fashion Show

5:00 PM

Build a Pallet Planter Box for Food or Habitat Plants

Wendy Kiang-Spray — Author, The Chinese Kitchen Garden

Karen Chapman — Designer, Le Jardinet, and co-author, Fine Foliage and Gardening with Foliage First Zsofia Pasztor & Zsolt Pasztor — Ex. Director and Operations Manager, Farmer Frog & author, Rain Gardens for the Pacific NW

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NOTE: Speaker schedule subject to change. No refunds. Please visit us at gardenshow. com/seminars for the most current seminar schedule and speaker biographies.

Check out gardenshow.com/seminars for more speaker information and plan your days at the show. If you missed a seminar and the speaker provided a handout, we will post the handout by 9pm the same day. You can download the handout at any time after it’s posted by clicking on the seminar title. (Note: not all speakers provide handouts.)

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SHOW JUDGES

Every year the Northwest Flower & Garden Show brings three luminaries of the gardening world to serve as the Show Judges and Speakers. These judges award the Medal Awards to each display garden, select the American Horticulture Society Environmental Award winner and vote on the coveted Founder’s Cup Award (Best in Show).

The Northwest Flower & Garden Show proudly announces our 2017 Show Judges:

SHEILA BRADY, FASLA

GARDEN DESIGN AUTHORITY AND PRINCIPAL AT OEHME, VAN SWEDEN & ASSOCIATES

A leader in the field of landscape architecture, Brady’s award-winning design approach demonstrates a sensitive response to a site’s natural environment and context. Her design credits include the Native Plant Garden at the New York Botanical Garden, Gardens of the Great Basin at Chicago Botanic Garden, the World War II National Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, and an expansive collection of residential gardens. A Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects, she has a Master of Landscape Architecture degree from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design, a Bachelor of Arts from George Washington University, and studied at the Corcoran School of Art.

JOE LAMP’L

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND HOST OF ‘GROWING A GREENER WORLD’ TV

As one of the country’s most recognized and trusted personalities in gardening and sustainability, that passion for living a greener life is evident to a nationwide audience who watches Joe in his current role as Executive Producer and Host of the award-winning PBS TV series, “Growing a Greener World”® and previously as host of “Fresh from the Garden” on DIY Network and GardenSMART. Joe also shares his know-how on NBC’s "Today Show," ABC’s "Good Morning America," The Weather Channel and through his popular books, podcast series, nationally syndicated newspaper column and more.

VANESSA GARDNER NAGEL, APLD

AUTHOR AND OWNER OF SEASONS GARDEN DESIGN

Vanessa Gardner Nagel, APLD, NCIDQ, is the author of The Professional Designer’s Guide to Garden Furnishings (Timber Press, 2013) and Understanding Garden Design: The Complete Handbook for Aspiring Designers (Timber Press, 2010). The owner of Seasons Garden Design LLC in Vancouver WA, she is a past recipient the Association of Professional Landscape Designers Merit Award and Sunset Magazine’s Award of Excellence in its Landscape Design Competition. After more than 30 years as a designer, she continues to be an award-winning, eco-conscious garden designer, integrates the exterior with the interior, and ‘finds the common thread’ when ‘weaving’ a garden design.

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HOOD ROOM

RAINIER ROOM

ELEVATOR

CONFERENCE CENTER 3RD FLOOR BOOK SIGNING

DIY STAGE

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ESCALATOR

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Hood Room

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Show Gardens South Hall Marketplace

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All three seminar rooms are located in the state-of-the-art Conference Center. To get there, cross the SkyBridge into the North Hall (where the Plant Market is located). Turn right and go down any aisle towards the large Seminar banners.

The escalator and elevator are at the back of the hall and will take you down to the Conference Center, where the Rainier Room, Hood Room, DIY Stage and Book Signing Station are conveniently located. To return to the rest of the show, just go back up the escalator or elevator. You can enjoy unlimited seminar viewing for free every day of the show without waiting in any lines.

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It must be a lot of work Our property is on a quarter acre, a generous size for our area. Every few weeks, I take my coffee with me and stroll the length of the garden, familiarizing myself with the news of the day, making mental notes if I see anything I would like to give attention to, and just enjoying what I find. I have put in the time to encourage the yard to work for itself, with minimal support from me.

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SHOW FEATURES

MARKETPLACE FROM TASTEFUL AND TASTY TO FUNCTIONAL, THE “MARKETPLACE” OFFERS UNPARALLELED VARIETY OF PRODUCTS AND GIFTS Savvy shoppers know the show’s popular Marketplace is a shopping destination where you’ll find tasteful art for the home and garden, plants, bulbs and seeds, one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories, clever tools, artisan food products and much more.

With over 350 top-notch vendors from throughout the U.S and Canada, the Marketplace offers an unparalleled selection of products and gifts.

Here’s a sampling of new or unusual offerings from vendors in 2017: Making its debut at the show, VEGEPOD (booth #2545) features the latest advancements in raised bed container gardening. The Australian-based company’s “pods” take the guesswork out of growing flowers or edibles with its self-watering technology and protective covers to manage temperature—and plants— from pests and UV.

STUDIO BRIDGES (booth #1301)

represents the collaboration of Deborah & Casey Bridges, the mother and son artisan team from Grass Valley, CA. Their original sculptures are inspired by deities of the East—monumental Buddhas, temple sculptures and other images.

Visit the display of colorful, whimsical and vibrant paintings of flowers and animals by garden artists CARRIE TASMAN & JENNIFER LOMMERS (booth #2116).

Their artwork combines contemporary brilliant florals with passionate patterns of color and depth.

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KILTER FOODS of Seattle (booth #2812) spotlights its spicy ketchup: Bear’s Breath!

With a subtle yet bold finish, this unique lowsugar ketchup alternative is made with natural ingredients.

ENGAYLA (booth #113) features stylish “wearable art,” handmade in Seattle, including women’s clothing, leather bags, belts and an array of quality accessories.

Seatte’s SHIPWRECK HONEY (booth #2167) produces “all things honeybee.”

Diligently crafted in nature by bees and lovingly hand-milled by their beekeeper, artisan products include beeswax-based soap, soothing natural lip balms, bath comforts plus delicious local honey.

SWARM PORTLAND (booth #2133)

offers a variety of items to create a backyard bee refuge. The company’s hexagon-shaped “Bee Beds” turn any garden space into a bee sanctuary, complemented by bee/pollinatorfriendly annual and perennial seeds and plant starters.

LI’L SPROUT NURSERY (booth #2217), from Mill Creek, will carry a variety of bare root trees, landscape plugs, carry-home “mini” conifers, and a selection of delicate solarpowered “Firefly” lights to brighten up evenings in the yard and garden.

New to the show, the BAMBOO GARDEN (booth #2444) hails from North Plains, OR, offering an inventory of potted bamboo plants selected for hardiness to match our climate in the Pacific Northwest.

From Pine Grove, CA, artist ANDY BYRNE (booth #1018) showcases creative and artistic expression in metalwork that incorporates recycled materials into unique sculptural creations. Byrne creates provocative art from steel based on geometric design elements.

LEN’S FABRICATION from Newman

Lake, WA (booth #508) fashions beautiful and handcrafted decorative gates and railings.

Nature-themed metalwork motifs include privacy panels of aspen groves, flowing branch designs with stylized pine cones and dragonflies, and other handworked creations.

(booth #706) is a modern “take” on an ancient form of plant irrigation: ollas. These terra cotta pots are great for growing edibles in a small space: saving water, saving time and making growing easier.

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CITY LIVING LIVE IN A CONDO OR APARTMENT? VISIT “CITY LIVING” ON THE SKYBRIDGE FOR IDEAS ON CREATING A PEACEFUL SANCTUARY

Participating firms and locations include Bonsai Akira (Portland, OR); Country Garden Antiques (Wapato); Essence of the Tree (Potter Valley, CA); Ma Petite Gardens (Snohomish); Nature’s Tapestry Garden & Farm (Olympia); Rain Dog Designs (Gig Harbor); Rocky Bay Garden Creations (Gig Harbor); Sky Nursery (Shoreline); SZH Urban Design (Seattle); and Vireo Design Studio from Seattle.

Ballard Reuse and Mutual Materials have provided material to create the condo-like structures for each of the colorful displays.

Whether you live in a condo, apartment, or simply have a small space that needs rejuvenation, the show’s “City Living” showcase on the Skybridge is a must-see destination to draw ideas and inspiration.

Working within 6’x12’ spaces, 10 leading retail nurseries and landscape designers spotlight the imaginative use of foliage, edibles, containers, art and outdoor furniture to create a welcoming outdoor environment for those working with limited space. Come home to your own private paradise!

YOU CAN VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE SHOW GARDEN, FLORAL DISPLAY AND CITY LIVING GARDEN AT ONE OF OUR TWO IPAD VOTING KIOSKS.

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FLORAL COMPETITION FLORAL COMPETITION SPOTLIGHTS AMAZING ARTISTRY IN ATRIUM LOBBY

There is also a lavish floral display by local AIFD florists celebrating their upcoming International Symposium, coming to Seattle in July.

After you enjoy the lush beauty of these arrangements, take the time to cast a vote for your own favorite in the “People’s Choice Award” competition. Look for an iPad voting station just inside on the Show Garden Floor next to the show’s theme garden, “Herbed Butter.”

The spectacular artistry of many of the area’s best—and most innovative—floral designers are showcased during the annual “Floral Competition” on display in the Atrium Lobby.

Participating florists and designers include Clary Sage Studio (Issaquah), Countryside Floral and Garden (Issaquah), Fena Flowers (Kirkland), First & Bloom (Fall City); Ikebana by Megumi (Brier), Megumi Baily (Everett), RHR Horticulture, (Seattle), Slow Flowers, LLC (Seattle), The Art of Forest Blooms (Renton), The Flower Lady (Seattle) and Young Flowers (Seattle).

YOU CAN VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE SHOW GARDEN, FLORAL DISPLAY AND CITY LIVING GARDEN AT ONE OF OUR TWO IPAD VOTING KIOSKS.

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garden statues, unique metal and teak patio furniture, cast iron plant stands, and silk flowers and greenery in vintage pots and hanging baskets. You can put your green thumb to work right away with their vintage garden tools and succulents sold in the booth.

VINTAGE GARDEN MARKET POPULAR VINTAGE GARDEN MARKET SPOTLIGHTS RECYCLED AND REPURPOSED TREASURES FOR THE HOME, GARDEN AND YOU! Explore the colorful VINTAGE GARDEN MARKET—a collection of booths from 20 local vendors selling unusual and one-of-a-kind home and garden items. You’ll find vintage signage, rare planters, classic garden tools, repurposed furniture, garden art and more. A sampling of vintage-chic offerings includes:

EVERCHANGING NEST (Mountlake Terrace)

sets out to brighten your day with upcycled, chalk painted vintage furniture in bright happy colors, floral prints, vintage garden containers with plants, plus an array of other vintage items with a wild bird “theme.”

HOME INSPIRATIONS (Everett) spotlights aged

The “THRILL OF THE HUNT” (Seattle) and MaziDori booth has everything you need to host the ultimate vintage-inspired garden party, with everything vintage including barware, serving ware, décor and so much more! And spice up your home (or you!) with barkcloth pillows, linens, floral clothing, fine jewelry and even a bird aviary.

Other area participants in this exciting shopping area at the show include ACORN COTTAGE (Arlington); A VERY VINTAGE MARKET (Shoreline); COWPUNCHERS (Port Orchard); EYES UPON YOU (Seattle); FIRST PICK (Seattle); FRENCH BULLDOGS ANTIQUES (Seattle); JOHNBOB COOL JUNK (Federal Way); KOMEDAL ROAD (Bainbridge Island); NW TUB COMPANY (Centralia); PINE CREEK FARMS & NURSERY (Monroe); RAVENS NEST (Bellingham); RELEASE THE FLYING MONKEYS (Napa, CA); RESTITCHED USA (Puyallup); SECRETS IN THE ATTIC (Redmond); VINTAGE PEARL (Indianola, WA); WALDORF KENNELS (Ridgefield, WA); and WICKERING HEIGHTS from Woodland, WA.

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THE TASTING CORNER GOURMET FOOD AND BEVERAGE MARKETPLACE The Northwest Flower & Garden Show is proud to announce a new culinary feature: “The Tasting Corner.” This gourmet marketplace will showcase fine organic craft foods and beverages created by regional culinary artisans. It’s a quintessential farmer’s market in February! Come taste cheese, jams, jellies, chocolate, sweets, tea, salts, oil & vinegar dressings, honey, specialty meats, and more.

The Tasting Corner will be located in the North Hall, so drop by for a little indulgence and take the taste of the Garden Show home with you.

TASTING CORNER VENDORS BEE KINGS BEES IN THE BURBS BELLE EPICUREAN BIG BEAR CHOCOLATES BONNIE B'S PEEPERS CHOKLATUDE, LLC DOLCETTA ARTISAN SWEETS FLORAL ELIXER FOR THE LOVE OF PASTA FRIDAY HARBOR HOUSE OF JERKY GARLIC GOURMAY / GARLIC EXPRESSIONS HOLMQUIST HAZELNUT ORCHARDS INDI CHOCOLATE INFUSED GOURMET ISLAND TREATS JAM ON IT JAMS JOE'S SAUCES

KILLIAN KORN KILTER FOODS KING CARAMEL KOMBUCHA TOWN, LLC LUVA CAKES MRS. PICKLES NIL ORGANIC TEA NUFLOURS PURDY ORGANICS RILL FOODS RIVER VALLEY CHEESE RIVER WAVE FOODS SEATTLE FUDGE SERENDIPITY ARTISAN BLENDS SEVEN RED TAGINES SWEET MOMMA BROWN'S THE ART OF CRUNCH THE SHRUBBERY, LLC TICKETTYBOO HOT CHOCOLATE TOM DOUGLAS RUB WITH LOVE

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BOUQUET OF CAKES LAYERS OF SWEET FLORAL AND CULINARY-INSPIRED ARTISTRY Celebrating the show’s theme, “Taste of Spring,” and spotlighting the imaginative and creative work of Puget Sound bakeries, the show introduces the “Bouquet of Cakes” exhibition—including a friendly competition for the People’s Choice Award.

The cakes will feature artistic, unique and celebratory special event cake designs including sugar flowers, foliage, garden, and/or food-related decoration. Cakes may represent a flower and garden theme, or they might be inspired by elements of food and dining. It’s an opportunity for local bakeries to showcase their talents and creativity.

CONTAINER WARS NEW FOR 2017! CONTAINER WARS BRINGS THE ‘BATTLE’ TO THE ART OF DESIGNING CONTAINERS Due to the huge popularity of the show’s “Garden Wars,” we’ve decided to shrink the 'battlefield' and bring you a new, live action event. Now you can cheer on your favorite garden celebrity as they are tasked with creating three luscious planted containers—each drawing from identical plants—in under one hour!

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

VS

VS

Sue Goetz

Karen Chapman

Tracy DiSabato-Aust

Christina Salwitz

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

VS

VS

Richie Steffen

Ciscoe Morris

Jennifer Bartley

Shawna Coronado

SUNDAY

Host Marianne Binetti, TV host of ‘Dig in Seattle’ and author of a dozen gardening books, will guide and encourage the two competitors—and throw in a zany challenge or two—all the while taking audience questions and asking the designers to explain their container planting selections.

11AM DAILY IN THE GARDEN WARS ARENA VS Robin Haglund

Jessi Bloom

THE GARDEN WARS ARENA IS LOCATED IN THE NORTH HALL

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