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SUMMARY:Birchwood Garden Club's May 7th Meeting #2
DESCRIPTION:Birchwood Garden Club\nEstablished 1931-Bellingham\, Washington\nPlanting Seeds of Friendship throughout our Community \nMay Speaker Topic: Fungi in the Garden. \nThe May 7\, 2025 meeting of the Birchwood Garden Club will be held in the Rotunda Room of the Old City Hall Museum\, 121 Prospect St.\, Bellingham\, WA 98225. Doors open at 6:30 PM. \nOur speaker will be our own Fred M. Rhoades who will talk about “Fungi in the Garden and Yard: The Good\, the Bad\, and the Beautiful.” He will discuss where the fungi fit into the scheme of things and some of the beneficial and harmful mushrooms and other fungi you can find or encourage in your gardens and yards. He will also present a survey of some mushroom art he’s seen in local gardens. \nFred M. Rhoades is a mycologist/lichenologist\, retired instructor\, and current research associate in the Biology Department at Western Washington University. He lives in Bellingham\, where he continues to pursue his interests in gardening\, cryptogamic botany (lower spore producing\, plant-like organisms)\, and natural-history photography. Please join us for this most interesting presentation! \nRemember—-Birchwood Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale is coming up! Saturday\, May 3\, 2025. Bellingham’s Central Public Library\, lower level conference room\, 121 Central Avenue. 11 AM until 2 PM. Cash only please! \nBirchwood Garden Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit Counties. You are invited to join us at our monthly meetings. Membership brochures will be available. \nCheck our website\, www.birchwoodgardenclub.org to see the fun activities and community services our club does! You can also join us on Instagram and Facebook @ Birchwood Garden Club.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/birchwood-garden-clubs-may-7th-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Plants/garden
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SUMMARY:Birchwood Garden Club's January 7th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Birchwood Garden Club \nEstablished 1931-Bellingham\, Washington\nPlanting Seeds of Friendship throughout our Community \nJanuary Topic:\nThe Importance of Native Plants \nThe January 7\, 2026 meeting of the Birchwood Garden Club will be held in the Rotunda Room of the Old City\nHall Museum\, 121 Prospect St.\, Bellingham\, WA 98225. Doors open at 6:30 PM. \nThe speakers for the evening will be Bay Renaud and Angie O’Hare from Plantas nativa LLC.\nThey will talk about the importance of native plants and how to utilize them in your own yard\, not only for beauty\, but also for the pollinators\, birds\, and our planet’s future. \nBay and Angie have been dedicated to helping people\nunderstand Northwest native plants for many years. Plantas nativa specializes in offering 100% native NW species and has over 200 species in stock\, including\nfavorites like penstemon\, red columbine\, flowering currant\, trillium\, camas\, iris\, lily\, and more.\nThe stock is available in a variety of sizes and is obtained from licensed and inspected growers\nwho pride themselves in growing healthy stock from seed (not removed from nature).\nThe Birchwood Garden Club is accepting applications from non-profit organizations in Whatcom and Skagit counties to help support projects that are related to horticulture\, agriculture or related fields. Applications for up to $500 can be found at birchwoodgardenclub.org and will be accepted until December 31 and awarded in February. \nBirchwood Garden Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit Counties. You are invited to join us at our monthly meetings where we will have membership brochures to join. Check out our website\, www.birchwoodgardenclub.org to see the fun activities and community services our club does! You can also join us on Instagram and Facebook @ Birchwood Garden Club.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/birchwood-garden-clubs-january-7th-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Plants/garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260204T190000
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SUMMARY:Birchwood Garden Club's February 4th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Birchwood Garden Club \nEstablished 1931-Bellingham\, Washington\nPlanting Seeds of Friendship throughout our Community \nFebruary Topic:\nPruning Trees and Shrubs \nThe February 4\, 2026 meeting of the Birchwood Garden Club will be held in the Rotunda Room of the Old City Hall Museum\, 121 Prospect St.\, Bellingham\, WA 98225. Doors open at 6:30 PM. \nThe speaker will be Travis Dickson\, a certified ISA Arborist and the owner of Rain Dance Landscaping\, a Pacific Northwest-based company specializing in expert pruning and naturalistic garden care. \nWith 25 years of professional experience\, Travis brings deep expertise in tree biology\, pruning practices\, and sustainable landscape management. His presentation will focus on pruning techniques for fruit trees\, ornamental trees\, and shrubs\, as well as how to evaluate and manage large trees on small properties—balancing their benefits and challenges. \nTravis is passionate about helping gardeners make informed\, confident decisions to support the long-term health and beauty of their outdoor spaces. Please join us!!! \nBirchwood Garden Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit Counties. You are invited to join us at our monthly meetings where we will have membership brochures to join. Check out our website\, www.birchwoodgardenclub.org to see the fun activities and community services our club does! You can also join us on Instagram and Facebook @ Birchwood Garden Club.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/birchwood-garden-clubs-february-4th-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Plants/garden
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260207T150000
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SUMMARY:Salish Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:Salish Seed Swap\nSaturday\, February 7\, 2026 at 12 pm – 3:00 pm\nAt the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship (Downstairs)\n1207 Ellsworth St\, Bellingham\, WA 98225\nBring seeds to share\, learn about seeds and seed saving\, get seeds for your garden\, talk to other people interested in growing things!\n$10 suggested donation\, at the door. No one turned away for lack of funds.\nEarly entrance (11:30 am) for members of the Salish Seed Guild and people bringing seeds to share.\nSeveral vendors of local plant\, specialty seeds and plant related products will be selling their unique offerings.\nPlease bring your own envelopes to package bulk seeds being offered.\nMore info or to become a member go to www.salishseed.org
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/salish-seed-swap/
CATEGORIES:Plants/garden
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SUMMARY:Gardening Green course in Sudden Valley begins February 28!
DESCRIPTION:Discover the secrets to vibrant\, lower-maintenance\, and environmentally friendly landscaping with WSU Whatcom County Extension’s Gardening Green courses. \nSaturdays: 2/28\, 3/14\, 3/28\, 4/11\, and 4/18 from 9:30am – 11:30am\nCost: $42 fee for soil testing \nThe course will also be offered in Birch Bay. To learn more and register for either option go to: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green/
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/gardening-green-course-in-sudden-valley-begins-february-28/
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SUMMARY:Birchwood Garden Club's March 4th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Birchwood Garden Club \nEstablished 1931-Bellingham\, Washington\nPlanting Seeds of Friendship throughout our Community \nMarch Topic:\nGardening for Fragrance with Diana Wisen \nThe March 4\, 2026 meeting of the Birchwood Garden Club will be held in the Rotunda Room of the Old City Hall Museum\, 121 Prospect St.\, Bellingham\, WA 98225. Doors open at 6:30 PM. \nThe speaker will be Diana Wisen\, a WSU Extension Master\nGardener since 1991\, speaking on Gardening for Fragrance. \nSometimes we forget to consider scent when we select plants for our gardens. Fragrance can bring an added dimension to the color and texture of our garden beds. Neuroscientists consider the sense of smell to be important to our enjoyment of life because it enhances our experience of taste\, can trigger memories\, and can change our mood and emotions. Diana will introduce us to many plants\, which can add scent to our gardens. At the end of her talk\, she will provide us with a\nlist of plants – trees\, shrubs\, herbs\, flowers\, all kinds of plants – to which we can refer to bring scent into our gardens. Please join us! \nBirchwood Garden Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit Counties. You are invited to join us at our monthly meetings where we will have membership brochures to join. Check out our website\, www.birchwoodgardenclub.org to see the fun activities and community services our club does! You can also join us on Instagram and Facebook @ Birchwood Garden Club.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/birchwood-garden-clubs-march-4th-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Birchwood Garden Club's April 1st Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Birchwood Garden Club \nEstablished 1931-Bellingham\, Washington\nPlanting Seeds of Friendship throughout our Community \nApril Topic:\nGardening With Wildflowers with Molly Hashimoto \nThe April 1\, 2026 meeting of the Birchwood Garden Club will be held in the Rotunda Room of the Old City Hall Museum\, 121 Prospect St.\, Bellingham\, WA 98225. Doors open at 6:30 PM. \nOur speaker for the evening will be Molly Hashimoto. Molly is a gifted artist and teacher who is loved for her patient tutelage as much as her remarkable paintings. In addition to many years with the North Cascades Institute\, she taught at the Haystack Institute\, the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology\, and the Yosemite Conservancy. She connects students of all ages with nature and with their creative identity through watercolor workshops dedicated to Northwest and Western landscapes. \nMolly has previously written three books. “Trees of the West\,” “Colors of the West\,” and “Birds of the West.” \nHer latest book is “Wildflowers of the West.” On April 1st she will tell us about wildflowers that we can use in our gardens. \nPlease join us for what promises to be a most interesting presentation.\nwww.mollyhashimoto.com \nBirchwood Garden Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit Counties. You are invited to join us at our monthly meetings where we will have membership brochures to join. Check out our website\, www.birchwoodgardenclub.org to see the fun activities and community services our club does! You can also join us on Instagram and Facebook @ Birchwood Garden Club.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/birchwood-garden-clubs-april-1st-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Plants/garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260502T110000
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SUMMARY:Birchwood Garden Club's 33rd Annual Plant Sale!
DESCRIPTION:Birchwood Garden Club’s 2026 Plant Sale!\nSaturday\, May 2\, 2026\nBellingham Central Library\, Lower Level\n11:00 AM until 2:00 PM \nIt is said that April showers bring May flowers. May flowers will also be found at the 33rd Annual Plant Sale of the Birchwood Garden Club on Saturday\, May 2. \nThe Plant Sale will be held in the lower level conference room of the Bellingham Public Library\, 210 Central Avenue\, Bellingham WA. \nLocal plants grown by local gardeners for our local climate ― all plants in the sale have been donated by the Birchwood Garden Club members. There will be an affordable assortment of annuals\, perennials\, veggie starts\, indoor plants\, and more. Come early for best selection! \nCash or check only please. \nProceeds from the Plant Sale benefit numerous community organizations and provide for the maintenance of the public gardens at the Museum and Central Library. The Club also funds small grants for gardening-related projects that enrich our neighborhoods and encourage the love of gardening for all ages. \nFounded in 1931\, Birchwood Garden Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit Counties. You are invited to join us at our monthly meetings held in the Rotunda Room of the Whatcom Museum\, featuring guest speakers on current gardening topics.\nCheck out our website\, www.birchwoodgardenclub.org\nor join us on Instagram and Facebook @ Birchwood Garden Club.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/birchwood-garden-clubs-33rd-annual-plant-sale/
CATEGORIES:Plants/garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260521T190000
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SUMMARY:Doreen Wynja “The Spirited Garden: Creative Private Retreats”
DESCRIPTION:A Visual Presentation of 17 Garden-makers in the Pacific Northwest\nThursday\, May 21\, 2026 \nWhatcom Museum\, 121 Prospect Street\, Bellingham\n7PM – Doors open at 6:30pm\nTickets: $10 Members\, $15 General \nWe are delighted to welcome photographer Doreen Wynja who will share highlights from her stunning new book\, The Spirited Garden: Creative Private Retreats (Rizzoli\, 2025). Her images capture the richly realized and profoundly personal visions of 17 garden-makers in the Pacific Northwest\, from the Willamette Valley to the Salish Sea. This visually powerful presentation will fill you with inspiration and encourage you to get out into your garden and create your own magic. \nOregon-based Doreen has been photographing plants and gardens for over twenty years. Known for her ability to capture the spirit\, story\, and personality of gardens\, her work has appeared in Garden Design\, Fine Gardening\, Landscape Architecture\, American Gardener and Marin Magazine. She has been an outside contractor for Monrovia Nursery since 2004\, and has a host of other commercial clients\, including artists and garden designers. \nDoreen’s book\, The Spirited Garden: Creative Private Retreats\, co-written with Lorene Edwards Forkner\, will be for sale at the lecture
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/doreen-wynja-the-spirited-garden-creative-private-retreats/
CATEGORIES:Plants/garden
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