Event: SORTICULTURE

Visit the Snohomish County WSU Master Gardener Plant Answer Clinic or Natural Yard Care booths, or attend a class taught by knowledgeable Master Gardeners at the Schack Art Center on topics like tool care, roses, herbs, mason bees and more!

No registration required. First come, first served.

Sorticulture is free to attend.

Save the date:
When: June 7-9, 2024
6/7 10am-7pm
6/8 10am-6pm
6/9 10am-4pm

Where: Downtown Everett (Hewitt Ave and Hoyt Ave)

From the City of Everett: "Sorticulture, Everett's Garden Festival, is a three-day celebration of the best parts of Pacific Northwest outdoor living. Hosted in the seaside city of Everett, WA, Sorticulture is the premier festival for garden art, local plants and flowers, and handmade outdoor products. This year, we're excited to offer more gardening and plant education."

The schedule of classes continues to evolve, but this is what is confirmed so far. Updates can be found at the City of Everett's Sorticulture webpage: https://www.visiteverett.com/1514/Gardening-Classes

Friday, June 7
-Pitcher Plants (aka Carnivorous Plants) presented by Ken Eshleman, Master Gardener
11:00 a.m. in the Schack Arts Center / First Floor Studio

-Hydrangea-licious! presented by Trevor Cameron, Sunnyside Nursery
12:00 p.m. on the Sorticulture Main Stage at Hoyt and Hewitt Avenue
Come and learn all things Hydrangea, with an emphasis on modern reblooming types.

-Noxious Weeds presented by Geraldine Saw, Snohomish County Noxious Weeds
1:00 p.m. in the Schack Arts Center / First Floor Studio

-Transforming Turf: Exploring Sustainable Alternative to Traditional Lawns presented by Sara Rocero, Snohomish Conservation District
2:30 p.m. in the Schack Arts Center / First Floor Studio

-4:00 p.m. TBD

-Colorful Climbers presented by Trevor Cameron, Sunnyside Nursery
5:30 p.m. in the Schack Arts Center / Frist Floor Studio
Go vertical with this discussion about growing vines and discover great options for PNW gardens.

Saturday, June 8
-Mason Bees presented by Jeff Austin, Master Gardener
10:00 a.m. in the Schack Arts Center / First Floor Studio

-Herbs presented by Sheryl Kelly, Master Gardener
11:30 a.m. in the Schack Arts Center / First Floor Studio

-Great Plant Picks presented by Ciscoe Morris
1:00 p.m. on the Sorticulture Main Stage at Hoyt and Hewitt Avenue

-Roses presented by Meg Jacobsen, Master Gardener
3:00 p.m. in the Schack Arts Center / First Floor Studio

-Summer Perennials and Pollinators presented by Trevor Cameron, Sunnyside Nursery
4:30 p.m. in the Schack Arts Center / First Floor Studio

Sunday, June 9
-Tool Care presented by Vicki Sorg, Master Gardener
11:00 a.m. in the Schack Arts Center / First Floor Studio

-Japanese Maples presented by Trevor Cameron, Sunnyside Nursery
12:00 p.m. on the Sorticulture Main Stage at Hoyt and Hewitt Avenue
Come and learn all things Japanese Maple, "The Tree for All Seasons," including selecting the one for your garden spot and growing them in containers.

-Vegetable Gardening for Yourself and Your Community presented by Terry Myer, Down to Earth Community Gardens
1:00 p.m. in the Schack Arts Center / First Floor Studio

-Gardening in the Shade presented by Trevor Cameron, Sunnyside Nursery
2:30 p.m. in the Schack Arts Center / First Floor Studio
With summer approaching, join us in talking about sizzling shade plants with an emphasis on bold foliage, variegation, color, and contrast.