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Learn the secrets to cultivating a thriving urban garden in the rainy climate of Seattle, with classes on organic gardening techniques, plant selection, and soil management.

3 classes in-person in Seattle have spots left, and 6 classes live online are available.

Introduction to 10 Common Plant Families

UW Botanic Gardens @ 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle, WA

Explore the intricate relationships between species and discover the unique characteristics that define each family through this enlightening course.

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Therapeutic Gardening

UW Botanic Gardens @ 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA

Discover the transformative power of nature as you explore the sensory-rich environment of the UW Center for Urban Horticulture. Join experienced psychologist Dawnn Meiers in this experiential workshop where you'll learn to identify and savor plants that evoke curiosity, calm, and joy. Uncover the healing benefits of gardening and find ways to apply these strategies in your daily life.

(13) All levels 18 and older

Native Plants 101: Field Identification

UW Botanic Gardens @ 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle, WA

Learn to identify common native plants of Western Washington and discover tips on plant identification. Enhance your gardening skills by understanding growth preferences and incorporating native plants into your own garden or yard. Join us at the Washington Park Arboretum for a hands-on experience in native plant identification.

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Plants That Attract Beneficial Insects

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Want a natural way to control pests in your garden? Discover how to attract beneficial insects with beautiful plants at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Reduce or eliminate destructive insects like aphids and slugs by learning about their preferred plants and the hungry larvae of beneficial insects.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Spring Vegetable Growing

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Discover the secrets to successful vegetable gardening as you delve into the world of site selection, soil testing, and indoor seed starting. From proper spacing to effective weed control, this course equips you with the solid gardening techniques needed to grow a bountiful spring harvest.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Home Fermentation: Preserving the Summer Harvest

UW Botanic Gardens @ Online Class

Discover the art of fermentation to savor the flavors of summer all year round. Dive into the world of preserving seasonal produce through hands-on techniques and traditional methods.

(13) All levels 18 and older

Native Plants 101: Identification and Gardening

UW Botanic Gardens @ Online Class

Discover the beauty of Western Washington's native plants and learn how to identify them with this course. Gain insights into their growth preferences and how to incorporate them into your garden. Enroll now and bring the beauty of native plants to your yard!

(13) Beginner 18 and older

Seed Saving 101

UW Botanic Gardens @ Online Class

Discover the ancient art of seed saving and learn how to select, collect, and store seeds for a sustainable future. Uncover the secrets of heirloom seed genetics and unlock a world of possibilities in your garden at UW Botanic Gardens.

(13) All levels 18 and older

Gardening with the Seasons: Summer

UW Botanic Gardens @ Online Class

Discover time-saving tips and specialized pruning practices for a thriving summer garden at UW Botanic Gardens' online class. Learn how to manage weeds, irrigation, and potential pest problems, while maximizing your enjoyment of the season's abundant growth and blooms. Join us as we delve into sustainable practices for a great garden all year long.

(13) All levels 18 and older
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2020 Master Pruner Series

UW Botanic Gardens

This lecture series is designed for those who work in landscape maintenance. Classes last two hours and are held on Thursdays. Each lecture provides information on tools and techniques for quality pruning with better long-term results and customer satisfaction.  Classes held in partnership with PlantAmnesty.

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Gardening with the Seasons: Winter

UW Botanic Gardens @ Virtual Classroom

This session will cover dormant season pruning and transplanting for specific plant types, winter weeding and garden care, best tools and practices, and planning ahead for the new growing season. Though it seems there isn't much to do in the garden over winter, dormant season tasks can set the stage for a good gardening year.  When weather keeps us indoors, we can plan ahead for tasks and garden changes to be done in the months ahead....

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Gardening with the Seasons: Fall

UW Botanic Gardens @ Virtual Classroom

Autumn is a dynamic season in the garden.   Many plants are heading into dormancy, while others are in a period of active growth. Doing the right gardening tasks now can set the stage for next year's garden: adding new plants for seasonal interest or making changes to address problems observed over the past season. Some of the best things to do - or to avoid - at this time of year may seem counter-intuitive to some gardeners. This session will...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Rose Pruning

UW Botanic Gardens @ Virtual Classroom

Learn the right way to prune roses: hybrid teas, climbers, & landscape roses. Class will cover the best time of year to prune, the right tools, and techniques for ensuring healthy long lasting roses. This lecture series is designed for those who work in landscape maintenance. Each lecture provides information on tools and techniques for quality pruning with better long-term results and customer satisfaction.

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Japanese Garden Pruning

UW Botanic Gardens @ Virtual Classroom

This class will cover pruning Japanese upright maples (fan pruning), Japanese laceleaf maples (shell pruning), pruning pines (cloud pruning) and shearing masses of lower story plants. This lecture series is designed for those who work in landscape maintenance. Each lecture provides information on tools and techniques for quality pruning with better long-term results and customer satisfaction.

(13) All levels 18 and older
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All About Conifers

UW Botanic Gardens

All About Conifers: Tree Identification, Management and Landscape Use Conifers provide the structural framework for many gardens, serving as specimen trees, focal points, screens, and hedges. Unique growth habits along with contrasts of foliage color and texture can provide year round interest in any size garden. In the dark days of winter a golden cypress can light up the garden with colorful foliage, and a prostrate weeping hemlock can soften...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Restoration Project Design

UW Botanic Gardens

Class attendees will learn about the restoration project design process in order to plan and implement more successful and cost effective ecological restoration projects. They will learn how to develop a design that meets project goals with the given site conditions and how to respond adaptively to unexpected changes. After an overview of project development and implementation topics, attendees will be split into teams to perform a field site assessment...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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2023 Ecological Restoration Symposium

UW Botanic Gardens @ 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA

2023 Ecological Restoration Symposium: Beginning Again – Ecosystem Restoration from the Ground Up This symposium will be an in-person and virtual hybrid event, bringing together researchers and practitioners to address the complex process of restoring native plant communities from the ground up, from structure removal to soil remediation & community engagement.  This symposium will guide attendees through the complex process of restoring...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Taking the Edge off: Pruning for Natural Areas Workshop

UW Botanic Gardens @ 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA

This lecture and hands-on workshop will cover how to manage and prune native vegetation adjacent to trails, drives, and streets for optimal environmental functions, appearance, safety, & visibility. This class is open to everyone, but geared towards public works, maintenance, and landscape crew members as well as community stewardship volunteers, supervisors, and field staff. Natural area landscapes hold an important place and functions in...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Native Plants 101: Edible Native Plants

UW Botanic Gardens @ 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA

Learn to safely identify many of our native edibles here in the Puget Sound area as well as ways to incorporate native edible plants into your home landscape!  This class will include a small tasting of different native plants you can grow and harvest as well as a short walk around the Union Bay Natural Area to take a look at some of the native edibles and compare them to invasive look-alikes. Children are welcome, but class content will be...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Plant CSI: Leaf Spots, Curl, Galls, and Holes

UW Botanic Gardens @ 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle, WA

Plant CSI: Leaf Spots, Curl, Galls, and Holes - Foliar Pests & Diseases Become a Plant Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)! Learn about key plant diseases and insect pests that can cause problems for favorite trees and shrubs in the landscape. Why does it seem like overnight your favorite shrubs and trees get so many leaf spots? Should your kinnikinnick leaves be so thick, curly and red? And what insect is eating your rhododendrons and azaleas?...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Reviews for Gardening Classes in Seattle

Gardening Classes in Seattle are rated 4.3 stars based on 135 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Japanese Garden Pruning

    Reviewed by Carole M. on 8/19/2021
    Good information, great presentation. Thanks, Bess.
  • Rose Pruning

    Anonymous review on 2/13/2021
    Lots of practical information for the beginning gardener, or anyone who has grown roses but never was sure about what to prune and when. All of my questions were answered during the class. The instructor was highly qualified and had a good sense of humor.
  • Gardening with the Seasons: Winter

    Anonymous review on 1/24/2019
    concise and clear explanation of winter tasks such as pruning (and which pruning for summer) including how to reduce waterspouts, common weeds that are best tackled in winter, kinds of mulches and useage, etc.

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