Just in time for Mothers Day, I will be broadcasting my radio show live from Molbaks Nursery in Woodinville. I'll be there from 10a.m. to 1p.m. Come see me; then shop for mom!
It runs from April 15 through May 15. Find out everything you need to know to take care of your yard naturally. Plus find great environmentally friendly products at participating retailers.
Here I am with my mom, Sal Morris. Vaudeville performer, swimming teacher, museum docent, parade grand marshall and great mom! If you are from Wauwatosa and know how to swim, you probably learned from Sal.
You won't want to miss this one on May 10th and 11th. Better yet, take mom! It showcases five distinctive garden-related venues including the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden and the Weyerhauser Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection (both have been featured on Gardening with Ciscoe. I will be at PowellsWood Garden on Sunday, May 11th at 2. It is a great garden so come see me there. The cost for the events at the festival are either low ($3 to $5) or free.
The Arboretum Foundation and the University of Washington Botanic Gardens Education Department will host a Mother's Day event at the Washington Park Arboretum, on Sunday, May 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. Families will be able to enjoy beautiful azaleas, rhododendrons, and dogwoods in full bloom along Azalea Way, and have a free photo taken. At the Graham Visitors Center, kids can engage in fun, plant-themed activities, and every mom will receive a special take-home gift!
Remember: You always can squeeze in one more plant. Lots of great sales coming up. As I remind you every year, the complete list is at the Elisabeth C. Miller Library. There are more and more every year - check out this great compilation of events.
Even though the list above is very complete, here are a couple that people have asked me to mention:
As you know, I have two furry dog kids in my life right now but I've also had great kitties in the past. If you like cats and want to support a great cause, check out the Average Joe Cat Show on May 10th at the Shoreline Center (18560 1st Avenue NE in Shoreline). It is s benefit for Purrfect Pals feline rescue. It runs from 10 to 3 and is $5 per person or $12 per family.
Get great ideas for your own garden, support a good cause and have a lot of fun. The Elisabeth C. Miller Library lists all the garden tours coming up.
Here are a few upcoming classes in May that should be great.
Many of you have heard the ads for the Millionair Club on the radio and have asked me for their website. Find more information at the Millionair Club.
If your apples were inedible because of apple maggot, you need to try "footies" which are basically the feet out of nylons. Find out where to order them in my garden section.
Ciscoe Morris doles out garden advice on his weekly radio show "Gardening with Ciscoe" on 710 Kiro radio. He also appears on numerous TV shows including "Gardening with Ciscoe" which he co-hosts with Meeghan Black.
