This week, it's the Northwest Flower and Garden Show.
It starts on Wed, Feb 8 and runs through Sun, Feb 12. Plus, tickets are still available for the Tuesday evening Gala Preview Party!
I am in the studio stoday with guest Janet Endsley, Seminar & Social Media Manager for the Northwest Flower and Garden Show. There is something for everyone with 116 lectures, all included with admission to the show.
Giveaways: I will be giving aways tickets (2 four-packs) to the NWFG show.
This week, I will be at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show!
Wednesday, Feb 8, at 4 p.m. in the Raineer Room, my talk is "Plant of the Week: Peak Performing Plants from January through December".
Saturday, Feb 11, I will be broadcasting my radio show live from convention center. Later in the afternoon (3:45 p.m.) my topic is "Bring it On! Indestructible Plants that Survive the Toughest Conditions".
Note: My remaining February talks (from the Sunshine Coast in Canada down to Portland, Oregon) are on my talks page. March and April will be added soon.
Yep, that's right. Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. for the NHS First Annual Plant Nerd Night. What is it? Fun fun fun! And only $10. Such a deal! I'll be there too keeping the evening going.
Tickets have already sold at NHS events. They will be available at the NWFG Show at the NHS booth (#2409). After the flower show, they will be available at Ravenna Gardens.
On Monday, it's show and tell as I show all of the cool things that I have bought at the NWFG show over the years. It's a great place to buy tools, books, garden art ... even tablecloths!
We will be giving away tickets to the show too!
Got a gardening problem? Or are you just curious about something around the garden? Submit your dilemma for consideration for a "Ciscoe Save Me" segment. Send an email (with pictures if possible) to ciscoesaveme@king5.com and your question might make it on T.V.You will find the complete list of sales and tours at the Miller Library website. My list showcases a few select upcoming events. Note some events are free, many tours charge admission. Visit the websites to determine if there is a fee.
Here are a couple of interesting articles in the news. One has to do with bees; the other about wind sailing trees.
Collapse of Honey Bee Colonies
Is Wind Sailing Good for Trees?
Lots of people have been emailing asking me where to buy Hendrikus Organics products. Here is the Direct Link on the Hendrikus website. In particular, people have been asking about HuMagic
Remember to clear your storm drains before snow. Also cover those pipes!
Speaking of winter weather, here are a couple of handy websites: Take Winter by Storm and Seattle Publice Utilities.
Hey, if you'd like an electronic copy of my book, it is available for the Amazon Kindle or or Barnes and Noble Nook, Apple ebook (search on "Ciscoe") and others.
And there's another exciting book: My good friend and garden writer, Marty Wingate, has a new book out. It is the first in her "Potting Shed Mystery" series. The Garden Plot is now available for the Amazon Kindle.
If you don't know about the Seattle Childrens Play Garden, check it out. Then go to their Facebook page (via their account or your own) and vote for it. The could win $25,000 from the Chase Community Giving campaign. Just imagine the fun they could create for our kids with the funds! So be sure and VOTE!
I don't know why but I always come across more dog poop on sidewalks in the winter. Even if 99% of us pick up, it just takes one dog owner to give us a bad name. After you pick up, follow the correct procedures for disposal. Throw it in your garbage can but be sure to double bag and tie off tightly to prevent air inside. This prevents bags from "exploding" near workers, when compacted. I came across something disturbing in my clean green container the other day. Someone had picked up dog poop in a plastic bag and threw it into my clean green container. Neither dog poop nor plastic should ever be placed in clean greens.
If you are unsure where to put something, Look it Up!
Check out the Washington Association of Landscape Professionals (WALP). WALP is a non-profit organization of landscape professionals dedicated to providing opportunities that promote professionalism, integrity, and education to a thriving membership within the Green Industry and the communities served.
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.
Ciscoe Morris doles out garden advice on his weekly radio show "Gardening with Ciscoe" on 97.3 FM Kiro radio. He also appears on numerous TV shows including "Gardening with Ciscoe" which he co-hosts with Meeghan Black.
