Come to a Special Plant and Garden Sale in Washington State This Spring

Washington State is a special place, with special gardening needs. Because of the extreme rainy conditions you need to not only what plants to purchase, but how to make sure that they and the weather go hand in hand and that is what spring plant shows and sales like these give you the opportunity to do, the opportunity to find out from experts exactly what you should do to make your garden a showplace of the neighborhood. If you are serious about your garden, either a beginner or seasoned veteran, you will find something useful at these spring shows. So try to block out some time in your busy schedule and attend at least one. You will be very glad you did, indeed.

The Inland Empire Gardeners Club
http://www.tiegardeners.org/
Garden Expo Saturday, May 12, 2007
At the Spokane Community College Lair Building on 1810 N. Greene Street, Spokane, Washington.
This is an opportunity to come out and meet some very serious gardeners. And have a great time, talk to the gardeners who grew the plants, ask your questions and come away with some new members for your own garden this spring.

Washington Native Plant Society
http://www.wnps.org/
The Washington Native Plant Society is dedicated to the preservation and proper use of plants native to Washington State. Wouldn't it be a great idea to have these very special plants in your own garden, make your garden truly a Washington garden? You have the chance to purchase native plants at the Native Plant Appreciation Week show the spring April 29th through May 5th 2007. There will be many local nurseries who specialize in local plants on hand to help you select the best choices for your exact location

Washington Park Arboretum
http://www.arboretumfoundation.org/
The Washington Park Arboretum Foundation is a non profit organization that has been in existence since 1935. And their purpose is to raise money for the Arboretum and a major part of their fund-raising comes from the annual spring plant sales they sponsor. And this spring they are sponsoring three very special sales for the residents of Washington State. Not only will you get a chance to purchase some of the best garden plants, you will be able to discuss gardening with some every expert experts.

Early Bloomers
Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
At Plant Donations and the Pat Calvert Greenhouse
This spring plant show and sale features plants that bloom early in the season, the ones that will make your garden one of the first in the neighborhood to get some good spring color.

FlorAbundance Spring Plant Sale
Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, April 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Member Pre-Sale & Party:
Friday, April 27, 6 to 8 p.m.
Warren G. Magnuson Park, Special Events Center,
(Building 27),
7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle Washington
This is the largest spring plant sale in the Puget Sound region. If it is alive and grows you will find it here from the tiniest flowers to the largest trees and shrubs. And you get to talk to the experts and get all the inside info on your new addition.

South Sound/Unit 98 Plant Sale
Friday, May 11 & Saturday, May 12
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days
Edgewood Estate
12727 32nd St E, Edgewood
Volunteers of Unit 98, the Tacoma-Gig Harbor-South Sound Arboretum Foundation unit, will present a special spring plant selection at the fantastic Edgewood Estate. Look for more information on the selection in April.