Gardening calendar

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For the Week of June 3-9.

Crystal Palaces - Author Anne Cunningham presents a slide-show discussion based on her book, "Crystal Palaces, Garden Conservatories of the United States." Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Conservatory Capital Campaign. 7 p.m., main auditorium, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park, 1400 E. Prospect, Seattle; $5. 206-322-4112.

Tour and Tea - Arboretum Tour and Tea plus 25 percent off outdoor plants at garden center, 1-4 p.m. Thursday, South Seattle Community College, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., Seattle; Free. 206-764-5323.

Garden Tales - Discover the similarities and differences of Japanese and American gardens, final lecture in spring series, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Northwest Center for Emerging Technology Building, room N201, Bellevue Community College campus, Bellevue; Free. 425-861-9109.

CLASSES

Composting and Organic Gardens - Turn yard waste into compost, noon-2 p.m., and grow organic, 1-2 p.m. today, Molbak's, 4601 N.E. University Village, Seattle; Free. 206-754-6500.

Summer Containers - Add color and texture to summer container gardens, 11 a.m. today, City People's Mercantile, 5440 Sand Point Way, Seattle; Free. 206-524-1200.

Fairy Gardens - Create a miniature garden, 4 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. June 29, Lake Francis Herb Farm, 22908 S.E. 192nd St., Maple Valley; $20-$40. 206-817-3773.

Container Gardening - Design and planting of perennials, 5 p.m. Monday, Sky Nursery, 18528 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline; Free. 206-546-4851.

Basket Arrangements - Basket bouquets using garden flowers, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Floral Design Institute, 911 Western Ave., Seattle; $40. Preregister: 206-749-9464.

Roses - Summer rose-arrangement techniques, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Floral Design Institute, 911 Western Ave., Seattle; $40. Preregister: 206-749-9464.

Hand-tied Bouquets - Make free-standing garden-flower arrangements, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, Floral Design Institute, 911 Western Ave., Seattle; $40. Preregister: 206-749-9464.

Garden Ponds - How to build, maintain a balanced pond environment, 5 p.m. Thursday, Sky Nursery, 18528 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline; Free. 206-546-4851.

Feathers and Flowers - New trend in floral arrangements, 1 p.m. Friday, Floral Design Institute, 911 Western Ave., Seattle; $55. Preregister: 206-749-9464.

Water Gardening - Pond construction, maintenance and algae control, 2 p.m. Friday, Brosson Company, 10808 Myers Way S., Seattle; Free. 206-244-3171.

Hoopla Rebar - Make and decorate rebar plant supports, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Garden Center, South Seattle Community College, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., Seattle; $35. 206-764-5323.

Window Boxes - Tips for design and planting, 1 p.m. Saturday, Molbak's, 4601 N.E. University Village, Seattle; Free. 206-754-6500.

Growing Vines and Composting - Growing vines, 9:30-10:30 a.m. and composting tips, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Molbak's, 13625 N.E. 175th St., Woodinville; Free. 425-483-5000.

Japanese Maples - Use and care of the tree, 10 a.m. Saturday, Swanson's 9701 15th Ave. N.W., Seattle; Free. 206-782-2543.

Mosaic Tile - Create wall plaques, stepping stones, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, City People's Mercantile, 5440 Sand Point Way, Seattle; $40. Preregister: 206-634-2566.

Low Water Use - Learn drip, soaker-hose and other irrigation methods and planting techniques that use less water, 11 a.m. Saturday, City People's Garden Store, 2939 E. Madison Ave., Seattle; Free. 206-324-0737.

Easy Rose Care - Rose question-and-answer session, 1 p.m. Saturday, Sky Nursery, 18528 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline; Free. 206-546-4851.

Asian Vegetables - Selection, growing and recipes, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Lake Hill Community Garden, 15416 S.E. 16th St., Bellevue; Free. 425-485-5942.

Gardening Advice - Gardeners Ciscoe Morris and George Pinjuh answer gardening questions, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Thorsett Landscaping Nursery, 13501 S.E. 226th Place, Kent; Free. Preregister: 253-631-5838.

Summer Gardening - Spiff up your garden tips, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Wright's. 5026 196th S.W., Lynnwood; Free. 425-775-3550.

Water Gardening - Containerized water-gardening tips, 9 a.m. Saturday, Oasis Water Gardens, 404 S. Brandon St., Seattle; Free. 206-767-9776.

SALES

Native Plants - Seasonal plants available. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 S. Tyler St., Tacoma. 253-591-6439.

Woody Plants - Buy plants from Arboretum seeds/cuttings, 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Pat Calvert Greenhouse, (adjacent to Graham Visitors Center) Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Drive E., Seattle. 206-325-4510.

Arboretum Foundation Sale - Perennial trees, shrubs and plants donated by foundation members, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Wednesdays and second Saturday of the month through October, Plant Donations Department, (adjacent to Graham Visitors Center) Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Drive E., Seattle. 206-325-4510.

WORK PARTIES/VOLUNTEERS

Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden - Opportunities for all ages/experience, training provided, flexible work schedule, 2525 S. 336th St., Federal Way. 253-838-4646.

Highline Botanical Garden - Weekly work parties, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, adjacent to the North SeaTac Community Center, at 138th South and 24th Avenue South, SeaTac. 206-246-5100.

TOURS

Seattle Chinese Garden - Docent presentation/tour of Song Mei Pavilion, 1 p.m. Saturday, South Seattle Community College, north entry, Horticultural Building, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., Seattle; Free. Seattle Chinese Garden Society, 206-282-8040. Site open 8 a.m.-dusk Monday-Saturday.

MeerkerkRhododendron Gardens - Ten-acre garden in preserve with trails, schedule guided tours. Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, 3531 S. MeerkerkLane, Greenbank, Whidbey Island; $3, 360-678-1912.

Lakewold Gardens - Ten-acre public garden, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Thursday; noon-8 p.m. Friday, 12317 Gravelly Lake Drive S.W., Lakewood; $5, $3 for seniors, military and students, Friday and Sunday. 888-858-4106.

Dunn Gardens - Olmsted-designed garden in Seattle. Guided tours only, 2 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Fridays, and 10 a.m. Saturdays, through September; $7 adults, $5 seniors/students, No children under 12. Reservations required. 206-362-0933.

Arboretum Walks - Guided tour, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Meet at Graham Visitors Center, Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Drive E., Seattle; Free. Ground/trails including J.A. Witt Winter Garden, Azalea Way, Foster Island and Pinetum. For small fee family/group guided hikes available by appointment and explorer packs available by reservation. 206-543-8800.

Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection - Guided tours, noon Sundays, other days by appointment, self-guided tours during regular hours, 11a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays-Wednesdays, Weyerhaeuser Co. Headquarters Campus, 33663 Weyerhaeuser Way S., Federal Way; Free. 253-924-3153.

Bellevue Botanical Garden - Self-directed tours, dawn-dusk daily, 12001 Main St., Bellevue; donation. 425-452-2750.

Kubota Garden - Open during daylight hours, 55th Avenue South and Renton Avenue South, south entrance, Seattle; Free. Kubota Garden Foundation, 206-725-5060.

Garden-calendar items can be faxed, 206-464-2239; mailed to Lynne Berry, Garden Datebook, Seattle Times, P.O. Box 1845, Seattle, WA 98111; or e-mailed to lberry@seattletimes.com. The deadline is two weeks prior to publication date.