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BAINBRIDGE GARDENS CLASS REGISTRATION

  • Pre-registration is required. You may register by phone by calling 206-842-5888 or in person at Bainbridge Gardens.
  • Class space may be limited.
  • Tuition fee must be pre-paid to guarantee your spot.
  • Tickets may be required to attend free events with special guests; please note procedures in class descriptions.
  • Please check in at the main desk on day of class.
  • All classes will be held in our Northwest Greenhouse, which is covered, but not heated. Please dress appropriately

Northwest Newcomers

Saturday, February 25, 1:00 pm
Jenni McCain, CPH
Class Fee: $8
Wondering what to do or where to start? Our popular class offers vital information and inspiration for those new to gardening in the Pacific Northwest or simply new to gardening.

Discovering Deciduous Trees

Saturday, March 17, 1:00 pm
Special Guest: David Dewire
Class Fee: $15
Bonsai expert David Dewire takes you on a walking tour of the nursery to highlight some of his favorite deciduous trees that could be the focal point you've been seeking to add to your landscape. David will discuss how shaping these trees enhance their seasonal beauty. Tour will go on, rain or shine. Please dress for the weather.

Pruning

Sunday, February 26, 1:00 pm
Steve Minch
Class Fee: $8
This popular class covers tools, pruning techniques, plant types and timing. The class has a show-and-tell format, so your questions will guide the direction the class takes.

The Art of Bonsai

Sunday, March 18, 1:00 pm
Special Guest: David Dewire
Class Fee: $15
Bonsai expert David Dewire introduces the art of bonsai in this new class for beginners. David will discuss the basics of bonsai, from pruning and training to choosing tools and materials.

Tabletop Garden Workshop

Saturday, March 3, 1:00 pm
Janet Gregersen, CPH
Class Fee: Class fee $20 per dish garden Additional participant class fee $8
Create your own miniature terrarium or dish garden for your home or office. Class fee includes hands-on instruction; plus soil, starting materials, and your choice of four 2-in houseplants. Come in early on the day of the class to select a bowl or container for your dish garden. As a participant in the class, you will receive 20% off the regular price of the container you use for your dish garden.

The Rose

Saturday, March 24, 1:00 pm
Janet Gregersen, CPH
Class Fee: $8
This class demonstrates proper rose pruning techniques you can apply in your own garden. We'll also cover the basics of rose care, rose placement, planting, watering & feeding.

Growing Your Own Food

Saturday, March 10, 1:00 pm
Special Guest: Leda Langley of Langley Fine Gardens
Class Fee: FREE -- No Class Fee Please register to reserve your seat.
We welcome back popular guest Leda Langley. As an expert grower & the owner of Langley Fine Gardens, Leda will share her passion for veggie gardening and introduce many of the varieties of vegetables and herbs available this season. Leda also will talk about garden planning, how to extend the growing season and her favorite gardening tools and books. A great class for both the new and experienced gardener.

Spring Lawn Care

Sunday, March 25, 1:00 pm
Steve Minch
Class Fee: $8
Get your lawn ready for spring and summer. We'll cover lawn renovation, fertilizing, aerating, mowing, watering & more.

Rain Gardens

Sunday, March 11, 1:00 pm
Keary Uhlig, CPH
Class Fee: $8
Rain gardens act like our native forests by collecting, absorbing and filtering your property's storm water run-off. They are planted to be both beautiful and easy to care for. While serving a very important role in the conservation of our natural resources, rain gardens also help landowners prevent periodic flooding of their homes and other valuable assets. Learn how you can improve your property's value and function in our class on building a rain garden.

The Living Screen

Wednesday, March 28, 1:00 pm
Jenni McCain, CPH
Class Fee: $8
There's more to screening plants than the laurel hedge. Learn how to create privacy with evergreen, deciduous and even flowering shrubs that will offer year round interest.

Rhododendrons Revisited

Wednesday, March 14, 1:00 pm
Jenni McCain, CPH
Class Fee: $8
Deer resistant and cold hardy, the rhododendron has returned as a horticulturally hot item for the Northwest gardener. Available in a rainbow of colors, this class will explore many of the varieties we're offering this season as well as care and cultivation.