American Horticultural Society

Pruning for Natural Areas Workshop (Seattle, WA)

Advance registration required.
Cost: $87

Natural area landscapes hold an important place and functions in the urban environment. Managing vegetation along trails, roads, and other edges can pose a variety of challenges for the available stewardship resources. This lecture and hands-on workshop will cover how to manage and prune native vegetation adjacent to trails, drives, and streets for optimal environmental functions, appearance, safety, & visibility. The lecture will include current best pruning practices and how they translate for the specific goals and functions of natural area plantings. Considerations for reducing long-term labor needs and how to lengthen the time between pruning cycles will be covered, along with common pruning techniques that are ineffective and why. After the lunch break, the class will students get practice using the best pruning techniques for the most effective results, working on a variety of native plants. Field session will be held in the Union Bay Natural Area at the Center for Urban Horticulture. This class is open to everyone, but geared towards public works, maintenance, and landscape crew members as well as community stewardship volunteers, supervisors, and field staff.

Plant Amnesty/Prohort Master Pruner Series for Professionals (Virtual)

This lecture series, offered twice annually in partnership with PlantAmnesty, is designed for those who work in landscape maintenance. Each lecture provides information on tools and techniques for quality pruning with better long-term results and customer satisfaction.

AIS/Japanese National Iris Convention (Portland, OR)

The Greater Portland Iris Society, of Portland Oregon, has hosted many AIS National Iris Society Conventions and numerous Sectional National Conventions. We are very pleased to be able to host this first-time-ever event. Save the dates from June 26th to June 29th, 2024.

Farwest Show (Portland, OR)

Do you need new ideas to increase efficiency, sales and profitability? We know you do! With nearly 350 exhibitors, Farwest is your ticket to the nursery and retail garden center industry. Whether you’re a grower, retailer, wholesale buyer, supplier, or landscape professional, you’ll find that Farwest offers you the complete trade show experience.

Spring Native Plant Sale (Carnation, WA)

Spruce up your garden with a variety of beautiful native plants. Discover a wide selection of native plants grown from seed, adapted to the local climate, and evolved for resiliency. From vibrant wildflowers to hardy shrubs, you’ll find the perfect additions to create a pollinator friendly garden.

Lifelong Learning BTS Tour: Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle Washington (Member Exclusive)

AHS Reciprocal Garden tour will show highlights of the Pacific Connections Collections and the Rhododendron Glen. This program is only open to AHS members; for additional information and to register, please log into your AHS account.

WSU Master Gardener Advanced Education Conference (Virtual)

The virtual 2024 advanced education conference, Gardening in a Changing Climate, provides exceptional opportunities with high-quality classes and instructors. WSU Extension Master Gardeners earn continuing education hours improving their ability to teach sustainable horticulture skills across Washington.

The conference features 35 live and recorded classes, focusing on research-based gardening and environmental stewardship practices, that address nine program priorities and support extension master gardener leadership skills.

Spokane Garden Expo (Spokane, WA)

The best garden show in the Inland Pacific Northwest–Spokane’s premier garden party and the local gardening community’s pride and joy.

Idaho Botanical Garden Plant Sale (Boise, ID)

The Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser is an annual event that allows garden enthusiasts to learn more about the diverse range of plants cultivated in the Garden and bring pieces of the Garden home with them! Visitors have an opportunity to gain a wealth of knowledge on the different types of plants that are available for their gardening space and how to care for them. The sale also allows you to meet with other gardening enthusiasts and exchange tips, ideas, and more.

Annual Wood River Valley Daffodil Festival (Ketchum, ID)

Please join the Sawtooth Botanical Garden at the 3rd Annual Wood River Valley Daffodil Festival. Come enjoy the bloom of 30,000 daffodils made possible by generous volunteers and donors. Food trucks, refreshments, garden tours, music, and more!