American Horticultural Society

Fall Foliage Festival (Federal Way, WA)

Enjoy a rainbow of colors and bushels of fun at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden’s Fall Foliage Festival October 26-27.

Discover an immersive wonderland of sights, sounds and sensations – from cool breezes to rustling leaves, and the quiet swaying of golden-brown maple trees.

The garden’s annual Fall Foliage Festival is sure to please garden aficionados and nature lovers of all ages.

Elderberry & Friends (Silverton, OR)

Randi Embree of Elder Spirit Herbals returns to the Garden to teach guests how to protect themselves with preventative herbal friends like elderberry and astragalus! Learn to make your own cough, cold, and flu remedies to combat illness. Randi will discuss with you herbs that support the respiratory system and share strategies for acute problems, such as a sore throat, colds, ear infections, and the flu! Attendees will have the opportunity to create your own herbal tea blend to take home.

Harvest Days (Boise, ID)

Join us throughout October for a series of engaging and
culturally enriching events that promise something for
everyone. Discover the magic of community connection
and vibrant celebrations at our upcoming event lineup at
the Idaho Botanical Garden.

Indoor House Plant Swap (Ketchum, ID)

Bring starts to trade with others or purchase new plants and daffodil bulbs from SBG. Plant prices will range from $5 to $30.

Bug Day (Boise, ID)

Bug Day offers a variety of bug-themed booths and activities that
will captivate young minds and ignite their curiosity. From
interactive exhibits to hands-on learning, there’s something
for everyone to enjoy. Live music adds a lively soundtrack to the Bug
Day experience, creating a joyful atmosphere as you explore the
bug-filled wonders around them.

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.