[vc_row][vc_column][vc_images_carousel images=”953,954,952,955,956,957,958″ img_size=”medium” speed=”3000″ slides_per_view=”3″ autoplay=”yes” wrap=”yes”][vc_column_text]Hidden within the plush garden of Judy and Jack Boxx are a multitude of curiosities waiting to be discovered. At the entry, you’re sure not to miss the biggest one, an authentic working windmill inherited from Judy’s father. Around the natural stream and pond are hostas, ferns, maples and…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_images_carousel images=”949,947,946,943,942″ img_size=”medium” speed=”3000″ slides_per_view=”3″ autoplay=”yes” wrap=”yes”][vc_column_text]When Kathy and Joe retired in 2003, they moved to these 15 acres nestled in the rolling hills. The property had been neglected and so they set to work; Kathy became a sheep farmer and landscaper and Joe worked in the orchard espaliering the apple, pear and plum trees….
Small Plants for the Overstuffed Garden Spring Lecture Series Wednesday May 17, 2018 Whatcom Museum 121 Prospect Street, Bellingham 7:30pm • Doors open at 7:00pm Tickets at the door: $7 Members • $12 General Do you think you’ve run out of space in your garden? Then this is the lecture for you! Joseph Tychonievich will…
Getting High in Vietnam’s Northern Mountains Spring Lecture Series Wednesday May 23, 2018 Squalicum Boat House 2600 Harbor Loop, Bellingham 7:30pm • Doors open at 7:00pm Tickets at the door: $7 Members • $12 General Sue and Kelly of Far Reaches Farm in Port Townsend are coming back to Bellingham and they are bringing plants!…
Make Like Monet – But Keep it Simple Spring Lecture Series Opener Thursday, April 5, 2018 Whatcom Museum 121 Prospect Street, Bellingham 7:30pm • Doors open at 7:00pm Tickets at the door: $7 Members • $12 General Northwest horticultural expert and TV host Marianne Binetti joins us to open our spring lecture series. In this…
Thursday, Nov 16 2017, 7:30pm • Doors Open at 7 • Squalicum Boathouse, 2600 S Harbor Loop Dr, Bellingham There will be delightful desserts and beverages at this free member’s event! There will be plants for sale too! Join us for a presentation with John Christianson, who loves to share his knowledge about the many…
Thursday, Oct 19 2017, 7:30pm • Doors Open at 7 • Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St The best part of the gardening years begins as the asters are fading. The onset of winter signals the start of a season filled with berried branches and seductive silhouettes. This lecture focuses on the unique challenges of creating…
Wed Sept 27, 2017 • 7:30pm • Doors Open at 7 • Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect St Join us at our Fall Lecture Series opener to view the stunning garden photographs taken by David Perry as he demonstrates the amazing potential that smart phone cameras offer. The cameras within smart phones are miniature wonders, nearly…
We’re very sorry but the trip is full. Please put your contact information on our waiting list as space often opens up. Send your name, phone number and email address to info@whatcomhortsociety.org and you will be contacted. The Gardens of Whidbey Island Thursday, August 10, 2017 • 7am to 7pm $63 includes bus transportation and…
Sat. July 15 9am-Noon Non-members are welcome too – everyone will get a plant! Come to socialize and get some new plants for your garden! Are you looking for plants or do you have some that need a new home? Join us on 7/15/17 for a Summer Plant Social. Beverages will be served. New members…