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Would you like to grow naturally beautiful landscape that keeps our Whatcom waters clean? Would you like to know how to nourish healthy soils, how to save water, and reduce your maintenance chores? WSU Whatcom County Extension’s Gardening Green courses will teach you the essential principles for successful landscape gardening that is easier on the environment – using more know-how and less fertilizer and pesticides. The course exercises will create the foundation of your own landscape plan, customized for your site and lifestyle!
The 5-part course meets online Thursdays March 7- 28, from 5 – 7 pm, and Saturday March 30 from 1-3 pm for an in-person field trip.
Participants will also receive a coupon for My Garden Nursery!
The cost is $36 for a soil test.
To learn more and register: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green
Would you like to grow naturally beautiful landscape that keeps our Whatcom waters clean? Would you like to know how to nourish healthy soils, how to save water, and reduce your maintenance chores? WSU Whatcom County Extension’s Gardening Green courses will teach you the essential principles for successful landscape gardening that is easier on the environment – using more know-how and less fertilizer and pesticides. The course exercises will create the foundation of your own landscape plan, customized for your site and lifestyle!
The 5-part course meets online Thursdays March 7- 28, from 5 – 7 pm, and Saturday March 30 from 1-3 pm for an in-person field trip.
Participants will also receive a coupon for My Garden Nursery!
The cost is $36 for a soil test.
To learn more and register: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green
Due to the huge success and persistent demand, this exhibition is extended through March 9, 2024.
We are pleased to invite you to “Moments Unveiled”, a solo exhibition by local artist David Syre. In this exhibition, you will encounter a wide range of artworks that encapsulate David Syre’s artistic creation so far. From vibrant abstract compositions to intricate details, David Syre’s masterful use of color, texture, and symbolism takes you on an enchanting journey. Each piece tells a story, offering a glimpse into the artist’s creative “moments”.
Join us celebrating the work of an artist whose journey through life is as inspiring as the moments he unveils on canvas.
Due to the huge success and persistent demand, this exhibition is extended through March 9, 2024.
We are pleased to invite you to “Moments Unveiled”, a solo exhibition by local artist David Syre. In this exhibition, you will encounter a wide range of artworks that encapsulate David Syre’s artistic creation so far. From vibrant abstract compositions to intricate details, David Syre’s masterful use of color, texture, and symbolism takes you on an enchanting journey. Each piece tells a story, offering a glimpse into the artist’s creative “moments”.
Join us celebrating the work of an artist whose journey through life is as inspiring as the moments he unveils on canvas.
Due to the huge success and persistent demand, this exhibition is extended through March 9, 2024.
We are pleased to invite you to “Moments Unveiled”, a solo exhibition by local artist David Syre. In this exhibition, you will encounter a wide range of artworks that encapsulate David Syre’s artistic creation so far. From vibrant abstract compositions to intricate details, David Syre’s masterful use of color, texture, and symbolism takes you on an enchanting journey. Each piece tells a story, offering a glimpse into the artist’s creative “moments”.
Join us celebrating the work of an artist whose journey through life is as inspiring as the moments he unveils on canvas.
Due to the huge success and persistent demand, this exhibition is extended through March 9, 2024.
We are pleased to invite you to “Moments Unveiled”, a solo exhibition by local artist David Syre. In this exhibition, you will encounter a wide range of artworks that encapsulate David Syre’s artistic creation so far. From vibrant abstract compositions to intricate details, David Syre’s masterful use of color, texture, and symbolism takes you on an enchanting journey. Each piece tells a story, offering a glimpse into the artist’s creative “moments”.
Join us celebrating the work of an artist whose journey through life is as inspiring as the moments he unveils on canvas.
Birchwood Garden Club
Established 1931-Bellingham, Washington
Planting Seeds of Friendship Throughout our Community
Birchwood Garden Club’s March 6th, 2024 Meeting
Topic: Mason Bees with Carrie Morlang from Knox Cellars Mason Bees
The March 6, 2024 meeting of the Birchwood Garden Club will be held in the Rotunda Room of the Old City Hall Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Our meeting begins at 7:00 PM.
The speaker for the evening will be Carrie Morlang from Knox Cellars Mason Bees. Orchard Mason Bees are one of the best pollinators for our area. Usually active from March to May or June, they are cavity nesting bees that do not make honey. They’re very gentle and non-aggressive. Since these bees are not tied to a hive, they are essentially “free agents.” If you offer the right environment, they reward you with lots of pollination. If you do not, they will happily fly off to somewhere that better meets their criteria.
Carrie’s talk will cover:
• Emergence from cocoons
• Male versus female bee behavior
• Nesting pattern
• Babies for next year and the loss of this year’s bees—an annual renewal
• Cocoon harvesting
• Winter storage
Please join us for this most interesting presentation!!
Birchwood Garden Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit Counties. You are invited to join us at our monthly meetings where we will have membership brochures to join. Check out our website, www.birchwoodgardenclub.org to see the fun activities and community services our club does! You can also join us on Instagram and Facebook @ Birchwood Garden Club.
Birchwood Garden Club is offering a number of small grants to organizations in Whatcom or Skagit counties that promote education opportunities in the realm of horticulture, agricultural or related fields. Applications are being accepted now and will be awarded in January 2025. For more details and the applications, visit the BGC website at birchwoodgardenclub.org and click on the “Donation/Grant” link.
Due to the huge success and persistent demand, this exhibition is extended through March 9, 2024.
We are pleased to invite you to “Moments Unveiled”, a solo exhibition by local artist David Syre. In this exhibition, you will encounter a wide range of artworks that encapsulate David Syre’s artistic creation so far. From vibrant abstract compositions to intricate details, David Syre’s masterful use of color, texture, and symbolism takes you on an enchanting journey. Each piece tells a story, offering a glimpse into the artist’s creative “moments”.
Join us celebrating the work of an artist whose journey through life is as inspiring as the moments he unveils on canvas.
Due to the huge success and persistent demand, this exhibition is extended through March 9, 2024.
We are pleased to invite you to “Moments Unveiled”, a solo exhibition by local artist David Syre. In this exhibition, you will encounter a wide range of artworks that encapsulate David Syre’s artistic creation so far. From vibrant abstract compositions to intricate details, David Syre’s masterful use of color, texture, and symbolism takes you on an enchanting journey. Each piece tells a story, offering a glimpse into the artist’s creative “moments”.
Join us celebrating the work of an artist whose journey through life is as inspiring as the moments he unveils on canvas.
Due to the huge success and persistent demand, this exhibition is extended through March 9, 2024.
We are pleased to invite you to “Moments Unveiled”, a solo exhibition by local artist David Syre. In this exhibition, you will encounter a wide range of artworks that encapsulate David Syre’s artistic creation so far. From vibrant abstract compositions to intricate details, David Syre’s masterful use of color, texture, and symbolism takes you on an enchanting journey. Each piece tells a story, offering a glimpse into the artist’s creative “moments”.
Join us celebrating the work of an artist whose journey through life is as inspiring as the moments he unveils on canvas.
Saturday’s nursery-related activities will include; mini-classes, gardening clinics, DIY zones, and planting activities for children. A perfect event for families wanting to learn how to prepare their home garden for the coming season. The Art Fair portion will host 8 local makers and creators ranging in mediums, inspiring us to steward our community into the fresh season of growth, hope, and renewal. From textile, paint, upcycled clothing, pottery, jewelry & more – Bellingham’s diverse artist community will come together for the love of plants.
We invite you to attend and help us spread hope and biotic integrity through art and imagination.
Birchwood Garden Club’s April Meeting
Established 1931-Bellingham, Washington
Planting Seeds of Friendship throughout our Community
Topic: Deer Resistant Planting with Diana Wiesan
The April 3, 2024, meeting of the Birchwood Garden Club will be held in the Rotunda Room of the Old City Hall Museum, 121 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA 98225. Doors open at 6:30 PM. The speaker for the evening will be Diana Wiesan.
Diana has been a WSU Master Gardener for 32 years and a Skagit Co. Master Gardener Trainer for 20 years. She has served as the Chair of the Outreach and Education Committee and of the Speakers Bureau, and regularly teaches classes to a variety of audiences.
Diana will speak on Deer Resistant Planting. Deer are found almost everywhere and they are one of nature’s most adaptable creatures. This is not good news if you are trying to have a nice garden and the deer are using it as a browsing area. Why does this happen and what can you do about it? Please join us to get a better understanding of the problem and find out how you can deer-proof your garden. There will be a variety of suggested plant lists—yes, no, and maybe.
Birchwood Garden Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit Counties. You are invited to join us at our monthly meetings where we will have membership brochures to join. Check out our website, www.birchwoodgardenclub.org to see the fun activities and community services our club does! You can join us on Instagram and Facebook @ Birchwood Garden Club.
Birchwood Garden Club is offering a number of small grants to organizations in Whatcom or Skagit counties that promote education opportunities in the realm of horticulture, agricultural or related fields. Applications are being accepted now and will be awarded in January 2025. For more details and the applications, visit the BGC website at birchwoodgardenclub.org and click on the “Donation/Grant” link.
Join Sustainable Connections on Wednesday April 17th to learn about Solarize Whatcom, a new solar energy program available now through July 4th. This is a solar group purchasing program in partnership with Olympia Community Solar to make installing solar easy, accessible, and secure. Olympia Community Solar’s previous Solarize programs have resulted in over 250 solar installations around the Puget Sound. This program will support Whatcom residents to install solar panels on their homes and businesses. You can learn more and reserve your free solar assessment on the program webpage Solarizewhatcom.org.
The Solarize Whatcom Kickoff is a hybrid event. You can join us in person at the Sustainable Connections office or from the comfort of your own desk. Your choice!
Support local artisans and non-profits at our Earth Day Market on Saturday, April 20th!
Join us in the beer garden from 11 am – 3 pm to shop from and learn about 15+ local, sustainably-minded vendors and organizations! From upcycled clothes, accessories, and decor to organizations dedicated to getting people outdoors and reducing food waste, there’ll be lots to see! Open to all ages and free to attend!?
Birchwood Garden Club
Established 1931-Bellingham, Washington
Planting Seeds of Friendship throughout our Community
May meeting topic: Soils and Mulch with Ian Horton
The May 1, 2024, meeting of the Birchwood Garden Club will be held in the Rotunda Room of the Old City Hall Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
The speaker for the evening will be Ian Horton, a practicing landscape architect for 20 years. Ian has been a regular speaker on Soils and Mulch in Skagit and Whatcom County, and has volunteered over the years with Seattle Tilth, the Skagit Conservation District, the Mount Vernon Parks Foundation, and the Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition. He has a particular interest in the benefits of mulch as a strategy for mitigating extreme weather and climate change related effects on established landscapes.
Ian will review basic soil science and focus his talk on practical applications of mulch for home gardeners. Mulch can be one of the greatest tools available to maintain and improve landscape health and Ian will walk through the most common types of mulch available in our region and their relative costs and benefits. He will also review best practices for applying mulch, and provide a reference list of local suppliers and installers. Please join us!!!
Birchwood Garden Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit Counties. You are invited to join us at our monthly meetings where we will have membership brochures to join. Check out our website, www.birchwoodgardenclub.org to see the fun activities and community services our club does! You can also join us on Instagram and Facebook @ Birchwood Garden Club.
Join us for this inspiring talk by an amazing speaker about celebrating a deeper connection to the world around us through the empowerment of gardeners and their gardens. Jennifer Jewell is passionate about the power of horticulture, empowerment, and cultivating place. She is the creator and host of the award-winning program: Cultivating Place: Conversations on Natural History & the Human Impulse to Garden. Her books include The Earth in Her Hands: 75 Extraordinary Women Working in the World of Plants, Under Western Skies: Visionary Gardens from the Rockies to the Pacific Coast, and What We Sow: On the Personal, Ecological Significance of Seeds. As an interviewer, writer, and keynote speaker, her greatest passion is elevating the way we think and talk about the culture of gardening, the empowerment of gardeners, and the possibility inherent in the intersection between places, environments, cultures, individuals, and the gardens that bring them together. Her books will be for sale at the lecture, listen to her podcasts and find out more about Jennifer at cultivatingplace.com.
Birchwood Garden Club’s 31st Annual Plant Sale!
New Time!!!
11 AM until 2 PM
Cash or Check Only Please
Birchwood Garden Club’s 31st annual plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 with the new hours of 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The sale will still be in the lower level conference room of the Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Avenue, Bellingham, WA.
We will have a wonderful assortment of plants for sale, including annuals, perennials, veggie starts, indoor plants, pots and choice selections from our member’s gardens and more!
Cash or check only please.
Proceeds from our sale benefit numerous community organizations including maintenance of the Whatcom Museum and Bellingham Public Library gardens along with gardening literature for children and adults at the library. The club also uses sale proceeds for grants in our community.
We will have BGC membership details available at our sale if you would like to join our fun garden club!
Birchwood Garden Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit Counties. You are invited to join us at our monthly meetings where we will have membership brochures to join. Check out our website, www.birchwoodgardenclub.org to see the fun activities and community services our club does! You can join us on Instagram and Facebook @ Birchwood Garden Club
Plant Sale on Fri & Sat, May 10 & 11, from 10am to 3pm.
Located at the Salvation Army Food Bank, 1515 Birchwood, across from Big Lots.
Cash or Check only.
Refreshments for sale to benefit the Salvation Army.
Plant Sale on Fri & Sat, May 10 & 11, from 10am to 3pm.
Located at the Salvation Army Food Bank, 1515 Birchwood, across from Big Lots.
Cash or Check only.
Refreshments for sale to benefit the Salvation Army.
Join us on Saturday, June 1st for the Koma Kulshan Chapter’s Native Plants Home Garden Tour!
Seven unique and beautiful Whatcom County native-plant focused gardens will open to the public, each owned and cultivated by amateur botanists and native plant enthusiasts, all WNPS Koma Kulshan chapter members. Distinctive among gardens, these will all showcase the beauty and practical advantages of plants that grow natively in the Pacific Northwest.
Gardens can be toured from 10am to 4pm. Pre-registration is required for this event. Additional details and a link to the registration form can be found on our website (link in profile). Contact Eric Worden with questions: eric (at) ericworden.seattle.wa.us
Join Sustainable Connections on Monday June 10th to learn about Solarize Whatcom, a new solar energy program available now through July 4th. This is a solar group purchasing program in partnership with Olympia Community Solar to make installing solar easy, accessible, and secure. Olympia Community Solar’s previous Solarize programs have resulted in over 250 solar installations around the Puget Sound. This program will support Whatcom residents to install solar panels on their homes and businesses. You can learn more and reserve your free solar assessment on the program webpage Solarizewhatcom.org.
Gardeners continue to seek out woody plants that can successfully grow and even thrive in our Pacific Northwest sites. Ideally, we want plants that tolerate hot dry summers and wet winters typical of the maritime Pacific Northwest, as well as the occasional winter freeze or lengthy drought period that have become more common as our climate changes. And it doesn’t hurt if these trees and shrubs are also resistant to common pests and diseases, require minimal care once established, and provide multi-season interest that invites you into the garden on almost any day of the year. Learn about some wonderful woody plants that can fit the bill as we garden into the future.
Bess Bronstein is an educator, horticultural consultant, and ISA Certified Arborist® Kitsap Peninsula. She has over 35 years of experience in arboriculture, landscape management, and garden design. Bess holds an A.T.A. degree in Ornamental Horticulture and a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree from the University of Washington. She was an instructor for the Edmonds College horticulture program for 28 years, with a focus on courses in pruning and tree care, plant identification, plant pests/diseases and diagnosis, and soils. Bess frequently teaches public and professional arboriculture and horticulture courses throughout the Pacific Northwest, does training for WSU Extension Master Gardener programs, and speaks to garden clubs and horticultural societies on a variety of topics. Bess is proud to be a lifetime member of Plant Amnesty and supports ongoing education in sustainable landscape management practices and tree care.
Sustainable Connection invites you to this year’s Green Home Tour & Talks 2024! This year the tour will be held in a series of pop-up events. Explore the Lake Whatcom Passive House by True Bearing Built in collaboration with [bundle] design studio. This energy-efficient, wheelchair-accessible home offers serene forest views and solar readiness, with sustainability in mind. Experience the beautiful design and innovative building practices at this peaceful, nature-focused sanctuary.
We invite you to join us for Green Home Tour & Talks 2024! This year’s format is a series of pop-up events. Explore the Lynden Powerhaus by TC Legend Homes. This home will receive the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home, ENERGY STAR, and EPA Indoor airPLUS certifications, and is anticipated to receive Built Green 5-star certification. This thoughtful design can house up to four families and is capable of powering the home completely off the grid for weeks.
Learn to forage for wild medicines and bolster your home-made apothecary! In this brand-new workshop, discover common plants and herbs that we can harvest and process into tinctures, salves, and infusions.
Students will learn where to look for these plants, practice identifying them in the field, and work together to create concoctions to take home!
This course is designed for adult (21+) individuals at any skill level who are interested in foraging, plant ID, and wildcrafted salves, tinctures, and teas.
Expect some gentle to moderate hiking, some sun exposure, and some kneeling or squatting.
Class will take place outdoors approximately 50 minutes outside of Bellingham on Mt. Baker Highway (Hwy 542).
Note: Location is dependent on forage availability and is subject to change. Participants will receive information in a detailed reminder email sent a few days prior to the event.
Class Topics include:
Foraging medicinal plants
Leisurely berry picking
Oil infusion technique and practice (some materials provided)
Tincture making (materials provided)
Salve making (materials provided)
More information provided on the Northwest Natura website. Please register via the website.
