Imagine Children’s Museum has been offering two summer preschool camps in the Arb for 3 years: Bees & Botany this week and Little Scientists in August (sold out). The garden hats project is a favorite activity for us. These kids are so darned cute enjoying finding flowers and bugs in their handmade hats ..read more

With a huge thank you to Lorene Edwards Forkner, author of “Color In and Out of the Garden,” follow this link to her article about the Arboretum and our Summer Fest event coming up on July 22nd from 1-3 PM: https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/nature-and-art-unite-at-evergreen-arboretum-and-gardens-in-everett ..read more

On August 21st the Northwest Stone Sculptors Association filled the Arboretum with sculptures on plinths! Approximately 450 people came through to see the one-day show, which was nothing short of spectacular. Two sculptors even provided demonstrations for guests and all the sculptures were for sale. Special thanks to Carl Nelson of NWSSA and to our event sponsors Newland Construction and the NW Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society. Also to the Schack Arts Center for our demo booh at FreshPaint, and to our annual sponsors Lamoureux Real Estate and Sunnyside Nursery. Last but not le ..read more

We drew tickets at 1 PM on August 20th during SculptureWalk. Thank you to everyone who participated in our Raffle! And the lucky winners are: Bird Bath won by Gail, #311740 Garden Consult with Trevor won by Agnes, #312981 Cedar Arbor won by Sara, #841711 Tobiosho Maple won by Janice, #111551 Ceramic pots won by Michael, #312256 Garden Bench won by Dayna, #111228 Metal Leaves won by Rick, #853228 Glass and Driftwood Flowers (2 sets) won by Susan, #112184 and Maggie, #112184 ..read more

Follow this link to watch a short video of Wintertide Lights 2020: https://youtu.be/lJFxtbqz4Ms 2020 Wintertide Lights was the first-ever month-long event organized by the Evergreen Arboretum. Free and open to the public each evening in December from dusk to 8 PM, it was so well-received we will definitely be doing it again in 2021. In 2019, foot traffic during December was 550 people; In December of 2020 that number grew ten-fold to 5,500. While it was no small feat to pull off, we loved seeing families, all socially distanced and wearing masks, walking and gathering is a safe way during the ..read more

"Gardens and flowers have a way of bringing people together, drawing them from their homes." ― Clare Ansberry If you have visited the Evergreen Arboretum, you know the quote above is true. You'll see people of all ages walking through the gardens--with their dogs, with friends, with families, and by themselves. They are drawn by the beauty and tranquility they find and the pleasure of being outside in nature. The beauty of our gardens comes as the result of constant care, and over time, even the renovation of aging gardens. As we complete the renovation of the Small Tree Walk, we are now plan ..read more

Giving Tuesday is November 30th and The Small Tree Walk Renovation Fund is the project we have chosen to highlight. Our goal is $5,000. Watch our video with Brion Henault and Hap Wertheimer for our vision of what this “welcome mat” to the Arboretum could be at Giving Tuesday 2021 We have received grants to get us started and to finish by adding a kiosk, signage and a bike rack. But funds are still needed for Phase 2, which is getting trees and plants in to make this garden a show-stopper. Donate ..read more

On February 13, 2020, Mayor Cassie Franklin honored Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens with a Mayor’s Arts Award for Creative Placemaking. We are humbled to accept this award, knowing that we stand on the backs of so many wonderful gardeners, whose vision led us here, now. Thank you, Everett Garden Club for your original vision in 1963 and thank you, Master Gardeners of Snohomish County, City of Everett Cultural Commission and Everett Parks and Community Services for partnering with us over so many years ..read more

Summer Pruning  1.  The Basics of How to Prune •   Making proper cuts:  Always make “clean” cuts - 45 degrees on branches, no “stubs” allowed!  Watch for buds and prune to the proper ones for desired result. •   Know your buds:  Note the difference between lateral, terminal (apical) and dormant buds.  Also note the difference between alternate and opposite buds on plants. •   Types of Pruning:  Pinching, Shearing, Thinning and Heading Back.  Learn which plants respond to which type of pruning, and the proper techniques for e ..read more

The lengths some people will go to to catch the perfect shot! Brad Cooper, Everett Park’s Horticulturist, making like an eagle while pruning high up in a lift at the Evergreen Arboretum. I think his kids must really like Take Your Kids to Work Day ..read more