Seminars & Events
for November
• Every
Tuesday - 10am - Noon
Sogetsu Ikebana - New Tuesday morning
series of Ikebana classes with Master Sogetsu Ikebana
artist, Megumi Schacher.
Sogetsu Ikebana uses local materials in an accessible style that is appropriate
in any setting. Megumi provides all the plant material you will need to create
a beautiful arrangement for your home. Participants must call Megumi at (425)
744-9751 by the Tuesday before their first class to reserve a place and ensure
materials will be available for them. Class fee: $25 per session
• Sat,
Nov 1 - 10am
Dividing, Pruning and Garden Care in the Fall and Winter
with Ann Hobson.
Fall is a great time of year to divide many of your perennials.
Join us for this class as Ann, a Swanson's perennial expert
and Northwest Perennial Alliance member, demonstrates simple
care of perennials. Ann will discuss what to divide, and
will show how to do it successfully.
She will also talk about pruning perennials, and general
good winter care, designed to ensure your special perennials
return more beautifully every year.
• Sat,
Nov 8 - 10am
Living with Orchids - Join a Swanson's orchid expert, for a fun and
informative presentation. Discover different species of orchids; get answers
to all your orchid questions and learn how to nurture these exotic and graceful
plants. After the class, you'll be further inspired by visiting the NW Orchid
Society Show and Sale at Swansons!
• Sat,
Nov. 8 and Sun Nov. 9
Swansons Annual Holiday Preview -
A beautiful start to the Holiday Season - with twinkling
lights, festive cookies and beverages and music performed
by Susi Hussong and John Carrington on their magnificent
harps. Music will be from 11am - 1pm on Saturday and
1pm - 3pm on Sunday. Also, enjoy the NW Orchid Society
Show and Sale (below).
• Sat,
Nov 8 and Sun 9
Northwest Orchid Society Annual Fall Show and Sale.
Once again, Swanson's welcomes the Northwest Orchid
Society with their fabulous Fall Show. You'll see everything
from rare specimens to easy-to-grow beauties. You'll be able
to purchase directly from the growers and learn from them how
to keep your orchids in prime condition, bursting with blooms
for several months each year.
Sat, Nov 8, 9am - 6pm, Sun, Nov 9, 9am - 4pm.
• Sun,
Nov.9
Special Holiday Sogetsu Ikebana Demonstration -
with Master
Sogetsu Ikebana artist, Megumi Schacher.
Sogetsu Ikebana uses local materials in an accessible style that is appropriate
in any setting.
• Sat,
Nov 15, and Sun, Nov 16 - 9am - 6pm daily
Reindeer
Festival - Join us as we celebrate the arrival
of Dasher and Blitzen for their annual stay at Swansons. They
will be resting here everyday until Christmas, when they are
needed for more important work! Bring a camera and pose for your
holiday card pictures with our tame reindeer, Dancer, who is
visiting for the Festival weekend. Enjoy seasonal refreshments,
lively music, and activities for children.
• Fri,
Nov 28 - Sun, Nov 30
Thanksgiving Weekend - Join us for festive music, and
refreshments. Bring the family and explore the magic that is
Swansons during the Holiday season. See the reindeer, feeding
times are at 10am and 4pm; our holiday train display; great gift
ideas; seasonal decorations; living Christmas trees, "Trees
for Salmon"; fresh and artificial wreaths; designed containers;
cider, cookies and a great selection of plants!
• Santa! Sat
10 am to 2 pm, and Sun. 11 am to 1 pm
Extended
Hours begin Nov.28th - Dec.23, 9am to 7pm. Dec 24th
9am to 3pm |