More 2008 Garden Tours

May

Federal Way Buds & Blooms -- May 10-11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $5
253-835-6868, federalway.org. Gardens open plus events throughout the day; free shuttle.

Tukwila Certified Wildlife Gardens -- May 10, 1-5 p.m., free
12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila; 206-768-2822, backyardwildlifefair.org.
Pick up garden map at the Backyard Wildlife Festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; free shuttle.

Plant Amnesty Belltown Gardens -- May 18, noon-3 p.m., $10 members, $15 public
206-783-9813, plantamnesty.org. Courtyard and rooftop gardens, containers galore.

June

Wallingford -- June 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $15
206-632-3165, wallingford.org. Walking tour through the neighborhood.

Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park-- June 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $12 advance, $15 day of tour at Lake Forest Park Towne Centre; 206-366-3302, secretgardensoflakeforestpark.com. Five gardens with artists and musical accompaniment. The Garden Faire at the town center runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Highline -- June 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $15, groups of four or more $12, day of tour $18
P.O. Box 317, Burien, WA 98062, 206-241-5786, highlinehistory.org/programs.html.
Music, artists and drawing for garden-related items.

Whidbey Island -- June 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $10 ages 2-12
P.O. Box 164, Freeland, WA 98249, wift@wigt.org, wigt.org.
Five gardens, including formal, informal and seaside delights.

Vashon Island -- June 21-22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $20 in advance or $25 after May 30
Blue Heron Arts Center, 206-463-5131, vashonalliedarts.org.
Five gardens with art; free seminars.
Sunset Garden Gala, Friday, June 20, features the garden of Terry Hershey ($55).

Gig Harbor -- June 28-29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $20 before June 20, $25 from then to day of tour
253-460-2399, gigharborgardentour.com.
Seven gardens, covering a range of settings including waterfront and farm.

Everett Gardens of Merit -- June 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $10
425-257-8597, evergreenarboretum.com.
Six gardens, plus events at Evergreen Arboretum before and after the tour.

Symphony of Gardens -- June 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $25, available at Wells Medina Nursery or day of tour at Bellevue Botanical Garden (12001 Main St., Bellevue); 425-455-4171 bellevuephil.org. Four gardens in Redmond and Kirkland.

Highlands Estates -- June 29, 1:30-5 p.m., $100 for Dunn Gardens members, $150 general public
206-362-0933, dunngardens.org. Three gardens, with music provided by Orchestra Seattle and Seattle Chamber Singers, and refreshments in the Dunn Gardens after the tour.

July

Bainbridge in Bloom -- July 12-13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $25, $20 on bike, $10 for under 12
206-842-7901, gardentour.info. Six gardens with art and plants. Bus transportation on continual loop. Patrons day July 11, with special events, tickets $65-$325.

Georgetown Arts and Gardens -- July 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free, maps day of tour in Bank of America parking lot, 1112 S. Bailey St., Seattle; 206-763-9895, georgetownneighborhood.com.
Walking tour full of gardens and art; refreshments available.

Woodinville Garden Club -- July 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $15 (available after May 10)
WGC, P.O. Box 1764, Woodinville, WA 98072; woodinvillegardenclub.org.
Five gardens showcase landscape design.

Federal Way Symphony -- July 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $15 before June 15, $20 after
P.O. Box 4513, Federal Way, WA 98063; 253-529-9857, federalwaysymphony.org.
A variety of gardens, from intimate to expansive.

Vashon Island Lavender Farm -- July 19-20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $5, under 18 free
vashonlavender.com. Tour lavender farms, learn crafts, enjoy a summer day.

West Seattle -- July 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $15
206-938-0339, westseattlegardentour.com.
Nine gardens include Mediterranean style, growing vegetables, using color.

Garden Rhapsodies Tour -- July 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $15, including shuttle. Youth under 16 are free.
Shuttle parking at Griffin School, 6530 33rd Ave NW, Olympia. co.thurston.wa.us/health/ehscg/tours.html.
Six unique gardens featuring Common Sense gardening practices and Musicians from the Olympia Symphony Guild.

Snohomish Garden Club -- July 27, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $15
360-568-2526, snohomishgardenclub.com. Gardens in historic Snohomish and in the Dutch Hill area.

August

Olympic Koi, Goldfish & Water Garden Club -- Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $5
olympickoiclub.org. Visit ponds, fish and more.

September

Phinney Ridge -- Sept. 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $10 Phinney Neighborhood Association members, $15 general public; 206-783-2244, phinneycenter.org. Visit gardens, chat with the gardeners.