Upcoming Events
Fall Foliage Festival
We will be selling our species rhododendrons at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden on Octobet 26 and 27 during their Fall Foliage Festival weekend. Garden admission is free during the weekend. Hours are 10 - 4. You are welcome to pre-order specific plants, and we will bring them along for you.
We are still open by appointment and prefer to operate that way so we can give you individual attention. Please text or call 206-383-2713 for a date and time that works for us both. Our garden is a destination right now!
Educational Events
Whether presented by Bob or other gardening experts, we love sharing our knowledge about species rhododendrons. Interested in having Bob present to your group or special event? Send us an email! View our past events below.
Private Events
Enjoy a family gathering, an afternoon home-school outing, or a quiet picnic in the middle of nature at Chimacum Woods
We can provide a table or two for picnics - even provide coffee and other drinks if you desire.
Past News & Events
September 24-25, 2022
Day of Wine and Rhodies
A Benefit for refugee resettlement
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April 30—May 1. 2022
Open Garden at Chimacum Woods
May 12, 2021
Rhododendrons 101
Presented by Robert Zimmermann
Ssponsored by the Everett Public Library
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February 11, 2021
Growing Rhododendron Species from Seed
Presented by Robert Zimmermann
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October 17, 2020
The Siren Song of Species Rhododendrons
Presented by Robert Zimmermann
For the Bainbridge Island Arboretum Unit #26
May 15, 2018
All About The Blooms
By Kate Kowalski
In The Leader - Port Townsend
March 10, 2016
March Talk: Species Rhododendrons for the Rock Garden
Presented by Robert Zimmermann
For the Northwestern Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society
April 17, 2013
From Tibet to Orcas Island in Search of Rhododendrons
Presented by Robert Zimmermann
For the Orcasonian April Garden Club Meeting