Chimacum Woods
A Rhododendron Nursery
Upcoming Events
King County Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale and Talks
Sunday, September 8, 2024
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
This from their website:
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“Registration & fee required for talks [not for the plant sale]: $37/in advance, $40/day of event depending on seating availability. Three different lectures at 10, 11:30 & 1 on the theme of "Sustainable Gardening for Life". Several local specialty plant vendors will be selling plants. Also an “Ask a Master Gardener” clinic will be on site. More information & to register: kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/7847/www.mgfkc.org/events/fall-sale-speakers. Held at Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA.”
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There is no need to register to attend the plant sale!
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Heronswood Plant Sale
Saturday, September 14, 2024
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
This from their website:
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“Fall is the perfect time to plant! Our plant sale features nurseries from across the Pacific Northwest, each selling a drool-worthy selection of rare, unusual, and just plain gorgeous garden plants. Every purchase includes a donation [30% of each sale] to Heronswood (7530 288th Street NE, Kingston), so don't feel guilty when buying! Food and craft vendors will be on site, plus entrance to the garden is free, so come see the fall foliage color.
The garden is open 9am-3pm, but sale area is open from 10am to 2pm ONLY! Tickets/booking are not required .
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​AFTER the Heronswood sale, we’ll be returning to the nursery, so if you can’t find exactly what you wanted, you can follow us “home” (about a half hour, just across the Hood Canal Bridge) and have a look around:
2722 Thorndyke Road
Port Ludlow, WA
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. The 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
Interested in having Robert give a presentation to your group?
