October Events at the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden

Kruckeberg announces some exciting programs and sales coming up in October

Botanical Watercolor, 10/2 and 10/4 

What better backdrop than the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden to learn the basics of classical Botanical Watercolor technique, with teacher and freelance artist Kathleen McKeehen. Students will focus on painting mushrooms; all levels are welcome. $60

Botanical Lotions, 10/5

Learn to make body care products using botanical and all-natural ingredients in this hands-on workshop taught by MsK Nursery Manager, Roseann Beaudry. Featuring plants that you can grow in your own garden, this class will show you how to make affordable and personalized lotions that are perfect for holiday gifts. You will leave with samples and recipes. $35

Fall Tree and Shrub Sale (10/10-12 and 10/17-20)

Fall is our favorite time to plant! For two weekends enjoy discounts of 10-50% on all trees and shrubs in the nursery. Clearance items and select perennials also on sale. Bring your family to enjoy a cup of hot cider and a stroll through the garden to view the fall foliage. Workshops and tours each day of the sale!

• Fridays (10/10 and 10/17) – 1-2pm, Seminar: Transplanting Trees and Shrubs - Free

• Saturdays (10/11 and 10/18) – 10am-12pm, Family Workshops: Make a Leaf Press (10/11) and Pressed Leaf Crafts (10/18) - $10/person. 

• Saturdays (10/11 and 10/18) – 11am-1pm, General Garden Tour - $10/person.

• Sundays (10/12 and 10/19) – 1pm-2pm, Garden Intro Tour - Free

Visit the website for more details and to register.

The Kruckeberg Botanic Garden is open from 10am-5pm, Friday-Sunday. There is no admission fee. 

20312 15th Ave NW, Shoreline WA 98177