This weekend at Sky: Birds, Bees, and Seeds

Sky Nursery has three free seminars this weekend - two on Saturday and one on Sunday.

Orchard Mason Bees

Saturday, February 14th, 11 am -12:30 pm

Ray Strelecki of Michael’s Mason Bees

Your fruit trees and berries, lovely though the blossoms may be, won't produce well without pollination. Come learn about native Orchard Mason Bees, which forage in cold and wet weather! Ray Strelecki will tell you how to attract and keep these invaluable native pollinators.

Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife

Saturday, February 14th, 1:00 pm –2:30 pm

David Mizejewski of the National Wildlife Federation

If you miss David at the Flower an Garden Show, come listen to him here at Sky! Naturalist, nature geek, and TV personality David Mizejewski will share his love for all wildlife (especially the oddities) and his tips on creating the very best wildlife-friendly garden or landscape. Come learn and have fun! No tickets required, but seating may be limited.

Indoor Seed Starting

Sunday, February 15th, 1 -2:30 pm

Emily Wilkins

By growing your own plant starts, you can save money, choose from more varieties, and have your plants ready exactly when you need them. Emily will cover when, how, and why to start your own transplants. Sky will have seed racks from Aimer's, Botanical Interest, Ed Hume, High Mowing Organic Seeds, Kitazawa, Livingston, Renee’s Garden Seeds,Territorial, and the new Whidbey Island organic/ open pollinated specialist Deep Harvest, plus a full line of seed starting supplies.

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N. Shoreline, WA 98133 206-546-4851