News & Events

The Water-Friendly Gardener: Drought-Proof Your Garden by Starting With the Soil. April 10, 6:30-8 pm. North City Water District, Shoreline. Water plays a critical role in how our gardens grow, particularly in the dry summers. Learn how to plant a water friendly garden, catch and keep the water that’s available, and maximize the benefits of organic matter to grow healthy living soil and plants all year round. Presented by Ea Murphy for the Saving Water Partnership.

Garden Resources for You! Panel Discussion with Tilth Alliance, Master Gardener Hotline, and King County Conservation District. April 16, 7:00 pm. Online via Zoom. Presented by Cascade Gardener.

How to Get RainWise Webinar & Contractor Meet Up. April 18, 5:30-7:00 pm. Online via Zoom. This webinar is for homeowners in RainWise-eligible basins in Seattle who are interested in learning more about RainWise. Learn about the stormwater problem and potential solutions and how you can get a rebate of up to 100% of the cost of cisterns and/or rain gardens. After a short presentation, you will meet with different RainWise contractors and have the chance to ask questions specific to your homes. Similar event offered in person on April 23. Sponsored by RainWise.

Fundamentals of Organic Gardening. Two-session class: May 7 and May 9, 5:45-8:15 pm. Good Shepherd Center, Seattle. Want to grow your own food but don’t know where to begin? Learn how to start your organic garden, and continue caring for your crops, so you can eat fresh, healthy food year-round. Learn about healthy soil, how to design and map your garden, and more. Presented by Tilth Alliance.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems: How to Water Your Yard and Garden Efficiently. April 24, 6:00-7:30 pm. King County Water District 90, Renton. Have an in-ground irrigation system? Thinking about installing one? Learn how to make your irrigation system more efficient and use less water. Topics include how to set your irrigation timer, choosing the best irrigation equipment and how to use your meter to look for leaks. Presented by Mark Guthrie for the Saving Water Partnership.

Ecological Garden Design 101. April 30, 7:00 pm. Online via Zoom. Presented by Jessi Bloom for Cascade Gardener.

In Harmony co-owner Ladd Smith teaches many informative and entertaining classes each year on natural lawn and garden care. Contact us about having Ladd teach a class for your community or group.

Ann Lovejoy on In Harmony’s knowledge of dry gardens and sustainable design, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Tips for natural lawn care, from In Harmony co-owner Ladd Smith, Bothell Reporter

In “Grass Warfare,” co-owner Mark Gile says In Harmony encourages customers to choose organic weed programs, Wall Street Journal

How gardeners can help with problem of disappearing honeybees, by In Harmony co-owner Ladd Smith, Bothell Reporter

In Harmony’s organic-based approach was featured in “Get a greener yard,” Everett Herald

In Harmony’s eco-friendly landscapes for the Street of Dreams featured native and drought-tolerant plants, permeable pavement, and meadow spaces as lawn alternatives. One home was voted “Best Landscaping” and “Best of Show” by professional judges. Read the details:

• Upscale yards blend into nature, Seattle Times
• Landscaping In Harmony with nature, Bothell Reporter
• Heat and warmth add the ambience to outdoor settings, Everett Herald
• Vertical green spaces, Everett Herald