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Green Events
Bird Lovers Day at the Ballard Locks. April 18, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Observe great blue herons in their nests, take a bird tour, learn about gardening to attract and host birds, and more.
Drip irrigation for the home gardener. April 24, 10:99 am – 12:30 pm. Good Shepherd Center, Seattle. Learn how easy it is to water your garden with resource-efficient drip irrigation! This hands-on class will cover basic drip irrigation system and use in a home garden, water requirements and how to create zones, parts you’ll need, and tips for installation, scheduling, winterizing and troubleshooting. Sponsored by Tilth Alliance.
Washington Native Plant Society Spring Native Plant Sale. April 25, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Bellevue Botanical Garden. Shop 1500+ native plants and over 100 species of native shrubs, perennials and ground covers. Sponsored by Washington Native Plant Society Central Puget Sound Chapter.
Arboretum Foundation Spring Plant Sale. April 26, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Graham Visitors Center, Seattle. Celebrate Earth Day and buy trees, shrubs and perennials. The sale features live music, horticultural demonstrations, environmental education activities and community tabling. Sponsored by Arboretum Foundation.
Dividing perennials: Tools, tips and transplanting. April 28, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Online via Zoom. It’s easier than you think! Dividing perennials allows you to instantly multiply plants for other garden spots or to share with a friend. Find out about great tools to use, tips that make it easy, and how to transplant for a healthy, fuss-free garden. Sponsored by Cascade Gardener.
Bellevue Demonstration Garden Spring Plant Sale. May 9, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.Shop a wide selection of locally grown perennials, annuals and herbs while getting expert advice from Master Gardener volunteers. Sponsored by King County Master Gardener Program.
Tilth Alliance Edible Plant Sale. May 9-10, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Meridian Playground, Seattle. Shop the largest selection of organically, sustainably and locally grown vegetable plant starts in the Puget Sound region. Sponsored by Tilth Alliance.
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.
Media News
How to choose the right hardscaping material for a solid foundation, featuring In Harmony co-owner Mark Gile, Seattle Times
Pro tips for creating a dream outdoor living space this spring, featuring In Harmony co-owner Mark Gile, Seattle Times
Mid-century garden makeover. Design by Olander Garden Design, installation and aftercare by In Harmony, Garden Gate
Mid-century garden makeover. Design by Olander Garden Design, installation and aftercare by In Harmony, Garden Gate
Eco-friendly gardening hacks to start the year off right, The Herald
King County honors six Bothell and Kenmore businesses for waste prevention, Bothell/Kenmore Reporter
Five myths of sustainability, by Ann Lovejoy, Kitsap Sun
Bothell landscaper a composting guru, Everett Herald
In Harmony-designed rain garden featured in “15 ways to prepare your yard for El Niño,” Sunset
In Harmony-designed rain garden, Sunset Magazine
In Harmony co-owner Mark Gile on choosing a sustainable bank, Entrepreneur Magazine
“The dirt on grass” – In Harmony and natural lawns, Seattle Metropolitan
Don’t let your garden be a time hog, from In Harmony co-owner Ladd Smith, Bothell Reporter
Ann Lovejoy on In Harmony, Clean Air Lawn Care and a sustainable lawn care alternative, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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

