News & Events

Winter Solstice Walks. December 18-22, 4:30 pm. Bloedel Reserve, Bainbridge Island. Immerse yourself in the quiet stillness of a garden at rest. Explore the trails in silence with a guided tour as the sun sets. Info and tickets here.

Garden d’Lights. November 30-December 31. Bellevue Botanical Garden, Bellevue. Garden d’Lights features over half a million sparkling lights formed into the whimsical shapes of plants, flowers, birds, animals, and cascading waterfalls set amid the natural beauty of the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Tickets must be purchased online. Tickets are not sold at the gate.

Wild Lanterns. November 15-January 19. Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle. WildLanterns features an all-new, immersive, wild wonder with stunning creatures vividly portrayed in lantern form. Features include the Mystical Forest, Birds of Paradise zone, Under the Jungle Canopy and more. Find out about special evenings and purchase timed tickets here.

Zoolights. November 29-January 5. Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Tacoma. The zoo is transformed into a colorful winter wonderland with over a million lights. Come find all your favorites, old and new, from the giant Pacific octopus to the massive tiger face and the Narrows Bridges. And don’t forget to hunt for Sasquatch. Purchase timed tickets online.

Winter Bonsai Solstice. December 14, 4-7 pm. Pacific Bonsai Museum, Federal Way. Come for an evening stroll to take in beautiful bonsai twinkling in an array of lights, and then stay to shop for goodies at the gift shop, sip free hot chocolate and listen to fun holiday favorites. This is a family-friendly tradition. Suggested donation: $12 for adults. No reservations or advance tickets are needed.

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