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December 2025: Design, Mulch, Dormant Oils and Winter Pruning to Finish Off 2025
November 2025: Autumn: Dormant Oils, EM and Mulch, Oh My!
May 2025: Spring is Here!
February 2025: Happy 2025!
Green Events
Sustainable Water Design Workshop. June 11, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands, Seattle. Learn methods for managing, collecting and efficiently utilizing water at home, such as rain gardens, cisterns, graywater, waterwise irrigation and water management. Class includes a conversational presentation, show & tell, and time for Q&A. Register on the Tilth Alliance website.
Gardening with the Seasons: Summer. June 18, 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Online via Zoom. Summer brings an abundance of growth and blooms…and sometimes garden problems. Time-saving tips for proactive garden care will help you have more time to enjoy your garden. Key topics include care of seasonal containers, watering practices, potential weed and pest problems to be aware of, and specialized pruning practices for the season. Sponsored by UW Botanic Gardens.
Woodinville Garden Club Tour of Gardens. June 20, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Woodinville. Visit five local gardens in Woodinville on this self-drive tour. As you explore the gardens, you will find a Master Gardener clinic, refreshments, sponsor tables, live music and a raffle. In Harmony will have a table at the tour; stop by and say hi! Get info and buy tickets here.
Pollinator Day at the Ballard Locks. June 20, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Carl S English Botanical Garden, Chittenden Locks, Seattle. Join Bats NW, Washington Native Bee Society, the Garden Hotline and others to learn how to protect and garden for bees and other pollinators.
Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park. June 20, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Lake Forest Park. Explore six stunning private gardens. Each location features musicians, artists and Master Gardeners to enhance your visit. Then stop by the Garden Market to shop for unique plants and garden art. The tour is a collaboration among four local nonprofits. More info and tickets here.
West Seattle Garden Tour. June 28, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. West Seattle. A local favorite since 1995, this year’s event features 12 diverse gardens. Proceeds support nonprofits focused on horticulture, education and the arts in West Seattle and nearby communities. Tickets and more info here.
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

