Upcoming Events

March 7th | 9am – 3pm

 NHS Spring Plant Sale

Join us at the University of Washington’s Urban Horticultural Center for the Northwest Horticultural Society‘s Spring Plant Sale. Providing inspiration and education to the Northwest gardening community through an ongoing series of lectures, symposiums, workshops and classes, the NHS is a major financial supporter of the Elisabeth C. Miller Library at the Center for Urban Horticulture and supports projects that benefit horticulture in the Northwest. With over 20 participating nurseries, you’re sure to find the perfect new additions to your spring garden. For more information please visit the event website.

Where: Urban Horticultural Center 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA 98105

Admission: FREE, no registration required

March 13th – 15th & 20th – 22nd | 10am – 5pm

Leprechaun Hunt

Spring is coming and leprechauns are popping up in the Garden. Will you be lucky enough to spot one? Join us for this self-guided, family-friendly scavenger hunt to find out. Over the years, we’ve learned that there are four things that attract leprechauns: Shamrocks, Mischief, Rainbows, and Gold. Find all four to win a prize, and possibly catch a glimpse of a leprechaun!

Leprechaun Hunt available during the Garden’s open hours (10am – 5pm) March 13th – 15th and 20th – 22nd.

Admission: FREE, no registration required 

March 21st | 2pm

Arthur Kruckeberg Memorial Statue Dedication

Join us in dedicating this beautiful piece, “The Conversation” by Tony Angell in honor of Dr. Arthur Rice Kruckeberg. This year would have been Dr. Kruckeberg’s 100th birthday. We felt it only appropriate to dedicate this on his birthday. The statue is located at the top of the main path down to the lower gardens.

Admission: FREE, no registration required. Parking is very limited. Please consider alternate transportation such as carpooling, public transit, or ride sharing

March 27th-29th | 10am – 5pm

Annual Spring Ephemeral Plant Sale

Shake off the winter chills by joining us at our Annual Spring Ephemeral Plant Sale. Start your gardening year off right by adding seasonal interest, spring color, and native plants to your plant palette. There is always room for a few new plants, and spring is a great time to refresh!

Admission: FREE, no registration required

Classes & Workshops

Sunday, March 15th | 10:30 am to 11:30am & 12pm to 1pm

Leprechaun Trap Workshop

They’re secretive little tricksters and legend says you’ll get a pot-o-gold if you can catch one. We’ve been trying to catch them in the garden for years and have perfected our Leprechaun traps with time. Join us for a fun family workshop and make your own trap. The trap is a small planter designed with materials from the garden and other whimsical items to lure in leprechauns.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. This activity is geared toward ages 4-8 but all are welcome. Cost is per trap built, and registration is required for this class. Members $25 | Non-members $35.
Register here

Wednesday, March 18th | 9am to 11am

Mindfulness in the Garden with Jessica Hancock

Taught by Jessica Hancock, ND. While we slowly stroll through the garden, we will engage with our senses to open and deepen our connection to the wonder and healing power of nature. This class will utilize elements of mindfulness meditation and shinrin-yoku (Japanese Forest Bathing) to help ground and calm mind, body and spirit. Jessica Hancock, ND, is a naturopathic physician (www.mapleleafnaturopathy.com) and co-teacher at Mindful in the Wild (mindfulinthewild.com). She utilizes mindful healing approaches in her private practice in Shoreline. Mindfulness in the Garden is an on-going workshop series on Wednesday or Saturday each month through September. This class will take place outdoors, please dress accordingly.
Our classes fill up fast and pre-registration is required.
Members $25 | Non-members $35.
Register here

Saturday, April  4th | 1:30pm-3:30pm

Hydrangea Propagation with Shirley Sidell

It’s hard not to notice the burst of color hydrangeas bring to Puget Sound area gardens. From vivid blues, pinks, and purples; to lighter pastels hues; to creamy white; these hearty shrubs boast vibrant and large flower heads that look great living, cut, and even dried.  Join Shirley Sidell, a local gardener and artist, at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden for a hydrangea propagation workshop this April. Using her tried and true method, Shirley’s cuttings are healthy and quickly produce flowers to brighten up your spring garden. Shirley Sidell is an avid gardener, photographer, and creator of www.accessiblegardens.org, a resource website devoted to promoting gardening for all people and all abilities. Shirley is a frequent speaker at flower and garden shows, garden clubs, and senior organizations around the region. Her stunning garden photography has been displayed at the University of Washington’s Elisabeth C. Miller’s library.
Our classes fill up fast and pre-registration is required.
Members $25 | Non-members $35.
Register here

Saturday, April 18th | 8am-10am

Mindfulness in the Garden with Jessica Hancock

Taught by Jessica Hancock, ND. While we slowly stroll through the garden, we will engage with our senses to open and deepen our connection to the wonder and healing power of nature. This class will utilize elements of mindfulness meditation and shinrin-yoku (Japanese Forest Bathing) to help ground and calm mind, body and spirit. Jessica Hancock, ND, is a naturopathic physician (www.mapleleafnaturopathy.com) and co-teacher at Mindful in the Wild (mindfulinthewild.com). She utilizes mindful healing approaches in her private practice in Shoreline. Mindfulness in the Garden is an on-going workshop series on Wednesday or Saturday each month through September. This class will take place outdoors, please dress accordingly.
Our classes fill up fast and pre-registration is required.
Members $25 | Non-members $35.
Register here

Saturday, April 25th | 10:30am-12:30pm

Hypertufa Planters with Sarah Baker

Create a container designed to look like natural stone! These lightweight containers are fast draining, visually stunning, and perfect for many plants. Each participant will create and leave with a small container (approximately 12×12) and instructions for making more at home. Hypertufa planters are a fun and easy craft to spruce up your garden. Former Garden manager and long-standing volunteer, Sarah Baker has been teaching this class at Kruckeberg for many years. Take a stroll around the nursery after the workshop and try to spot a few of Sarah’s previous hypertufa creations.

Our classes fill up fast and pre-registration is required.
Members $25 | Non-members $35.
Register here

TOURS

Visitors to the Garden and Nursery are welcome Friday through Sunday during open hours.

PRIVATE TOURS

Private, docent-led tours are available by arrangement and provide an overview of the plant collection, the history and origins of the garden, along with discussions about the future. Tours are $10/person, with a $60 minimum. Private tours can be arranged for Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday during the week, as well as Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. All tours are booked in advance by contacting the garden at kbgf@kruckeberg.org.

SELF-GUIDED TOURS

Self-Guided Tour brochure – Download our walking tour brochure to help you spot garden highlights, or pick one up at the garden kiosk.

Bird Tour brochure – The Kruckeberg Garden is home to over 40 bird species. Download our self-guided bird tour and checklist, or pick one up at the Garden kiosk.

BEFORE YOUR TOUR

All visitors must remain on the paths to avoid soil compaction and damage to plants. The upper garden is flat, but not paved. The path to the lower garden is relatively steep (beyond ADA standard slope) but in some cases can be manageable by wheelchairs. We recommend that you visit in advance of your tour if you have concerns about accessibility. There are limited restroom facilities at the Garden and no wheelchair accessible restrooms. Please plan accordingly.

PRESCHOOL – 2nd GRADE FIELD TRIPS

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