Northwest Perennial Alliance upcoming events

DIY Wire Cloche Class (April 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Friday, April 17

DIY Wire Cloche Workshop

Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA

Beginners or Experienced are welcome to attend!

In this hands-on workshop, suitable for beginners or experienced cloche-makers, learn how to make the wire cloches NPA uses in the Perennial Border at Bellevue Botanical Garden to keep rabbits and deer from eating the plants. Taller cloches also make great climbing plant supports! Once you learn wiring skills, you can make them any size and style that suits you, creating something worthy of a place in your garden. We will supply everything you need to create one tall cloche with decorative topper or three medium sized cloches - you will get to choose how you use the wire! You will also receive a materials list with information on suppliers and tools and printed instructions on technique.

NPA Members- $35

Non-Members- $45

Class is limited to 24 participants. The fee for this class is non-refundable. If the class is cancelled by NPA you will receive a full refund.

Make the Most of your NPA Membership (April 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Saturday, April 25

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Make the Most of your NPA Membership

Presented by: John Bullivant, NPA President &

Jori Love, NPA Business Manager

FREE Webinar for NPA Members Only

New to NPA — or just haven't had a chance to get connected yet? This is your invitation to jump in.

Join NPA's president and business manager for a warm, informal chat designed to help all members get the most out of their membership. We'll walk through your member benefits, answer your questions, and introduce you to fellow members who are just getting started too.

All NPA members are welcome, including those who joined a while back but haven't yet found their footing with the organization! So grab your favorite beverage and pull up a chair to learn more about how to make the most out of your membership.

A recording will be sent out to all members. If you have questions you'd like answered but aren't able to attend please email them to info@northwestperennialalliance.org by April 24, 2026.

This is an ONLINE presentation for NPA Members only. Members must register to receive a Zoom link to watch this event LIVE, where questions can be asked of the presenter. A RECORDING of the live event will be shared with all NPA Members.

Spring Plant Sale 2026 (April 26, 2026)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Sunday, April 26

Spring Plant Sale at Bellevue Botanical Garden

10 am to 1 pm

April is a great time to buy plants from a select group of local small nurseries and specialty growers who sell an amazing collection of hard-to-find and old-time favorite perennials, shrubs, ferns, grasses and more. Your support helps these growers thrive and prosper, and in return they can grow even more special plants for our gardens!

Vendors at this sale are:

Blue Frog Nursery
Botanica
Celestial Dreams
Earth Grown Creations
Field and Forest Crafts
Fancy Fronds
Growing Girls
Lee Farm & Nursery
The Lim Garden
Wanderlust Nursery

This is a 'Farmer's Market Style' plant sale where you purchase plants directly from each seller - bring your own small wagon/cart to carry your purchases back to your car.

Visit the NPA Border after shopping!

How to combine perennials, shrubs, and small trees for garden color throughout the year (May 19, 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, May 19

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

How to combine perennials, shrubs, and small trees for garden color throughout the year

Presented by: Cleo Raulerson, Master Gardener

Cleo will use photos to show how you can combine perennials, shrubs and small trees for garden color throughout the year. We will visit garden areas in multiple seasons to show how plants have different impact depending on the season. If you have heard her ‘Perennials for Year-Round Color’ or ’Shrubs that Grow Well in our Gardens’ talks, this is a chance to see how some of those plants actually look in a garden setting.

Members - make sure to check out the Open Gardens website and add Cleo's August Open Garden date to your calendars. What a great opportunity to see in person the plants highlighted during the Zoom lecture!

Members - $5

Non-members - $15

The fee for this class is non-refundable. If cancelled by NPA, you will receive a full refund. Open Gardens available to members only.

This is an ONLINE presentation only. You must register to receive a Zoom link to watch this event LIVE, where questions can be asked of the presenter. A RECORDING of the presentation will be available to all registrants until June 16, 2026.

Summer Plant Sale 2026 (June 21, 2026)

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Sunday, June 21

Summer Plant Sale at Bellevue Botanical Garden

10 am to 1 pm

June is a great time to buy plants from a select group of local small nurseries and specialty growers who sell an amazing collection of hard-to-find and old-time favorite perennials, shrubs, ferns, grasses and more. Your support helps these growers thrive and prosper, and in return they can grow even more special plants for our gardens!

Vendors at this sale are:

Blue Frog Nursery
Celestial Dream Gardens
Earth Grown Creations
Fancy Fronds
Field and Forest Crafts
Kiona Native Plants
The Lim Garden
Washington Bee Atlas
Willows End Garden
Windcliff Plants
NPA Prop Yard Team

This is a 'Farmer's Market Style' plant sale where you purchase plants directly from each seller - bring your own small wagon/cart to carry your purchases back to your car.

Visit the NPA Border after shopping!

Fall Plant Sale 2026 (September 05, 2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Saturday, September 5

Fall Plant Sale at Bellevue Botanical Gardens

10 am to 1 pm

Fall is the perfect time to plant! Buy plants from a select group of local small nurseries and specialty growers who sell amazing perennials, shrubs, ferns, grasses and more.

This is a Farmer's Market style plant sale where you purchase plants directly from each seller - bring your own small wagon/cart.

The plant sale features plants from local growers including:

A Plethora of Primula
Blue Frog Nursery
Botanica
Celestial Dream Garden
Earth Grown Creations
Fancy Fronds
Field and Forest Crafts
Lee Farm & Nursery
The Lim Garden
Predatory Perennials

The PARKING lot is often full - but additional parking is not far away - down Main Street at Wilburton Park.

Visit the NPA Border after shopping!