POULSBO GARDEN CLUB
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2025 EVENTS
All events held at 20295 Little Valley Road, Poulsbo, WA 98370
(Faith Episcopal Church)
FEBRUARY 8 10:30am
Paul Kusche is the Owner, Operator and Hybridizer of Papa Paul’s Dahlia Farm (papapaulsdahlias.com) located in Olalla, Washington.
Paul is President of the Kitsap County Dahlia Society and is also a WSU Kitsap County Washington & University of Idaho Master Gardener.
Paul started growing dahlias in Sandpoint (Idaho 50 miles south of the Canadian Border) with the challenges of snow, frozen ground and a shorter growing season. Papa Paul’s Dahlia Farm has over 250 Varieties and seedling beds for hybridization.
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Dahlias will be available to purchase ONLINE in March, check his website for dates.
MARCH 8 10:30am
Dee Coppola, Owner of Wet Apple Media which publishes West Sound Home and Garden Magazine will present her choices of some of the magazines published best gardens over the past 20 years
Each attendee is welcome to a free copy of the magazine
ERGONOMIC GARDENING
with Dr. Garrett Kitchel, PT, DPT, OCS, APHPT, Partner in Kitsap Physical Therapy
It’s that time of year again when gardeners are itching to get back in the garden, however, if you aren’t doing it correctly using safe body mechanics, it can put a lot of strain on your back, knees, wrists, and hands.
Warming up, maintaining a good posture and using the correct tools is an easy way to decrease muscle pain and fatigue. Dr. Rose Christen of Kitsap Physical Therapy and an associate will show you the proper gardening ergonomics to help you have a pain free garden season this year.
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APRIL 12 10:30am
MAY 3 10:30am
PLANT SALE
Saturday, May 3rd, from 9 to 1 at Raab Park Pavilion in rain or shine. Many WONDERFUL plants and crafts will be for sale. Please visit Raab Park on Caldart in Poulsbo. A wide variety of plants for sun, shade and home and unique garden art and crafts are featured at VERY reasonable prices. Money raised goes to fund gardening grants for local organizations! Don't miss out -- see you there! Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.
JUNE 14 10:30am
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A “Plantswoman,” by definition, is someone with a passion for plants and their cultivation. Susan Calhoun, president and principal designer of Plantswoman Design, is just that: someone passionate about plants and their cultivation. An avid gardener in her own right, Susan is continually on the hunt for noteworthy and unusual plants that make an otherwise ordinary landscape stand out from the rest. You can see that passion in her designs and her writing.
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Susan Calhoun is a certified landscape designer with over 25 years of experience in projects ranging from private residences to commercial and show gardens. She has a strong connection to her community and uses sustainable practices, “green” materials, and recycled products to open new avenues for her business.
When not in her own garden, Susan has been helping homeowners for over 25 years across Puget Sound create stunning green spaces that exceed expectations. Training first in Seattle, then in the UK at Harlow Carr Botanical Garden. She is Certified by WALP and WSNLA. Susan stays up to date on the latest gardening and landscape innovations and employs sustainable gardening principles. Her work has been featured in Sunset Magazine, Fine Gardening Magazine, Monrovia Blog, and many other national and local publications. Susan has been a long-time contributor to the Northwest Flower & Garden Show creating award-winning gardens for seven years.
JULY 12 10:30am
Susan Harrington began her Labyrinth Hill Lavender in Hansville in 2002. Her plants are in a classic labyrinth on the property. She is a featured speaker every year at the Sequim Lavender Festival. She has taught lavender growers all over the United States how to grow lavender and have a successful business selling this scented delightful plant.
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In the past year an appealing building (think huge she shed) was added for onsite programs and classes.
The program on July 12 begins at 10:30 a.m. Susan will provide a virtual tour of Labyrinth Hill Lavender in Hansville and will teach us how to make a scented lavender wand. Each attendee will receive an instructive and informative handout, sample gifts and recipes.
AUGUST 9 10:30am
Ikebana - creating flower arrangements
SEPTEMBER 13 10:30am
VISTA GARDENS TOUR, BREMERTON
If you would like to join us for this event you are welcome to join the PGC. This is a members only event.
There is magnificent view of Dyes Inlet and sometimes Mount Rainier can be seen. There is also a complete gardening library to peruse and spend time in. Refreshments will be served by the PGC refreshment committee in the library. John Albers who has devoted the last nearly 30 years of this life to this remarkable site has also written 3 books that are available on site.
