6:30 p.m. Social Hour & Refreshments
7:00 p.m. Annual Meeting & Presentation
Join us for a special evening celebrating the Sammamish Botanical Garden Society, our community, and the joy of learning together. The evening begins with a relaxed social half-hour featuring light appetizers and desserts, offering the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow SBGS members and garden enthusiasts. At 7:00 p.m., we’ll gather for a brief annual meeting followed by a presentation from one of the Pacific Northwest’s most engaging voices in horticulture.
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott, PhD- WSU Professor Emerita and Extension Urban Horticulturist, author, educator, researcher, and prolific science writer as our featured speaker.
Her presentation, “Garden Zombies! Myths That Will Not Die,” takes a fascinating, science-based look at the gardening advice we hear over and over again.
Does compost tea really improve your soil?
Are “natural” or organic products always better?
Should you really avoid planting under black walnut trees?
Does watering on a hot day scorch your leaves?
Are native plants always the best choice?
Do Epsom salts, kelp products and other popular garden remedies actually work?
Dr. Chalker-Scott doesn’t just tell us what to believe- she examines the evidence. Her approach digs into published research, case studies, scientific methodology, and the difference between good science, questionable science, and claims that simply don’t hold up. Her work emphasizes evaluating evidence and looking at the body of research rather than relying on a single study or popular gardening tradition.
If you love gardening and want to understand the “why” behind what actually works, this is a meeting you won’t want to miss.
Bring your gardening questions- and prepare to question some of the gardening advice you thought you knew!
Registration is required; please reserve your place for this special evening. We look forward to welcoming you.