Home & Garden Guide | March 14
Email | Print Staff Report | Skagit Valley Herald
March 14, 2008 - 05:00 PM

MOUNT VERNON

Home show opens

The 28th annual Skagit Valley Home Show will be open from noon to 6 p.m. today through Sunday, March 14-16, at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, 1410 Virginia St. The show is sponsored by the Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association and the Skagit Valley Herald.

Ciscoe Morris will offer gardening advice with humor at 1 p.m. Sunday in the pavilion. Live broadcasts by radio stations KAPS 660 AM, KBRC 1430 AM and KAFE 104.3 FM, workshops and door prizes are planned for all three days. The annual Surplus Sale of building materials will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday in the pavilion.

Admission to the show is $3 a person or $5 per family, and parking is free. More details are available at http://www.sicba.org.

BURLINGTON

Plant auction

The Komo Kulshan rhododendron chapter’s annual spring plant auction will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at the Burlington Senior Center. Plants specific to the Northwest will be featured for the public auction. Experts in growing rhododendrons will answer questions. Contact Lynn Torset at 360-856-2410 or go to http://www.flounder.ca/komokulshan/index.asp for more information.

BOW

Native Plant Sale

The 2008 Skagit Conservation District Native Plant Sale will run from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Friday, March 21, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 22 and April 12, at the WACD Plant Materials Center, 16564 Bradley Road.

The conservation-grade, bare-root trees and plants are intended for use in shelterbelts, erosion control and wildlife habitat. They are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. The district’s Web site, http://www.skagitcd.org, offers plant descriptions, prices, sale location directions and other information. 360-428-4313.

MOUNT VERNON

Growing kiwi and figs

Puget Sound Kiwi Co. owner Bob Glanzman will present “Kiwi: The Wonder Fruit” at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 22, at Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road.
Glanzman will show how to grow and prune this popular vine and offer an introduction to fig varieties suited for Northwest gardens. $5, reservations required. 360-466-3821.

MOUNT VERNON

Stained-glass class

Dick and Karen Seymour will teach how to transform an ordinary glass-topped patio table into a garden jewel with stained-glass applique. The Stained Glass Table Workshop will be held from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at Skagit Valley Gardens, 18923 Johnson Road. $65, includes supplies and tool use in making a 4-inch sample. Preregistration required, 360-424-6760 or 206-525-1577.

MOUNT VERNON

Gardens in a flower pot

“Container Gardening”: Joanne Romann from Yarrow & Thistle will conduct a demonstration and hands-on workshop about growing a garden in a flower pot. The class will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road. $5 (plus cost of materials). 360-466-3821 or 800-585-8200.

MOUNT VERNON

Summer competition

Mount Vernon city residents with a yard, garden or planter boxes visible from the street are eligible to enter the “Mount Vernon in Bloom” colorful summer displays competition intended to beautify the city’s landscape.

The event is being organized by the nonprofit Mount Vernon Plant Society and Chuckanut District of the Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs with the sanction of Mount Vernon’s City Council and Chamber of Commerce. Participants can register between April 1 and May 31. For an entry form or more information, visit the Mount Vernon Plant Society Web site, http://www.gardencentral.org/wa/mvps/ or call 360-422-6232.

STANWOOD

Free workshops

A Farmers Market Springtime Garden Faire will feature free gardening workshops and other attractions Saturday, April 5, at the Stanwood/Camano Fairgrounds. Call 360-652-5708 for information or visit http://www.gardenfaire.com.

MONROE

Building log homes

Skip the mortgage and build a log home. The Log Home Builders Association will offer a two-day class on building log homes from scratch on April 5-6 near Monroe. Experts will demonstrate techniques for building without a kit. Contact the association at 360-794-4469 or http://www.loghomebuilders.org.

Club meetings

The following garden groups welcome visitors and prospective members.

Upper Skagit Gardeners will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 15, upstairs at the Cajun Bar and Grill, 7296 Baker St., Concrete. The speaker will present rose care and landscaping. Contact Gladys at 360-826-4848 or Gerry at 360-424-8635.

• The North Cascades Fuchsia Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, March 17, at the Creekside Retirement Center, 400 Gilkey Road, Burlington. Call Kay at 360-336-6565.

Sedro-Woolley Community Gardeners will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at the Sedro-Woolley Senior Center, 715 Pacific St. Contact Kim 360-941-4600 or Gerry 360-424-8635.

• The Komo Kulshan Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, in the Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Ave. The Komo Kulshan Chapter, 360-856-2410 or http://www.flounder.ca/KomoKulshan/index.asp, serves Skagit and Whatcom counties.


* Send information about gardening seminars and events for the Garden Guide column in writing to or to P.O. Box 578, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, fax: 360-428-0400. The deadline is noon the Monday before publication.


Previous Story

Focused MV soccer squad looking to avenge district loss
 

Next Story

Tigers' young players hope to meld with veterans

More Local News



Most Read Stories

Top Jobs

Physician (Pulmonologist) Must have M.D., completion of residency in Internal Medicine with a fellowship…


Do You Care? We hope so. If you'd like to help an older or disabled adult stay in his/her own home (and…


San Juan Blast Cleaning is looking for 2 PAINTERS Exp. preferred but will train motivated person. Metalizing…


ATTENTION: Skagit Valley Herald newspaper carriers wanted: BURLINGTON The Skagit Valley Herald now has…


Immediate Openings START NOW $14.25 Base/ Appt. FT/PT Avail. Customer sales/service Cond. Apply…


Nurses RNs up to $52/hr LPNs up to $35/hr Pts up to $75/hr All shifts & specialties 1 yr. current exp.…


F/T DENTAL ASSISTANT. Looking for energetic, people person w/ good communication skills. Mail resume…


LPNs RNs $2,000 sign-on bonus for RN $1,500 sign-on bonus for LPN Exciting new nursing mgmt ready for…


EXP. COOKS & SERVERS needed. Busy, high quality restaurant. Top pay - good tips. Send resume with cover…


CNAs $1,000 sign-on bonus Positions available for caring and dependable CNAs. Exciting new nursing mgmt.…


CHEESECAKE CAFE has F/T & P/T positions. Must be friendly & have deli /espresso exp. Apply in person,…


P/T Caregiver for 24 hr. shifts in La Conner. CNA pref'd. Transfers nec. Refs/Exp. (360) 293-5781 ask…


EARN EXTRA $$$$$ Youth and Adult CARRIERS NEEDED The Fidalgo This Week has immediate openings, once a…


F/T Detailer/ Janitor Salary DOE (360) 755-5448


ATTENTION: Skagit Valley Herald newspaper carriers wanted: SEDRO-WOOLLEY The Skagit Valley Herald now…


NW Washington's largest spa and pool store is seeking a professional sales associate. Premium salary,…


Are you working too hard with little or no success? No company support? No time off? No paid vacations?…


Great Opportunity for energetic and personable individual w/superb Dental Front Office skills. Burlington…


CCSWW-NW in Skagit Co. is hiring Temporary CHAP Program Foster Parent Recruiter BA in Social Services/or…


Summer Employment Opportunities! We are looking for energetic, motivated workers for the following positions…


Pioneer Center North a residential chemical dependency treatment facility seeks: Food Service Specialist,…


Pioneer Center North a residential chemical dependency treatment facility in Skagit Co. seeks: Residential…


HOUSING TECHNICIAN F/T days, 4/10's. Mon.-Thur., exc. benefits, incl. 3 wks. vacation per yr. Work with…


CAREGIVERS NEEDED for seniors & people with disabilities Gas Card Hiring Bonus! Best Wage & Benefit…


Volume custom home builder looking for self-motivated energetic hourly & commission salesperson to work…


Parent Service Coordinator For NWESD's Migrant Education Regional Office in Anacortes. Bachelors deg.…


FITTER/ WELDER needed by small manuf. F/T, Wages DOE. Drug Free. Apply in person at US Mower, 11949 Westar…


Bookkeeper Data entry, AP/AR, taxes & clerical duties. Min. 1 yr. exp. Resume to P.O. Box 159, Mount…


Truck Drivers-O.O. CDL A, 2 yrs. reefer exp. Dedicated runs. Good pay, benefits. Visit: www. sitkotrucking.com…


Field Service Tech F/T Mon.-Fri., days, clean windows, roofs, carpet, willing to train. Exp. pref'd.…


NOW HIRING Lumber Yard Help Sales and general labor/forklift jobs avail. 1834 W. SR 20. 360-855-7538…


Immediate openings Tank Workers Above ground storage tank exp. pref'd. Field tank erection & repair work.…


The Corner Restaurant is currently hiring for an exp. Full Line Cook & Dishwasher. Call 293-8411 Ext.…


Not only are we a great place to play; we're a great place to work! Front Desk Clerk $12.50-$14.50 Club…


F/T & P/T Staff needed to support Developmentally Disabled adults in small residential facility. Swing…


P/T Weekend Marketing Asst. Housekeeping (P/T & poss. F/T) Servers P/T We are expanding. We need a dynamic,…


FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR Supervises F&B operations on an assigned shift. Requires 2 years of Food &…


DRIVER Class A, 3+ yrs. exp. professionalism, integrity, good work ethic. Small, locally based company.…


Substitute Custodians (Job #2007-650) Bellingham Public Schools is currently seeking candidates to fill…


Life's Good at The Beach! "Christ-Centered, people-focused" are not empty words in a mission statement,…


Bilingual Territory Mgr. Spanish-English. Setting up and servicing dealers for Fortune 500 telecommunications…


Whidbey Island Manor is accepting applications for Director of Nursing Services. Must have a current…


Carpenter Helpers & Apprentices Needed Looking for workers who would like to grow in their trade and…


Information & Referral Publishing Specialist Human Services Agency in downtown Everett seeks I&R Publishing…


P/T Dietary Aide/ Dishwasher position available 3:30pm-8pm. Must be flexible & dependable. Please apply…


Delivery Driver/ Warehouse person needed full- time. Good driving record & able to lift up to 100 lbs.…


Coop Preschool Teacher(s). AA, BA in ECE preferred. P/T, DOE Resume to: StanwoodCoop@gmailcom


SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER For NWESD at Island View Elementary in Anacortes. Go to www.esd189 .org to…


Cascades Job Corps Center has the following openings: *Employability Specialist *Residential Advisor…


MILLWRIGHT Journeyman millwright needed for well established sawmill. 3 yrs. min. sawmill exp. or equivalent.…


Sedro-Woolley Veterinary Care is currently accepting resumes for: VET TECH and VET TECH ASS'T positions.…


Roofers Wanted Valid driver's license. Must pass drug test. 360-293-2021


NOW HIRING: Exp. Finish Carpenter/Cabinet Maker, Entry-level Carpenter, Entry-level Laminator. Competitive…


RESTORATIVE CNA Experienced. 2 positions. FT w/benefits. LIFE CARE CENTER OF SKAGIT VALLEY 1462 West…


DENTAL HYGIENIST FT/PT needed 3-4 days/wk. Busy office. Great patients. Please send resume to PO Box…


Industrial Welders/ Fabricators/ Millwrights Many industrial opportunities avail- able now for work in…


ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR - Multicultural Outreach, Admissions. View announcement online at www.wwu.edu/jobs…


ROOFERS WANTED. Great oppty w/local established roofing co. Top pay & working environment. Tools & experience…


DENTAL ASSISTANT P/T, job share. Experience required. Please call: 360-336-5440


CAREGIVERS Fidalgo Care Center and Rosario Assisted Living has current openings for caregivers, NAR's…


NEEDED: Operators, foreman, pipe layers, top men, must have at least 5 years experience. Please fax resume…


Massage Therapist Looking for friendly, established therapist with local following. Contact Ashley G.…


P/T Receptionist/ Cashier for Fri.-Sun. Great for extra income. Apply at FRONTIER FORD, 12610 Thompson…


NOW HIRING Dishwasher Apply in person, Max Dales Martini Lounge, 2030 Riverside Dr., Mount Vernon.


ATTENTION: Skagit Valley Herald newspaper carriers wanted: BURLINGTON The Skagit Valley Herald now has…


CCS-NW- Skagit Co. Mental Health Therapist-Skagit School Program F/T, $2,583.75 - $2,674.75 per mo. DOE,…


ATTENTION ANACORTES The Skagit Valley Herald now has the following motor routes available immediately:…


CCS has an opening for a CASE MANAGER for our Chronically Homeless Housing Program in Whatcom Co. BA…


Clinician I or II F/T (37.5) Coupeville. Provides primary clinical therapy, case management and/or group…


CPA firm seeking STAFF ACCOUNTANT with exp. in public accounting. QuickBooks. Also seeking RECEPTIONIST/…


Telephone book delivery. Earn summer cash. Need groups or individuals for 3 wks. (360) 840-0870


"EXTRA MONEY" and the rest of the day free couldn't be easier! $50.00 Sign On Bonus! Delivery needs to…


Housekeeper Must be able to work weekends & evenings. If interested, apply in person at: Mira Vista Care…


Seeking an exp. Dental Assistant with a willingness to learn, excellent people skills, and a positive…


Currently seeking SECURITY OFFICERS in the Anacortes area. Entry level positions start at $9.50. Positions…


Exp Log Truck Driver Wanted. 35% Please Call (360) 708-5600


Berry Pickers Wanted! Sakuma Bros. Farms is now hiring berry pickers for our kids crew (ages 12 - 15)…


EARN EXTRA $$$ CARRIERS NEEDED Youth and Adult The Anacortes American has immediate openings, once a…


CCS IS HIRING Support Specialists to assist in Mental Health treatment for Children/ /Families in Skagit…


P/T Chef (every other wknd) breakfast exp., Deli help, P/T, over 21 a plus. (360) 466-5522


NOW HIRING: P/T LOUNGE SERVER Must be 21. Apply in person, Max Dales Martini Lounge, 2030 Riverside Dr.,…


TEACHER OF THE DEAF for the NWESD's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program at Island View Elementary in Anacortes.…


LA CONNER RETIREMENT INN has the following positions avail.: RESIDENT CARE MANAGER for Assisted Living…


Insurance Coordinator, Surgical/Dental Assistant in surgical office. Good benefits and environment. Fax…


Agriculture Office Assistant Office assistant to complete hiring paperwork and to perform daily office…


Immediate Opening PIPE LAYER Exc. benefits & wages, some prevailing wage work. 5 yrs. min. exp. Drug-free…


Gentleman Gene's now hiring KITCHEN HELP, must be 18, motivated & able to work weekends. No phone calls…


SKAGIT COUNTY Seeking Quality Home Health Clinicians: RNs - HH & Infusion LPNs Physical Therapists Competitive…


JOB COACH to support persons w/disabilities in community jobs. Exp: 1 yr. w/ disabilities req., F/T,…


F/T DAYCARE ASSISTANT/PRESCHOOL TEACHER Must be 18, Call(360)428-7961


WOO HOO!! Hiring In Mount Vernon Support adults with disabilities in their homes. FT & PT. Generous Medical…


Mount Vernon School District seeks qualified bilingual applicants ADVOCATE/ COMMUNITY LIAISON 8 hrs/day,…


The Porterhouse now hiring F/T Line Cook Apply in person at 416 Gates, MV.


Call (360) 914-0097 Lang Custom Concrete seeking quality Laborers, Finishers and Form Setters. www.langcustom.com…


INSURANCE F/T position for fast paced office. Marketing, computer & organizational skills req'd. Insurance…


"EXTRA MONEY" and the rest of the day free!!!! ATTENTION: Skagit Valley Herald newspaper carriers wanted:…


Team Corporation Manufacturer of Vibration Test Equip. needs the following positions filled: CNC Programmer/Operator…


Conservation Programs Coordinator Full-time/benefits, incl. 3 weeks vacation. Develops & implements program…


EXP. CASHIERS F/T positions avail. Must be able to work nights & weekends. Competitive pay. 2 weeks…


Visiting Angels WANTS YOU! CAREGIVERS Love working with seniors or disabled? We hire caring & dedicated…


SMALL ROUTES!!!! EASY MONEY!!!! DELIVERY NEEDS TO BE DONE BEFORE 6AM MON.-SAT. AND BY 8AM ON SUN. (Open…