Brought to our attention by on of our members:

Central Puget Sound Chapter Spring Plant Sale
Saturday, May 3, 2014, 10 am--4 pm
Mercerdale Park,
 7701 SE 32nd, Mercer Island 98040

This spring we'll be focusing on plants and information for
how to create rain gardens. There will also be a children's area, booths with environmental displays and information.

Come early for best selection, and please bring your own trays or boxes.  Free parking! 


For more info visit their website
http://wnps.org/chapter_info/chapter_sales.html

The Beacon Hill Garden Club will be having a meeting on Tuesday, March 25th at 7 pm. It will be at the Garden House (2336 15th Ave South Seattle, Washington 98144). It is open to anyone interested in finding out more about the club and participating in any one of our many projects this year.

On the agenda:
- Arbor Day/pear tree donation planning
- Planning for the Beacon Hill Festival, do we want a booth again this year?
- Ideas for Pollinator Week in June
- ROCKiT will share info on a project to re-design and revitalize the intersection of 15th Ave S & Beacon Ave S (by the Shell station.

Hope to see you there!

Tuesday, January 28th, was "Garden House History" night with a presentation by long time garden club member Lana Finegold. About 20 people were in attendance which included garden club members from other areas, neighbors from the hill and WSFGC President Brynn Tavasci. It was  fascinating to hear the 122 year history of this Beacon Hill landmark and it's evolution over the years, from private residence to the Ladies' Improvement Headquarters to the current headquarters of the Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs. We also learned that the pear trees were probably planted by the first owners of the house making them quite old. It's amazing that they are producing after all these years. The evening concluded with a tour of the house.  Many thanks to all who attended!