WaterWise demonstration garden: Self-guided tours show

WaterWise demonstration garden: Self-guided tours showcase plants and gardening methods that conserve water. Plant list available at garden or from Web site. Guided tours available for groups of 12 or more with advance registration. Hours: Dawn-dusk daily. Covington Water District, 18631 S.E. 300th Place, Covington. 253-631-0565, ext. 170, or www.covingtonwater.com.

August 1, 2008 2:37 pm

Garden calendar

WaterWise demonstration garden: Self-guided tours showcase plants and gardening methods that conserve water. Plant list available at garden or from Web site. Guided tours available for groups of 12 or more with advance registration. Hours: Dawn-dusk daily. Covington Water District, 18631 S.E. 300th Place, Covington. 253-631-0565, ext. 170, or www.covingtonwater.com.

Lake Wilderness Arboretum: Events: 10 a.m. the third Saturday of the month, docent tours; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, summer plant sales. Forty-acre arboretum features trails for walking, jogging and bicycling, and the Smith-Mossman Garden’s collection of western azaleas. 22520 S.E. 248th St., Maple Valley. 425-413-2572 or www.lakewildernessarboretum.org.

Master Gardener: 10 a.m. Aug. 23, Covington Library, 27100 164th Ave. SE. Master Gardeners from the Washington State University Extension will provide advice on gardening and plant problems.

Concrete leaf casting workshop: 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 23. Cast a concrete leaf for your garden. Cost: Free for members; $15 for non-members. Materials fee: $30. Lake Wilderness Arboretum Nursery, 22520 S.E. 248th St., Maple Valley. 253-631-0565, ext. 170, or Register@LakeWildernessArboretum.org.

Green Thumb Garden Club: 7 p.m. the first Friday of the month. St. John the Baptist Church, 25810 156th Ave. S.E., Covington. 253-630-7674.