Events & Workshops

DONATION DAY:
Molbak's Share Your Harvest program
Our local food banks need healthy, fresh food. You can help.

Participating is easy!
In September harvest your herbs, fruits and vegetables and drop them of at Molbak's. No need to pre-wash, just place in bags, and place on designated carts, just inside the Garden Store. We'll get the donations to Hopelink each week for their food bank program.

Click here for more info on what to donate.

ON SITE: G & G Dogs

Visit the G & G Dogs hot dog stand in the nursery and choose from an assortment of locally-produced hot dogs and sausages, grilled to perfection.

CONTEST: Enter to Win

Dinner at The Herbfarm, a Night at Willows Lodge and a dozen Kate's Kitchen herbs

Celebrate summer's harvest with The Herbfarm in Woodinville-currently rated the #1 Destination Restaurant in the World by National Geographic. Enter at Molbak's from September 9-19 and you could win dinner for two, an overnight escape at the adjacent Willows Lodge, and a dozen Molbak's-grown Kate's Kitchen herbs. One entry per person. Good luck!

DONATION DAY:
Molbak's Share Your Harvest program
Our local food banks need healthy, fresh food. You can help.

Participating is easy!
In September harvest your herbs, fruits and vegetables and drop them of at Molbak's. No need to pre-wash, just place in bags, and place on designated carts, just inside the Garden Store. We'll get the donations to Hopelink each week for their food bank program.

Click here for more info on what to donate.

ON SITE: G & G Dogs

Visit the G & G Dogs hot dog stand in the nursery and choose from an assortment of locally-produced hot dogs and sausages, grilled to perfection.

SEMINAR: Perennials:
Tips for Fall Planting & Winter Care

Featuring Molbak's plant expert Lara Brinker

What should you plant now for beautiful fall color? What should you cut back or divide to ensure healthy, abundant spring blooms? Join Lara for the answers to these questions and more!

TASTING: Fabulous Fare from The Herbfarm

Join The Herbfarm's gardener Bill Vingelen and chef Chris Weber as they share how to grow, harvest and cook simply with herbs. Enjoy tasty bites and discover how to add zing to everyday recipes.

SEMINAR:
Ciscoe's Favorite Top-Performing Perennials

Featuring Ciscoe Morris, author, and radio & TV host

Gather with Ciscoe as he shares "Oh La La-worthy" perennial picks that will that will bring show-stopping beauty and lasting interest to your garden.

DONATION DAY:
Molbak's Share Your Harvest program
Our local food banks need healthy, fresh food. You can help.

Participating is easy!
In September harvest your herbs, fruits and vegetables and drop them of at Molbak's. No need to pre-wash, just place in bags, and place on designated carts, just inside the Garden Store. We'll get the donations to Hopelink each week for their food bank program.

Click here for more info on what to donate.

ON SITE: G & G Dogs

Visit the G & G Dogs hot dog stand in the nursery and choose from an assortment of locally-produced hot dogs and sausages, grilled to perfection.

DAHLIA DISPLAY:
Featuring Puget Sound Dahlia Association experts

Join PSDA members as they show off their amazing blooms and share their passion and growing tips.

SEMINAR:
Plant Now for Spring & Summer "Wow!"

Featuring horticulturist Peggy Campbell
Sponsored by the Saving Water Partnership

Plant in the fall and use cooler temperatures and winter rains to your advantage. Peggy will share why it's important for getting plants in the ground now, how to use water resources wisely, and fabulous tips and choices for fall planting.

DEMO: Inspired Fall Centerpieces Using Everlasting Stems

Featuring Molbak's designer Leesa Deter

Check out the latest, "just-in" everlasting stems, and gain expert tips on how to create an autumn centerpiece using earthy and layered design elements.

DONATION DAY:
Molbak's Share Your Harvest program
Our local food banks need healthy, fresh food. You can help.

Participating is easy!
In September harvest your herbs, fruits and vegetables and drop them of at Molbak's. No need to pre-wash, just place in bags, and place on designated carts, just inside the Garden Store. We'll get the donations to Hopelink each week for their food bank program.

Click here for more info on what to donate.

ON SITE: G & G Dogs

Visit the G & G Dogs hot dog stand in the nursery and choose from an assortment of locally-produced hot dogs and sausages, grilled to perfection.

SEMINAR:
Trouble-Free Trees & Shrubs

Featuring King County Master Gardener Holly Kennell

Join Holly as she recommends easy-care evergreen and deciduous landscape plants that lend structure to your garden and create year-round interest.

SEMINAR:
Inspired Outdoor Container Designs for Fall

Featuring Molbak's designer Michele Skujins

Discover easy ways to change out and spruce up your outdoor containers to showcase brilliant fall and winter color.

EVENT: Fall Container Planting Session

Shop the store for your favorite plants and containers and pot them up at Molbak's using FREE Molbak's Professional Mix Potting Soil, tools, and expert advice!

MEET THE VENDOR: Fall Garlic Planting

Featuring Greg Lutovsky, Farm Manager, Irish Eyes Garden Seeds

Join Greg as he explains the differences in garlic varieties and shares his tips for growing this culinary essential in the Pacific Northwest.

SPROUT SESSION: Reading with Rover

Reading with Rover is a community-based literacy program.

In the "Rover" program, children with reading difficulties sit down and read stories to a trained therapy dog. The dog listens and doesn't judge the child's reading ability, creating a stress-free reading environment.

We provide the children's books, registered therapy dogs and their handlers; you provide the reading youngsters. First-come, first-serve.

SEMINAR and BOOK SIGNING:
Attracting Birds into Your Yard

Featuring author Brian Bell, Birding & Natural History Guide, member of the Eastside & Seattle Audubon Societies

Learn which NW plants to use to make your garden a lively haven for our winged friends. Brian will share his favorite native plants and photos of birds you're likely to see in our area. Book signing to follow.

MEET THE EXPERT: Going Batty

Featuring Barbara Ogaard, Bat specialist and rehabilitator, member of Bats Northwest

Bats are fascinating and beneficial creatures. Join Barbara as she talks about the eight common species of bats, and shares interesting facts and tips on how to co-exist with these nocturnal mammals.

FAMILY FUN: Rumplestiltskin

Adapted by BJ Douglas and performed by professional actors.

Enjoy a delightful production of this Hans Christian Andersen favorite. Just 45 minutes long, it's perfect for elementary-aged children and adults alike! Please consider donating new or gently used books to benefit the Woodinville Library and Reading with Rover program. FREE.

SPROUT SESSION: Reading with Rover

Reading with Rover is a community-based literacy program.

In the "Rover" program, children with reading difficulties sit down and read stories to a trained therapy dog. The dog listens and doesn't judge the child's reading ability, creating a stress-free reading environment.

We provide the children's books, registered therapy dogs and their handlers; you provide the reading youngsters. First-come, first-served.

SAMPLING:
Apple Cider from Minea Farms in Redmond

Enjoy a fall favorite. Fresh Apple Cider made just a few miles away, on a 100-year old cider press.

FAMILY FUN: Rumplestiltskin

Adapted by BJ Douglas and performed by professional actors.

Enjoy a delightful production of this Hans Christian Andersen favorite. Just 45 minutes long, it's perfect for elementary-aged children and adults alike! Please consider donating new or gently used books to benefit the Woodinville Library and Reading with Rover program. FREE.

FAMILY FUN: Rumplestiltskin

Adapted by BJ Douglas and performed by professional actors.

Enjoy a delightful production of this Hans Christian Andersen favorite. Just 45 minutes long, it's perfect for elementary-aged children and adults alike! Please consider donating new or gently used books to benefit the Woodinville Library and Reading with Rover program. FREE.

MEET THE AUTHORS:
Plant Diseases and Safe Remedies

Featuring co-authors Kathryn Wadsworth and David Deardorff of What's Wrong with My Plant? (And How Do I Fix It?)

Bring your questions and diseased plant to this friendly tableside chat, and get an expert diagnosis and recommendations for a safe, organic remedy.

SPROUT SESSION: Reading with Rover

Reading with Rover is a community-based literacy program.

In the "Rover" program, children with reading difficulties sit down and read stories to a trained therapy dog. And the dog listens, doesn't judge the child's reading ability, creating a stress-free reading environment.

We provide the children's books, registered therapy dogs and handlers; you provide the reading youngsters. First-come, first-serve.

SEMINAR: Putting the Veggie Garden to Bed

Featuring Katie Pencke, Seattle Tilth Adult Education

Fall is a fantastic time to replenish the soil. Learn inexpensive or free ways to build your soil using materials on hand, cover crops, and more.

SEMINAR & BOOK SIGNING: The Virtues & Pruning of Japanese Maples

Featuring Cass Turnbull, founder of Plant Amnesty and author of Cass Turnbull's Guide to Pruning

Discover the magic of these wonderful and versatile trees and how to prune them to encourage health and beauty. Book signing to follow.