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Natural Yard Care - Garden Hotline at Lake City Farmers' Market
Lake City Farmers' Market
NE 125th St & 28th Ave NE | Seattle, WA 98125
June 26, 2025
3:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m.
Come ask your garden questions and get chemical-free gardening tips and resources from Garden Hotline experts at the Lake City Farmers Market, a North Seattle community hub!
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Wastemobile - Bothell/Woodinville
University of Washington - Bothell
18115 Campus Way NE | Bothell, WA 98011 (follow signs)
June 27 - June 29, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily
The Wastemobile travels to communities throughout King County to provide hazardous waste disposal for residents and eligible businesses. There is no fee for hazardous waste disposal. Please check the Wastemobile page for a list of accepted items, limits, and restrictions.
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Natural Yard Care - Seed Saving
Seattle Public Library - High Point Branch
3411 SW Raymond Street | Seattle, WA 98126
June 28, 2025
1:30 p.m to 3:00 p.m.
Saving your own seed will not only get you free seeds to grow next year but also seeds you know will do well in your own garden. Join the Garden Hotline and the High Point Branch to learn all about seed saving and its benefits!
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Natural Yard Care - Growing Herbs Naturally
King County Library - Woodmont
26809 Pacific Highway S | Des Moines, WA 98198
July 6, 2025
11:30 a.m to 1:00 p.m.
Learn from Garden Hotline experts how to choose the best herbs to grow. Explore annual, biennial and perennial varieties. Talk about best growing conditions, soil choices and pot sizes. Then plant some seeds for you to take home!
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Wastemobile - Redmond
The Home Depot
17777 NE 76th Street | Redmond, WA 98042
July 18-20
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily
The Wastemobile travels to communities throughout King County to provide hazardous waste disposal for residents and eligible businesses. There is no fee for hazardous waste disposal. Please check the Wastemobile page for a list of accepted items, limits, and restrictions.
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Natural Yard Care - Summer Gardens: Sustainable Pest + Waterwise Management
King County Library - Fairwood
17009 140th Ave SE | Renton, WA 98058
July 12, 2025
6:00 p.m to 7:30 p.m.
Join Garden Hotline educators to learn about safe and healthy pest management and sustainable watering practices this summer; activities that you can also enjoy in the process! Take home some mulch samples and flower packets for the garden.