Two Park Cleanups Going On In Burien This Weekend

As is usually the case in Burien, there are volunteer park cleanups going on this weekend, with two of note: 1. SHOREWOOD PARK: Saturday 8/14/10, 10 am-12 pm: The Shorewood event is scheduled at Shorewood... [Read more]

Sustainable Burien’s Sunday Meeting Moved To Community Garden

The good folks at Sustainable Burien want our Readers to know that their next meeting, set for this Sunday, Aug. 8th, is being moved from the usual spot at the new library to Burien’s Community Gardens,... [Read more]

FREE Ice Cream With Ciscoe Morris At Highline/SeaTac Gardens Aug. 15th

Highline/SeaTac Botanical Gardens will be hosting their annual “Ice Cream Social and Plant Sale” on Sunday, Aug. 15th, with special guest Ciscoe Morris and FREE ice cream to the first 300 guests. Here... [Read more]

Cool Down By Whackin’ Weeds At Local Parks This Weekend

Summer’s finally here, and what better way to embrace it than by whackin’ weeds at local parks? Volunteers are needed at two local parks, to help remove invasive plants like ivy, blackberry... [Read more]

B-TOWN BIZ: New Garden And Gift Store Opening In Burien

by Janet Grella There’s a new Garden, Gifts and Home Decor store opening in the Burien/Normandy Park area in mid-July. It’s called Lavina Mays. The owners are Normandy Park residents Alan McGuire... [Read more]

Steve Richmond Of Garden Cycles At Sustainable Burien’s Next Meeting

Steve Richmond of Garden Cycles will talk about invasive plant issues as it relates to ecosystem health and more at the next Sustainable Burien meeting, at 2pm on Sunday, July 11th at the Burien Library. Steve... [Read more]

Get Free Help At These Upcoming Burien Master Gardener Clinics

With the recent wet spring weather, and the subsequent blooming (and bugs!) that’s suddenly happening, it’s likely that you’ve got some questions about your garden, lawn or yard, or that... [Read more]

Burien Boasts Bountiful And Botanical “Bee-Patches”

by Rob Johnson In case anyone didn’t know, Burien now boasts a wonderful community garden at 437 SW 144th, behind the old Community Center. Many of the gardeners are folks who are just getting back... [Read more]

Miller Creek Restoration Party Is Saturday, May 15th from 9am – 11am

Looking for a great way to celebrate the weather and do good for Mother Nature in your neighborhood? The answer is simple: go to the Miller Creek Restoration Party on Saturday, May 15th from 9am –... [Read more]

Walker Wetland Invasive Plant Removal Work Party Is Saturday, May 1st

King County Miller/Walker Creek Steward Dennis Clark wants our hard-working Readers to know that there will be an invasive plane removal work party at the Walker Wetland this Saturday, May 1st, from 9am... [Read more]

(2010) Parkside Garden Club Holding Plant Sale At Albertsons May 1st

The Parkside Garden Club will be holding its annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 1st from 9am – 3pm at the Albertsons parking lot near the intersection of SW 160th and First Ave South. They’ll be... [Read more]

Highline Botanical Garden Plant Sale Coming Saturday, May 1st

Spring has sprung, plants are blooming and that can mean only two things: spiky, irritating pollens are invading the mucus membranes of humans everywhere; and the Highline SeaTac Botanical Gardens will... [Read more]

Master Gardeners Returning To Burien For Free Consultation Twice A Week

If it’s springtime, then it’s time for Master Gardeners to return to Burien like swallows to Capistrano, to help all us non-green thumbers with gardening and pest control questions for no charge. These... [Read more]

For $24, You Can Get A 75-Square Foot Garden Plot From Burien Parks

For just $24, you can get a 75-square foot garden plot from the Burien Parks Department next to the current Community Center at 425 SW 144 Street. Application forms will be available April 19th online... [Read more]

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Welcome Back Advertiser Herr Backyard Garden Center

If it’s springtime in Burien, it’s time for Herr Backyard Garden Center to get in full swing. The B-Town Blog is pleased to have them back as Advertisers. Just in time for the springtime... [Read more]

Whack Some Invasive Plants At Salmon Creek This Saturday

A “work party” is scheduled for this Saturday, March 13th at the Salmon Creek Ravine in Burien beginning at 10am. The goal of this two-hour “party” is to save this park from invasive... [Read more]

“Creating A Garden Community” At Sustainable Burien Meeting Mar. 14

“Creating a Sustainable Gardening Community” will be the main topic at the next Sustainable Burien meeting at 2pm on Sunday, March 14th at the Burien Library. The speaker will be Craig Bye,... [Read more]

Spring Rose Pruning Event At Highline SeaTac Botanical Gardens Sunday

The Seattle Rose Society and Valley Rose Society will host a hands-on pruning demonstration for members and the public at the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden this Sunday, March 6th from 10am to 2pm.... [Read more]

Whack Some Ivy To Help Salmon Creek Ravine This Saturday

Volunteers are needed to help the effort to remove invasive plants from Burien’s historic Salmon Creek Ravine this Saturday, Jan. 16th from 10am to Noon. According to Burien Parks: Salmon Creek Ravine... [Read more]