Here’s the June schedule for the Burien Master Gardener Clinics

Burien Master Gardeners continue with FREE advice, appearing at the Burien Library on Wednesdays as well as Furney’s Nursery on Saturdays. Master Gardener volunteers are trained para-professionals... [Read more]

Tickets for the June 8 Highline Garden Tour are on sale now

Tickets for the Highline Historical Society’s 2013 Highline Garden Tour – set for Saturday, June 8 – are now on sale. This popular annual event allows participants to visit inspiring private... [Read more]

City of Burien Plants Arbor Day Tree in Honor of Fred Henzi Wednesday

The City of Burien planted a tree in Shorewood Park for Arbor Day, as well as to honor longtime volunteer Fred Henzi on Wednesday, April 10…

Annual Parkside Garden Club Plant Sale will be Saturday, May 4

The annual Parkside Garden Club Plant Sale is coming to the Five Corner Albertson’s parking lot from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on May 4.  All proceeds will benefit local student scholarships, beautification... [Read more]

Burien Master Gardeners are Back for the Spring and Summer Season

Burien Master Gardeners are back with FREE advice for the Spring and Summer seasons, appearing at the Burien Library on Wednesdays as well as Furney’s Nursery on Saturdays. Master Gardener volunteers... [Read more]

Vandals Damage Tree at Cedarhurst Elementary School; District Removing It

A large Sycamore tree, nearly three-feet in diameter at the trunk, was being removed from Cedarhurst Elementary (611 S 132nd Street) Monday afternoon (April 8) after vandals cut into it over the weekend. “I... [Read more]

Volunteers Needed for Walker Preserve Invasive Plant Removal Party April 12

Volunteers are needed for an invasive plant removal work party at Walker Preserve from 2 – 5 p.m. on Friday, April 12. “Since 2008, volunteers in Walker Preserve have removed large amounts of invasive... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Why Did This Tree Have to Die?’

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The B-Town Blog nor its staff:] Click image to see larger version. This tree... [Read more]

Volunteers Needed for Walker Preserve Invasive Plant Removal Party Saturday

Volunteers are needed for an invasive plant removal work party at Walker Preserve this Saturday, Feb. 9, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. “Since 2008, volunteers in Walker Preserve have removed large... [Read more]

REMINDER: Walker Preserve Invasive Plant Removal Work Party is Saturday

REMINDER: The Walker Preserve Invasive Plant Removal Work Party is this Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – and volunteers are still needed to help. “Since 2008, volunteers in Walker... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Of All the Things to Steal…Flowers?’

Late Friday evening someone pulled into my driveway on 6th Ave S., and I didn’t think anything of it. Saturday morning when I picked up my paper off the lawn, I discovered that a hanging basket off... [Read more]

Volunteers Needed for 2 Upcoming Work Parties: Walker Preserve & Miller Creek

Volunteers are needed for two upcoming work parties – in both Walker Preserve and Miller Creek – coming up Saturday, Oct. 20 (Walker Preserve) and Wednesday, Oct. 24 (Miller Creek). “Since 2008,... [Read more]

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Pottery & Annuals are Hot at Advertiser Zenith Holland Gardens in Des Moines

Friend of the Blog and Advertiser Zenith Holland Gardens says “Summertime is beautiful here, so come on down…

REMINDER: Environmental Science Center’s ‘The Power of Plants’ is Saturday

REMINDER: Burien’s Environmental Science Center’s FREE ‘BIGFOOT BACKWOODS’ series “The Power of Plants will be from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. this Saturday, July 14. “Plants... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center’s ‘Bigfoot Adventure Series’ Continues Saturday

Burien’s Environmental Science Center’s ongoing summer program Bigfoot Adventure Series continues this Saturday, July 14, from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., with ‘The Power of Plants.’ “Food,... [Read more]

Help Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden at 1st Tuesday Garden Care July 3

Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden’s monthly 1st Tuesday Garden Care Invitational will be Tuesday, July 3 at the Garden, and volunteers are needed.  From Noon till dark each month, the Garden Manager... [Read more]

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Advertiser Zenith Holland Gardens Now Open Every Saturday

Friend of the Blog and Advertiser Zenith Holland Gardens says “Spring has sprung, so come on down!” “We have the best plants in the south end,” said Lyn Robinson of Zenith Holland, which... [Read more]

Get Gardening Questions Answered by Experts FREE at Master Gardener Clinics

The Burien Master Gardener’s Clinic is an ongoing, FREE service for local gardeners, where experts answer questions about plants, insects and just about anything else you might find in your garden. “Get... [Read more]

Deadline to Apply for Burien Community Garden Program is Friday, April 6

If you want to grow your own in Burien’s Community Garden, you’d best turn in your Application soon, as the deadline is Friday, April 6. Burien’s Community Garden Program is open to all city... [Read more]

Get FREE Gardening Advice At Three Master Gardener Clinics In July

Summer may or may not actually be ‘here’ yet to us humans, but regardless, plants are still growing, bugs are still invading, and you’ve probably got some questions you’d like answered. Did... [Read more]

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At Advertiser Zenith Holland Gardens, It’s Father’s Day All Weekend Long!

Advertiser and friend of the blog Zenith Holland Gardens will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday this coming weekend, Fathers Day weekend. “It’s always the best plant sale in the South end, all season... [Read more]

Get Advice At These FREE Master Gardener Clinics In June

Spring is bloomin’, and if your garden is anything like ours, it’s likely exploding with leaves, flowers, pollen (achoo!) and yes, even weird icky bugs you’ve never seen before, and you’ve... [Read more]

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Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: Burien Tree Service – With A 20% Off Coupon!

We’d like to welcome our latest Advertiser, local company Burien Tree Service, accomplished in a wide range of tree-related services as well as a variety of general home services. Matt McCluskey... [Read more]

Get Free Advice At Six Burien Master Gardener Clinics In May

Spring may finally be arriving, and despite it being only a few weeks late, it’s likely that you’ve got some questions about your suddenly-blooming garden, lawn, yard, or those pests that have... [Read more]