Bonsai for Beginners at Sky Nursery September 13, 2026

Always wanted to try your hand at this ancient, centering and meaningful craft?

Robert Cho, owner of Asia Pacific Gardening, comes to this in-depth hands-on workshop in the Sky greenhouse with more than *40 years* of Bonsai experience. 40 Years!

With a little history, the fundamental principles of successful bonsai, and expert in-person advice, you'll learn everything you need to know to plant, shape and care for your very own 5-6 year old juniper bonsai tree (outdoor) for decades to come!

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

September 13, 2026

• Morning Session, 11am - 1pm 
• Afternoon Session, 3-5pm

Class Fee - $120 + tax

Register over the phone at 206-546-4851 or at the Sky Nursery registers. Starter tree, planting materials, and ceramic bonsai container included.

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Caring for Mason Bees September 12, 2026

Caring For Mason Bees - Fall & Beyond

September 12, 2026 from 1 - 2pm

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Whether it's your first time getting into mason bees or you want a refresh and some extra advice, local expert and teacher Ray Strelecki is here to help! 

The blue orchard mason bee is a fascinating native pollinator and a cornerstone of our ecosystem, especially when it comes to fruit trees. 

This workshop will cover important info on how best to tuck mason bee larvae in for the winter, so you can minimize the damaging three M's: mold, mildew and mites. Learn from Ray's decades of experience and enjoy thriving bees next spring.

FREE CLASS, OPEN TO ALL

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Annual Ikebana Exhibition September 5-6, 2026

Annual Ikebana Exhibition

September 5-6, 2026 - 11am-5pm

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Sky Nursery is hosting Seattle's Ikebana International Seattle Chapter #19 annual exhibit this fall in the Sky Greenhouse! This year's theme, 'My Ikebana' is about expressing the unique artistic voice of each talented exhibitor. 

Join us in celebrating a love for plants and the singular beauty of Ikebana – transforming natural materials into artistic arrangements with appreciation and care.

Explore 30+ individual pieces, alongside 2-3 large group arrangements, and several live demonstrations from 1-3 pm:

Demonstration Schedule

SATURDAY

• 1-1:15pm | Machiko Faught, Sogetsu School
• 1:20-1:35pm | Megumi Baily, Sogetsu
• 1:40-1:55pm | Zimonyi Chin, Senke Seishin
• 2pm-2:30pm | Nobuko Relnick, Sogetsu
• 2:30-3pm | Gary McLaughlin, Koryu

SUNDAY

• 1-1:15pm | Charles Coghlan, Sogetsu School
• 1:20-1:35 pm | Mie Ross, Sogetsu
• 1:40-1:55pm | Dean Ishiki, Senke
• 2-2:30pm | Akemi Sagawa, Sogetsu
• 2:30-3pm | Diane Elliott, Sogetsu

FREE EVENT, Open to All

Ikebana Chapter 19 Website

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Vendor applications open for the 2nd Annual Greenhouse Winter Market November 14-15, 2026

It may seem early to be thinking of the holidays just yet, but if you’re a small business creative/maker/retail team, it’s definitely already begun.

Sky Nursery is SO excited to be hosting this new Shoreline Community tradition once again. It was a joy and an honor to be a part of last year's market, where dozens of vendors were able to share unique, handcrafted goods and community members helped gather literal TONS of food and financial support for Hopelink’s vital nonprofit work. 

It was, in a word, galvanizing. This year will hopefully be no different and we look forward to seeing you there, in one way or another. 

Application is here. If you have questions, please hit up Shoreline Farmers Market , they’re doing the incredible work of weaving together vendors, farmers and food trucks.

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

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Wonders of Willow: Where craft, conservation and community take root February 14-15, 2026

Wonders of Willow: Where craft, conservation and community take root

February 14 and 15, 2026
Sky Nursery - 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Join us for a first-of-its-kind community event celebrating willow— a remarkable plant that restores streams, weaves baskets, increases biodiversity, and creates habitat across the Pacific Northwest. 

Discover species that can enrich home gardens, wild spaces, and farms.

Whether you are interested in weaving a willow basket, growing willow as a crop, leveraging willow for a restoration project, or adding winter color to your home garden - W.O.W. will have something for you.

• Free community presentations from local willow experts
• Small group beginner willow weaving workshops - 2 hours or less
• Willow-focused vendors
• Live willow-centered demonstrations with Q&A
• Woven willow and basket exhibit

This event is being organized by Field and Forest Crafts founder Erin Cox, in partnership with many wonderful willow growers, weavers, and willow friends.

More information here: Wonders of Willow website

Presenters

• Steve Lospalluto, Dunbar Gardens – Farm to Basket: Growing willows in the Skagit Valley
• Carrie Brausieck, AgroforestryNW – Maximize Marginal Lands with Willow Production
• Alana and Michael Karam, Willamette Willows – Building with Living Willow – Grow Your Dreams
• Erin Cox, Field and Forest Crafts – So You Want to Weave a Willow Basket
• Zak Smith, Salix Solutions & Daniel Collins, Nicoterra – Restoration with Native Willows

Workshops

• Willow bark bracelets
• Willow decorative flower
• Willow tray/trivet
• Willow harlequin topiary
• Willow garden hurdle
• Willow star wands
• Willow spiral hanging basket
• Willow bird basket

About the Organizer: Erin Cox of Field and Forest Crafts

Erin found her life's passion in basketry and wild crafting. Although she has lived in the Pacific Northwest for over 20 years, it wasn’t until she discovered the joy of farming and foraging basketry materials that she truly formed deep ties to this place and a meaningful connection to the land. 

Through weaving, Erin has found a new way to explore and appreciate the biodiversity of the Pacific Northwest. She began casually teaching basketry and wild crafting in 2024. 

The same year she established a small basketry willow farm in Carnation, Washington, where she invites students to learn, harvest, and engage directly with the materials they weave. In 2025, she opened Field and Forest Crafts and her own private teaching studio in NE Seattle.

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Greenhouse Winter Market ended the farmers market season on a high note

Story and Photos from the Shoreline Farmers Market

What an incredible weekend! We are still buzzing from the success of our first annual Greenhouse Winter Market! This event marked the spectacular close of Shoreline Farmers Market Season 14, and it exceeded every expectation.

More than 50 incredible local small businesses had the opportunity to share their special creations and hearts with our community.

Shoppers voted with their dollars! Many vendors reported record sales, with some even selling out completely, a huge win for our local entrepreneurs!

A massive thank you to our incredible host and event partner, Sky Nursery! They offered a beautiful, warm space and stellar staff support. Magical!

The market’s impact goes far beyond sales. We are thrilled to have supported the vital food access work of Hopelink and their food pantry in two significant ways:

1. Vendor Fees Donated: All vendor booth fees (kept intentionally low to help incubate small businesses) were donated, raising an amazing $2,760!
2. Pantry Staples Drive: We asked visitors to bring pantry staples, and wow, did you show up! Together, we donated over 1,100 pounds of food this weekend alone.

We are truly filled with gratitude and joy after this last event of the season. Thank you to every vendor, shopper, volunteer, and staff member who made this possible.

Let this celebration inspire you to know that one small act can make a difference in your community. Small businesses and food access programs continue to need your support year-round.

See you next season! 

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Holiday music at Sky Nursery

Sky Nursery has indoor and outdoor plants, holiday decorations, craft activity for children, and now music to accompany your shopping. 

Locally owned Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Holiday Music Set List

Saturday November 29th
12 - 12:50 - Cloud 9 Singers
1 - 1:50 - Lilac Season
2 - 2:50 - Connie & Lito Caroling Duo
3 - 3:50 - Bonfire Strings (Cello/Fiddle Duo)

Sunday November 30th
1 - 1:50 - Rain City Voices
2 - 2:50 - Sound Harmony Chorus
3 - 3:50 - Celeste Flute & String Trio

Saturday December 6th
1 - 1:50 - STRUM - Seattle's Totally Relaxed Ukulele Musicians
2:30 - 2:50 - Echo Lake Elementary
3 - 3:50 - Frames in Motion

Sunday December 7th
12- 1:30 - Jazz Pearls

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Greenhouse Winter Market at Sky Nursery November 15-16, 2025

The City of Shoreline and Sky Nursery collaborate for the 1st Annual Greenhouse Winter Market at Sky Nursery on November 15 - 16, 2025 from 10am - 5pm.

There will be over four dozen local PNW artists and makers attending the event.

The list of vendors represents the diverse, rich, and talented perspectives of Shoreline and the greater Seattle community, offering treats and treasures ranging from candles, jewelry, miniatures, glass and leatherwork to fiber and visual arts, body care, baked goods and beyond.

All Winter Market vendor fees go to support Hopelink, which will also be at the event collecting donations in support of their 2025 Lend a Hoping Hand Campaign. 

This is a free, family-friendly event and is open to all!

SkyNursery.com

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Sunday Garden Party for kids at Sky August 16, 2025

End of Summer Garden Party at Sky Nursery on Sunday August 16, 2025 from 11am -2pm with free crafts and kids music.

Live Music - 12-12:40pm

Check out all the classes they offer - some free, some have fees. All are interesting!

Young Gardeners Shed

And every day at Sky kids can visit the Young Gardeners Shed.

Come and enjoy our garden shed for Young Gardeners in the Sky Nursery greenhouse. 

No matter the time of year, the shed is always full of fun self-directed activities for kids, including coloring pages, scavenger hunts, cool plant artifacts, storybooks and more.

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

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America's largest dahlia show at Sky Nursery August 23-24, 2025

Photo by Martin Kral

Combined show of Puget Sound Dahlia Association and the Seattle Dahlia Society

America's largest dahlia exhibition is coming once again to Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Held over the weekend of August 23-24, 2025 in the spacious greenhouse under natural light, gardeners and photographers enjoy the huge display of many dahlias. 

Photo by Martin Kral

Exhibitors come from the Pacific Northwest to compete for cash prizes by presenting their best blooms for judging. Bring your dahlia growing questions to the info table and have experienced growers help you grow better.

Show hours: Saturday 9am - 6pm; Sunday hours are 9am - 4pm

Free admission, of course

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Call for local Makers - openings at Greenhouse Winter Market November 15-16, 2025

Calling all local makers!

In support of Hopelink and in partnership with the City of Shoreline and Shoreline Farmers Market, the Greenhouse Winter Market will be held and hosted by Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133 on Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16, 2025 from 10am - 5pm.

Who is eligible to apply? 

The short answer is: local makers, artisans, and designers who sell handmade products, and we encourage new makers to join. We do not accept resellers of imported products or non-profits representing crafters who will not be present at the show.

We strive for a diverse mix of cultures, vendors, orientations, products, viewpoints, experience levels, and product price ranges.

ALL ARE WELCOME HERE!
Click on the link for more information and to apply
Questions? Email info@shorelinefarmersmarket.org

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Tool sharpening at Sky Nursery this summer

Get your tools sharpened at Sky Nursery this summer.

NW Sharpening will be available from 10am - 2pm in the greenhouse. The cost is $4 per tool plus tax, cash only.

Remember, sharp, clean tools are an important part of successful gardening. You don't want to be making messy cuts on your fruit trees, roses, or even on your tomatoes this growing season, as that can increase the likelihood of disease, stress or permanent damage.

Bob also does kitchen knives! No serrated blades please.

Dates in 2025

• June 18
• July 6
• July 16
• August 3
• August 20
• September 7
• September 17  

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

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Job Fair at Sky Nursery

Learn everyday. Let the work you do shift with the seasons. 

Find common ground with other nature lovers, even in a busy, bustling city. Come say hi and learn more about us.

Sky Nursery Job Fair

January 18, 2025 from 10am - 1pm

18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

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Live & Local: Sky Winter Music schedule

The full music schedule at Sky Nursery! Most groups will perform for around 45 minutes. Our Syre Singers will have a shorter, 20 minute set, so show up early! 

We’re honored to get to host each of these wonderful groups, and we hope to see you this weekend. 

Come make merry with us this Saturday & Sunday December 7-8, 2024 at Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Come sing along and enjoy great local music for all ages undercover in the greenhouse.

Here's a look at our new hand-painted winter 'stage,' that doubles as a photo backdrop for all those super cute family pictures you'll want to remember to take. 🎄

And be sure to dress warm! It can get chilly in here sometimes...

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Limited space available in children's class to craft and decorate gourd birdhouses

This Saturday, team up with your little ones to craft and decorate a quaint little birdhouse made from locally grown, dried gourds!

It will be Grandparents' Day! Other guardians are welcome, and grandparents are encouraged! However, adults must be accompanied by a child.

Class Fee - $10

Limited Space Available. Sign up over the phone at 206-546-4851 or in person at the registers. Adult supervision required.

Sky Nursery, 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133.

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Jobs: Sky Nursery

Photo courtesy Sky Nursery

Sky Nursery

Roadway Department
Hourly Wage Range: $18-24
Benefits

If you like getting your workout on the job, outside, as part of a team that's beloved for its natural camaraderie and spirit of collaboration, you might consider working with our Roadway department this spring.

 
This tight-knit, efficient crew works across the entire nursery, doing a little something different every day:

 
Loading bagged soils, mulch and gravel (65lb bags) into customer vehicles
Offering carryout service for customers
Unloading trucks of trees and shrubs on the dock with the Nursery team
Hanging up flower baskets with the Greenhouse department
Getting forklift certified (if desired)
Growing your experience with large facility maintenance projects
Helping keep Sky Nursery staff and visitors safe

We’re looking for service-oriented, motivated, and adaptable types that thrive working in all types of weather. (Special priority for those available full-time (30 hrs+) and can work weekends!)

Job description and application

Benefits include: consistent scheduling, medical (including vision) and dental insurance for those working 30 hours or more after a 2-month period, and vacation pay and 401(k) matching retirement plan after 1 year of employment. All employees receive sick time, in-house continuing education, a generous Employee Assistance Program and discounts on plants and merchandise.

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Sweet Dream Bakes makes its Shoreline debut at the Sky Nursery Makers Market on Sunday

Cindy Yuong, owner of Sweet Dream Bakes
will be at the Makers Market Sunday at Sky Nursery.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Chamber of Commerce.

The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce will introduce their newest member Cindy Yuong, owner of Sweet Dream Bakes on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at the Shoreline Sky Nursery holiday Makers Market from 10am to 4pm, 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Cindy is a long time resident of Shoreline, graduate of Shorewood High School, and a new small business owner.

Cindy is the owner and cake artist of Sweet Dream Bakes, a home bakery that specializes in putting your passion onto cakes to make celebrations even brighter. 

She creates artfully crafted custom designs on cakes to bring the images of your dreams into reality. 

Featuring various Asian flavors, high quality ingredients, and not-too-sweet eats inspired from her travels throughout Asia, Sweet Dream Bakes is here to help you celebrate the most important days of your life with something uniquely yours. 

We will have a ribbon cutting ceremony at the table shortly after the market opens, around 10:10am. Cindy will also have a cake cutting ceremony and serve slices of cake to those attending! Of course her signature items will be available. Come by to support the start of a new Shoreline based business and visit the wonderful artists at the market.  

Although based in Shoreline, there is no storefront to visit. Custom cakes are made to order by booking in advance through the website sweetdreambakes.com, which will launch on 12/3. 

Cakes and sweet snacks are available for pick up, delivery, and at pop ups held throughout the greater Seattle area. Stay updated with Cindy through Sweet Dream Bakes on Instagram and Facebook. 

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Shop Local: Sky Nursery has a gift shop - and a coffee shop - and a Maker's Market

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

By Diane Hettrick

Sky Nursery has greenhouses and outdoor space full of plants, of course, but they also have a year round gift shop inside with gifts for gardeners. House plants make good gifts and the staff are very knowledgeable.  

I once walked in to the indoor plant section and said "I need four different plants for people whose idea of plant care is to dump the remains of their cold coffee in the dirt." The staff person was startled for a moment but then came up with four great selections.

Their Christmas ornaments are varied and they often have entertainment during December. And Christmas trees.

They are located between Aurora and Midvale, just north of 185th.

Saturday, December 2, 2023 they have tool sharpening for $4 cash only from 10am to 2pm, music from Strum ukulele band from 1-2pm, and Heartful Rootz Maker's Market. Keep an eye on their events page.

Heartful Rootz Maker's Market

December 2nd & 3rd 10am-4pm

Shop over 30 vendors offering handmade goodies from local Black, Indigenous and People of the Global Majority artists.

As a special treat, join us each day at 12pm & 2pm for story shares from exceptional featured artists. This is a great opportunity to learn more about their work, stories and motivations, and understand how much it takes to create something truly beautiful by hand.

Heartful Rootz is proud to support both experienced and up-and-coming vendors and creatives.

Facebook Event

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CORRECTION: Free class for Young Gardeners: Fantastic Ferns on Sunday August 20, 2023

CORRECTION: The original headline said Saturday - the event is on SUNDAY

Looking for a little something fun and educational to do with the kids? Join us in the Sky Greenhouse for a Young Gardener craft event next weekend!

 
"Ferns don't have crazy flowers or bright colors, but they're quite beautiful in their own right, easy to care for, and they've been around since the dinosaurs walked the earth! 

Come on in to Sky to craft your own clay fern amulet and learn more about these ancient plants!"

 
FREE EVENT. Please register here in advance so that we have enough materials available.

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Sky Nursery class: Carnivorous plants are the secret weapon of indoor gardening

Carnivorous plants are the secret weapon of indoor gardening. 

Their ravenous tendencies can be used to actually reduce fungus gnats in your home (or greenhouse), all while offering a striking aesthetic you just can't get with other plants.

 
Wanna know how to care for these unique little monsters? 

Join Sky's very own Charles Young for a free in-person class October 22, 2022 from 12-1pm. 

Accompanied by a huge selection of 'carnies,' he'll be taking you through how to help them thrive, whether they're tucked into a bog terrarium or not.

Expect a little bit of Halloween silliness, a lot of information, and a chance to ask all your questions. 

If you plan to attend, there is no limit on space, but we thank you for taking the time to RSVP here: https://fb.me/e/rGrbc0Pfl

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