The Ugly Yard Contest is back at the Plant Amnesty sale and fall festival. This unique once-yearly sale is a "must-do" for anyone who loves gardening.
Plant enthusiasts can choose from a large variety of plants donated by the Pacific Northwest's finest nurseries. Shoppers can also pick from unique offerings from members' private gardens.
The huge selection of new and recycled shrubs, trees and perennials is available at bargain prices - just in time for fall planting.
Clear your bank card for this happening sale on Sunday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Warren G. Magnuson Park, located at 7400 Sand Point Way in Seattle.
You may find a photo of your garden in the Ugly Yard Photo Contest. Valuable prizes will be given away for the worst. You know who you (or your friends) are!
The West Seattle Backyard Greenhouse sale happens again this year on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Sept. 17 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.).
Drop by and chat with urban farmer Karen Mallin at 7939 28th Ave. S.W. (between Holden and Thistle in West Seattle) about her offerings of perennials and organically grown herbs and fall veggies.
September is Northwest Natural Yard Days at many local retailers, helping residents practice environmentally friendly yard care.
Promotional prices are offered on environmentally friendly garden products at lawn and garden centers, home improvement centers and various nurseries throughout King County.
Northwest Natural Yard Days is sponsored by a partnership between King County Solid Waste Division and Highline Water District and Water Districts 20, 45, 49 and 125 to encourage residents to practice environmentally conscious gardening without breaking the bank.
Discounts up to 20 percent are offered just in time for fall yard care projects.
In Des Moines, check out Ace Hardware at 27073 Pacific Ave. S., Furney's Nursery at 21215 Pacific Ave. S., and the newly opened Lowe's Hardware at the former Midway Drive-In.
In Burien, check out Herr Backyard Garden Center at 107 S.W. 160th St.; in Tukwila, Lowe's Hardware and Home Depot at Southcenter; and in North Highline, McLendon's Hardware at 10210 16th Ave. S.W.
E-mail inquiries and suggestions to lazy.gardener@comcast.net.
