Events
February 2nd, 9am PST – Pansy Seed Restock
Keep an eye on the newsletters for details. This will be the only restock for a 2026 crop, as the next restock will be in fall. Varieties will be available in the shop until sold out.
February 12th – Private Garden Club presentation, Lopez Island, WA
Looking forward to talking all about pansies, my book, and my travels, with this wonderful garden club, followed by a book signing at the local bookshop.
February 20th, 1:15pm Hood Room – Northwest Flower and Garden Festival, Seattle, WA
“Pansies are far more than cool-season color—they’re vibrant, resilient, and deserving of a fresh perspective. In this session, attendees will learn how to grow pansies successfully through summer and discover their surprising potential as cut flowers. The discussion explores the evolving future of this beloved bloom, including efforts to introduce extraordinary new varieties through collaborations with hybridizers in Italy and Japan. Drawing from Pansies: How to Grow, Reimagine, and Create Beauty with Pansies and Violas (Timber Press, 2025), attendees will gain inspiration and practical insight to see pansies not as seasonal accents, but as year-round stars.” Get tickets HERE
Feb 28th – In-Person Dahlia Tuber Sale, Mount Vernon, WA
We are partnering up with Trillium Finch, Bee Merry Farm, and Kale Lane Dahlias. This will be our 4th annual sale in the historic A.J. Johnson family farm barn at 17322 Beaver Marsh Rd, Mount Vernon, WA. The sale will run from 9am-1pm.
March 29th – A Spring Pansy Party – Dennis 7 Dees, Vancouver Garden Center – SOLD OUT
Join me for an educational talk focused on growing, caring for, and designing with pansies. Blending practical guidance with inspiration from my recent travels to Italy and Japan, I will share why pansies deserve a place of elegance and intention in today’s gardens.
The event will begin with 30 minutes of book signing, pansy-inspired treats, and specialty drinks, followed by a one-hour educational talk. To close out the event, guests will enjoy additional refreshments and exclusive early access to shop specialty products. Tickets available HERE
April 15th – Private Garden Club presentation, Orcas Island, WA
Looking forward to talking all about pansies, my book, and my travels, with this wonderful garden club, followed by a book signing.
April 18th – Reimagining a classic bloom, Ballard Millinery Studio, Seattle, WA
Join me at this wonderful venue for a discussion pansies followed by a book signing. While you are there, be sure to sign up for their incredible classes, to include a class on making velvet pansies!
May 17th – An Afternoon of Pansies: Gardening & Watercoloring the Spring Garden, at Bella Luna Farms, Snohomish, WA
Join us for an afternoon celebration of the bright and cheery pansy as we gather to paint, learn, and enjoy the spring garden together! I will be teaching tried and true tips for sowing pansies from seed for strong germination and healthy plants. You will head home with your own terracotta pot of pansies and a pack of specialty seed, lending a little extra inspiration (and opportunity!) to paint pansies at home. Instructor Sarah Simon, also known as The Mint Gardener, will guide you through the techniques she uses for watercolor, uniquely teaching the foundations of this art as a transferable and mindful skill. Along the way, you will also enjoy a simple, local, seasonal lunch during our time together. And because we know you will want to keep painting once you get home, your registration includes professional watercolor paints and brushes, plus a curated palette made specifically for this event!
Tickets available HERE . This event sold out very quickly last year, so be sure to book quickly.
June 4th – Afternoon of pansies, Christianson’s Nursery, Mount Vernon, WA
An afternoon of pansies with artist /author, Sarah Simon – aka the Mint Gardener- and myself. More details coming soon!
October 20th – Private Garden Club presentation, St. Louis, MO
Looking forward to talking all about pansies, my book, and my travels, with this wonderful garden club.
Please check back regularly for changes to details and new events.
