I am in the studio today taking all of your garden question. I will talk all about Japanese Maples with Barry Hoffer from Maples for all seasons.

Last week, I talked to two guests about upcoming events: Barbara Sanderson and I discussed the upcoming Spring Green Art Festival on May 6 and 7 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Friday from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy free garden seminars with renowned speakers. Shop from over 40 unique, handmade, nature inspired artists and local specialty plant nurseries. Lynnwood Convention Center: 3711 196th Street S.W., Lynnwood.

I also talked to Dr. Peter Raven, renowned botanist and evolutionary biologist. He will be speaking ("Saving Plants, Saving Ourselves") on Sunday, May 15, 1 p.m. at the Point Casino Event Center, 7989 NE Salish Ln, Kingston. Tickets are $35 ($15 for Heronswood Garden Members and PGS Tribal Community Members). Read more about Dr. Raven and the lecture on the Heronswood Events Page.