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APLDWA offers monthly programs designed to meet the goals of our chapter and the needs of our members. Programs address issues related to professional growth, design exposure, national certification and business/legislative advocacy. Unique venues and fresh approaches are always sought, and networking is integral to every program. Programs evolve from member suggestions, so be sure to share your thoughts with the program committee!

APLDWA May Events

Tour of Big Trees Nursery
APLDWA Gold Sponsors Bartlett Tree Experts and Big Trees, Inc., host this late-spring evening program

Thursday, May 17, 2012 6-8:30pm
10928 Springhetti Road Snohomish, WA 98296

Big Trees is located on 30 acres of rich land in the Snohomish River Valley, where most of its 300+ varieties of trees are grown. Over the course of the evening, we will tour the nursery with owner Ross Latham and learn about its unique services. Transplant techniques used by Big Trees have been developed through twenty years of experience on every conceivable type of site. Careful and skillful hand-digging crews transplant large trees every day, using loaders or a 90″ tree spade when needed.

Big Trees has also partnered with Bartlett Tree Experts to help newly installed or transplanted trees get off to the best possible start by integrating professional tree care services into residential and commercial projects. With the backing of a national laboratory and research staff, Big Trees has access to fast and accurate fertilization and soil management analysis, two of the biggest variables when determining the correct aftercare treatment for trees.

Don’t miss out on learning about the valuable products and services offered by Big Trees and Bartlett Tree Experts. Continuing education units should be available.

The nursery is located about 35 minutes north of Seattle. Save time and money by carpooling with colleagues. Once there, you can also expect to enjoy casual dinner fare in a bucolic setting!

Cost for this Event (includes casual dinner fare):
Members: $25; nonmembers: $50
First, RSVP to Janine Anderson at janine@anderson-design.net
Then, pay on-line through PayPal.
Or, mail checks made out to APLDWA to:
Shelley Retchless, Treasurer
9056 Dayton Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98103

APLDWA May Events
Tour of Big Trees Nursery

News/Committee Activities

Sponsorship Committee: No meetings scheduled, but we are accepting new members. Contact Tina Nyce

DynaScape users group meeting: Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month. Contact Tina Nyce for more information.

Member Activities

A new book and upcoming speaking engagements from Vanessa Gardner Nagel, APLD
From conception through construction, Vanessa Gardner Nagel, APLD, describes the process of implementing a gorgeous and functional garden in her resourceful book, Understanding Garden Design: The Complete Handbook for Aspiring Designers.

Vanessa will also be sharing her expertise and experience in the following talks:

June 5: Structural Plant Placement: Locating and Strengthening Your Garden's Bones. Washington County Master Gardeners, Beaverton, OR

Visit her website for more information.

Virginia Hand's design for cover of mystery novel.
Virginia comes from a graphic design background and still works on garden-related projects. In the fall she designed the cover of author, Marty Wingate's first mystery, The Garden Plot. Copies can be found through MartyWingate.com.

Marty Wingate's new Timber Press publication, Landscaping for Privacy, also includes Virginia’s illustration, photography and garden designs as well as photos and gardens from other APLD Washington Chapter members.

Writing by Janine Anderson
Janine’s article, "Tohono Chul Park—A Tucson Treasure", is featured in the Winter 2012 issue of the Washington Park Arboretum Bulletin.

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