Seattle's coolest little garden center with perennials, shrubs, trees, containers or pottery for creating great gardens or planted containers
About Garden Center and Gift Shop
3213 West Smith
and around the corner
our new Gift Shop at
2455 32nd Ave West
Seattle, WA 98199
Mon-Fri 9:30am- 6:00pm
Sat 9:00am- 6:00pm
Sun 10:00am- 5:00pm
Tel: (206) 284-1161
Fax: (206) 284-0081
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2015
Magnolia Village Winterfest
Christmas Tree Lighting at Magnolia Garden Center
Tree Lighting Ceremony begins at 5PM with the Magnolia Girl Scouts and Campfire Girls singing Christmas songs accompanied by lots of Magnolia residents. After a rendition of "Oh, Christmas Tree" at 5:30 join us as we light the tree for the 2015 Christmas Season.
Afterwards, join us at Magnolia Garden Center for our annual Holiday Open House. We will be serving tasty pastries to sample along with kids and adult beverages. Open till 8PM.
Village Winterfest Celebration
Bring the kids for a fun afternoon starting at 2PM. Activities will include Carolers, Live Reindeer, Photos with Santa, Treasure Hunt, Merchant Window Display Contest, Winterfest Raffle, Gauranteed Snow, Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides and, of course, the Tree Lighting! http://www.magnoliachamber.org
Past Events
Spring Classes at Magnolia Garden Center
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners
A great class/workshop to get you started correctly growing tasty, healthy, home grown vegetables. You will learn what to do to prepare the growing area whether its just a pot or a full in-the-ground vegetable garden. We'll cover what vegetables need to grow well, what to plant and when to plant it, and beneficials to make growing easier. You will leave with a garden plan for your space, a season scheduler for the vegetables you want to grow and a list of vegetables that you can expect to grow well in our area. You will also have a chance for some hands-on experience planting seeds and transplanting vegetable starts and will be to take home some of the planted vegetables for your garden. All ages are welcome to attend. Sign-ups are required. There is a supply fee of $10 to cover the cost of plants, seeds and soil that you will take home ready to grow. Our instructor, Claire West, managed the St. Mary's Urban Farm in New York City and now runs the Kitchen Garden at St. Marks Cathedral in Seattle and has worked at Magnolia Garden Center since 2009. Register by phone at Magnolia Garden Center 206 284-1161 or by email at cherrilaneco@yahoo.com
Saturday, April 11 10:00 AM
Magnolia Springfest - Friday, April 24th, 6:00 PM & 7:30 PM
2014 Events
Holiday Happenings
Magnolia Holiday Open House & Vino in the Village
Friday November 21st from 6PM to 9PM
Welcome the Winter Holiday Season. Start the season off with a fun celebration at Magnolia Garden Center and Magnolia Village - an evening of treats, drink and entertainment. A great chance to preview what's new for the Holidays. Get inspired by decorating ideas for your home, find great hostess gifts for the upcoming party season and check out gift or card ideas for hard to please friends and relatives. Other locations in the Village will also feature DJ and live music. Food, beverages, treats for all. Special features and lots of fun for all.
This year the Vino in the Village fall wine walk is also on tap for the evening. So, in addition to the Open House you will be able to join in and taste some of the offerings from 14 wineries. Merchants in the Village are hosting wineries from Washington state who will be pouring samples from their featured vintages. The Vino in the Village benefits the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce and costs $25 for ten tastings. To sign up go to Magnolia Chamber of Commerce. Come on down and enjoy the season.
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Magnolia Village WinterFest featuring caroling and lighting of the Village Christmas Tree
December 6, 4PM - 8PM
Christmas Tree Lighting at Magnolia Garden Center
Tree Lighting Ceremony begins at 4PM with the Magnolia Girl Scouts as well as the Campfire Girls singing Christmas songs accompanied by lots of Magnolia residents. After a rendition of "Oh, Christmas Tree" at 4:30 join us as we light the tree for the 2014 Christmas Season.
Afterwards, stroll the Village and visit the local merchants with treats, carolers, live reindeer, Santa, kids attractions, food & drink, snowfall and shopping the unique stores in Magnolia village – there is something for everyone. Magnolia Garden Center will have tasty pastries to sample along with kids and adult beverages.
Past Events
Spring 2014
Vino in the Village
June 20th
Join the merchants of Magnolia as we host a dozen wineries for a night of sampling and enjoying their offerings. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the night of the event. Pick up tickets at Umpqua Bank in the Village (corner of W. McGraw and 32nd Ave. W.) 6PM - 9PM
Summer
August 1st and 2nd
Summerfest
Friday and Saturday, August 1st & 2nd
Sidewalk Sale Thurs Jul. 31th - Sat Aug. 2nd
Baby Races Saturday, approx. Noon (just after the parade)
Saturday August 4th, following the parade at Magnolia Garden Center, on the turf in the parking lot! Come have some fun and cheer on your favorite crawling baby. Free. Prizes to all baby entrants.
For more details check out the Chamber of Commerce website
Whiskey and Beer Walk
April 25th
A mix of brewers and distillers will be offering their products for tasting on this evening in the Magnolia Village. There will also be a band providing accompanying music for your pleasure. 6PM - 9PM
2013 Events
November 22, Magnolia Garden Center Holiday Open House
6 til 9 PM featuring great hors d'oeuvres and beverages - hot spiced cider & wine tasting. Around the Village that evening: Many of Magnolia's businesses will be welcoming residents saying "thanks for your support this year." Musical treats include: Caroling by the Magnolia Chorale. Live music at The Brik Boutique. Live music at Serendipity Cafe and Lounge featuring the Kennedy Brothers @ 9PM.Pipe Organ music at Magnolia Ace Hardware courtesy of Santa! Special hor d'oeuvres offerings at Szmania's. Special Greek plate at Niko's Gyro's. Come preview the holiday offerings and our special Garden Center and Gift ambiance to help kick off the season of festivities. Rain, snow or shine its always a night to come out.
WinterFest December 6th
5:30 PM Caroling starts with the Magnolia Girl Scouts and Campfire Girls at Magnolia Garden Center followed by the traditional tree lighting at 6:00PM. This year come and meet Santa and enjoy the joyful sounds of Christmas Carolers, viewing special Holiday Art by local artists, sampling tasty treats, delicious wines for the adults and hot chocolate or cider for the kids! Event runs till 9PM
October 4th, Wine Walk in Magnolia Village
July 23, Chamber of Commerce General Meeting and Spaghetti Feed - Magnolia Garden Center
Garden Center in the Farmer's Market
Magnolia Garden Center will be presenting a Container Planting demo at the Saturday market in Magnolia. Come by to see your options for growing edibles in small spaces.
Wine Walk Friday, June 14, 6PM to 9PM Sample from 10 different wineries in Magnolia Village. We will be hosting Davenport Cellars www.davenportcellars.com in our green house for tasting. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 the day of the event. Online sales and more info at www.magnoliachamber.org
Mother's Day May 12
SpringFest April 2013
Magnolia Winterfest November 30th, 6 - 9pm- Santa and the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Bring the kids to the Garden Center for the official kickoff to the Holiday Season with the annual Magnolia Christmas Tree Lighting. Caroling starts at 5:40. We will choose one child from the audience to flip the switch and turn on the Christmas Tree lights! Then help yourself to some hot cider or perhaps an adult beverage and stroll through the Magnolia Village to see what everyone has set up for the holidays.
Magnolia Holiday Tour of Homes
Saturday, December 1st. Save with advance tickets available at Magnolia Garden Center and Gift Shop. Benefits Assoc. of Catholic Charities Katherine Meloy Circle
2012 Special Events Calendar
Magnolia Garden Center Traditional Holiday Open House
Friday November 16th from 5PM to 8PM
Welcome to the Winter Holiday Season. Start the season off with a fun celebration at Magnolia Garden Center with an evening of treats, drink and entertainment. Your best chance to preview what's new for the Holidays. Get inspired by decorating ideas for your home. Find great hostess gifts for the upcoming party season. Check out gift or card ideas for hard to please friends or relatives. Celebrate the Holiday Season at Magnolia Garden Center. Food, beverages, treats for all. Special features and lots of fun for all. Come on down and enjoy the season.
Magnolia Haunted Halloween
All kids welcome to trick-or-treat the Magnolia Village. Wednesday, October 31st from 4:00PM to 6:00PM. Magnolia Garden Center's giant inflated haunted house for the younger tricksters will be open with treats waiting for those brave enough to enter!
Fallfest Village Night Out September 28th
Summerfest
Friday and Saturday, August 3rd & 4th
Sidewalk Sale Thurs Aug. 2 - Sat Aug. 4
Baby Races Saturday, approx. Noon
(just after the parade)
Saturday August 4th, following the parade at Magnolia Garden Center, on the turf in the parking lot! Come have some fun and cheer on your favorite crawling baby. Free. Prizes to all baby entrants.
For more details check out the Chamber of Commerce website
Beginning Rose Care Class
Saturday, March 31, 10:00 AM
Do you want beautiful flowers all summer long? Would you like fresh bouquets from your own garden? Come and see how little it takes to grow roses in your yard. We'll give you a demonstration showing where and how to prune roses. You'll also learn how best to feed and care for roses now and throughout the rest of the growing season. Classes start at 10:00 AM. Free. Meets in the Greenhouse.
Beginning Vegetable Garden Class
Saturday, April 14, 10:00 AM
Saturday, April 28, 10:00 AM
A beginners look at what to grow in this area and how to grow it, when to plant, whether to plant seeds or starts, best soil amendments and much more. Whether you've got your whole backyard, a pea patch or just containers on your deck bring your questions and we'll help get you started. Free, located in the Greenhouse.
Welcome to the Winter Holiday Season. Start the season off with a fun celebration at Magnolia Garden Center with an evening of treats, drink and entertainment.
Valentine's Day
Tuesday February 14th All Day!
Halloween Haunted House and Village Open House Friday, October 31st, 4PM to 6PM
All the little ghosts, goblins, princes and princesses are welcome to visit the Garden Center's inflatable haunted house in the Magnolia Garden Center parking lot. The Magnolia Village merchants including the Garden Center will offer treats in return for no tricks!
Magnolia Run the Bluff Fun Run
October 9, 2011 8AM start time
Fallfest Village Night Out Friday September 30th
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Music and art throughout the Village for the evening 6PM through 8PM
Summerfest Baby Races - Saturday,
July 30, 2011 12 Noon (after the parade)
Bargains from the Gift Shop and the Garden Center
Enjoy Spectacular Flowers This Summer
Saturday, March 26, 10:00 AM
There aren't many plants that will produce great flowers all summer long - let alone flowers that can be incredibly fragrant, beautiful and look wonderful in arrangements throughout your house. If you've got a sunny spot in your yard we'll show you how to have great roses all summer with minimal care. Come and see how to care for roses in your yard. We'll give you a demonstration showing where and how to prune roses, what to feed them and how best to take care of them. You'll learn what to do for roses now and throughout the rest of the growing season. It's really pretty easy! Class starts at 10:00 AM. Free. Meets in our Greenhouse.
Pre-Valentine's Event for the whole Village
Thursday, February 10, 2009
6:oo PM to 9:oo PM
Once again it's time for a Village Night Out in Magnolia Village! One with shopping, tasting, sipping and pampering!
Some of the participating Merchants: Around the Block, Cocoa & Cream, Dish it Up, Le Roux, Magnolia Bookstore, Magnolia Garden Center, Mondello's, PJ's Paws and Claws, Serendipity, Swirl Wine Bar, Szmania's, Wheeler St. Kitchen, Vixen Day Spa and Boutique.
Christmas Special Village Night Out
Thursday, December 9th, 6PM - 9PM
Watch for more Details or sign up for Email Notification
Holiday Open House
Campfire and Girl Scouts caroling for the Magnolia Village Tree Lighting Nov. 19, 2010
Friday, November 19th 5:30 to 9:00PM
Christmas Tree lighting, Magnolia Village Holiday Open House
Caroling, lots of Holiday treats served by your favorite Magnolia merchants, early season Christmas shopping, mingle with your Magnolia neighbors and enjoy the Thanksgiving-Christmas festivities. Come warm up your voice for the Holidays. Caroling begins with the Magnolia Girl Scouts and Campfire Girls at 5:30 with the Tree lighting at 6:00 PM.
Sign up for an email notification for this and other events like these .
Magnolia Haunted Halloween
All kids welcome to trick-or-treat the Magnolia Village. Friday, October 29 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM. Magnolia Garden Center's giant inflated haunted house for the younger tricksters will be open with treats waiting for those brave enough to enter!
Village Night Out
Next Village Night Out is October 21st from 6PM to 9PM
Special deals on Halloween decor and goodies
Village Night Out
Thursday, August 19th
6:00PM-9:00PM
Late evening shopping on a nice August night! Enjoy free hot dogs from our charcoal grill along with a cool beverage. Our way to say 'thanks' for supporting us through the year.
Magnolia Summerfest
Friday and Saturday, July 31st & August 1st
Sidewalk Sale Thurs Aug. 5 - Sat Aug. 7
For more details check out the Chamber of Commerce website
Summerfest Baby Races
Saturday, August 1st
When: Following the parade, about 12:00 Noon
Where: Magnolia Garden Center Parking Lot (32nd W. and W. Smith St.) Map
What: A fun and very cute crawling "race" to see which baby gets to the finish line first or if they even leave the start line!
Who: Any crawler. Must not be able to walk. Walkers will be disqualified! Prizes to all contestants. Sign up at Magnolia Garden Center
Mother's Day Weekend
Saturday and Sunday, May 8th and 9th
Saturday, 9:00 - 6:00, Sunday 10:00 - 5:00
Best pick of the season for fuchsia baskets and lots of special planters and other gifts for Mom. Our gift shop has lots to chose from to help you create a great gift. All of us will be ready to help you chose something appropriate and within your budget so you won't have to go any farther than Magnolia!
Magnolia Gift Shop - Girl's Night Out Special
Thursday, May 6, 6:00 - 9:00PM
Special Save 20% off any one regular priced item during Girl's Night Out! Great time to shop for Mother's Day for that special gift or just satisfy that little indulgence for yourself. Free beverages.
Beginning Vegetable Garden Class
Special Offering Coinciding with Girls Night Out
Thursday evening, May 6, 7:00 PM
A beginners look at what to grow in this area and how to grow it, when to plant, whether to plant seeds or starts, best soil amendments and much more. Whether you've got your whole backyard, a pea patch or just containers on your deck bring your questions and we'll help get you started. Free, located in the Greenhouse.
Beginning Rose Care Class
Saturday, February 20, 10:00 AM
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Saturday, February 27, 10:00 AM
Come and see how to prune and care for roses in your yard. We'll give you a demonstration showing where and how to prune roses. You'll also learn how best to feed and care for roses now and throughout the rest of the growing season. Classes start at 10:00 AM. Free. Meets in the Greenhouse.
Holiday Open House
Friday, November 20
Christmas Tree lighting, Magnolia Village Holiday Open House
Caroling, lots of Christmas treats served by your favorite Magnolia merchants, Christmas shopping, mingle with your Magnolia neighbors and enjoy the pre-Christmas festivities. Caroling begins at 5:30 with the Tree lighting at 6:00 PM.
Magnolia Haunted Halloween
All kids welcome to trick-or-treat the Magnolia Village. Friday, October 30 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM. Magnolia Garden Center giant inflated haunted house for the younger tricksters will be open with treats waiting for those brave enough to pass through the maze!
September Pottery Sale
All month long
All containers on sale from 25% to 40% off regular prices. All pots over $200 regular price are now 40% off. Includes all terra cotta, plastic, fiberglass, ceramic, cement and biodegradable bamboo.
September Girls Night Out
Thursday September 10th, 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Special night to enjoy the summer evening. Stop by for some flowers and pots to put them in (see our pottery sale for more information) and fun. Plan to come and stroll the Magnolia Village with a friend or two, have some treats and refreshments and go home with some good bargains.
August Girls Night Out
Thursday August, 20 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Special night to enjoy the summer evening. Special sale at the garden center with more details coming soon. Plan to come and stroll the Magnolia Village with a friend or two, have some treats and refreshments and go home with some good bargains.
Spring Girls Night Out
Customer Appreciation Night
It's a party! As a way of saying thanks to all who have supported us through the winter and this spring we are inviting everyone to come on in and enjoy free hot dogs and refreshments. We'll be able to spend some time with you to help with your gardening questions and problems. And of course you'll be able to check out all of our great spring plants now ready to go into your gardens or containers. Whether you want to find out the best way to grow tomatoes or are just looking to add some color to your patio come on down to relax for while on Thursday evening, May 14.
Thursday, May14, 5:00 - 8:00 PM.
Container Gardening Class
How to make the most out of your container planting. We'll help you decide what to plant and when to plant it to get the best display going in your own pots, planters, tubs or other containers. Get the season off to a great start with a beautifully planted container, planted by YOU!!!
Saturday, April 25, 10:00 AM
Saturday April 11th
10:00 AM in our Greenhouse
A beginners look at what to grow in this area and how to grow it, when to plant, whether to plant seeds or starts, best soil amendments and much more. Whether you've got your whole backyard, a pea patch or just containers on your deck bring your questions and we'll help get you started. Free
March 14th
Come and see how to prune and care for roses in your yard. We'll give you a demonstration (hands-on if you bring your pruners) showing where and how to prune roses. You'll also learn how best to feed and care for roses now and throughout the rest of the growing season. Classes start at 10:00 AM. Free.
March 19, 2009, 5:00 - 8:00PM
(Please note date change from last posting)
Gift shop special will include a presentation on orchids and orchid care. If you've ever wondered just how to keep these beautiful plants blooming in your house come in and talk with the expert. We'll also have lots of early spring vegetables and herbs for planting, together with all the help you'll need in information to help you prepare your garden for the planting season.
The next "Guys and Gals Night Out"
Pre-Valentine's Shopping for couples and singles
February 12, 2009
It's time for a "Guys and Gals' Night Out" in Magnolia Village! One with shopping, tasting, sipping and pampering! The monthly "Night Out" series are events just for you on the second Thursday of every month. Better yet - we, the participating merchants of this great event, want to reward you for coming into our stores!
There will be door prizes, gifts with purchases and exclusive offers so you don't want to miss this event! Leave the kids with dad and head out for a fabulous night with your BFF!
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels Neighborhood clean-up at Magnolia Garden Center
Saturday February 7, 2009
Clean N Green Clean-up in Magnolia. Volunteers cleaned up the Village and some of the surrounding streets in the Magnolia neighborhood. Garden Center owner Margaret Flaherty led one of the clean-up groups around the Village raking up, picking up trash and getting things generally spruced up.