Snoqualmie Valley Garden Club

As a 501c3, SVGC’s mission is to inform, educate, and inspire our members and the community in the art, science, and joy of gardening, while fostering a commitment to environmental stewardship.

Blooming Beneath Blue Skies

Under the generous glow of summer, our gardens and our community are thriving. This month brings the joy of Plant Bingo, where every leaf and bloom is a chance to win, and a fascinating presentation on Medicinal & Native Plants, celebrating the healing power rooted in our Pacific Northwest soil.

Club Happenings ….

Wednesday, July 8th 6:30: Plant Bingo (Members only)
Tuesday, July 14th 6:30PM: Club Meeting - ‘Gardening with Medicinal Herbs and Native Plants’ with Lea Dyga
Tuesday, July 28th 9:30AM: Board Meeting (Members only)
Tuesday, August 11th 6:30PM: Club Meeting - ‘Forensic Botany’ with Lydia Pozzato
Saturday, September 5th: 4th Annual Garden Tour & Progressive Dinner (Members only)
Tuesday, September 8th 6:30PM: Club Meeting - Annual Business Meeting

NOTE: Going forward, we will be accepting donations for the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank at our monthly meetings. An updated list of the most needed items can be found on their website.

Join us for our July meeting:

MEDICINAL & NATIVE PLANTS with Lea Dyga

July 14th, 6:30PM to 8:30PM

Encompass Child Development Center

Join speaker Lea Dyga for an inspiring look at Pacific Northwest medicinal and native plants. How to grow them, how to use them, and how they can support everyday wellness. Lea will demonstrate how to make simple healing teas using locally native plants. Attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite teacup for sampling. It’s a hands‑on, garden‑to‑cup exploration of plants that nourish, heal, and thrive in our region.

Please RSVP to deborah.sherwood@snovalleygc.org.

Anyone is welcome to bring snacks to share to monthly meetings. Let Deborah know if you plan on bringing something when you RSVP.

Elections will be held at our annual business meeting on September 8, 2026

Fresh leadership keeps our club vibrant and forward‑thinking. Welcoming new officers and trustees brings diverse perspectives and creative energy, while giving past leaders a well‑earned rest and the chance to support in new ways. Please consider running for election. All Officers positions are 1 year term, and Trustee positions are 2 year term. If you are interested in serving, we encourage you to attend one of our Board Meetings. The positions available are as follows:

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

In the Community ….

Snohomish Garden Club’s Garden Tour - Sun, Jul 12th from 12PM to 5PM - https://snohomishgardenclub.com/event-6518697
Mill Creek Garden Club’s 10th Annual Garden Tour & Artisan Market 2026 - Sat, Jul 25th from 11AM to 4PM - https://millcreekgardenclub.com/garden-tour/
Meadowbrook Farm Events - Click here for Classes & Events schedule
Oxbow Farm and Conservation Center - Click here for Education schedule
Tollgate Farm Store - open weekends from 10AM to 5PM - https://www.tollgatefarmstore.com/
Frisky Girl Farm Stand - open May through Nov during daylight hours - 9905 428th Ave. SE, Nort Bend
Steel Wheel Farm Stand - stocked May through Nov Thurs - Sat 11AM to 7PM - 3701 324th Ave SE, Fall City
North Bend Farmer’s Market at Si View Park - Thursdays, Jun 4th thru Aug 20th from 4PM to 8PM and Aug 27th thru Sept 3rd 3:30PM to 7:30PM

Congratulations to …

… our 2026 Scholarship recipient, MAX KNUDSEN!

Max is a Senior at Mount Si High School and will be attending Washington State University this fall studying Animal Science. He is an active member of the FFA and was proud to take us to the FFA Plant Sale following the award ceremony to show off their hard work. Thanks to your support of our fundraisers and a generous matching donation from KPFF Consulting Engineers, via member Roxanne Oynes, we were able to award Max with a $3000 scholarship toward his education.

Pictured L to R: Nancy Tucker (Board Member, Scholarship Committee), Max Knudsen, Amber Chaki (President), Denise Dubose (Board Member, Scholarship Committee)

… Snoqualmie Valley Garden Club!

We are honored to be recognized by Empower Youth Network with a Rise & Shine Award on June 3rd, for our work at the Encompass Children’s Sensory Garden. To learn more about Empower Youth Network and their work in The Valley, click this link.

Pictured L to R: Joyce Holloway (SVGC Member), Amber Chaki (President), Megan Michalson (Encompass Director of Development)

Our events are entirely volunteer-run, bringing together a vibrant community to host fundraisers, celebrity speakers, plant sales, expert-led workshops, garden tours, field trips, and more.