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CATALOG NAME |
DESCRIPTION |
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Choice of Drinks for Your Table
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Choose from a tray of Cosmos, Lemon Drops or
Blue Sapphire Martini's to be served at the table of the
winning bidders tonight! |
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Choice of Drinks for Your Table |
Choose from a tray of Cosmos, Lemon Drops or
Blue Sapphire Martini's to be served at the table of the
winning bidders tonight! |
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Choice of Drinks for Your Table |
Choose from a tray of Cosmos, Lemon Drops or
Blue Sapphire Martini's to be served at the table of the
winning bidders tonight! |
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June's Apple Pie and More |
An Auction tradition! With apples picked
fresh from the tree and baked earlier today, June's apple
pie is at the peak of freshness. The fresh baked apple pie
comes in a large basket with tea, coffee, two sets of mugs,
coasters, snack tray and napkins all in floral design.
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Special Occasion Cake |
One of a kind cake that looks like a purse. A
wonderful centerpiece for a 40th birthday party, shower or
other special occasion. Will serve approximately 20 guests.
Colors and embelishments can be customized to match your
theme. Enjoy this rich chocolate cake with raspberry
flavored Italian butter cream filling or your choice of
flavors! |
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Basket of BBGS's Docent's Favorite Plants |
This basket contains some favorite plants
from our beloved Docents at the Botanical Garden Society.
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Bellevue Collection Art Walk for 8 |
Up to eight people can join Andi Meucci of
The Bellevue Collection and Carol Anderson of Arterra on a
walking tour of the Art at The Bellevue Collection. Ask
questions of the experts! Afterwards, enjoy lunch at one of
the The Bellevue Collection restaurants.
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Gourmet Chinese Dinner for 8 |
Rose, a professional caterer, will prepare
and serve a fabulous multi-course Chinese meal in her home
for you and your guests. She is the ''hostess with the
mostest!'' The evening will be unforgettable! Her NE
Bellevue home is delightful, decorated with old world charm,
just like Rose! |
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Two Planted Containers Ready for Shade |
Two beautiful containers meant for part-shade
to shade locations. One 18 inch container includes
Sciadopitys verticillata, 2 Tiarella Running Tapestry, 2
Cyperus Albostriatus variegatus, and 4 Ophiopogon
Nigrescens. One 15 inch container with Tiarella Running
Tapestry, Cyperus Albostriatus variegatus, and Ophiopogon
Nigrescens. |
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Revealed Garden Sculpture |
Amazing one-of-a-kind garden sculpture
measuring 42 inch x 32 inch x 32 inch. Nature and artist
combine to produce this burlwood and copper work of art.
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A Night in a Treehouse |
Come and spend one night at Treehouse Point
in the stunning Temple of the Blue Moon treehouse built by
author and treehouse builder Pete Nelson. Sip your morning
coffee and enjoy your complimentary breakfast basket with a
bird's eye view of the Raging River through a lush green
forest. |
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Dinner with Art in the Garden Artists |
Visit with the artists of the second annual
Art in the Garden. Walk the Bellevue Botanical Garden where
the artists have placed garden art in glass, bronze and
other outdoor materials. At sunset, share dinner with the
artists. The three-course Tuscan dinner will rely on old
family recipes. From the welcoming wine toast to the ending
with carmeled fig ice, we know this will a great summer
party. Tickets are $50 per person. |
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Tour Dunn with Withey and Price Plus Lunch! |
Enjoy a gourmet lunch for eight after a tour
by famed garden designers Glenn Withey and Charles Price.
Charles and Glenn are designers of the NPA Perennial Border
Renovation at the BBG. Plants in the gardens range from
diminutive trilliums, no more than an inch tall to Douglas
firs towering more than 150 feet in the air. New and old
intermingle, as plants dating back to the 1910's coexist
happily with those just set into the soil. Woodland gardens,
perennial borders, and great sweeps of lawn are just a few
elements that make up the garden. Month by month, year by
year, the garden grows and changes, while its historic
quality endures. See for yourself. |
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Bellevue Square Teak Chairs and Coffee Table |
Own a piece of Bellevue Square history. These
two side chairs and coffee table were used for years in the
Square - just imagine! Place this in your garden and enjoy
the view! |
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Grand Wailea in Maui for 5 Nights |
Five night stay in a 3 bedroom 3.5 bath
luxury condominium in Wailea. Includes all of the resort's
amenities including its pools and water slides. Also
includes one day's full access for four to the world famous
Grand Wailea Resort and Spa (AAA 5 Diamond rated).
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Contain Yourself! Set of Three
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A set of three green-glazed containers
planted for Fall. |
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Untitled Art Piece |
Local artist Steve Jensen's creation using
oil on recycled wood. |
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Garden Tour & Bunch at Debbie Vaught's for 6 |
Visit seldom open and newly renovated
Hollywood Hill garden which includes extensive stacked rock
walls. Includes brunch for six. |
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Small Vineyards Wine Tasting for 20 |
Have a spectacular evening at home with a
wine tasting for you and 19 guests at your house. Small
Vineyards imports Italian wines exclusively. Tom Kelly, the
national educator for Small Vineyards, will provide you and
your group with an entertaining and educational evening. He
will bring eight different Italian wines for your guests to
taste. |
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Overgrowth Log Sculpture |
Out of forest fire tragedy comes a charred
log enhanced by artist Bob Prowda to create a unique
sculpture for the garden. Measuring 5 feet tall x 3 feet
wide mounted on a sturdy rebar base that can be buried in
the ground. This sculpture is a conversation piece.
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East Indian Culinary Journey for 10 |
Learn to prepare a seven course East Indian
Meal using traditional techniques with local ingredients and
spices and then enjoy eating it at the lovely home of Chitra
Parpia. She lives on the water and has an awesome view in
the Holmes Point area of Kirkland. This is a dining treat to
share with your friends and a ready-made gathering you will
remember. |
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One Week in Sun Valley! |
One week in Wildflower 2-Bedroom Condo for
four people. Ground level, all amenities, directly across
the street from the pool, within walking distance to Sun
Valley Lodge and buses. Take your family or just the two of
you with another couple. |
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Extreme Garden Makeover Plus Gourmet Lunch |
Five BBGS Board Members will provide six
hours of garden work at your house to give your garden a
makeover! We can weed, rake, and trim as appropriate, plant
your plants, and provide you with a customized plan for
further garden enhancement. At lunchtime enjoy a traditional
American picnic with your crew including all the fixins
which will be provided by gourmet chef, Kathleen Searcy. How
about a second piece of old fashioned chocolate cake?
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Toggle Pot |
Striking pale blue and yellow mottled
container for that special garden spot. Totally
weather-proofed and need never be planted to attract
attention. Measures 14 inches by 36 inches. |
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La Foresta Canvas Painting |
A stunning contemporary painting within the
LaForesta series by artist Ricoo di Stefano. The nest and
tree images capture the beauty of the dense forests near us.
As a boy, Ricco spent his days with a backpack wondering the
woods behind his childhood home. Nature as a subject for art
has been a favorite. The LaForesta series is the most
abstract of Ricco's work and in some small way they reflect
the beauty of nature as he sees it through the artist's eye.
LaForesta is created with acrylic paint, oil pastels and
varnish on canvas. Per the artist, it can also be displayed
undercover outdoors if not in direct sunlight or exposed to
the elements. |
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Personal Garden Tour for 12 with Cisco! |
Enjoy a private tour of Ciscoe Morris'
Seattle garden led by the TV and radio personality himself.
Refreshments will be served by three of the Society's Board
Members: Kathleen Searcy, Debbie Vaught and Joanne White.
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Snowflake Lane Experience for Ten |
Snowflake Lane Experience for Ten: Ten
people will have the chance to take in the Bellevue
Collection's 'Snowflake Lane' in first class style! You and
your guests will get to go behind the scenes of the holiday
tradition and meet the drummers before the show, then watch
the show from the balcony. This will include a tour around
the drummer staging area to meet all the key players -
wardrobe, drum majors, etc. Also, you'll get to try on a
couple of costumes and take a few pictures while in
wardrobe. Includes coffee and pastries. Everyone will
receive a gift bag with goodies and coupons from KDC, a
bear, autographed drumsticks and cane from the Santa booth
AND dinner at Maggiano's (Gift Certificate). Top it off
with a shopping spree -- $300 Gift Certificate from the
Bellevue Collection! |
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Andrew Carson Kinetic Wind Sculpture |
Whimsical wind sculpture for the garden by
nationally-known local artist, Andrew Carson. Place this in
a spot where it can be enjoyed all year long! Installs into
ground with concrete and included ground mount.
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Joanne's Garden Tour and Dinner for 10! |
Enjoy a private tour of Joanne White's
garden, Novelty Creek, then gather with your friends to
enjoy the flavors of Liguria, the Italian Riviera. Using
family recipes for seafood, roasted meats, pesto and light
pasta sauces, our Ligurian dinner will be a feast for ten.
This four course dinner is completed with desserts and
chilled vin santo. Boun apetito amice. Joanne's private
garden has been featured in local and national magazines and
features three large, spring-fed ponds and a variety of
garden material. Joanne is a self-professed plant addict.
You will leave inspired! |
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Wine Tasting for 24 Guests |
Enjoy America's most awarded wine and bubbly
in the beautiful Medina home and garden of Board Member,
Gretchen Stengel and her husband Robin Callan. Northwest
Barefoot Manager, Zack Hilfman will educate and pour a
sampling of the entire Barefoot Wine and Bubbly line.
Barefoot is the most awarded wine and bubbly in the country
under $15. |
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Dinner at The Harbor Club for 8 |
Dinner for eight served at The Bellevue
Harbor Club. BHS's Executive Chef will create a 5 course
dinner and will match the selection with wines from our club
wine cellar. Enjoy the highest level of personalized service
in an elegant and relaxing atmosphere.
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One Week on Orcas Island |
One Week on Orcas Island! Enjoy this
get-away! One week Orcas Island retreat. REAL peace and
quiet! Sunset and water views and the peace of nature
awaits. Two bedrooms - queen beds, two baths, loft with bunk
beds and futon. Sleeps 6 - 8. |
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An Enchanted Dinner for 10 |
Start with a personal tour of Heidi's
exquisite garden located in Kingston filled with unusual
plant material and garden art, followed by time to shop in
Heidi's extensive nursery. Then enjoy a gourmet dinner in
Heidi's garden prepared by chefs Debbie Vaught, Kathleen
Searcy, Nancy Kartes, and Joanne White. An evening to
remember! |
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Celtic Dinner Adventure for 6 |
Five-course Celtic dinner for six lucky
people, with the main course of Australian lamb. To be
enjoyed in a Northwest garden setting. |
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Deutzia corymbosa |
Shrub 4 to 5 feet tall. Sweet white/pink flowers form on
nodding stems. Very hardy. This is one of Dan Hinkley's
contributions to the horticultural community. |
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T&L Plant Collection #1 |
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Fargesia dracocephala 'Rufa' |
A
newly discovered Fargesia with new culms that have
attractive rusty reddish sheaths and a non-invasive root
system. This introduction is proving to be one of the most
hardy and versatile clumping bamboo in the landscape. 8 - 10
feet. Sun. |
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Tile Painting Class |
Five lucky people will learn to paint their own flower
tiles. They will then be fired in the kiln. They can be left
outside in the garden all year round. |
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Learn to Cast a Rhubarb Leaf! |
This is a class where two participants will each learn to
make a cement rhubarb garden decoration. |
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Necklace and Earring Set |
Asymmetrical turquoise and silver set, necklace and
earrings. |
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Dunn Garden Membership and Tour |
Four passes for a docent-led tour of the Dunn Gardens, a 7.5
acre Olmsted designed country estate. |
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Plant - Colvos Creek |
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Beautiful Red Planting Container |
This pot has experience! It was used in the Bellevue
Botanical Garden display garden for several years. It stands
3 foot high and measures 14'' x 24''. |
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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lynn' |
Hydrangea 'Let's Dance Starlight'. Re-blooming hydrangea.
Vivid flower coloration and attractive, glossy foliage. The
Let's Dance series blooms on both new wood and old,
delivering seasons of flowers and lots of wow. 36 inches.
Full sun to partial shade. Hardy. |
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Swarovski Crystal Bracelet |
Swarovski crystal, glass and pearl flower bracelet. |
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Framed Enchanted Garden Auction Poster |
Commemorate this year's auction with a framed Enchanted
Garden poster. |
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Grandma's Treasures #1 |
A
treasure-trove of jewelry from years gone by. Somewhere in
here is something very special that someone will love
forever! |
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Grevillea 'Canberra' |
Small shrub with bright fuchsia blossoms that attract
hummingbirds. Zone 7. |
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10
Yards of Blown-In Mulch |
No
more tedious wheelbarrowing! Have experienced men blow in
either Cedar Grove Compost or Fertil-Mulch where you want
it. Let Steve and his crew place the organic mulch where you
want it. Save hours and hours of backbreaking labor.
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WIne and Chocolate Pairing for Six |
Owner Sandra Wixon will do a wine and chocolate pairing for
six people. |
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Pair of Votive Candlelabra #1 |
Pair of unusual votive candelabra, sure to be a hit at your
next party, as a special gift, or just sitting on the
sideboard attracting attention! |
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Cultus Bay Nursery Trio #1 |
Corylopsis spicata: Winter Hazel. Pale yellow flowers,
accented with cardinal red anthers, and petals both buttery
yellow and pistachio green. Sweet, incense-like scent.
Blooms March/April. 6 ft x 8 ft. Zone 6. Pernettya mucronata:
Spring flowers, attractive fall and winter berries. Full sun
to part shade. 2 ft x 4 ft. Great in floral arrangements.
Armeria 'Joystick White': Seathrift. Good for container
plantings, the rock garden, border, or as a ground cover.
Full Sun. Easy to grow. |
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Garden Sensations Stepping Stone |
Lovely dragonfly design for use in a garden pathway or
mounted on an outdoor wall. |
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Cookie Bouquet |
Take home this yummy cookie bouquet and enjoy now. With the
gift certificate that comes with, order another seven-cookie
classic bouquet with your theme choice for future use.
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Steamboat Island Nursery Duo |
Drimys lanceolata: Evergreen shrub native to Tasmania. Grows
to 6 - 8 ft tall. Attractive red petioles. Needs part sun
and some summer water. Vaccinium 'North Country': Deciduous
dwarf blueberry to 2 - 3 ft tall. Good in container or in
the garden. White flowers in spring and edible blue fruits
in summer. Great fall color. |
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Pamper Yourself |
Enjoy one 60 Minute Elemental Facial or Restorative Massage. |
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Dwarf Conifer |
Picea abies Little Gem very dense, slow growing shrub. |
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Physocarpus opulifolius 'Seward' |
Ninebark 'Summer Wine'. Neat compact grower (when compared
to other Physocarpus), with nice clean deeply cut foliage. 4
- 6 feet. Very hardy. |
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Glass Hummingbird Feeder on Copper Stand |
Complete with steel mounting rods. |
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Learn to Ballroom Dance! |
This certificate entitles one new adult single or couple to
three 30-minute private dance lessons, two 40-minute group
classes and one practice party! |
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Moondoggies T-Shirt & CD Certificate |
The Moondoggies T-shirt and a certificate to Easy Street
Records to purchase new CD of the Moondoggies. Release date
is October 15, 2010. |
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Stunning Red Container |
This pot has experience! It was used in the Bellevue
Botanical Garden display garden for several years. It stands
3 foot high and measures 14'' x 24''. |
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Garden d'Lights in the Snow #1 |
A
one-of-a-kind canvas backed photo (30 inches x 22 inches) of
''Garden d'Lights in the Snow'' taken in December 2008. Will
it ever snow again during Garden d'Lights? |
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Butchart Gardens Admission and Tea for Two |
Complimentary Admission and Afternoon Tea for two at The
Butchart Gardens, family owned and operated since 1904. Mrs.
Robin Clarke, the great-granddaughter of Jennie Butchart is
the current owner of The Butchart Gardens. The Butchart
Family is committed to the community and is proud to
continue this legacy of support both within the community
and abroad. |
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Pyrus fauriei 'Korean Sun' |
Ornamental Pear. Colors up 2 - 3 weeks earlier than other
pears so you can enjoy red-orange fall color every year.
Spring flowers are white. To 15 feet. Full sun. Very hardy. |
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Art - Wall Piece |
Metal, painted wall art by Brother Mel, a real-life monk,
retired as an artist. Found in a Nashville, Tennesse
gallery. |
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Dale Chihuly Books and CD's |
Enjoy this set of books about local glass artist, Dale
Chihuly and his artwork. |
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College Care Package #3 |
Got college kids? This box contains: 4 types of homemade
cookies; 2 dozen each of chocolate chip, sugar, oatmeal
raisin and peanut butter; 8 Frito Lay snacks, 8 microwave
popcorn, 2 candy bars, 2 giant smarties, 4 packages of gum,
6 fruit leather, 4 ramen noodles, $5 McDonald's Gift Card,
$5 Starbucks Gift Card, $15 I-Tune Gift Card, 1 hand
sanitizer and 2 chapstick. All boxed and ready to ship!
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Acer caudatifolium |
Deciduous small tree from China and Taiwan, where it grows
in high-altitude mountain forests between 6000-6500 ft. It
is a member of the snakebark section of maples and has a
striking bark of strong green veined with darker green, with
grey lenticels. |
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Trio of The Intellectual Devotional |
Revive your mind, complete your education, and converse
confidently! 365 daily lessons in each book covering the
seven fields of knowledge including history and modern
culture. |
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BBGS Membership Packet #4 |
Includes one Annual BBGS Membership ($30 value), one book:
'THE BELLEVUE BOTANICAL GARDEN: Celebrating the First 15
Years' by Marty Wingate ($25 value), and Container Garden
Postcards ($20 value). New membership benefits include:
bimonthly newsletter, 10 percent discount in the Garden Gift
Shop, 25 percent discount at Molbak's, invitations to
'members only' events, no fee or reduced fees for classes
and lectures, and free admission to American Horticultural
Society reciprocating gardens nationwide. |
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Trio of Adiantum venustum |
Evergreen, slow-growing groundcover fern for shade. Needs
little or no water once established. Native to China. |
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Four Yards of Fertil Mulch Delivered |
Four yards of Fertil Mulch compost to be delivered locally
or picked up by August 1, 2011. |
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Flower Photographs |
Twenty matted photographs of a variety of flowers. |
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Copper Trellis |
Hand-crafted solid copper trellis complete with steel
mounting rods and joints, hand-soldered to last a lifetime.
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Astrological Chart and Follow-Up Coaching |
A
one and a half hour exploration of your birth chart. We look
at character potentials and the current and upcoming cycles.
What are your strengths? How do you turn vulnerabilities
into strengths? What cycles are in right now and what is
upcoming? What are the best ways to adapt and to move
forward? This session is in person and is recorded so that
you can refer to it later. This is followed by 3 weekly 1/2
hour phone coaching sessions that will help you to integrate
what you learned and discover how to apply it in your daily
life toward harmony and prosperity. |
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Fatsia japonica 'Variegata' |
This may look like a house plant, but it is definitely not!
Hardy, even in these past winter, this evergreen perennial
has a tropical look. Shade. 6 - 10 feet. |
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Pieris japonica 'Little Heath' |
Charming evergreen shrub with variegated green and white
foliage and pinkish new growth. Grows slowly to 2 -3 feet.
Great in containers. Very hardy. |
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Garden Books |
Variety of very gently used books from the library of Jan
Anderson. |
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Orchard Mason Bees |
200 Orchard Mason bees, plus nesting condos for the 2011
Spring pollination season. The pollination system (same as
the one at the Bellevue Botanical Gardens) will be
delivered, installed, and cared for in 2011. This is great
for any gardener or orchardist that wants to improve the
pollination in their gardens or farm. Unlike the honeybee,
the OMB does not collect honey and is non-aggressive.
Provider of this item will also furnish educational
materials. |
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Acer caudatifolium |
Deciduous small tree from China and Taiwan, where it grows
in high-altitude mountain forests between 6,000 - 6,500
feet. It is a member of the snakebark section of maples and
has a striking bark of strong green veined with darker
green, with grey lenticels. |
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T&L Plant Collection #5 |
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Elaeagnus 'Quicksilver' |
An
excellent and undemanding shrub, Quicksilver dresses the
garden with luminous accents and withstands wind, drought
and most soils. 8 ft high by 4 ft wide; hardy to zone 4. |
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T&L Plant Collection #3 |
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Orchid & Book |
''The World's Most Beautiful Orchids,'' a gorgeous photo
book of 200 stunning orchids from around the world plus an
orchid to take home and enjoy. Also included is a box of
''Wild Orchid'' scented drawer liners. |
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Kniphofia caulescens 'Helen Dillon' |
Evergreen rosettes of narrow upright linear leaves to 2.5
feet. possessing a powdery blue hue create a sensational
Agave-like plant which remains effective in the full-sun,
well-drained garden site throughout the year. In early
Spring, bold heads of orange flowers fading to yellow are
formed atop 3 feet stems. |
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Coffee Cup Iron Garden Trellis |
Whismical iron garden trellis by local artist featuring a
Coffee Cup! Perfect for that vine or just to place in the
garden as a conversation piece. |
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Purple Necklace and Earrings |
Beautiful purple and gold necklace with matching earrings. |
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Begonia grandis 'Heroris Piroutte' |
A
pot full of seedling plants guaranteed to brighten a shady
corner in the fall. Totally hardy for us - named after
Heronswood Nursery where introduced by Dan Hinkley. Dangling
panicles of pink blossoms - stunning! |
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Ceramic Pumpkin with Fall Flowers |
A
colorful pumpkin to provide decoration in your home for
fall. After flowers fade, fill with candy for the trick or
treaters arriving on Halloween. |
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T&L Plant Collection #7 |
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Long Silver Necklace and Earrings |
Unusual silver-colored necklace with matching earrings. |
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Ampelopsis brevipeduncululata 'Elegans' |
One gallon size very unusual vine commonly known as
Porcelain Berry. This species has variegated foliage with
red stems. Berries in Fall start green then turqouise then
purple. Exquisite! |
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Cultus Bay Nursery Duo |
Ratiba pinnata: Yellow coneflower. 4 - 5 ft. Blooms July -
September. Full sun/part shade. Pernettya mucronata: Spring
flowers, attractive fall and winter berries. Full sun to
part shade. 2 ft x 4 ft. Great in floral arrangements. |
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Let's go to the Seattle Art Museum! |
Certificate for two adult admission tickets. |
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Coffee, Chocolate & Mugs Basket |
A
ready-to-go gift for the coffee/chocoholic person in your
life. Or maybe it's for yourself! Includes two Starbucks
mugs, one pound of coffee, various chocolates and other
treats for your eyes and tummy. |
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Luncheon & Floral/Foliage Workshop |
Lunch for six with hands-on floral and foliage arranging
workshop using plants from Karole's garden. |
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Plant Collection for Fall |
Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star': Purple Coneflower. Full sun
to partial shade. Bloom in summer and fall , forming a
showy, upright clump which is a favorite feeding station for
many butterflies. Rudbeckia 'Prairie Sun': Orange petals
wash to yellow at the tips around green centers. Tall and
robust and great for cutting. 30 - 36 inches. Full sun.
Fuchsia 'Whiteknights Pearl': Hardy, upright shrub. 30
inches. Sun/Part Shade. Zone 7. |
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Basket of Board's Favorite Wines |
This basket contains the favorite wine choices from members
of the Botanical Garden Society Board. |
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Yoga Instruction |
Ten yoga sessions. Learn correct yoga positions while
gaining strength, balance and flexibibility. Contact Teresa
for Fall schedule: 425-829-7261 or teresalynn07@hotmail.com. |
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Salsa Night Reservations for 10 |
The food and drink is on us while you paint ceramics at
Creatively Yours Ceramics in Bellevue. This certificate
will cover all you can eat chips and salsa along with
bottomless margaritas, on Salsa Night. You only pay for the
pieces you choose to paint. |
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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Myra' |
Hydrangea 'Let's Dance Moonlight'. Re-blooming hydrangea.
Vivid flower coloration and attractive, glossy foliage. The
Let's Dance series blooms on both new wood and old
delivering seasons of flowers and lots of wow. 36 inches.
Full sun to partial shade. Hardy. |
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BBGS Membership Packet #2 |
Includes one Annual BBGS Membership ($30 value), one book:
'THE BELLEVUE BOTANICAL GARDEN: Celebrating the First 15
Years' By Marty Wingate ($25 value), and Container Garden
Postcards ($20 value). New membership benefits include:
bimonthly newsletter, 10 percent discount in the Garden Gift
Shop, 25 percent discount at Molbak's, invitations to
'members only' events, no fee or reduced fees for classes
and lectures, and free admission to American Horticultural
Society reciprocating gardens nationwide. |
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Bellevue Square Backless Teak Bench |
Own a piece of Bellevue Square history. This was used for
years in the Square - just imagine! Place this in your
garden and enjoy the view! |
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Pair of Soy Bowls |
A
pair of Asian pottery containers to fill with your own
planting creation. |
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Pruning for the Faint of Heart |
Master pruner Joanne White (assisted by Heather Babiak-Kane)
will prune what you are afraid to touch. No fruit trees and
no big trees, please. Two hours maximum. Includes hauling
the debris away. |
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Trio of Caltha palustris var. paiustris |
An
unusual Giant Marsh Marigold obtained from Collectors
Nursery. Excels in moist, clay soil. Leaves up to 12 inches
across. Very large yellow flowers in early Spring. |
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VIP Seats! Nick's Storytime Live! Oct 23 - 24 |
Come play along with your favorite preschool pals live on
stage as Nickelodeon presents their newest, biggest, most
exciting live show ever - Storytime Live! Leap into
Fairytale Land with Dora the Explorer, journey through
Purewood Forest with The Backyardigans, hop into Wonderland
with Wonder Pets! and monkey around on The Monkey King
Adventure with Ni Hao, Kai-lan. Nickelodeon's musical
adventure, Storytime Live!, features four of the top-rated
preschool shows on television today and is sure to be the
hit show you and your family have been waiting for! |
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Grevillea 'Canberra' |
Small shrub with bright fuchsia blossoms that attract
hummingbirds. Zone 7. |
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Stacked Stone Sculpture |
Need a vertical element in your garden? One that never needs
pruning, fertilizing, and coordinates with everything? Here
it is - an experienced, one-of-a-kind, 7' tall stone
sculpture. It was part of the three year ''Stretch'' display
at the Botanical Garden and can be yours. Note: the artist
is no longer making these creations. |
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Photo of the Marsh Orchid: Dacrylorhiza |
Framed portrait of the Marsh Orchid: Dacrylorhiza
bressingham. 18 x 24 inches. |
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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Myra' |
Hydrangea 'Let's Dance Moonlight'. Re-blooming hydrangea.
Vivid flower coloration and attractive, glossy foliage. The
Let's Dance series blooms on both new wood and old
delivering seasons of flowers and lots of wow. 36 inches.
Full sun to partial shade. Hardy. |
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Aquarium Behind-the-Scenes Tour & Lunch |
Behind-the-Scenes tour and lunch for six people at The
Seattle Aquarium. |
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Stand Up Paddleboard Tour |
Try the latest! Stand Up Paddleboard Tour for four people
for two hours in the Shilshole area. |
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Lavatera 'Chamallow' |
Dwarf Pink Tree Mallow. Evergreen shrub. Sun. Deep rosy pink
flowers in summer and fall. 4 feet x 4 feet with dense,
rounded habit. Low water. |
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NW
Film Forum for 6 |
Three - Admit 2 Passes to any NW Film Forum Screening.
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College Care Package #4 |
Great for college students! This box contains: 4 types of
homemade cookies; 2 dozen each of chocolate chip, sugar,
oatmeal raisin and peanut butter; 8 Frito Lay snacks, 8
microwave popcorn, 1 candy bar, 2 giant smarties, 4 packages
of gum, 6 fruit leather, 4 ramen noodles, $5 McDonald's Gift
Card, $5 Starbucks Gift Card, $15 I-Tune Gift Card, 1 hand
sanitizer and 2 chapstick. All boxed and ready to ship!
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Dog Treat Basket |
Basket with four cartons of different flavors of dog treats
and two dog bandanas, one included in basket and one gift
certificate to have one custom-made for your dog. Handmade
by this year's auction chair, Heather Babiak-Kane.
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Original Framed Paper Cutting - Gd'L |
Framed reproduction from an original paper cutting measuring
16 inch x 20 inch. It is an ancient art form that began in
China and Europe. Sogabe started to introduce this paper
cutting to the Northwest in 1978 and now her works are
included in the collections of many corporations,
organizations and universities. She is also known as a
children's book illustrator. |
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Pacific Northwest Ballet Tickets |
Two tickets to the Pacific Northwest Ballet's performance of
Midsummer Night's Dream. Also includes backstage tour at
intermission. |
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Historical Planted Container and Border Tour |
A
piece of Bellevue History - one of the original plant
containers used there for years, planted by the folks who
really understand perennials, the Northwest Perennial
Alliance - designers and caretakers of the newly renovated
Perennial Border at the Botanical Garden. Also included is a
close-up and personal tour for ten of the NPA Border at the
Bellevue Botanical Garden led by Supervisor George
Lasch. Large Historical Bellevue Square Planter: Own
a piece of history with this rustic container once used in
the displays at Bellevue Square! |
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Historical Planted Container |
A
piece of history from Bellevue Square planted with
Zanthophylum piperitum (Japan Pepper) a moderate growing
deciduous shrub, hardy to zone 6 for sun or part shadeand
with black fruits used in Asian cooking. Also included are
Canna 'Tropicana', Abutilon 'Thomas Hobbs', Huchera, and
Cuphea ignea (Cigar Plant). |
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Framed Enchanted Garden Auction Poster |
Commemorate your evening! Framed Enchanted Garden Poster.
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Kruckeberg Botanic Garden - Tour |
Tour for up to 15 people of the garden's plant collection.
Tour is two hours in length, topics are customizable
depending on interests of the group. |
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Clark Fork Whitewater River Rafting Trip |
Leave boring behind on Pangaea's one-day whitewater rafting
vacations on the Clark Fork River. This gift certificate
will enable two adults to a Clark Fork River Whitewater
Trip. |
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T&L Plant Collection #2 |
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Porcelain Pillow-Bead Necklace and Earrings |
Handmade Porcelain pillow-bead set. |
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Votive Candlelabra Pair #2 |
Pair of unusual votive candelabra, sure to be a hit at your
next party, as a special gift, or just sitting on the
sideboard attracting attention! |
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Powellswood Garden Tour for 8 |
Eight people will be given a personal tour of the stunning
Powellswood Garden. |
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PotLifter |
PotLifter is a two person tool for lifting and moving heavy
flowerpots, rocks, bags of mulch, logs, ball and burlap and
many other landscaping materials that are heavy and hard to
grasp. www.potlifter.com |
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Wine Tasting at Hoodsport Winery |
This private wine tasting for up to ten guests includes hors
d'oeuvres and a tour of the winery. |
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Cooking from the Garden - Tour and Class |
Enjoy a tour of Joan Caine's unique vegetable and herb
garden in Lake Forest Park followed by a cooking
demonstration for up to 15 participants. Food and beverages
provided. |
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Melianthus villosus |
The same woody-based stems of the familiar major and a
similar leaf shape but sage-green and densely hairy. Zone 8. |
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Umbeck's Garden Tour & Appetizers for 10 |
Tour the award winning garden of Jim & Paula Umbeck in
Carnation, winner of the Pacfiic Northwest Magazine and
Sunset Magazine Garden Contests. Enjoy appetizers and
beverages while viewing Lake Marcel from the Umbeck's
multi-level decks. |
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Butterfly Garden Ornament |
Whismical garden ornament by local artist featuring a cat!
Perfect for that vine or just to place in the garden as a
conversation piece. |
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One Hour Wall Color Consultation |
Talented interior designer from Six Walls will meet with you
to plan interior or exterior colors or any other design
dilema you may have. |
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College Care Package #1 |
Your college student will love this! This box contains: 4
types of homemade cookies; 2 dozen each of chocolate chip,
sugar, oatmeal raisin and peanut butter; 8 Frito Lay snacks,
8 microwave popcorn, 1 candy bar, 2 giant smarties, 4
packages of gum, 6 fruit leather, 4 ramen noodles, $5
McDonald's Gift Card, $5 Starbucks Gift Card, $15 I-Tune
Gift Card, 1 hand sanitizer, 2 lip gloss, 1 nail polish and
1 chapstick. All boxed and ready to ship! |
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Pair of Pillow Stepping Stones |
Two red stepping stones for your special path. They are
designed so they can hang on the wall if you'd rather. |
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Tree Pruning and Consultation |
Four man hours (one arborist for half day) of tree
pruning/thinning. Have your tree(s) pruned by qualified
certified arborist (s). Pruning can be done on small or
large trees. A free estimate and consultation will be
provided prior to any work requested. |
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NW
Film Forum & Membership |
TWO - Admit 2 Passes to any NW Film Forum Screening. The
Supporting Membership can be used for discounts on NWFF
screenings, workshops and classes. |
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Trevesia palmata 'Micholitzii' |
Snowflake Aralia. Evergreen tree (shrub in our area) from
Viet Nam. Incredibly lobed, elaborate leaves which emerge
white and fade to green. Stalked like Schefflera with
similar habit. Zone 8. |
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Tour of Stumpery with Lunch |
Personal tour by the owner and creator, Pat Riehl, of a
one-of-a-kind garden - a stumpery! Recently featured in
Pacific NW Magazine. Magnificent, imposing, and planted with
unusual treasurers. |
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Faux Bois Flowert Pot |
Stoneware flower pot handcrafted in faux bois (falsewood)
style. Done by Robin Rodenhenger. |
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Parlor Live Comedy Club |
Two 6 guest passes to Parlor Live Comedy Club. |
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Pair of Ceramic Sheep |
Baaaa Baaaa - The most adorable set of sheep you will ever
see! These are weatherproof and easy care garden ornaments.
Ceramic brown and white, 14 inch x 9 inch high.
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Birdwalk and Picnic |
Robert and Ellen Sich, birding enthusiasts, will conduct a
birdwalk through the Bellevue Botanical Gardens describing
Pacific Northwest birds and habitat. At the conclusion, a
picnic will be served. |
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Sedum Planter |
Stoneware dish planter with seven varieties of sedum and
sempervirum. |
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Long Silver and Beads Necklace |
Wonderfully lightweight and unusual necklace to wear long or
short. |
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White Tea Cup w/Saucer Planter |
A
unique, one-of-a-kind ice bucket! Or plant with sedums or
new treasures from the nursery. |
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Mouse Plant Arisarum Proboscideum |
Original watercolor. |
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BBGS Membership Packet #3 |
Includes one Annual BBGS Membership ($30 value), one book:
'THE BELLEVUE BOTANICAL GARDEN: Celebrating the First 15
Years' By Marty Wingate ($25 value), and Container Garden
Postcards ($20 value). New membership benefits include:
bimonthly newsletter, 10 percent discount in the Garden Gift
Shop, 25 percent discount at Molbak's, invitations to
'members only' events, no fee or reduced fees for classes
and lectures, and free admission to American Horticultural
Society reciprocating gardens nationwide. |
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Gunnera manicata |
Dinosaur Food! Huge leaves; likes sun and moisture; bold
foliage accent for pot or landscape. 6 - 12 feet tall, hardy
to zone 6. |
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Christmas Fairy with Twig Chair |
Unique, one-of-a-kind, fairy or garden elf to decorate your
home for the holidays. He's magical! |
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Cultus Bay Nursery Trio #2 |
Corylopsis spicata: Winter Hazel. Pale yellow flowers,
accented with cardinal red anthers, and petals both buttery
yellow and pistachio green. Sweet, incense-like scent.
Blooms March/April. 6 ft x 8 ft. Zone 6. Pernettya
mucronata: Spring flowers, attractive fall and winter
berries. Full sun to part shade. 2 ft x 4 ft. Great in
floral arrangements. Armeria 'Joystick Red: Seathrift. Good
for container plantings, the rock garden, border, or as a
ground cover. Full Sun. Easy to grow. |
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Mariners Box Tickets & Ladies Vest |
Tickets for two to September 30, 2010 game against the
Oakland Athletics @ 7:10 pm. Excellent seats on aisle, row
22 - catch a foul ball! Also, a ladies blue/teal Mariners
vest, size small. |
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Chondropetalum in Rust Colored Container |
Cape Rush. Small, unique plant forms broad clumps of thin
erect jointed stems. Good for dry situations or wet areas.
Full sun. Zone 8. Great planted container for your entry! |
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Enjoy a Visit to Seattle's Aquarium |
Five Guest Passes to the Seattle Aquarium. |
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Hydrangea quercifolia Pee Wee |
A
smaller stature than species. |
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T&L Plant Collection #6 |
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Ornamental Glass Bird Feeder |
Ornamental Glass Bird Feeder |
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Fitzroya cupressoides |
A
very cool foliage, small conifer. |
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BBGS Membership Packet #1 |
Includes one Annual BBGS Membership ($30 value), one book:
'THE BELLEVUE BOTANICAL GARDEN: Celebrating the First 15
Years' by Marty Wingate ($25 value), and Container Garden
Postcards ($20 value). New membership benefits include:
bimonthly newsletter, 10 percent discount in the Garden Gift
Shop, 25 percent discount at Molbak's, invitations to
'members only' events, no fee or reduced fees for classes
and lectures, and free admission to American Horticultural
Society reciprocating gardens nationwide. |
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College Care Package #2 |
A
care package for your college student! This box contains: 4
types of homemade cookies; 2 dozen each of chocolate chip,
sugar, oatmeal raisin and peanut butter; 8 Frito Lay snacks,
8 microwave popcorn, 1 candy bar, 2 giant smarties, 4
packages of gum, 6 fruit leather, 4 ramen noodles, $5
McDonald's Gift Card, $5 Starbucks Gift Card, $15 I-Tune
Gift Card, 1 hand sanitizer, 2 lip gloss, 2 nail polish and
1 chapstick. All boxed and ready to ship! |
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Bellevue Nursery Container |
Set your garden, deck or patio ablaze with color! This
spectacular custom-designed container garden from Bellevue
Nursery's Potting Shed artfully combines plants with
exciting textures and fiery hues of bright gold, orange,
violet, and deep purple enhanced by a beautiful
frost-resistant pot. Enjoy your cool season container garden
as a showcase piece or as an accent to your other autumn
decor. |
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Flower Pearl Pendant |
Beautiful 24 inch, 14K white and yellow gold flower pearl
pendant. |
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Rhus aromatica |
Fragrant Sumac. Rare medium-sized shrub with pleasantly
fragrant foliage. Flowers March/May. Glossy, somewhat
blue-green, coarsely toothed, trifoliate leaves turn
orange, red, purple and yellow in the fall. Yellowish
catkin-like flowers precede dark-red berries which persist
into March. A small to medium-size shrub. |
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Table Tennis Lesson |
Perk up your game with this Table Tennis coaching session,
for one or two players for two hours. Learn footwork,
stroke, forehand, backhand, service and service return.
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T&L Plant Collection #4 |
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Deutzia corymbosa |
Shrub 4 to 5 feet tall. Sweet white/pink flowers form on
nodding stems. Very hardy. This is one of Dan Hinkley's
contributions to the horticultural community. |
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Garden d'Lights in the Snow #2 |
An
enchanting canvas backed photo (20 inches x 16 inches) of
snow covered tree during December 2008 Garden d'Lights. |
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Grandma's Treasures #2 |
A
treasure-trove of jewelry from year's gone by. Somewhere is
here is something very special that someone will love
forever! |
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Yoga Instruction |
Ten yoga sessions. Learn correct yoga positions while
gaining strength, balance and flexibibility. Contact Teresa
for Fall schedule: 425-829-7261 or teresalynn07@hotmail.com. |
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Butterfly Spinner Wind Chimes |
Wire and glass wind chimes to add color, movement, and sound
to your garden. Embellished with tiny butterflies. |
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Vaccinium nummularia |
An
Evergreen shrub to 30 inches, new growth is bright red. |
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Bellevue Square Teak Bench with Back |
Own a piece of Bellevue Square history. This was used for
years in the Square - just imagine! Place this in your
garden and enjoy the view! |
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A
Trio of Tall Square Containers |
A
trio of Asian pottery containers to fill with your own
planting creation. |
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Fish and Chips at Ivar's |
Enjoy lunch, brunch or dinner at any of Ivar's three fine
dining restaurants, seafood bars or at Kidd Valley hamburger
restaurants. |
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John Howie Steak Restaurant |
Use this gift certificate at any of these world class
restaurants: Chandler's Crabhouse, Daniel's Broiler, Spazzo
Italian Grill and Gretchen's Shoebox Express. |
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Le
Gourmand Gift Certificate |
$50 gift certificate. |
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Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar |
$75 gift certificate. |
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Sport Restaurant and Bar |
$50 gift certificate. |
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Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria |
Enjoy a meal at the Northwest's first certified authentic
Neapolitan pizzeria. They offer wood-fired pizzas, calzones,
antipasti, signature salads, hand crafted desserts and
Italian espresso beverages. |
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Silver Cloud Hotel $300 Gift Certificate |
One Silver Certificate valid for a 2 weekend nights stay in
a standard room. |
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One Night at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue |
One weekend night accommodation for two with Buffet
Breakfast for two in Twisted Cork. |
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$100 Gift Card from Savory Moment |
A
$100 gift for Savory Moment in Redmond. Delicious gourmet
chef-prepared meals, frozen for you to finish at home.
Recommended by two of this year's auction committee members
who are devoted to these meals! |
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GNC Gift Certificate |
Get healthy with GNC. $100 Gift Card. |
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Hayes Nursery Gift Certificate |
Enjoy shopping at Hayes Nursery located in Issaquah for
unique gifts & collectibles, estate quality shrubs & trees
and new & unusual plant varieties. |
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Savage Plants Gift Card |
Enjoy shopping at Savage Plants in Kingston with this $50
gift card. |
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The Container Store Gift Certificate |
Enjoy this $250 Gift Card. This gift card was
enthusiastically donated in support of the Bellevue
Botanical Garden Society. |
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Six Charter Mariner's Tickets |
Unforgettable experience for baseball fans. Six charter seat
tickets to the Mariners vs Oakland A's on Thursday,
September 30. Seats are immediately behind the visiting
team's dugout in Section 136. You will never be closer to
the action. |
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Lincoln Square Cinema Tickets |
Two Yellow Guest Passes valid for one film each. Enjoy a
night at the movies with two tickets to Lincoln Square
Cinemas in downtown Bellevue. |
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Kayaking for Two |
Grab a friend and enjoy two hours of kayaking for two on
Seattle's lovely Lake Union. |
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K1
Speed Indoor Go Kart Racing Tickets |
The Best in Indoor Kart Racing: Two gift cards good for one
annual license each and two races. |
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Henry Art Gallery Annual Membership |
One year family membership to Henry Art Gallery at the
University of Washington. |
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Family Outing at the Woodland Park Zoo |
Spend a day at the nationally award-winning Woodland Park
Zoo, located just 10 minutes north of downtown Seattle. This
beautiful, 92-acre urban oasis features more than 1,100
animals representing nearly 200 species from around the
world. This is good for one-time admission to the zoo for
two (2) adults and two (2) children. Children two years of
age and younger are free. |
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One Month at Extreme Fitness |
Extreme Fitness Studios offers 17 classes per week.
Certificate is good for one month of unlimited group
classes. The bearer can participate in all 17 per week for a
month! |
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Family Portrait Session & $250 Print Credit |
Elisabeth Joy Photography is a husband and wife photography
team based in Seattle, WA. They truly love everything about
photography, specializing in family portraits. We also have
photo shoots for babies, children, seniors, and the
occasional wedding. This package is good for one family
portrait session and a $250 print credit.
www.elisabethjoyphotography.com |
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Framer vs. Framer Gift Certificate |
Good toward framing services on in-store items. Lori does
beautiful custom framing. She displays our own Winston
Rockwell's prints in her store in Kirkland. |
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Hair Cut at Seven |
The recipient is entitled to receive two complimentary
haircuts with Theresa at our Bellevue Square location. At
SEVEN, we believe your hair is the most important thing you
wear. SEVEN has a unique philosophy that is the foundation
of the approach that our stylists take to doing your hair.
At SEVEN, we cut your hair to suit your bone structure, face
shape, hair texture and lifestyle. We color your hair to
enhance your skin tone and accentuate your eyes. You will
walk out with a hairstyle that is unique to who you are and
what you are as an individual. |
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On
Location Family Portrait Session |
Impressions Photography offers you a custom, on-location
family portrait session. This session will last
approximately one hour and will take place in the comfort of
your home or a local park setting (must be within 1 hour
drive from Issaquah). There must be at least one adult in
the session. You will receive one flat finish 11x14'' print
of your choice from the session. |
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Full Massage and Chiropractic Services |
One 60 minute massage (recommended!), chiropractic
consultation, examination, x-rays if needed, and first
adjustment. |
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Olympus Spa |
Let Olympus Spa pamper your mind, body and spirit. Entry
pass gives access to the hydrotherapy bath, mugwort steam
sauna, herbal dry sauna, earth energy heated rooms, and the
cool & chill rooms. |
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On
Location Pet Portrait Session |
Impressions Photography offers you a custom, on-location
portrait session for you and your dog, car, or horse. This
session will take place at your home or a local park setting
(must be within 1 hour drive from Issaquah) and includes
clothing consultation. You may include one to four family
members and one to two pets in your session. There must be
at least one adult in the session. You will receive one flat
finish 11x14 of your choice from the session. |
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Professional Organizing |
Feel like you're always playing catch-up? Tired of the
clutter and chaos? Not sure where to begin? Whether in your
home or office, let Sue Ive of Organizing to Optimize
inspire and guide you through the organizing process. Learn
the three valuable questions to ask yourself before tackling
any organizing project and the five essential steps to
guarantee success! Session includes initial consultation,
plan of action, and hands-on organizing. |