Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association

06/03/2026

Final Reminder

There are only a few spots left for our exclusive Landscape Learning lab at the Washington State Capitol Grounds Pollinator Garden Tour this Friday, June 5 from 9:30am to 11:30am.

This is your chance to explore one of Washington’s most unique public pollinator landscapes alongside Brent Chapman, Capitol Campus Horticulturist and Grounds Property Manager.

Together we’ll tour:
🌿 The official educational pollinator garden
🌿 Additional pollinator-focused landscapes
🌿 Historic trees throughout the Capitol Grounds
🌿 Sustainable systems supporting year-round habitat health

Whether you’re looking for professional credits, fresh landscape inspiration, or simply a beautiful morning surrounded by plants and purpose — this experience delivers.

⏰ June 5 | 9:30–11:30am (parking + meet location emailed to registrants.)
🎟️ Attendance capped at 25
✅ 2 CPH + 2 ecoPRO credits available

Don’t wait for the bees to tell you you've missed it. 🐝

Register here: https://www.wsnla.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2060455&group=

05/30/2026

A garden can do more than look beautiful.
It can feed bees. Support biodiversity. Teach the public. Preserve history. And inspire an entire industry. 🐝🌿

Celebrate Pollinator Month with us on June 5 during Landscape Learning Lab of the Washington State Capitol Grounds Pollinator Gardens. Explore colorful habitat gardens, historic trees, and the sustainable practices helping these landscapes flourish year-round.

You’ll leave with fresh ideas, practical knowledge, and maybe even a new perspective on what public landscapes can become.

🌼 Olympia, WA (parking + meet location emailed directly to registrants.)
🌼 9:30am–11:30am
🌼 Limited to 25 attendees

Register here: https://www.wsnla.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2060455&group=

Pollinators are working hard. Come see the landscapes working hard for them.
2 CPH + 2 ecoPRO credits approved.

05/26/2026

Earn credits. Explore beautiful landscapes. Get inspired. 🌼

Join fellow nursery and landscape professionals on June 5 for a special Landscape Learning Lab of the Washington State Capitol Grounds Pollinator Gardens in Olympia.

This educational walking tour will highlight real-world sustainable landscape management practices used throughout the Capitol Campus — from pollinator habitat creation to irrigation efficiency and long-term garden stewardship. Along the way you will be treated to learn more about the historical trees on campus, too!

✅ 2 Certified Professional Horticulturist credits
✅ 2 ecoPRO Certified Sustainable Landscape Professional credits

Led by Brent Chapman, this experience offers both practical takeaways and creative inspiration from one of Washington’s most visible public landscapes.

Registration is limited to 25 attendees;
Register here: https://www.wsnla.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2060455&group=

05/26/2026

JB Instant Lawn Spring BBQ in the Nursery Is This Friday! RSVP below!

Join us for a relaxed afternoon BBQ at JB Instant Lawn’s nursery on May 29 from 12–4! We’re firing up the grill with hamburgers and hot dogs and welcoming landscapers from across the greater Seattle area to stop by, grab a bite, and connect. Come meet the team, check out the nursery, and enjoy a laid-back afternoon with good food and great conversation. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP in the link below or to 425-821-0444 ext. 2.
https://forms.gle/kPzjVxotsDBkR1yH9
WHAT: JB Instant Lawn + Nursery Spring BBQ
WHERE: 14020 NE 124th Street, Redmond, WA 98052
WHEN: May 29, 12 - 4pm See less

Join us for a relaxed afternoon BBQ at JB Instant Lawn’s nursery on May 29 from 12–4! We’re firing up the grill with hamburgers and hot dogs and welcoming landscapers from across the greater Seattle area to stop by, grab a bite, and connect. Come meet the team, check out the nursery, and enjoy...

05/19/2026

Not all pollinator gardens are created equal.

Some are decorative.
Some are intentional.
And some are helping shape the future of sustainable public landscapes in Washington State. 🌎🐝

Join us June 5 for a Landscape Learning Lab at the Washington State Capitol Grounds Pollinator Gardens and discover how these living landscapes are designed to support pollinators through every season — while balancing public use, historic preservation, sustainability, and long-term maintenance. Plus, you'll be treated to historical trees along the way!

Led by Brent Chapman, attendees will explore:
🌿 Native plant strategies
🌿 Bloom succession planning
🌿 Soil health practices
🌿 Smart irrigation systems
🌿 Lessons learned managing high-visibility public gardens

When: June 5, 9:30 - 11:30am
Where: Capitol Grounds in Olympia (parking + meet location will be sent directly to registrants.)
2 CPH + 2 ecoPRO credits approved.
Space is limited to 25.

Register: https://www.wsnla.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2060455&group=

05/13/2026

If you missed the live WSDA session, Protecting Your Community + Industry from Japanese Beetle, the recording is now available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwdoY_XMyAI

This important briefing covers:
✅ How to identify Japanese beetle
✅ What nursery & landscape professionals should watch for
✅ Reporting procedures
✅ Current impacts and what to expect moving into 2026

With the potential to impact nurseries, landscapes, turf, and 300+ plant species, early detection and industry awareness are critical.

Please watch and share with your teams!!!!

05/13/2026

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes walking tour of the Washington State Capitol Grounds Pollinator Gardens in Olympia on June 5 to kick off Pollinator Month. Led by Brent Chapman, Horticulturist and Grounds Property Manager for the Capitol Campus, this immersive experience will explore vibrant pollinator-focused landscapes, historic trees, sustainable landscape practices, and the intentional design strategies that keep these gardens thriving year-round.

From bloom succession and native plant selection to irrigation and soil health, attendees will gain practical ideas and fresh inspiration from one of the state’s most unique public landscapes.

🌿 June 5 | 9:30–11:30am
🌿 2 CPH + 2 ecoPRO credits available
🌿 Space limited to 25 attendees

LINK: https://www.wsnla.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2060455&group=

05/12/2026

JB Instant Lawn Spring BBQ in the Nursery

Join us for a relaxed afternoon BBQ at JB Instant Lawn’s nursery on May 29 from 12–4! We’re firing up the grill with hamburgers and hot dogs and welcoming landscapers from across the greater Seattle area to stop by, grab a bite, and connect. Come meet the team, check out the nursery, and enjoy a laid-back afternoon with good food and great conversation. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP in the link below or to 425-821-0444 ext. 2.
https://forms.gle/kPzjVxotsDBkR1yH9

WHAT: JB Instant Lawn + Nursery Spring BBQ
WHERE: 14020 NE 124th Street, Redmond, WA 98052
WHEN: May 29, 12 - 4pm

05/08/2026

Spring showed up right on cue 🌱

On April 23rd, we had the opportunity to step behind the scenes at Klem’s Greenhouse—and it did not disappoint. From rows of vibrant Rieger begonias to the precision and care behind every decision, it was a masterclass in doing one thing exceptionally well.

A huge thank you to Klem’s for opening your doors, sharing your expertise so generously, and reminding us all what excellence in our industry looks like up close.

There’s something about being in a greenhouse in full swing—equal parts inspiration, reset, and rally cry for the season ahead.

Thank you to all who came out for the event!!
Learn more about Klems: https://klemsgreenhouse.com/

05/06/2026

🌿 Thank You for Growing the Future With Us! 🌿

Because of your generosity, GiveBIG was a day of growth, generosity, and impact for the WSNLA Scholarship & Research Charitable Fund.

Your support helps fund scholarships, expand educational opportunities, and invest in research that strengthens the future of horticulture.

Every gift made helps create opportunities for students pursuing careers in our industry and supports the innovation that keeps horticulture thriving.

From all of us at WSNLA, and from the students whose futures you are helping shape, thank you for making a difference.

Together, we are growing the future of horticulture. 💚

If you haven’t yet had the chance to contribute, there is still time to make a gift! Every dollar makes a difference: https://www.wsnla.org/donations/donate.asp?id=13602