The Sequim Botanical Garden Society invites residents for a unique “Work to Learn Party” at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Terrace Garden at the Water Reuse Site of Carrie Blake Community Park.

This workshop is an opportunity to participate in a forum-style talk with volunteer gardeners and others about the lavender plants in home gardens.

Dona Brock will lead a discussion of experiences with and answer typical questions about lavender plantsas well as demonstrate annual trimming of the plants. Experienced lavender gardeners and those new to lavender plants will be able to share more information as well.

Photo by Leslie A. Wright / Learn about lavender varieties such as Betty Blue (pictured) and more at the Sequim Botanical Garden Society’s next “Work to Learn” party, set for Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Terrace Garden at Carrie Blake Community Park.

“Work to Learn” Parties are an opportunity for novice and seasoned gardeners to volunteer together to cultivate what makes our community distinctive and flourishing.

The Sequim Botanical Garden Society is a volunteer partner with the City of Sequim and a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. It provides educational information and a visual demonstration of what can be done in home gardening with research-based horticultural practices at the Terrace Garden.

For more about the Sequim Botanical Garden Society, contact the society president Dona Brock at BROCKDL88@gmail.com or 360-460-8865, or visit fb.me/SequimBotanicalGarden.