Northwestern Chapter of NARGS

The Northwestern Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society (NWNARGS) is a society of plant enthusiasts located in the Seattle metro area. Our members come not only from the greater Puget Sound area but also from all parts of Washington State and northern Oregon State. We welcome members and visitors at all levels of gardening experience – from garden beginners to professional growers. The plants we study include alpine plants; bulbs; small hardy plants; woodland plants; hardy orchids; shrubs and trees like rhododendrons and conifers; and even ferns and desert plants like cacti and succulents from around the world. NWNARGS meets ten times a year in Seattle or Bellevue. Meetings feature illustrated presentations by local, national and international experts; plant cultivation tips and demonstrations; and information about Pacific Northwest growing conditions and plant resources. We sponsor two plant sales a year, annual garden tours, and wide-ranging field trips to explore plants in their wild habitat. Our meetings are free and open to the public and non-members and guests are welcome!