The Northwestern Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society

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The Northwestern Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society We are a chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society (NARGS). We welcome anyone who shares our interest, from novice to expert.

We are gardening enthusiasts sharing a common interest in studying and growing plants suitable for rock gardens. 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 Seattle 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, shrubs and trees, and even desert plants like cacti and succulents. NWNARGS meets nine 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 local 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.

08/07/2026

Just a reminder, the Member Picnic is this Saturday August 8th in Woodinville. Details have been sent in email!

We also have 2 vendors supporting our annual sale! Such amazing plants!
05/30/2026

We also have 2 vendors supporting our annual sale! Such amazing plants!

05/30/2026

Plant sale today at Bellevue Botanical Garden until 1pm

Thank you to all of our volunteers and members that donated plants! We have a much different mix this year with our sal...
05/30/2026

Thank you to all of our volunteers and members that donated plants! We have a much different mix this year with our sale being a month later than usual. A few choice Arisaemas and Bletilla as well just poking up out of their pots! The sale for the public starts at 10 am. Members are allowed in early at 9:45.

We will also have Growing Girls and a Plethora of Primula selling plants as well!

Still not a member or the North American Rock Garden Society? Now is the time! Presenting a special limited offer Today...
02/26/2026

Still not a member or the North American Rock Garden Society? Now is the time! Presenting a special limited offer

Today, NARGS is announcing a special Membership Promotion: For a limited time, a free one-year memberships for NEW members under age 40.

Also, NARGS is offering $20 memberships (regularly $45) to chapter members who have never belonged to NARGS (national) previously. Anyone interested, please contact Bobby Ward

12/20/2025

Wonderful matching opportunity to support FRBC!

The man, the myth, the legend. Yes donor number 164 to the NARGS exchange really does exist! He is also the fastest se...
12/20/2025

The man, the myth, the legend. Yes donor number 164 to the NARGS exchange really does exist! He is also the fastest seed packer west of the Mississippi! Thank you for all you do Ron.

The very best place to get those hard to find seeds!
12/20/2025

The very best place to get those hard to find seeds!

The 2025-2026 NARGS Seed Exchange Main Round Ordering will begin tomorrow morning, December 19th, just after midnight EST (UTC -5)! The Seed List is now online for previewing by members ahead of the opening of orders. Members, please login to your NARGS.org accounts with email and password to view the Seedlist! Please read the Ordering Instructions carefully before placing your seed order. Refer back to that page if you have any questions/problems, as most of them can be answered from that page or in the pdfs 'How to Order Online' and 'Visual Guide for Ordering Seed' at the bottom.

https://nargs.org/ordering-information

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