Volunteer in the Garden: Learn Azalea Care

Abundant Azalea in Seattle Japanese Garden.

During late April and early May, Garden visitors have the opportunity to enjoy the garden in a unique way- as volunteers!  While the Azaleas are at the peak of their bloom,  the Seattle Japanese Garden could use a few extra hands to remove blossoms as they fade. Volunteering here is a great way to experience the tranquility and beauty of the garden.  Removing blossoms, or deadheading, is a meditative and rewarding task. This season we are looking for individuals or small groups able to volunteer between 1:00 and 2:30 PM on Tuesday afternoons  from April 28 to May 21.   Due to the size and nature of the Japanese Garden only a few volunteer spots are available each week. Click here to email the gardeners, and seize this opportunity!

Posted by Miriam Preus, staff gardener at Seattle Japanese Garden.