Herb Pharm founder Ed Smith speaks on his herbal discoveries and explorations throughout the world. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bastyr University Auditorium; FREE and open to the public. 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore, adjacent to Saint Edward State Park. For more information call (425) 602-3027.

2-4pm. Non members are welcome to attend; come see the beautiful Gardens and consider contributing your support or membership. This event includes a silent auction, plant sale, refreshments and mini tours of The Gardens. This festive event is a highlight of the garden season! Please RSVP.

1-3 p.m. -- Reserve your space early to enjoy the garden and dig a generous division of 10 plants (ground covers and natives such as anemones, vanilla leaf, epimedium, native iris, smilacina and more). $35. Chase Garden: 16015 264th St. E., Orting. 253-847-5629.

“Bastyr Herb Garden Experience,” presented by Clove Haviva. Clove is a graduate of the herbal sciences and health psychology programs at Bastyr University. She will provide a tour the Bastyr University Medicinal Herb Garden and teach visitors how to identify the medicinal properties of a plant without opening a book. Meet at the new gazebo in the Bastyr Herb Garden, Kenmore, Washington, at 14500 Juanita Dr. NE, adjacent to St. Edward State Park. Call (425) 602-3287 for info.

Noon-7 p.m. -- This event features cooking and tasting, hundreds of fresh mushrooms from around the state, information about cultivating your own mushrooms, book sales, identifiers, lectures, arts and crafts, and more. $5-$7. Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 N.E. 41st St., 206-522-6031.

Noon-4 p.m. -- Celebrate the Reds 2007: Featuring a gardening seminar by Ciscoe Morris, cooking demos, and chocolate and wine tasting. Wells Medina Nursery: 8300 N.E. 24th St., Medina. 425-454-1853.

• Emery's Garden, Lynnwood: Oct. 13, 11 a.m. -- Backyard Bird Feeding and Watching. Oct. 14, 1 p.m. -- Creating a Wildlife-Friendly Garden. No fee.
• Swanson's Nursery, Seattle: Oct. 13, 11 a.m. -- Gothic Gardening, with Barbara Ogaard. Oct. 14, 11 a.m. -- Container Design, with Wendy Welch. No fee.
• Wight's Home and Garden, Lynnwood: Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m. -- Conifers for Winter Color: Beyond Arborvitae and Junipers; Noon -- Customizing Floral Designs. No fee.
• Windmill Gardens, Sumner: Oct. 13, 10 a.m. -- Orchid Care, Culture and Repotting. No fee.
• Molbak's, Woodinville: Oct. 13, 10 a.m. -- Ciscoe Morris Live Broadcast. No fee.
• PlantAmnesty, Seattle: Oct. 14, 10 AM -- Master Pruner’s Seminar Series, with Cass Turnbull. At Warren G. Magnuson Park, Bldg. 406, at 7400 Sand Point Way NE. For info call PlantAmnesty at 206-783-9813.
• King County Master Gardeners, Bellevue: Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m. -- Alliums: Shallots, Garlics, Onions and Leeks. No fee; for info call 425-485-5942. King County Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St. in Bellevue, 100 yards west of 156th Ave. SE.