Events & Programs

21st Annual Garden Tour & Tea 

Saturday, June 24, 2023 10:00am – 4:00pm

After a two-year hiatus the Oak Harbor Garden Tour & Tea is back and better than ever. Why? Because this year we are celebrating 100 years in the community.

On October 3, 1923, a group of Oak Harbor women organized, at the time called a civic improvement club. These pioneering women fought to protect a stand of native Garry oak trees which later became Smith Park, saving the trees for future generations.

One hundred years later our non-profit organization is still here with 60 plus volunteers ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work.

This year there are five beautiful gardens on the tour with one site that is hosting a Tea with complementary treats, entertainment and local art show all for a donation of $25 per person. Tickets will be available to purchase in person at a host of locations throughout Oak Harbor and online.  

MONTHLY PROGRAMS

On the second Tuesday of each month the Garden Club enjoys an educational session plus gathers to discuss local city gardening projects, floral design ideas, and what's growing in our gardens.

SEPTEMBER 13th, Sarah Richards from Lavender Farm will teach the ins and outs of growing lavender and producing products made from Lavender. Sarah will bring plants we may purchase.

OCTOBER 11th, Maria McGee of Lotus Tea Bar will be demonstrating yoga moves that will help us keep gardening and instructing us on the benefits of chair yoga .

NOVEMBER 8th, Lexi Ochoa of Forage share some of her secrets and techniques as she designs floral arrangements for us.

DECEMBER 13th, Oak Harbor Garden Club will have a Holiday party with music, fun and games.

JANUARY 10th, Kristin Keltz from Tulip Town will share about the activities at the farm during Tulip Festival...also what happens before and after.

FEBRUARY 14th, Tobey Nelson from Tobey Nelson Events + Design will share her environmentally responsible approaches to both landscaping and to floral design.

MARCH 14th, Marni Swart from Growing Roots Together will give us a presentation on Veggies in the landscape 

APRIL 11th, Anne Sullivan our Washington State Garden Club president will speak on : “What Can WSGC Do For the Oak Harbor Garden Club?”

MAY 9th, Oak Harbor Garden Club will host a plant sale for members and their guests. 

JUNE 13th, There will be a potluck picnic where we will celebrate all we have accomplished.

Meeting Location

First United Methodist Church 

1050 S.E. Ireland Street Oak Harbor