it would be, ‘Take out the deadwood,’” says founder Cass Turnbull. “Inside every tree and shrub are many years worth of accumulated dead twigs, branches and stubs, caused by ag- ing, shading out of low- er or internal branches,


freezing, drought or past pruning mistakes.” Removal of deadwood can enhance the appearance of


trees and landscapes. “It makes the single biggest difference in how things look in your garden,” Turnbull says. She rec- ommends beginning at the bottom of the plant with a pair of high-quality, bypass hand pruners. Gardeners should make clean cuts back to a fork in the branch and should also remove branches that touch the ground. “When you are done, rake out the twigs and dead leaves and stand back to admire your work,” Turnbull advises.


Cost: $15 per class; $10/PlantAmnesty members; $5/horticul- ture college students and native Spanish speakers. Location: Bldg. #406, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle 98115. To register or for more information about upcoming classes and events, visit PlantAmnesty.org.


Healthy Fun at Vegfest 2011 T


he nation’s biggest veg-


etarian festival is happening in Seattle from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 26 and 27. Of fer ing more than 500 varieties of food samples, myriad giveaways, chil- dren’s activities and entertainment and lectures, as well as cooking demonstrations from health professionals and chefs, Vegfest attracts people with all types of dietary preferences. “Everyone is welcome—you don’t have to be a vegetar-


ian to enjoy great vegetarian food,” says Stewart Rose, vice president of Vegetarians Society of Washington. “Lots of our attendees recognize the benefits of vegetarian food choices, but they aren’t sure what to eat, what to buy and how to cook it. They can find support and inspiration at this festival, and it’s fun, too.”


Admission: $8 for adults; free for children 12 and younger; tickets available on the door. Location: Seattle Center Exhibi- tion Hall. For more information, call 206-706-2635 or visit Vegfest2011.org.


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