Simplify gardening topic at Molbak’s

NW garden expert Val Easton, will speak on how to Simplify your Gardening Life and sign copies of her recent book, The New Low Maintenance Garden, at 9:30 a.m. May 1 at Molbak’s in Woodinville.

NW garden expert Val Easton, will speak on how to Simplify your Gardening Life and sign copies of her recent book, The New Low Maintenance Garden, at 9:30 a.m. May 1 at Molbak’s in Woodinville.

Easton will discuss the problems with elaborate traditional perennial borders; water-hungry or disease-prone plants; needy lawns; and high-maintenance plants that require staking or clipping all consume precious hours.

She will offer information on a low-maintenance garden that doesn’t sacrifice style.

Molbak’s is located at 13625 NE 175th St., 425-483-5000, www.molbaks.com.