Autumn Color Ramble in Kubota Garden with Don Brooks – 10 am Tour 2026
$45.00
Saturday, November 7 @ 10:00am – 12:00pm PT
Members $35 (with coupon code) / Non-Members $45
Kubota Garden, 9817 55th Ave S. Seattle, WA 98118
Soak in the extraordinary beauty and tranquility of the fall garden at Kubota Garden on Saturday, November 7. With over 140 maple varieties, 11 ponds and 20 acres to explore, this jewel of a Japanese garden abounds with sensational autumn color. With over 30 years’ experience as head gardener at Kubota, Don Brooks will lead the group on a 1 ½ hour stroll through the grounds and share his stories and knowledge about this special hidden gem in Seattle’s south end.
About Don Brooks
Don Brooks, retired head gardener of Seattle Parks & Recreation’s Kubota Garden for 30 years, worked alongside and learned from Tom Kubota, son of the garden’s founder Fujitaro Kubota.
Don grew up in the mountains of NE Washington state among trees and sawmills. After moving to Seattle, he began his horticultural life in the Edmonds Community College program. A summer as a seasonal worker in the Carl English Gardens at the Ballard Locks convinced him that public gardening was the way to go. A few years later, he began a 32-year career with the Seattle Parks Department, with the last 30 of those at Kubota Garden.
Don continues to be passionate about gardening. His north end garden is a regular stop for tours organized by local plant organizations such as The Northwest Perennial Alliance and numerous garden clubs. He is generous in helping others with their gardens, including contributing to the Cass Turnbull Garden in several significant ways. When he isn’t gardening, you’ll most likely find Don in the mountains skiing, hiking and climbing.
Register today! Tour participation is limited to 15 people.
HFF Members, please use the coupon code provided in the event email to receive the discounted member price.
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