RSBG wins Best Attraction award in “Best in the PNW

The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden (RSBG) has been awarded Silver for Best Attraction in The Seattle Times 2025 Best in the PNW contest – a remarkable achievement for this beloved nonprofit botanical garden. For first-time visitors, stepping into the RSBG can be a transformative experience. Nestled in the heart of Federal Way, the 22-acre woodland […]

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Why Every Garden Needs a Stumpery

“I love that there are surprises around every corner in the stumpery. A favorite is the epiphytic Pyrrosia, a spreading evergreen fern with leathery olive-green fronds, that now grows among the exposed tree roots.” Our Assistant Nursery and Retail Sales Manager, Emily Joseph, sat down with Robin Sutton Anders with Veranda Magazine to share the […]

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RSBG Admission Rates Increase Jan. 1, 2024

The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, a not-for-profit 22-acre woodland garden, is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming space for the community by offering a range of low and no-cost admissions opportunities throughout the year. The RSBG relies heavily on plant sales, admission fees, donations, membership dues and volunteers to keep the garden thriving and […]

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The RSBG is updating its member benefits on Jan. 1, 2024!

The RSBG is updating its member benefits to bring you more value and exclusive garden privileges! These new and improved benefits will take effect January 1, 2024. After listening to the needs of our members and garden visitors, we have updated our member benefits to bring you more value and new perks! We hope that […]

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RSBG earns three tourism awards in ‘Best in the PNW’

RSBG earns three tourism awards in ‘Best in the PNW’ The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden wins big in Seattle Time’s 2023 Best in the PNW contest – an inspiring accomplishment for the small non-profit. For first time visitors to the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden (RSBG), it can be a life-changing event. For Federal Way residents, […]

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COVID-19

Update – 2/2/2022 The Visitor Center and Rutherford Conservatory are open !  We are only accepting credit cards at this time, and we ask that you practice social distancing while exploring the garden. The RSBG is bringing back your favorite annual programs with modifications to ensure visitor safety. See the Events menu to read updates […]

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