The Hardy Plant Society of Oregon PlantFest 2023
Saturday, September 30 doors open at 9:30am $5 for students, $10 members, and $20 for non-members Plant sale starts at 11:30am in Parking Lot E Portland Community College Rock Creek […]
Salem Hardy Plant Society Fall Plant Sale
Saturday, September 9 from 9am to 3pm Sebright Gardens 7185 Lakeside DR NE Salem OR 97305 Come browse the nursery and garden art vendors, talk directly with the nursery owners, […]
What to do in the garden in September
Harvest time is coming! The Oregon State University Extension Service September garden calendar, has all the specifics for what to do and when. Maintenance, cleanup, harvesting, planting, propagation, pest management, […]
Using mothballs with care
Mothballs are a pesticide and can be harmful when misused Controlling outdoor pests is a common summer activity for gardeners, but it’s also important to know how to safely and […]
Class covers methods for lawn removal and ideas for what to do afterwards
Join the Washington County Master GardenerTM Association for a free in-person class that will cover methods to remove turf and look at options on what to do next. Whether installing an […]
Open season for open gardens
Visiting gardens is a great way to see how other gardeners use plants in unique combinations while socializing with other gardeners. But probably my favorite reason to go is to […]
Registration opens for four-day Japanese garden workshop in Gresham
The Gresham Japanese garden and the North American Japanese Garden Association will host a Regional Workshop from Thursday through Sunday, September 21–24 at the Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main […]
Don’t cut down that ash tree just yet
The emerald ash borer has arrived, but Oregon won’t see full effect for years In the year since the emerald ash borer was detected in Oregon, questions have been pouring […]
Dedicated, decorated gardeners
Five Oregon gardeners recognized with statewide awards The Oregon State University Extension Master Gardener Program and nonprofit Oregon Master Gardener Association have recognized five Oregon gardeners with statewide awards that […]
Purchase clears way for Bishop’s Close Garden to reopen
Bishop’s Close Garden at Elk Rock in Portland will eventually reopen to the public, after it was purchased by descendants of founder Peter Kerr, the Oregonian/Oregonlive (Portland, Oregon) reported. The […]