U.K. expert to speak on all-season gardening
Internationally acclaimed gardener Fergus Garrett, from the United Kingdom, will give an in-person presentation on succession gardening — which means adding multilayered, multi-season interest to your garden — Monday, March 10 in Portland. The ticketed event, hosted by the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon (HPSO), will take place starting at 5 p.m. in the Roosevelt […]
Creating an Edible Landscape
East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District is excited to partner with the Columbia Slough Watershed Council to present an Edible Landscape workshop! This workshop will give you insight and tools for incorporating edible plants into your landscape. From annual veggies and herbs to perennial berries and fruit trees, we’ll discuss design tips, ways to […]
Make plans to attend Plant Nerd Night
The Hardy Plant Society of Oregon is once again partnering with gardening expert Mike Darcy to bring you this much-loved Plant Nerd Night on the afternoon of Sunday, March 16. This is the 22nd year that Mike has been hosting Plant Nerd Night, which for many marks the start of the spring gardening season. Come […]
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is an annual celebration of spring, showcasing 40 acres of breathtaking tulip fields in bloom. Located in Woodburn, our festival attracts visitors from near and far to experience the beauty of millions of blooming tulips. Find more information and purchase tickets
Growing and Caring for Blueberries
The Growing and Caring for Blueberries seminar will describe the main parts of a blueberry plant, what soil conditions the plants favor, how and when to fertilize blueberries, the harvest times and show-and tell for various varieties, pruning recommendations, and responses to a couple common diseases that may occur. Co-hosted with Al’s Garden & Home […]
Intro to Stormwater: Solutions for Healthy Waterways
East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District is excited to partner with SymbiOp Garden Shop to present an Intro to Stormwater workshop! Did you know that what you do at home and in your neighborhood can help improve the health of local waterways? After an introduction to the sources and effects of urban stormwater pollution, […]
Join Yamhill County Master Gardeners for Spring into Gardening
Yamhill County Master Gardeners and Oregon State University will present their Spring into Gardening gardening classes from 8:45 a.m.−4 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at the Keck Science Center at Linfield College, 356 Linfield Ave. in McMinnville. Come ready to load up on knowledge at sessions on flowers, climate and gardens, presented in different tracks and […]
Spring Candling of Pines
Learn all about the why’s and how’s to de-candle. Different cultivars of pines. Instructor Laura Dufala with Bentwood Tree Farm will explain the benefits and ramifications of de-candling each pine cultivar on Gresham Japanese Garden - Tsuru Island. This workshop is in person. Bring your gloves, Laura may turn the class into a collaborative session. […]
Climate Resilience: At Home, In Your Yard, and Beyond
East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District is excited to partner with the Columbia Slough Watershed Council to present Climate Resilience: At Home, In Your Yard and Beyond workshop! Learn how climate change is impacting soil & water resources, and what that means for local plants, wildlife, and people. We’ll share how our choices and […]
Spring Fever Open House
10 a.m.–5 p.m. at all Cascade Nursery Trail (CNT) Nurseries! A three day extravaganza of garden touring, plant sales and special events at their annual open house, perfectly timed for peak garden photo ops! Feel the fever of plant lust and the thrill of finding those alluring beauties as you fill your wagon at each […]