Troy Scott Smith, head gardener of Sissinghurst Castle, one of the world’s most famous gardens is speaking at the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon (HPSO) from 2–3:30 p.m. Sunday, September 21 at Rosevelt High School Auditorium in North Portland, 6941 N. Central St. Smith worked at Sissinghurst Castle Garden as a senior gardener for five […]

Late season gala brings glowing surprises in the garden that are seldom seen! Unique offerings chosen for fall planting and winter interest will be featured for this celebration of season. This time of year brings the promise of warm soils, cooling ambient temperatures and coming rains – the perfect time for planting! Wander through their […]

Hybrid Class - FREE Orchids are known around the world for their beautiful long lasting flowers, but caring for them is elusive to many people. Want to be a better orchid plant parent? Join this class to learn the basics around growing orchids in your home, including tips on repotting. Instructor: Patrick Urbanski Location: Shonnard's […]

Fall is a great time to prepare for winter and set up your garden for success for the next growing season. Oregon State University Extension Master Gardeners invite you to attend Putting the Garden to Bed, a workshop that will share tips for landscape plants and discuss best practices for planting trees and shrubs, tasks […]

Join Shonnard's Nursery – Saturday, September 27 Have a love for orchids? Come to ask questions, admire orchids on display & learn more about the Mary’s Peak Orchid Society. They'll also have rare orchids in stock, such as Lady slippers orchids from Hillsview Gardens. Have an orchid that may need a new pot? Bring in […]

Anyone can carve a jack-o’-lantern but you can take your pumpkin decorating skills to another level with classes at area nurseries this month that will help you create beautiful fall-themed centerpieces as well as planters utilizing pumpkins. Garland Nursery, 5470 N.E. Highway 20 in Corvallis: Pumpkin Centerpiece Workshop, October 11 at 11 a.m. and October […]

Hybrid Class - FREE Learn about many wonderful Pacific Northwest native flowers, including when and how to start them from seed or bulbs. Presenter: Triston Nelson Location: Shonnard's Nursery Classroom Register

PlantFest returns to Clackamas Community College! This year’s PlantFest welcomes Lisa Graff of Lux Perennials Nursery with her talk, The Power of Fall Planting: Long-Blooming Perennials for Color from Spring to Fall. Drawing on her lush, two-acre English-style garden, Lisa will showcase top-performing perennials known for their season-long blooms, sharing expert tips on planting, care, […]

Experience one of Portland Japanese Garden’s most coveted cultural evenings: O-Tsukimi, the Moonviewing Festival, Sunday–Tuesday, October 5–7. Stroll through lantern-lit paths, gather with tea in hand to await the moonrise, compose haiku, and savor a bento-style dinner provided by Obon Shokudo as the sounds of traditional Japanese instruments drift through the air. Moonviewing, or O-Tsukimi […]

Hybrid Class - FREE Learn how to plant, harvest, and store garlic; what varieties work best in the Pacific Northwest, the difference between hard and soft neck, and many other tips and pointers for having your best garlic season ever! Also learn how to plant, harvest, and store onions; what varieties work best, the difference […]