Events

Free webinar
Everyone knows blueberries are delicious parcels of anti-oxidants, but how many are aware blueberry plants can live for decades if proper pruning keeps up the production of young fruiting wood? We will share best practices worked out through years of research by Oregon State University scientists. This class begins with how to choose among different varieties. Then we discuss soil preparations and planting techniques, followed by cultural practices including fertilizing, watering, and pruning. Finally, we review pest and disease problems and how to manage them. 

Al’s Garden & Home will host a Dried Flower Workshop from 5–6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 at all four locations — Woodburn, Sherwood, Wilsonville and Gresham. The cost of instruction and materials will be $40 per person.

While fresh flowers are in short supply this time of year, dried flowers can be used to create gorgeous displays. Amanda Bayha, Owner of Soul Seeds, and the staff at Al’s Garden & Home will demonstrate how to display a gorgeous assortment of dried blooms in a shadow box. This hands-on project is easy, with no woodworking skills required. Sustainably provided dried grasses and flowers from the dried flower Christmas tree this year will be provided, allowing participants to customize their project. Food and drink will be provided, along with everything you need to be successful, including shadow boxes and all other elements.

A fun activity for plant-lovers, this ancient form of Bonsai is done by encasing a plant’s roots in special soil and wrapping it in moss (no pot)! Kokedama may be displayed in a decorative saucer or bowl or suspended from the ceiling for a unique, vertical look. This hands-on class will take you through the steps to create one ball using the plant of your choice and also teach you how to care for it after you take it home.

Dennis’ 7 Dees Bridgeport Village Plant Shop
7325 SW Bridgeport Rd.
Portland, OR 97224

Virtual Talk – Paul Spriggs
The Garden Conservancy
A crevice garden replicates the environmental conditions of mountain tops, deserts, coastlines, and other exposed or rocky places on earth. These striking garden features provide perfect conditions for the plants native to these far-off places, bringing the cultivation of these precious gems within everybody’s reach. In the book, The Crevice Garden, enthusiastic experts Kenton Seth and Paul Spriggs bring us in-depth guidance on the design, construction, and planting of crevice gardens of all kinds including those suitable for containers, small gardens, and public parks and in styles that encompass both naturalistic scenes and non-traditional installations. In this talk, Paul will discuss all aspects of rock and crevice gardening, including history, design, construction, and of course, lots of photos of Paul's favorite plants.

The Environmental Learning Center at Clackamas Community College is once again offering a free series of Zoom classes on wildlife-and-water-friendly gardens.

Back by popular demand, this series will provide tips on how to garden with less water, manage too much stormwater, and generally provide a healthier habitat for birds, pollinating insects, and more. Each week, a different expert presenter will share their experience, stories, and best practices. There will be plenty of time for discussion, so questions are encouraged.

Out in the Garden Nursery in Molalla is hosting its annual Happy Hellebore Days every weekend in February, celebrating the plant also known as the Lenten rose. During that month, the nursery will be open from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It is located at 32483 S. Matthias Road, Molalla, Oregon 97038.

Out in the Garden carries almost 40 Hellebore cultivars from the Hellebore Gold Collection, Winter Jewels, Frostkiss, and Honeymoon/Wedding Series. The nursery also has many other winter interest plants, including evergreen ferns, grasses, Sarcococca (aka sweet box), and Cyclamen. Some early spring plants are also poking their heads up, and the nursery’s display garden also will be open.

A fun activity for plant-lovers, this ancient form of Bonsai is done by encasing a plant’s roots in special soil and wrapping it in moss (no pot)! Kokedama may be displayed in a decorative saucer or bowl or suspended from the ceiling for a unique, vertical look. This hands-on class will take you through the steps to create one ball using the plant of your choice and also teach you how to care for it after you take it home.

Dennis’ 7 Dees Vancouver Garden Center
10006 SE Mill Plain Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98664

A fun activity for plant-lovers, this ancient form of Bonsai is done by encasing a plant’s roots in special soil and wrapping it in moss (no pot)! Kokedama may be displayed in a decorative saucer or bowl or suspended from the ceiling for a unique, vertical look. This hands-on class will take you through the steps to create one ball using the plant of your choice and also teach you how to care for it after you take it home. Pre-registration is required; $45 class fee covers materials used during the workshop. Extra Kokedama can be purchased and made for $35 each.

Dennis’ 7 Dees Lake Oswego Garden Center
1090 McVey Ave.
Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Kokedama is the Japanese art form of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil wrapped with string. Hung by a window, or artfully displayed on a table top, these beatiful creations will transform an otherwise ordinarly housplant into a work of art!

All the tools and supplies needed to create a beautiful Kokedamas as well as instructions on how to keep our creations happy and healthy for years to come.

Blooming Junction
35105 NW Zion Church Rd.
Cornelius, OR 97113

Capture the essence of Springtime in our Spring Bulb Dish Garden Workshop. Combine bulbs in various stages of bloom with textural ferns and moss to create your ideal snapshot of spring. These miniature woodland landscapes can be kept indoors or out. Watch them grow and change, enlivening your tabletops with an early glimpse of spring. Pre-registration is required; $49 class fee covers materials used during the workshop.

Dennis’ 7 Dees Bridgeport Village Plant Shop
7325 SW Bridgeport Rd.
Portland, OR 97224