Events
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Sparrowhawk Spring Native Plant Sale
Sparrowhawk Native Plants LLC connects gardeners to habitat-friendly and climate-resilient plants that support healthy ecosystems. They partner with environmental or conservation groups who provide publicity and volunteer services in exchange for a portion of the season’s proceeds as a fundraiser for their cause. This spring, Friends of Tualatin Hills Nature Park (“the Friends”), Tualatin Hills […]
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10-Minute University: Making a Pollinator Garden
This session will discuss soil testing, plant and seed selection, and design tips to assist you in establishing a flourishing pollinator habitat. Learn about OSU resources that offer a diverse array of plants that will attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and many beneficial insects to your new pollinator habitat. Register
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Introduction to Residential Honey Beekeeping
Learn the basics of residential honey beekeeping. Why do people become beekeepers. What you need to consider and the differences between beekeeping in a rural vs urban setting. Also, hear a bit about the financial responsibility to get started. What equipment and tools you need. Hive terminology and where is the ideal spot to place […]
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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 […]
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10-Minute University Class: Tips for Growing Vegetables and Berries
This class introduces you to which vegetables and berries do well in home gardens and will share a few tips and tricks about growing some common vegetables and berries. For instance, did you know that carrots become sweeter if left in the ground after a frost? Or that you can save room in the garden […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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10-Minute University Class: Tips for Growing Tomatoes
The taste of home-grown, vine-ripened fruits makes the tomato America’s favorite garden vegetable. This webinar will share research-based information to enhance your tomato growing and harvest. Register Considerations for selecting the varieties to grow Attributes of optimum garden locations A checklist for when to plant into the garden Soil preparation Planting practice Tips for growing […]
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Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm Wander through 40 acres of vibrant tulips, featuring more than 100 breathtaking varieties at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival, March 21–April 27 at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, 33814 S. Meridian Road in Woodburn. Discover your favorite blooms and pre-order to plant in your garden this fall. Free parking is included with […]
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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 […]
Be sure to visit the website for each event for complete details and registration.