View full size The Hoppe Garden at Halcyon House in Eastmoreland is part of the Sellwood Garden Tour on Sunday. The English-style organic garden blooms with roses, lilies, hydrangeas, clematis, hardy geraniums and more.
Events are free unless noted. Fees usually include materials; call to confirm. All area codes are 503 unless noted.
TOURS
Sellwood Garden Tour and Marketplace
Tour six gardens, including Homes & Gardens of the Northwest columnist Dulcy Mahar's. Features range from spaces for dogs and chickens to raised planting beds to a covered outdoor dining room. The Garden Marketplace, an open-air market on the grounds of Sellwood Middle School (8300 S.E. 15th Ave.), will offer plants, garden-inspired art, entertainment and garden advice from KEX radio's "Garden Doctor," Dave Etchepare.
WHEN:
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 22
TICKETS:
$20; visit the website for locations
DETAILS:
or 544-9504
BENEFITS:
Educational programs at Sellwood Middle School
Garden Tour and Plant Sale
Explore eight colorful gardens in the Keizer area.
WHEN:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 3-4
TICKETS:
$15 ($5 ages 12 and under); available at A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village and at all Salem and Keizer Roth's Markets. Plant sale at Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill.
DETAILS:
371-3631 or
BENEFITS:
Educational programs at A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village
View full sizePHOTO OF THE WEEK: Each week we'll feature a photo that was an entry in our annual photo contest. While not one of the top picks, it was so lovely we wanted to share it anyway.
EVENTS
SATURDAY, May 21
Elk Rock Garden Plant Sale:
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Vines, perennials, shrubs, miniature conifers, edibles, flower baskets, handcrafted jewelry and garden art. Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop's Close, 11800 S.W. Military Lane; www.elkrockgarden.com or 636-2092
Bonsai Exhibition: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, May 21-22. From Bonsai Society of Portland members' private collections; also displays, guided tours and demonstrations. Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Ave.; free with garden admission ($6.75-$9.50);
or 223-1321
Multnomah Garden Club Plant Sale:
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Perennials, annuals, tomato starts, garden art and cedar planters. Cash only. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3405 S.W. Alice St.; email to
Native Plant Sale:
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sponsored by Shamrock Rebekah Lodge No. 113. Odd Fellows Hall, 10282 S.E. Main St., Milwaukie; 631-2255 or 656-0830
Pomeroy Farm Herb Festival:
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, May 21-22. Thousands of fresh herb plants, scented geraniums and garden-themed necessities. Entertainment includes lLive music, tractor-pulled hay rides and feeding and petting some farm animals to feed and pet. Pomeroy Living History Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, Wash.;
or 360-686-3537
Portland Garden Club Sale:
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Planted containers and garden art. Portland Garden Club House, 1132 S.W. Vista Ave.;
or 222-2845
Rare Plant Research:
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, May 21-22. Four specialty nurseries open this weekend to the public; wine tastings offered by King's Raven Winery. Call or check the website for updates with details on participating nurseries. Rare Plant Research, 11900 S. Criteser Road, Oregon City;
or 780-6200
SUNDAY, May 22
Gardens of Natural Delights:
Tours at 1 and 2:30 p.m. View organic home gardens around the region. Sponsored by Metro and OSU Extension Service. Registration required; details given then. Open to residents of Clackamas, Washington and Multnomah counties. May 22: "The Hidden Hazelwood Gem of Thomas Vetter."
or 234-3000
TUESDAY, May 24
Volunteer Orientation at International Rose Test Garden:
9 a.m.
Meet at the kiosk. International Rose Test Garden, Washington Park, 400 S.W. Kingston Ave.;
or 823-3636
Metropolitan Garden Club of Portland:
7 p.m. Hardy orchids. Subud Center, 3185 N.E. Regents Drive; 705-3605 or
WEDNESDAY, May 25
Therapeutic Garden Volunteer Information Sessions:
3:30-4:30 p.m. Information on how to help with the garden and other volunteer opportunities in the Legacy Health System Horticultural Therapy Program. Registration required; meeting details given then. Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1015 N.W. 22nd Ave.; 413-7012
THURSDAY, May 26
Munch and Crunch: Feasting From the Garden:
6:30-8 p.m. Learn how to harvest, store and care for vegetables; easy recipes and tips on encouraging kids to eat fresh veggies. For families with children ages 6-12. Registration required; Portland meeting site given then. Offered through Growing Gardens. $5-$20 sliding scale donation; 284-8420 or email
FRIDAY, May 27
"Urban Green: Small Trees for Small Spaces" Bonsai Exhibition:
Kenji Kobayashi's exhibition, in collaboration with 15 potters of the Oregon Potters Association, of potted plants that represent his reinvention of traditional bonsai based on the contemporary saikei style. During garden hours, noon-7 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, May 27-June 19. Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Ave.; free with garden admission ($6.75-$9.50);
or 223-1321
SATURDAY, May 28
American Peony Society Convention:
Events free and open to the public include the national judged flower show and vendor sales, 1-5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 28-29. Holiday Inn Wilsonville, 25425 S.W. 95th Ave., Wilsonville; free admission for the flower show (registration and membership fees apply for other convention activities);
or 638-5318 or by email to jmgraves@mac.com
ONGOING
Adelman Peony Gardens:
More than 12 acres of peonies, indoor flower display and display garden. Cut flowers and potted plants available. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, through June 15. Adelman Peony Gardens, 5690 Brooklake Road N.E., Brooks; 393-6185
Brooks Gardens Peonies and Iris Bloom:
More than 200 varieties of peonies and more than 1,000 varieties of iris. Potted plants and cut flowers for sale. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, through June 11. Brooks Gardens, 6219 Topaz St. N.E., Brooks; free; 393-7999
Cecil and Molly Smith Garden:
Ends May 22. The garden, known for its collection of species and hybrid rhododendrons, is open during the blooming season, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Cecil and Molly Smith Garden, 5065 Raybell Road, St. Paul; $3;
or 647-2896
CLASSES+DEMONSTRATIONS
SATURDAY, MAY 21
10-Minute University:
10 a.m. OSU Extension Service master gardeners give weekly lectures and demonstrations running 20-25 minutes. May 21: "Growing Edibles in Containers." May 28: "Secrets of the Tomato Masters." Oregon City Farmers Market, 2051 Kaen Road at Beavercreek Road, Oregon City; 655-1822
Creating A Beautiful Summer Container:
10 a.m. Registration required. The Garden Corner, 21550 S.W. 108th Ave., Tualatin; 885-1934
Native Plants for Birds, Bees and Butterflies:
10-11:30 a.m. Learn which natives might be right for your yard and how to care for them without harmful garden chemicals. Hosted by Metro and OSU Extension Service. Register by phone. Metro's Natural Techniques Demonstration Garden, 6800 S.E. 57th Ave.;
or 234-3000
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Garden University" Series:
2 p.m. Gardening television personality Ciscoe Morris on how to maintain an attractive, wildlife-friendly garden without pesticides. The Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton; $15 per lecture includes admission; all lectures free with $50-$75 annual membership; tickets can be purchased in advance or on event day;
or 877-674-2733
SUNDAY, May 22
Rhododendrons for Year-round Interest:
1 p.m. Joy Creek Nursery, 20300 N.W. Watson Road, Scappoose;
or 543-7474
SATURDAY, May 28
What to Do in the Garden in June:
1 p.m. Al's Garden Center, 1220 N. Pacific Highway, Woodburn;
or 981-1245
Edibles in the Landscape:
10 a.m. Registration required. The Garden Corner, 21550 S.W. 108th Ave., Tualatin; 885-1934
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