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TOUR
IRVINGTON HOME TOUR
Tour seven homes in the historic neighborhood. Homes will showcase early 1900s architecture and will include Prairie, Foursquare, Arts and Crafts and bungalow styles. "Craftsman Style and the Great Boom: Building Portland's Great Arts and Crafts Neighborhoods," a 50-minute lecture, will be given at 1 and 3 p.m. in Holladay Park Church of God, 2120 N.E. Tillamook St. (admission free to tour ticket-holders, but limited to seats available on a first-come/first-served basis).
WHEN: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, May 15
TICKETS: $20; available at Caffe Destino, Architectural Heritage Center, Broadway Books or the website
DETAILS: www.irvingtonhometour.com
EVENTS
FRIDAY
CLARK PUBLIC UTILITIES HOME AND GARDEN IDEA FAIR: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.
Family-friendly activities and demonstrations feature ideas for enhancing your home, yard and garden. Presented by Clark Public Utilities. Clark County Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield, Wash.; free admission; parking $6 per vehicle;
or 360-397-6180
SATURDAY
METROPOLITAN GARDEN CLUB OF PORTLAND: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
The horticulture scholarship plant sale features plants and seedlings by club gardeners. DiPrima Dolci Italian Bakery and Cafe, 1936 N. Killingsworth St.; 705-3605 or by email to
TUALATIN VALLEY GARDEN CLUBS JOINT PLANT SALE: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., continues 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
The Tualatin Valley Garden Club and Tualatin Valley Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society sponsor the joint plant sale of vegetables, herbs, landscape plants, garden-related materials and miniature roses. Washington County Fair Complex, 873 N.E. 34th Ave., Hillsboro; 647-9980 or 312-2879
WASHINGTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS PLANT SALE: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Perennials, shrubs, natives, trees, yard art, master gardeners clinic and raffle (checks or cash only). Kinton Grange, 19015 S.W. Scholls Ferry Road, Beaverton;
COLUMBIA COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION GARDEN FAIR: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
There will be 6,600 tomato plants in 34 varieties, tomato and general gardening information, raffle tickets, displays and vendors. St. Helens High School, 2375 Gable Road, St. Helens
PLANT FAIR: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sale of annual flowers, vegetables and herbaceous perennials. All plants grown by Yamhill County master gardeners. Yamhill County Fairgrounds, 2070 N.E. Lafayette Ave., McMinnville; 434-7517
BROOKS GARDENS PEONIES AND IRIS BLOOM: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, April 30-June 11.
The peony farm and iris collection/arboretum offers plant enthusiasts and gardeners more than 200 varieties of peonies and more than 1,000 varieties of iris. Potted plants and cut flowers for sale. Brooks Gardens, 6219 Topaz St. N.E., Brooks; 393-7999
FOR THE BIRDS NATIVE PLANT SALE: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Includes presentation on "Natives and How to Grow Them." Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge Wildlife Center, 19255 S.W. Pacific Highway, Sherwood;
or 625-5944, ext. 227
THE GREATER PORTLAND IRIS SOCIETY EARLY IRIS SHOW: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Second floor near Sears. 2201 Lloyd Center;
or 668-9230 or 360-835-1016
SUNDAY
LAUREL HEDGE BARN SALE: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Features estate finds, decorator pieces, antiques, garden art and plants. Laurel Hedge, 28500 S.E. Currin Road, Estacada;
or 630-6375
TUESDAY
WASHINGTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS: 7:15 p.m.
Vern Nelson, Homes & Gardens of the Northwest columnist, will discuss the latest on growing vegetables for home use. First Baptist Church, 5755 S.W. Erickson Ave., Beaverton;
THURSDAY, MAY 5
GROWING WITH MUSIC FUNDRAISER: 6-8 p.m.
Plant sales and raffle. Funds benefit Growing With Music, a nonprofit that brings music and movement to teen mothers or women in recovery raising their children. Garden Fever, 3433 N.E. 24th Ave.; 282-1839
ONGOING
"COME BACK KOI" EXHIBITION: Ends May 1
. Kunio Kaneko's woodblock prints of koi; traditional kites created by four artists; and Naoteru Hayashi's private collection of antique koi-nobori and nobori-bata banners. During garden hours, noon-7 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, through May 1. Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Ave.; free with garden admission ($6.75-$9.50);
or 223-1321
WOODEN SHOE TULIP FESTIVAL: Ends May 1.
Enjoy more than 40 acres of tulips. Daily activities include tram rides, a cow train and kids play area. Weekend events feature a crafters market, live entertainment and steam tractors. Festival runs 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, through May 1. Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, 33814 S. Meridian Road, Woodburn; $5 per carload Monday-Friday, $10 per carload Saturday-Sunday;
or 800-711-2006
LILAC DAYS: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily through May 8.
Tour the gardens and historic 1880s Victorian farm home of lilac hybridizer Hulda Klager. Lilac plants available for purchase. Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, 115 S. Pekin Road, Woodland, Wash.; $2, free for children younger than 12;
or 360-606-7359
CECIL AND MOLLY SMITH GARDEN:
The garden, known for its collection of species and hybrid rhododendrons, will be open during the blooming season, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, through May 22. Cecil and Molly Smith Garden, 5065 Raybell Road, St. Paul; $3;
or 647-2896
CLASSES+DEMONSTRATIONS
TODAY
GARDENING WORKSHOP: 5-7 p.m.
Oregon Food Bank will teach you how to start and maintain a vegetable garden. Registration required. Dexter McCarty Middle School, 1400 S.E. Fifth St., Gresham; 665-0148 or by email to
ALL ABOUT TOOLS: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Get the basic knowledge on gardening tools, how they should be used and how to keep them in good condition. Presented by the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. Registration required. Beaumont Middle School, 4043 N.E. Fremont St.; $25;
or 823-4225
FRIDAY
GARDEN OR TRAVEL JOURNALING WITH RENÉ EISENBART: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
An art journal is a collection of drawings, poetry, found objects or random thoughts bound into one book. Create your own accordion-style journal, suitable for ink or watercolor. Explore drawing, painting and collage techniques to fill the pages. No art experience needed. Registration required. Oregon Society of Artists, 2185 S.W. Park Place; $95; 223-3724, ext. 2
SATURDAY
"GARDENS OF EATIN': EDIBLE LANDSCAPING": 10-11:30 a.m.
Learn easy organic-care methods and best varieties for blueberries, strawberries, tree fruits, grapes, kiwifruit, culinary herbs and more. Hosted by Metro and OSU Extension Service at Metro's Natural Techniques Garden. Register by phone. Metro's Natural Techniques Demonstration Garden, 6800 S.E. 57th Ave.;
or 234-3000
HEALTHY SOIL FOR HEALTHY PLANTS: 10-11 a.m.
Homes & Gardens of the Northwest writer Kym Pokorny will teach you how to turn any soil into a fertile bed for roots using all-organic methods without costly chemicals or harmful runoff. Hosted by Metro and OSU Extension Service at Linnton Feed and Seed. Register by phone. Linnton Feed & Seed, 10920 N.W. St. Helens Road;
or 286-1291
SHAPES, SIZES AND POSSIBILITIES: 10 a.m.
Class covers how to place hanging baskets and why some soils and fertilizers are better than others. Registration required. The Garden Corner, 21550 S.W. 108th Ave., Tualatin; 885-1934
SNOWCAP GARDENING CLASSES: 10-11:30 a.m.
SnowCap Community Charities presents this series of workshops on harvesting fresh produce and helping to reduce food costs. April 30: Pesticide-free gardening. Meet at the SnowCap community garden behind the church. Registration requested. Rockwood United Methodist Church, 17805 S.E. Stark St.; 674-8785, ext. 37
BUILD A SOLAR OVEN: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Build and take home your own solar oven; learn how to cook with solar energy and receive solar recipes and tips. Registration required. Lents Park, Southeast 92nd Avenue and Holgate Boulevard; $37; 760-3000
SUNDAY
DEMYSTIFYING GARDEN LINGO: 1 p.m.
Become a more confident gardener by letting an expert remove some of the mystery from gardening terminology. Joy Creek Nursery, 20300 N.W. Watson Road, Scappoose;
or 543-7474
GROW A GREENER LAWN: 1-2 p.m.
Class covers sustainable ways to maintain your lawn. Registration required. Dennis' 7 Dees Garden Center, 1090 McVey Ave., Lake Oswego;
or 636-4660
THURSDAY, MAY 5
BUILDING HEALTHY SOILS: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Learn about good soil and how to bring it into balance for growing abundant plants. Presented by the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. Registration required. Beaumont Middle School, 4043 N.E. Fremont St.; $25;
or 823-4225
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