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Events are free unless noted. Fees usually include materials; call to confirm. All area codes are 503 unless noted.
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
TODAY
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
FRIDAY
"FAVORITE 5 COUNTRY FARMS" SPRING TOUR: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., also Saturday and Sunday.
Five small farms in the Sherwood/Wilsonville area join together for an experience that includes friendly farm animals, scenic countryside, educational opportunities, spring flowers and local farms in action. Visit the website for details. Donation of canned food requested;
or 625-6023 or 682-1604
BANKS PUBLIC LIBRARY PLANT, BOOK AND ART SALE: 3-7 p.m., continues 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.
Vegetable starts, annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, trees, crafts and garden art. Schlegel Hall. Sunset Park, 485 S. Main St., Banks; 324-1382
SATURDAY
PETAL PUSHERS GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Perennials and annuals for sun and shade; nursery-stock ornamental plants and trees; hanging baskets; and native plant displays. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 18630 S.E. Division St., Gresham
WEST LINN RIVERVIEW LIONS PLANT SALE: 8 a.m. till sold out.
Fuchsia baskets, geraniums, sun baskets, shade plants. Bolton Primary School, 5933 Holmes St., West Linn; 650-0180
ANNIE ROSS HOUSE PLANT SALE: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Perennials, hanging baskets and other garden items. Proceeds benefit the Annie Ross House and Northwest Housing Alternatives. McLoughlin Boulevard and Southeast Harrison Street, Milwaukie
"BLOOMS FOR BOOKS" PLANT SALE: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The library hosts this sale with landscape annuals, perennials, herbs and organic vegetable starts, plus garden books, art, food and supplies. Cedar Mill Community Library, 12505 N.W. Cornell Road, Cedar Mill;
or 644-0043
CAMAS MOTHER'S DAY PLANT AND GARDEN FAIR 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Garden art, wind chimes, planters, garden furniture, ironwork and all types of plants from vegetable starts to ornamental trees. Kids can craft a Mother's Day gift in the free Kids Zone, presented by the Camas and Washougal High School Interact Club. Camas High School, 26900 S.E. 15th St., Camas, Wash.;
or 360-907-9975
MOTHER'S DAY RHODODENDRON SHOW AND PLANT SALE: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., also Sunday.
Juried show features cut trusses, representing a variety of rhododendrons, and a plant sale. Sponsored by the American Rhododendron Society, Portland Chapter. Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, Southeast 28th Avenue, one block north of Woodstock Boulevard; $3 admission; 771-8386
OAK GROVE GARDEN CLUB SPRING PLANT SALE: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Trees, shrubs, ground covers, bleeding hearts, hostas, ferns, irises, roses, French lilacs and more. Risley Landing Gardens, 16195 S.E. River Forest Place, Oak Grove;
or 698-7414 or 652-2154
POWELL VALLEY GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Trees, shrubs, plants, raffle. Powell Valley Covenant Church, 1335 S.E. 282nd Ave., Gresham
THE NEHALEM BAY GARDEN CLUB PLANT AND FLOWER SALE: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Annuals, perennials, sedums, shrubs, trees, vegetables and herbs, plus special Mother's Day gifts, a raffle, and master gardeners available to answer questions. North County Recreation District, 36155 Ninth St., Nehalem; 368-4086
WEST LINN GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Plants sold by garden club members, plus selected annuals and plants donated by nurseries. Garden art and "strawberry carriers" also available. Hammerle Park, 1505 Lewis St., West Linn; 655-3044
ART IN THE GARDEN: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., also Sunday.
More than 40 artists with work on display and for sale, art demonstrations, food and drink tastings, live music and a chance to shop for organically grown herbs and unusual plants on 80 acres with nature trails, water features and display gardens. The Thyme Garden, 20546 Alsea Highway (Oregon 34), Alsea;
or 541-487-8671
CHEHALEM GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., continues 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.
Second and Center streets, next door to the Hoover-Minthorn House Museum in Newberg. Call for more information or directions. 538-8870 or 538-9634
EASTMORELAND GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Perennials, herbs, native plants and organic tomato starts, plus a children's corner. Eastmoreland Garden, Southeast Bybee Boulevard and 27th Avenue
MILWAUKIE GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Plants, shrubs, herbs and other garden-related items. Milwaukie Covenant Church, 12201 S.E. Linwood Ave., Milwaukie; 659-1675
SUNDAY
MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH AT THE GROTTO:
Celebrate Mother's Day and support the 62-acre sanctuary and botanical garden by enjoying one of two buffet seatings, 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Reservations required. The Grotto, Northeast 85th Avenue and Sandy Boulevard; $30 per person;
or 254-7371
MONDAY
CLACKAMAS COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS: 7-8 p.m.
Presentation on the Hopkins Demonstration Forest near Oregon City. Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie;
or 653-8100
TUESDAY
PORTLAND DAHLIA SOCIETY: 7:30 p.m.
Meeting includes an auction and tuber sale, plus tips on growing dahlias. Rose City Park United Methodist Church, 5830 N.E. Alameda St.;
or 246-8632
ONGOING
ADELMAN PEONY GARDENS:
Experience more than 12 acres of peonies, an 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
MINIATURES EXHIBITS:
Through May, visitors will be treated to a collection of miniature artwork and may participate in experiences focused on art distilled to its smallest, most intricate forms. Chinese miniatures include potted landscapes; stamps used to sign documents and artwork; decorative bottles; and minuscule kites. Demonstrations accompany the displays throughout the month (call for times or check for updates on the website). During garden hours, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, through May 31. Lan Su Chinese Garden, Northwest Third Avenue and Everett Street; free with garden admission ($6.50-$8.50);
or 228-8131
BROOKS GARDENS PEONIES AND IRIS BLOOM:
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. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, through June 11. Brooks Gardens, 6219 Topaz St. N.E., Brooks; 393-7999
LILAC DAYS: Ends May 8.
Tour the gardens and historic 1880s Victorian farm home of lilac hybridizer Hulda Klager. Lilac plants available for purchase. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, through May 8. Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, 115 S. Pekin Road, Woodland, Wash.; $2, free for children younger than 12;
or 360-606-7359
MAY QUILT AND BUTTON SHOW:
Antique quilts, Victorian parlor crazy quilts and wool log cabin quilts as well as antique mourning costumes, art and accessories. During museum hours, 1-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, through May 29. Hoover-Minthorn House Museum, 115 S. River St., Newberg; $2-$3; 538-6629
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
BUILDING HEALTHY SOILS: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Learn what good soil is 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
SATURDAY
10-MINUTE UNIVERSITY: 10 a.m.
This program of OSU Extension Service master gardeners returns to the Oregon City Saturday Summer Farmers Market with weekly lectures and demonstrations. Classes run 20-25 minutes at 10 a.m. May 7: "Starting Your Vegetable Garden." Oregon City Farmers Market, 2051 Kaen Road at Beavercreek Road, Oregon City; 655-1822
SUNDAY
GARDEN FRAGRANCE THROUGH THE YEAR: 1 p.m.
Joy Creek Nursery, 20300 N.W. Watson Road, Scappoose;
or 543-7474
TUESDAY
GROW YOUR DINNER: 3:20-5 p.m.
Families will get fun ideas and supplies for growing their own food in gardens designed for making pizza, salsa, salad and more. Offered through Growing Gardens. Registration required; Portland site details given then. $5-$20 sliding scale donation;
or 284-8420 or email pesha@growing-gardens.org
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Calendar items run on a space-available basis. Please submit notices at least one month before the event to Homes & Gardens Listings Desk, The Oregonian, 1320 S.W. Broadway, Portland, OR 97201; or by email (send as a plain text file, with Homes & Gardens in the subject line) to listings@oregonian.com. Except for cancellations and corrections, notices cannot be accepted by phone.