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TOURS
RALEIGH PARK GARDEN TOUR
Tour seven private gardens in the Raleigh Park and Montclair neighborhoods, ranging from a French-inspired formal garden to an intimate and serene Asian garden.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 4
TICKETS: $15 in advance, $17 on tour day; available in advance at the website and on tour day at Raleigh Park Elementary School, 3670 S.W. 78th Ave.
DETAILS:
BENEFITS: Raleigh Park Elementary School's learning garden and the West Slope Community Library landscape
ARTFUL GARDENS
Combined walking and driving tour through the Painter's Woods Historic District and Forest Gales Heights.
WHEN: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, June 5
TICKETS: $12, children age 10 and younger free; available on tour day at the Old Train Station, 1936 19th Ave. (corner of Main Street), Forest Grove
DETAILS: 992-1280
SPONSOR: Friends of Historic Forest Grove
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Association of Northwest Landscape Designers presents this inside look at eight professionally designed private gardens in Portland and Lake Oswego. Designers will be at each garden to tell their story of the creative process behind the landscape design.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 18
TICKETS: $20; visit the website to purchase or find a list of ticket locations
DETAILS: http://anld.com or email to
BENEFITS: ANLD scholarship programs for aspiring landscape designers at Clark College
McMINNVILLE GARDEN TOUR AND FAIRE
Five gardens feature English and Southwestern themes, a natural ravine, edible landscaping and hanging baskets. Hosts will be available at each site. The Garden Faire will feature more than 50 vendors selling plants and garden decor at Northeast Cowls and Third streets in downtown McMinnville.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. tour; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. fair Sunday, June 26
TICKETS: $10 tour, free for fair; for ticket locations, call or check the website
DETAILS:
or 472-1216
GARDEN IDYLLS
Tour seven gardens in Stayton and Sublimity. Features include a large pond and wildlife, herbaceous borders and a 1920s sunken garden.
WHEN: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, June 26
TICKETS: $10; available in advance in Stayton at the Bird & Hat Inn and Jensen-Kreitzer Family Clothing; and on tour day noon-4 p.m. at the Bird & Hat Inn
DETAILS: 769-5863
BENEFITS: The restoration of the Charles and Martha Brown House and garden. Sponsored by the Santiam Heritage Foundation
Events
SATURDAY, June 4
Co-housing Tours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Led by national and local co-housing experts, event includes presentations, site maps, panel discussion and glimpses of residents' homes. Participants will travel by bus to four Portland locations: Daybreak Cohousing; Cascadia Commons Cohousing Community; Kailash Ecovillage; and Peninsula Park Commons. Lunch provided. Registration required; meeting details given then. $95-$120;
TUESDAY, June 7
Senior Neighborhood Nature Walks: 10-11:30 a.m.
Join in a 20-minute guided tour of Stenzel Healing Garden followed by a 60-minute hosted walk in the neighborhood to observe interesting plants, heritage trees and architecture. Meet at the Stenzel Healing Garden at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center. For a map, visit the website or call for directions. Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1015 N.W. 22nd Ave.;
or 413-6507, 916-9295 or 294-0961
Washington County Master Gardeners: 7:15 p.m.
Homes & Gardens columnist Vern Nelson, on how best to use your bountiful garden produce. First Baptist Church, 5755 S.W. Erickson Ave., Beaverton;
WEDNESDAY, June 8
Help Spruce Up Laurelhurst Park: 9 a.m.-noon.
Join Friends of Laurelhurst Park in maintenance tasks. Tools provided; bring work gloves. Meet at the blue-green building on north side, 3300 S.E. Ankeny St. 235-8702
THURSDAY, June 9
Lloyd Center/Portland Rose Society Spring Rose Show: 1-9 p.m. The ice arena will be filled with more than 4,000 blooms for the 123rd annual Rose Festival show. Lloyd Center Ice Rink, 953 Lloyd Center; $3; tickets from Ticketmaster outlets or at the door (not available online or by phone);
or 227-2681
FRIDAY, June 10
Solar Technology: 1:30 p.m. Mark Farrell of Synchro Solar on how it works, the history of the industry, incentives and cost examples. Cornell Estates, 1005 N.E. 17th Ave., Hillsboro;
or 640-2884
SATURDAY, June 11
Edible Gardens Club: 11 a.m.
Want to share what you're doing or meet others who share your interest? Includes a tour of the demonstration veggie beds. Farmington Gardens, 21815 S.W. Farmington Road, Aloha;
or 649-4568
Pittock Mansion Garden Tours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
OSU master gardeners lead 40-minute tours. Wheelchair-accessible. Pittock Mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive;
or 823-3623
ONGOING
"Urban Green: Small Trees for Small Spaces"
: Through a collaboration with 15 potters of the Oregon Potters Association, Kenji Kobayashi has created an exhibition of potted plants that represent his reinvention of traditional bonsai. During garden hours, noon-7 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, through June 19. Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Ave.; free with garden admission ($6.75-$9.50);
or 223-1321
Adelman Peony Gardens:
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
Classes + Demonstrations
SATURDAY, June 4
10-Minute University: 10 a.m.
OSU Extension Service master gardeners give weekly lectures and demonstrations running 20-25 minutes. June 4: "Raised-Bed Gardening." June 11: "Growing an Herb Garden." Oregon City Farmers Market, 2051 Kaen Road at Beavercreek Road, Oregon City; 655-1822
Pot to Fountain: 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Convert a ceramic pot and get tips for caring for your fountain. Registration required. The Garden Corner, 21550 S.W. 108th Ave., Tualatin; 885-1934
SnowCap Gardening Classes: 10 a.m.-noon.
June 4: "Soil and Composting." Meet at the SnowCap community garden behind the church. Registration requested. Rockwood United Methodist Church, 17805 S.E. Stark St.; 674-8785, ext. 37
Veggie Maintenance: 1 p.m.
Tips on fertilizing and pest prevention. Registration requested. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.;
or 231-5050
What to Do in the Garden in June: 1 p.m.
Al's Garden Center, 1220 N. Pacific Highway, Woodburn;
or 981-1245
SUNDAY, June 5
Underplanting: 1 p.m.
Joy Creek Nursery, 20300 N.W. Watson Road, Scappoose;
or 543-7474
What to Do in the Garden in June: 1 p.m.
Farmington Gardens, 21815 S.W. Farmington Road, Aloha;
or 649-4568
TUESDAY, June 7
Aging in Place: Outfitting Your Home: 6-7:30 p.m.
Information on simple home retrofits that focus on sustainability, comfort and safety. Beaverton City Library, 12375 S.W. Fifth St., Beaverton;
or 350-5249
WEDNESDAY, June 8
Starting Your Winter Garden: 6 p.m.
Registration recommended. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.;
or 231-5050
Year-Round Vegetable Gardening With Oregon Tilth: 6-8 p.m.
Presented by the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. Registration required. Faubion Middle School, 3039 N.E. Portland Blvd.; $35;
or 823-4225
SATURDAY, June 11
Begonia Fest: 10 a.m.
Registration required. The Garden Corner, 21550 S.W. 108th Ave., Tualatin; 885-1934
Companion Plants: 10 a.m.
How to plant to attract beneficial insects. Al's Garden Center, 1220 N. Pacific Highway, Woodburn;
or 981-1245
Home Composting Essentials: 10-11:30 a.m.
Registration required. Hosted by Metro, OSU Extension Service and Clackamas Community College. Clairmont Hall, Room 117. Clackamas Community College, 19600 S. Molalla Ave., Oregon City;
or 234-3000
Soil Science: How to Amend Your Soil: 10 a.m.
Al's Garden Center, 7505 S.E. Hogan Road, Gresham;
or 491-0771
Slugs and Snails: Noon-2 p.m.
Author David George Gordon on local slugs and snails and how to co-exist with them in your garden. Gordon will also sign copies of his book,
"The Secret World of Slugs and Snails: Life in the Very Slow Lane."
Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave.;
or 823-9503
"Garden University" Lecture/Workshop Series: 1 p.m.
June 11: "Small Trees for Small Spaces." Garden designer Anne Marsh and conifer expert Dave Leckey. Conifer tour to follow in the garden. The Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton; $15 per lecture includes admission; all lectures free with $50-$75 annual membership; lectures may be taken individually or as a series; tickets can be purchased in advance or on event day;
or 1-877-674-2733
The Cutting Garden: 1 p.m.
Registration recommended. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.;
or 231-5050
Western Native Perennials: 1 p.m.
Registration required. Wild Ginger Farm, 24000 S. Schuebel School Road, Beavercreek;
or 632-2338
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