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Events are free unless noted. Fees usually include materials; call to confirm. All area codes are 503 unless noted.
TOURS
The Garden Conservancy's Clackamas County Open Day
Explore five private gardens in Milwaukie and Oak Grove. Features include a beekeeper's garden, a xeriscaped rock wall and a rose tunnel path. Visitors can begin at the Chapin Garden, 1130 S.E. River Forest Road, Oak Grove.
When:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 16
Tickets:
$5 per garden; admission paid at each garden
Details:
or 888-842-2442
Benefits:
The Garden Conservancy and the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon
Garden Tour for Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center Healing Garden
Tour seven private gardens and nurseries in the Gresham area.
When:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 23
Tickets:
$25; available at Gresham Al's Garden Center, Drake's 7 Dees and the Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center gift shop
Details:
622-6860
Benefits:
Healing garden at Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
Architectural Heritage Center Home Tour
Tour five homes spanning as many decades of residential construction in Portland and representing a variety of styles and notable architects.
When:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 30
Tickets:
$35 members, $50 nonmembers; available at the website
Details:
231-7264 or
Benefits:
Architectural Heritage Center
Vancouver's Coop du Jour Tour
Check out Vancouver residents' private coops, see the hens and gain a better understanding of how chickens can live and thrive in an urban setting.
When:
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 30
Tickets:
$15 for groups of four, free for children 12 and younger; available in advance at Mint Tea, 2014 Main St., Neighbors Market, 1707 Main St., or the website
Details:
or 360-992-7060
Benefits:
Hough Foundation
EVENTS
SATURDAY, JULY 16
Blueberry Field Collection Open House:
10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tour the research farm and sample more than 300 blueberry varieties from around the world. National Clonal Germplasm Repository, 33447 Peoria Road, Corvallis; 541-738-4200
SUNDAY, JULY 17
Red Ridge Farms Lavender Extravaganza:
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. More than 100 varieties of lavender on display, along with lavender-related classes on wreath-making and harvesting, lavender-inspired treats and a chance to pick your own bundle. Reservations required. Red Ridge Farms, 5510 N.E. Breyman Orchards Road, Dayton; $35;
or 864-8502
Edible Gardens Club:
1 p.m. Share what is going on in your garden. Farmington Gardens, 21815 S.W. Farmington Road, Aloha;
or 649-4568
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UESDAY, JULY 19
Cracked Pots Art Show:
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, July 19-20. All art made from at least 80 percent reused materials; highlights include the artist's challenge, in which art will be made from pallets and/or pots and pans; and the "glean pile," culled from the Metro transfer station to show the many things that are still usable but were tossed away. McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 S.W. Halsey St., Troutdale; 257-2042 or
THURSDAY, JULY 21
Chehalem Garden Club Hypertufa Pot Making Party:
6 p.m. Make a decorative stone look-alike hypertufa pot for planting sedums, herbs or other plants that like good drainage. 4101 N.E. Terrace Drive, Newberg (residence). $5 materials fee for nonmembers; 538-9634
FRIDAY, JULY 22
Waterlily Festival Art Show:
Art by more than 30 artists, many inspired by the display gardens of Hughes Water Gardens; also artist demonstrations, classes and information booths. Check the website for updates on specific events. Opening reception 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 22; show continues daily during garden hours, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, through July 31. Hughes Water Gardens, 25289 S.W. Stafford Road, Tualatin;
or 638-1709
Modern/International Buildings Walking Tour:
Noon-1 p.m. Modern/international buildings on this tour offer a look into the growth and development of much of Vancouver. Meets at the museum. Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver; $2 museum members, $5 nonmembers;
or 360-993-5679
SATURDAY, JULY 23
Behind the Shoji Art Show and Sale:
Artist demonstrations, Asian-inspired artwork and gifts, including pottery, glass, jewelry, woodcarvings and textiles. Visit the website for specific event details. During garden hours, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, noon-7 p.m. Monday, July 23 through Sept. 5. Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Ave.; free with garden admission ($6.75-$9.50);
or 223-1321
Day Hilborn Walking Tour:
9-11 a.m. A prominent architect of the Art Deco style, Vancouver's Day Hilborn has left a legacy of buildings. Hear the story of this architect and the tales of the people who lived, worked and worshipped within these structures. Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver; $5 museum members, $10 nonmembers;
or 360-993-5679
OSU Master Gardener Tours:
11 a.m.-2 p.m. The 40-minute informational tours focus on the plants and garden areas. Accessible to wheelchairs. Pittock Mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive;
or 823-3623
CLASSES + DEMONSTRATIONS
SATURDAY, JULY 16
Building Ponds and Waterfalls:
10 a.m. Learn to design and construct natural-rock water features using flexible liner. Hughes Water Gardens, 25289 S.W. Stafford Road, Tualatin;
or 638-1709
Create a Hypertufa Planter:
10 a.m.-noon. Nikki Mantei shows how to make outdoor planters using the artificial stone material, which is much lighter than concrete and can still withstand harsh weather conditions. All materials provided. The Wade Creek House, 664 Wade St., Estacada; $25;
or 630-7556
Summer Pruning:
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn the basics to increase the health and quality of your harvest. Registration required. Portland Fruit Tree Project, 1912 N.E. Killingsworth St.; $10-$25 sliding scale;
or 284-6106
Perennials for Containers:
11 a.m. Tips on maintaining fertility and winterizing pots. Farmington Gardens, 21815 S.W. Farmington Road, Aloha;
or 649-4568
"Gardens of Eatin': Basic Vegetable Gardening":
1-2:30 p.m. Boost your garden IQ with simple steps for growing organic food. Registration required. Hosted by Metro, Oregon State University Extension Service and Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District. Cooper Mountain Nature Park, 18892 S.W. Kemmer Road, Aloha;
or 629-6350
Garden Buddies:
2 p.m. Kids ages 4-12 can make and take home a birdbath. Registration required. Farmington Gardens, 21815 S.W. Farmington Road, Aloha; $5 materials fee per child;
or 649-4568
SUNDAY, JULY 17
Small Water Features:
1 p.m. Ideas for adding the glint of sunlight off water in your garden. Joy Creek Nursery, 20300 N.W. Watson Road, Scappoose;
or 543-7474
Landscaping for Conservation: Native Garden Support:
2-4 p.m. Share information and experiences with others involved or interested in conservation gardening. Registration requested. Tryon Creek State Natural Area, 11321 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.;
or 636-9886
MONDAY, JULY 18
Gardening for Individuals With Cancer:
6 p.m. Explore the benefits of nature and gardening for restoration and renewal. Learn adaptive gardening strategies, garden tasks for the season and year-round techniques for energy conservation. Registration required. Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1015 N.W. 22nd Ave.; 413-6507
SATURDAY, JULY 23
End of Summer Color:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Judy Alleruzzo shows favorite plants. Al's Garden Center, 7505 S.E. Hogan Road, Gresham;
or 491-0771
Caring for a Hanging Basket:
11 a.m. Covers types of fertilizer and bug control. Registration required. The Garden Corner, 21550 S.W. 108th Ave., Tualatin; 885-1934
Ornamental Grasses: 1 p.m. Farmington Gardens, 21815 S.W. Farmington Road, Aloha;
or 649-4568
UPCOMING
TUESDAY, AUG. 2
Botanical Watercolor Class:
René Eisenbart, former artist for The Oregonian, will teach a class for beginners and intermediate artists 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 2-30. Download a registration form at the website. Registration by July 22 appreciated but will be accepted until Aug. 1. Oregon Society of Artists, 2185 S.W. Park Place; $155 for five classes includes Oregon Society of Artists membership fee;
or 890-9668.
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