Events are free unless noted. Fees usually include materials; call to confirm. All area codes are 503 unless noted.
TOUR
Cooks Tour
Tour nine Salem homes with features such as art and photography collections, Asian furniture, a hand-carved wooden staircase, a wine cellar and panoramic views.
When:
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26
Tickets:
$25 in advance, $30 on tour day (visit website for ticket locations)
Details:
364-8318 or
Sponsor:
Assistance League of Salem
EVENTS
SATURDAY, OCT. 1
Portlandia Violet Club Plant Sale:
10 a.m.-3 p.m. African violet sale and display. Portland Nursery, 9000 S.E. Division St.; 761-7861
Villa Garden Club Plant Sale:
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Unusual perennials. Tabor Heights United Methodist Church, 6161 S.E. Stark St.
Gardener's Guided Walk:
11 a.m.-noon first Saturdays, Oct. 1-Dec. 3. Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave.;
or 823-9503
Weekend Guided Walks:
See what's blooming with a volunteer guide. Meets in front of the Manor House. All ages. Register for groups of more than eight. 11 a.m.-noon Saturdays through October. Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave.;
or 823-9503
TUESDAY, OCT. 4
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. Lynn Cox on "Propagation: Above and Beyond," with techniques for leaf cuttings, bulb sectioning and tomato grafting. First Baptist Church, 5755 S.W. Erickson Ave., Beaverton;
THURSDAY, OCT. 6
PSU Department of Architecture Lectures:
7 p.m. Petra Kempf of Columbia University speaks. Lecture series presents academics, artists and practicing architects worldwide. Shattuck Hall, Portland State University, 1914 S.W. Park Ave.
SATURDAY, OCT. 8
"Falling Leaves":
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8-9. Small, standard flower show sponsored by the Multnomah District of the Oregon State Federation of Garden Clubs. Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church, 5441 S.E. Belmont St.; 760-6549 or 661-1003
Gardens in the Fall:
1-3 p.m. The Second Saturday at the Water Center program features hands-on activities with leaves, fruits, vegetables and more. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver;
or 360-487-7111
CLASSES + DEMONSTRATIONS
SATURDAY, OCT. 1
What to Do in the Garden in October:
10 a.m. Al's Garden Center, 7505 S.E. Hogan Road, Gresham;
or 491-0771
Winterizing your Pond:
10 a.m. Hughes Water Gardens, 25289 S.W. Stafford Road, Tualatin;
or 638-1709
Fountain Winterizing:
11 a.m. Registration required. The Garden Corner, 21550 S.W. 108th Ave., Tualatin; 885-1934
Improving Your Soil for Spring Success:
1 p.m. Registration required. Portland Nursery, 9000 S.E. Division St.;
or 788-9000
Sheet Mulching:
1 p.m. Techniques for creating new garden beds, revitalizing soil and eliminating weeds. Registration required. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.;
or 231-5050
SUNDAY, OCT. 2
Cover Crops and Sheet Mulching:
1 p.m. Discover the benefits of these techniques and how to use them to get your garden ready for spring. Registration required. Portland Nursery, 9000 S.E. Division St.;
or 788-9000
Year-round Containers:
1 p.m. Ideas for plant selection, soil and maintenance. Registration required. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.;
or 231-5050
FRIDAY, OCT. 7
Free Homeowner Design and Remodeling Seminars:
10:30 a.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 7-8. Topics include kitchens and baths. Chown Hardware, 333 N.W. 16th Ave.;
or 243-6500
SATURDAY, OCT. 8
Little Sprouts: Pumpkin Painting:
11 a.m. Kids will be given a small pumpkin to paint and take home after class. Registration required. Garland Nursery, 5470 N.E. Highway 20, Corvallis; $5;
or 541-753-6601
Fall Into Gardening:
9:30 a.m.-noon. OSU Extension master gardeners offer gardening classes, a clinic and soil pH testing. Brief presentations cover garden maintenance, container planting, converting old lawn or weedy areas into garden beds, and more. Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie;
Kids Bulb Day:
9:30, 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Kids plant tulip bulbs and learn basic gardening skills. Registration required. Al's Garden Center, 1220 N. Pacific Highway, Woodburn;
or 981-1245
Junior Gardeners Club at The Oregon Garden:
10 a.m. "Fire Safety at Home." Series of workshops aims to teach children about gardening, the outdoors, health and fitness, arts and crafts and community awareness. Suitable for ages 5-10. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton; $15 drop-in rate for age 7 and younger, $23 for 8 and older (both include one adult); $50 annual membership fee covers garden admission for the child member and one adult guest and admission to all Junior Gardeners club activities;
or 877-674-2733
Ornamentals and Ornament in the Winter Garden:
10 a.m. Garden Elements, 599 N. Broadway, Coos Bay; 541-269-7625
Fall Foliage:
11 a.m. Registration required. The Garden Corner, 21550 S.W. 108th Ave., Tualatin; 885-1934
Picking a Street Tree to Fit your Needs:
1 p.m. Registration required. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.;
or 231-5050
A Novice Redesigns Her Garden:
11 a.m. Kimberly Wilson, a writer at The Oregonian, shares her experiences of starting as a novice with a limited budget and creating her version of a French potager garden. Farmington Gardens, 21815 S .W. Farmington Road, Beaverton; 503-649-4568;
to register.
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