Events are free unless noted. Fees usually include materials; call to confirm. All area codes are 503 unless noted.
TOURS
Green on Green
Southeast Portland gardens showcase such features as a sunken terrace, street-side vegetable beds and an urban cottage setting. Garden designer Lucy Hardiman will also give a pre-event workshop on "Fabulous Fall Containers" in her garden.
When:
Tour 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20; workshop 9:30 a.m.
Tickets:
$20 tour, $15 workshop; tour tickets available at Portland Nursery (both locations), Garden Fever, Oxalis, Market of Choice (Southwest Portland location) and the website; workshop tickets available only at Garden Fever or the website; purchase of a tour ticket required for the lecture
Details:
Benefits:
Portland Reading Foundation
Eastside Garden Tour
Explore eight gardens in or around Bridal Veil, Corbett, Gresham and Troutdale. Tour includes presentations for gardeners young and old.
When:
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20
Tickets:
$20; available on tour day at Harlow House Museum, 726 E. Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale
Details:
705-6987 or
Benefits:
West Columbia Gorge Chamber Foundation
Quilts in the Garden
Tour seven Corvallis-area gardens showcasing quilts with different themes. Venues include a vegetable garden, private homes and the experimental garden at the OSU horticultural center. Free shuttle service available; all sites are wheelchair accessible.
When:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27
Tickets:
$5; check website for updates on ticket information and cancellations due to rain
Details:
Sponsor:
Marys River Quilt Guild
Manzanita Tour of Homes
Tour several distinctive homes in the Manzanita/Neahkahnie Beach areas.
When:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27
Tickets:
$10; available on tour day beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Kiwanis booth across the street from Pine Grove Community Club, 225 Laneda Ave., Manzanita
Details:
368-7002 or 201-4282
Benefits:
Kiwanis Club of Manza-Whee-Lem and Women's Club of Manzanita North County
E
VENTS
SATURDAY, AUG. 20
Behind the Shoji Art Show and Sale:
Artist demonstrations, Asian-inspired artwork and gifts. Visit the website for specific event details. During garden hours, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, noon-7 p.m. Monday, through Sept. 5. Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Ave.; free with garden admission ($6.75-$9.50);
or 223-1321
Greater Portland Iris Society Plant Sale:
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20-21. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.;
or 360-835-1016 or 503-668-9230
Volunteer at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge:
Weekly 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday, through Aug. 27. Help improve wildlife habitat by removing invasive plant species. Registration required. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge -- River "S" Unit, 1071 S. Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield, Wash.; free (includes parking);
or 360-887-3883 or by email to TeraHinkley@FWS.gov
2011 NW Natural Street of Dreams:
Five luxury houses in various styles. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily through Aug. 26. Brentwood Estates, off of Southwest Bull Mountain Road near 144th Avenue, Tigard; $12;
Edible Gardens Club:
2 p.m. Share what is going on in your garden. Farmington Gardens, 21815 S.W. Farmington Road, Aloha;
or 649-4568
MONDAY, AUG. 22
Therapeutic Garden Volunteer Information Sessions:
9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Learn how you can help. Registration required; meeting details given then. Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1015 N.W. 22nd Ave.; 413-7012
TUESDAY, AUG. 23
Demonstration Garden:
9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays through Aug. 29. Visit the garden operated by OSU Extension Service master gardeners in Washington County. Features include raised bed, a children's garden, a new eco-roof, compost bins and master gardeners available to answer questions. Demonstration Garden at Washington County Fair Complex, 882 N.E. 28th Ave., Hillsboro; 821-1150, option 2
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
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24
Honeybee Happenings:
Nature activities for children and their adult caregivers. Meet at the Manor House. 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave.; $2 per child; 823-1671 or by email to
SATURDAY, AUG. 27
Art in the Garden:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Art, hors d'oeuvres, wine tasting and plant sale in a garden setting. Laurel Hedge, 28500 S.E. Currin Road, Estacada;
or 473-6734
OSU Master Gardener Tours:
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wheelchair-accessible. Pittock Mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive;
or 823-3623
An Evening With Mike Darcy and Kym Pokorny:
5-8 p.m. Food, wine, raffles and a garden chat with Mike Darcy and Kym Pokorny. Benefits the Beaverton chapter of the P.E.O. Farmington Gardens, 21815 S.W. Farmington Road, Aloha; $25 (must be purchased in advance); send email to
to purchase tickets or call 503-649-4568 for more information
CLASSES + DEMONSTRATIONS
SATURDAY, AUG. 20
Pondless Urns and Bubbling Rocks:
10 a.m. Hughes Water Gardens, 25289 S.W. Stafford Road, Tualatin;
or 638-1709
Fall Edible Gardening: 11 a.m. Garland Nursery, 5470 N.E. Highway 20, Corvallis; www.garlandnursery.com or 541-753-6601
Lawn Care for the 21st Century:
11 a.m. Registration required. The Garden Corner, 21550 S.W. 108th Ave., Tualatin; 885-1934
"Garden University" Lecture/Workshop Series:
1 p.m. Aug. 20: "Horticulture in Biblical Times." Garden tour to follow. 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 877-674-2733
Chado, the Way of Tea: 1 p.m. Kashintei Kai gives a demonstration. Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Ave.; free with garden admission ($9.50 adult; $7.75 senior/college student; $6.75 youths 6-17);
or 223-1321
Finding Health through Honeybees:
1 p.m. Discover the benefits of raw honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly and bee venom. Free tastings. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.;
or 231-5050
Native Plants for Birds, Bees and Butterflies:
1-2:30 p.m. Learn which native plants might be right for your yard and how to plant and care for them without harmful chemicals. Hosted by Metro, OSU Extension Service and Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District. Registration required. Held at Cooper Mountain Nature Park, 18892 S.W. Kemmer Road, Aloha;
or 629-6350
Soil Prep 101:
1 p.m. Steps to prepare your soil to ensure optimal health for spring gardens. Garland Nursery, 5470 N.E. Highway 20, Corvallis;
or 541-753-6601
SUNDAY, AUG. 21
Crocosmias and Other Summer Bloomers:
1 p.m. Joy Creek Nursery, 20300 N.W. Watson Road, Scappoose;
or 543-7474
Learn to Love Honeybees:
1 p.m. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.;
or 231-5050
TUESDAY, AUG. 23
Floral Arranging From the Backyard:
5:30-8 p.m. An expert in European floral design demonstrates. Registration required. The Garden Corner, 21550 S.W. 108th Ave., Tualatin; $35 covers materials; 885-1934
Seed-Saving Basics:
6:30-8 p.m. Class examines types of seeds produced by garden plants and how to harvest and store them. Offered by Independence Gardens. Registration required. The One Stop Sustainability Shop, 1468 N.E. Alberta St.; $20;
or 929-7170 or
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24
Preserving Your Garden Bounty: Tomatoes:
5:30-6:30 p.m. Chef Dan Brophy, Oregon Culinary Institute, demonstrates a recipe and covers techniques. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.; registration requested;
or 231-5050
Introduction to Rain Gardens:
6:30-7:30 p.m. Workshop covers site assessment, soil drainage, sizing and other aspects. Hosted by Metro, OSU Extension Service and East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District at Pistils Nursery. Register with the nursery. Pistils Nursery, 3811 N. Mississippi Ave.;
or 288-4889
SATURDAY, AUG. 27
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
Healthy Soil for Healthy Plants:
10-11:30 a.m. Learn how to turn any soil into a fertile bed for roots without costly chemicals or harmful runoff. Hosted by Metro and OSU Extension Service. Registration required. Metro's Natural Techniques Demonstration Garden, 6800 S.E. 57th Ave.;
or 234-3000
Living Walls:
1 p.m. All about having a living wall in your yard or patio. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.;
or 231-5050
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