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Events are free unless noted. Fees usually include materials; call to confirm. All area codes are 503 unless noted.
TOURS
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
Spring Into Fall
Visit the Demonstration Garden at Washington County Fair Complex (882 N.E. 28th Ave., Hillsboro) and five other edible and ornamental gardens demonstrating sustainable gardening practices.
When:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3
Tickets:
Free; for locations and details, visit the website or call 821-1150
Details:
Sponsor:
OSU Extension Washington County Master Gardeners Association
EVENTS
SATURDAY, AUG. 27
"Lord and Schryver: Shaping Our Cultural Landscape":
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, through Sept. 18. Exhibition features drawings, watercolors, photographs and accompanying text panels, annotated labels and other reference material pertaining to the garden designs by Elizabeth Lord and Edith Schryver. In the Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University, 700 State St., Salem; $2-$3 (free Tuesdays);
or 370-6855
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, through Sept. 5. Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Ave.; free with garden admission ($6.75-$9.50);
or 223-1321
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. The 40-minute informational tours focus on the plants and gardens. Wheelchair-accessible. Pittock Mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive;
or 823-3623
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 31
Honeybee Happenings:
Nature activities for children and their adult caregivers. Discover the secrets of the garden and its critters through stories and outdoor explorations. 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
FRIDAY, SEPT. 2
Day Hilborn Walking Tour:
Noon-1 p.m. Prominent architect of the Art Deco style, Vancouver's Day Hilborn has left a legacy of buildings. On this tour, hear about the rise of this architect and the tales of the people who lived, worked and worshipped within the structures. Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver; $2 museum members, $5 nonmembers;
or 360-993-5679
CLASSES + DEMONSTRATIONS
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. Vertical gardening in your yard or patio. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.;
or 231-5050
SUNDAY, AUG. 28
Fern Tables and Tiny Shade Gardens:
1 p.m. Richie Steffen, curator of the Elizabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden, demonstrates principles and techniques for creating unique displays of shade-loving plants on tabletops and in unusual containers. Joy Creek Nursery, 20300 N.W. Watson Road, Scappoose;
or 543-7474
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 31
Preserving Your Garden Bounty:
Chutney/Jam: 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
NW Garden Academy Workshop:
7 p.m. Learn to make easy-to-build garden structures to support your plant. Registration requested. Rossi Farms Red Barn, 3839 N.E. 122nd Ave.; $15;
or 971-313-0951
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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.