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Events are free unless noted. Fees usually include materials; call to confirm. All area codes are 503 unless noted.
TOURS
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
or call 821-1150
Sponsor:
OSU Extension Washington County Master Gardeners Association
Cannon Beach Cottage Tour
Tour 11 beach homes and retreats in Cannon Beach. Enjoy lunch and lecture by a local historian (for additional cost).
When:
Tours begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, and end with a wine reception at 4:30 p.m.; lunch and lecture noon-1 p.m.
Tickets:
$20 tour and reception, additional $20 for luncheon and lecture; available by phone or at the website (lunch and lecture must be reserved by Sept. 3).
Details:
436-9301 or
EVENTS
SATURDAY, SEPT. 3
"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. Willamette University, 900 State St., Salem; $2-$3 (free Tuesdays);
or 370-6855
TUESDAY, SEPT. 6
Washington County Master Gardeners:
7:15 p.m. Scott Christy on growing hydrangeas. First Baptist Church, 5755 S.W. Erickson Ave., Beaverton;
SATURDAY, SEPT. 10
Hardy Plant Society of Oregon Fall Plant and Art Sale:
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 10-11. Plants from 60 specialty nurseries and wholesalers, plus 15 artisans featuring garden art in metal, glass, wood, ceramic and more. Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive;
or 224-5718
OSU Master Gardener Tours:
11 a.m.-2 p.m. 40-minute informational tours focus on the plants and gardens. Wheelchair-accessible. Pittock Mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive;
or 823-3623
Oregon Trail Iris Society Sale:
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sale of iris rhizomes. Al's Garden Center, 1220 N. Pacific Highway, Woodburn;
or 981-1245
CLASSES + DEMONSTRATIONS
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7
NW Garden Academy Workshop:
7 p.m. Learn ways to extend the growing season. Registration requested. Rossi Farms Red Barn, 3839 N.E. 122nd Ave.; $15;
or 971-313-0591
SATURDAY, SEPT. 10
Junior Gardeners Club at The Oregon Garden:
10 a.m. "Chef Kids Make Salsa." Series of workshops for ages 5-10. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Participants may become garden members and pay for the whole series or attend individual sessions on a drop-in basis. 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
Water Gardening in Containers With Fall and Winter Interest Plants:
10 a.m. Hughes Water Gardens, 25289 S.W. Stafford Road, Tualatin;
or 638-1709
What to Do in the Garden in September:
10 a.m. Al's Garden Center, 1220 N. Pacific Highway, Woodburn;
or 981-1245
"Garden University" Lecture/Workshop Series: 1 p.m. "Cooking Green." Chef Eric Nelson discusses ways to reduce your carbon footprint in the kitchen, with an emphasis on homegrown produce. 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
Native Plants for Birds, Bees and Butterflies:
10-11:30 a.m. Discover how beautiful native plants can bring these allies to your yard, helping fight pests and improving garden productivity. Hosted by Metro and OSU Extension Service at Clackamas Community College, Clairmont Hall, Room 117. Registration required. Clackamas Community College, 19600 S. Molalla Ave., Oregon City;
or 234-3000
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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.