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Events are free unless noted. Fees usually include materials; call to confirm. All area codes are 503 unless noted.
EVENTS
SATURDAY, OCT. 29
Pumpkin Funland:
Halloween happenings with decorated pumpkin displays, corn maze, U-pick and more. Various days and times through Nov. 11. Rasmussen Farms, 3020 Thomsen Road, Hood River;
or 541-386-4622
Portland Chrysanthemum Society Show: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Assortment of chrysanthemum blooms. Portland Nursery, 9000 S.E. Division St.; email 3blileys@comcast.net
Portland Farmers Market Great Pumpkin Event:
9 a.m.-noon. Celebrate the Halloween harvest with a pumpkin-carving contest and children's costume parade around the market; goodie bags provided for all parade participants. Portland Farmers Market at PSU, South Park Blocks between Montgomery and Harrison streets;
or 241-0032
Wooden Shoe Pumpkin Fest:
Haunted pirate ship, corn maze, slides, pumpkin for sale and to shoot from cannons, food and more in celebration of the Halloween season. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Oct. 30; haunt attraction hours vary (see website). Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, 33814 S. Meridian Road, Woodburn; $5-$6;
or 800-711-2006
Weekend Guided Walks:
See what's blooming with a volunteer guide. Meet 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
Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society Show:
Viewing hours noon-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Also a presentation by Sogetsu School of Ikebana (2 p.m. Saturday). Clark Public Utilities Vancouver Service Center, 1200 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver; 360-896-7278
Family Harvest Days:
1-4 p.m. Educational harvest activities, crafts and games; kids will go home with a bag of harvest goodies. 1-4 p.m. Saturdays through October. The Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton; $5 (in addition to $8-$10 garden admission);
or 874-2536
TUESDAY, NOV. 1
Washington County Master Gardener Association:
7:15 p.m. Zac Perry, Reed College naturalist, will discuss the methods and philosophy behind restoring the canyon and headwaters of Crystal Springs Creek. First Baptist Church, 5755 S.W. Erickson Ave., Beaverton;
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2
Therapeutic Garden Volunteer Information Sessions:
3:30-4:30 p.m. Get information on how you can help with garden maintenance, planting projects, clerical work and other volunteer opportunities in the Legacy Health System Horticultural Therapy Program. Registration required; meeting details given then. Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1015 N.W. 22nd Ave.; 413-7012
FRIDAY, NOV. 4
"Mottainai: The Fabric of Life: Lessons in Frugality From Traditional Japan":
Collection of antique Japanese folk textiles from the Meiji period (1868-1912). On view during garden hours, noon-4 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Opens Nov. 4; ends Nov. 27. Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Ave.; free with garden admission ($6.75-$9.50);
or 223-1321
Gardener's Guided Walk:
11 a.m.-noon first Saturdays, through Dec. 3. Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave.;
or 823-9503
SATURDAY, NOV. 5
Holiday Open House:
9 a.m.-6 p.m. Take a tour at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. in the poinsettia growing house; get tips on how to keep your poinsettias looking fresh; and attend seminars on winter plants. Al's Garden Center, 7505 S.E. Hogan Road, Gresham;
or 491-0771
CLASSES + DEMONSTRATIONS
SATURDAY, OCT. 29
Fall Tree Care: Pest and Disease Identification and Assessment:
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration required. Portland Fruit Tree Project, 1912 N.E. Killingsworth St.; $10-$25 sliding scale donation;
or 284-6106
Composting Basics:
1 p.m. Learn about converting kitchen scraps and yard debris into compost for a home garden. Registration required. Portland Nursery, 9000 S.E. Division St.;
or 788-9000
SUNDAY, OCT. 30
Make Your Own Outdoor Bonsai:
1-2:30 p.m. Covers plant selection, repotting, trimming and training. Registration required. Portland Nursery, 9000 S.E. Division St.; $30, includes materials;
or 788-9000
TUESDAY, NOV. 1
Create Ceramic Art for Your Garden:
Learn to make lanterns, totems and water features using hand-building techniques of slab, modeling and slump molding. Weekly 12:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 1-Dec. 20. Registration required. Finch & Flora, 1535 N.E. 41st Ave.; $200 series, plus $25 materials; 477-8475
"Garden University" Lecture/Workshop Series:
6 p.m. "Beating the Winter Garden Blahs." Landscape designer Carol Lindsay shows how to create year-round drama and interest in your garden. 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
FRIDAY, NOV. 4
Homeowner Design and Remodeling Seminars:
10:30 a.m. Historic renovation, Nov. 4 or 5. Chown Hardware, 333 N.W. 16th Ave.;
or 243-6500
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