Events are free unless noted. Fees usually include materials; call to confirm. All area codes are 503 unless noted.
EVENTS
SATURDAY, JAN. 7
Build, Remodel and Landscape Show:
Noon-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, through Jan. 8. Show features seminars, exhibits and demonstrations with hundreds of homebuilders and remodelers, green-energy experts and artists. Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; $6 adults, free for children ages 17 and younger;
or 235-7575
"Architecture and Cityscapes":
Works in diverse mediums and sizes by Portland-area artists. Ends Jan. 31. Architectural Heritage Center, 701 S.E. Grand Ave.; $3;
or 231-7264
MONDAY, JAN. 9
Clackamas County Master Gardeners:
7-8 p.m. Mandy McGuire of the Oregon Zoo will bring a feathered friend for her program, "Birds of Prey in a Sustainable Landscape." Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie;
or 653-8100
TUESDAY, JAN. 10
North Willamette Horticulture Society Meeting:
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Jan. 10-12. Featuring speakers, exhibits, door prizes, and social events. Themes are Organics Crops Day on Tuesday, Vegetable Day on Wednesday, and Berry Day on Thursday. Clackamas County Event Center, 694 N.E. Fourth Ave., Canby; $35 per day, $60 two days, or $85 three days;
or Jan Egli, 503-678-1264, Ext. 10, or by email to
; registration required
Multnomah County Master Gardeners Speaker Series:
7 p.m. Garden designer Lucy Hardiman examines how our front gardens affect our immediate surroundings and our planet. Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church, 5441 S.E. Belmont St.;
or 445-4608
CLASSES + DEMONSTRATIONS
SATURDAY, JAN. 7
Growing Citrus in the Pacific Northwest:
1 p.m. Jim Gilbert of One Green World nursery will discuss winter and summer care, and tips to help bring your citrus into full production. Registration at the website required. Portland Nursery, 9000 S.E. Division St.;
or 788-9000
Rainwater Harvesting:
1 p.m. Learn how to plan and assemble the appropriate system. Registration at the website required. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.;
or 231-5050
What to Do in the Garden in January:
1 p.m. Al's Garden Center, 1220 N. Pacific Highway, Woodburn;
or 981-1245
SUNDAY, JAN. 8
Mason Bees: Fruit's Best Friend:
11 a.m. Brenda Calvert of HalfMoon Farms walks participants through setting up nesting boxes and blocks, the benefits to a garden or home orchard, and the minimal yearly maintenance and supplies involved in keeping mason bees. Registration at the website required. Portland Nursery, 9000 S.E. Division St.;
or 788-9000
Indoor Herb Gardening:
1 p.m. Class highlights which herbs are easiest to grow indoors and what supplies you will need. Registration required at the website. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.;
or 231-5050
Introductory Backyard Beekeeping:
1 p.m. Brenda Calvert of HalfMoon Farms covers the basics of backyard beekeeping and brings honey for tasting. Registration at website required. Portland Nursery, 9000 S.E. Division St.;
or 788-9000
SATURDAY, JAN. 14
Common Garden Plants for Common Illnesses:
1 p.m. Gradey Proctor of Arctos School of Herbal and Botanical Studies discusses common plants available in the winter garden and how to use them as medicine. Registration required at website. Portland Nursery, 9000 S.E. Division St.;
or 788-9000
Growing From Seed:
1 p.m. Al's Garden Center, 16920 S.W. Roy Rogers Road, Sherwood;
or 726-1162
Your Garden Plan:
1 p.m. Learn how to map your garden and observe sun and water patterns, and get other tips for getting your garden off to a strong start. Registration required at the website. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.;
or 231-5050
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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.