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EVENTS
SATURDAY, JAN. 14
"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. 16
Habitat Restoration
: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Help volunteers plant trees to improve the habitats around the refuge. Registration requested. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge – River "S" Unit, 1071 S. Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield, Wash.;
or 360-887-3883 or by email to
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18
Cedar Mill Garden Club:
11:30 a.m. "How to Sharpen Your Pruners, and Some Pruning Tips." Beaverton Community Center, 12350 S.W. Fifth St., Suite 100, Beaverton;
or 649-7741
THURSDAY, JAN. 19
Portland Garden Club:
10:15 a.m. Colleen Lockovitch on Chicago Millennium Park's Lurie Garden. Portland Garden Club House, 1132 S.W. Vista Ave.;
or 222-2845
SATURDAY, JAN. 21
Aquaponics for Everyone:
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn more about aquaponics, the cultivation of fish and plants in a symbiotic relationship that harnesses the best attributes of aquaculture and hydroponics. Lunch provided. Registration required. Portland Purple Water, 11325 S.W. Canyon Road, Beaverton; $115-$135;
or 922-3583
CLASSES + DEMONSTRATIONS
SATURDAY, JAN. 14
Junior Gardeners Club at The Oregon Garden:
10 a.m. Series of workshops suitable 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.
Jan. 14: "Motion Magic Tumbling"
weaves together stories, music and forms of motion such as gymnastics into creative expression. 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
The Real Dirt on Dirt:
10 a.m.-noon. Bonnie Bruce of Celilo Gardens explores the basics of great soil as well as the ins and outs of compost, mulch and aerated compost teas. All levels. Registration required. June Key Delta Community Center, 5940 N. Albina Ave.; $25;
or 929-5502 or by email to
Basics of Indoor Gardening and Seed Starting:
11 a.m. Registration required at the website. Tsugawa Nursery, 410 E. Scott Ave., Woodland, Wash.;
or 360-225-8750
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, 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
SUNDAY, JAN. 15
Planning Your Year of Vegetables:
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jen Aron of Peaceful Gardens teaches how to create a planting plan for a year of vegetable crops. Registration at website required. Portland Nursery, 9000 S.E. Division St.;
or 788-9000
Terrariums:
1 p.m. Plant a selection of houseplants and learn tips to keep your terrarium growing. Registration required. Al's Garden Center, 1220 N. Pacific Highway, Woodburn; $25;
or 981-1245
Vermiculture:
The Art of Working with Worms: 1 p.m. Registration required at the website. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.;
or 231-5050
SATURDAY, JAN. 21
Orchard Care:
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Home Orchard Society will cover a variety of fruit-growing techniques, as well as winter care of fruit-bearing plants. Clackamas Community College, 19600 S. Molalla Ave., Oregon City; $15; registration required; 594-3292
All About Fruit Trees:
10 a.m. Al's Garden Center, 1220 N. Pacific Highway, Woodburn;
or 981-1245
Klock Farm Blueberry Pruning & Care Seminar:
10 a.m. Learn how to have healthier, better-producing blueberry bushes in your garden. Pruning, plant nutrients, irrigation and pest control will be discussed. 931 N.E. Salzman Road, Corbett;
or 695-5882 or 227-3183.
Houseplants 101:
11 a.m. Jason Dennis, assistant houseplant buyer, discusses lighting, watering, fertilizing and soil selection, and he offers tips to help keep houseplants at their best. Portland Nursery, 9000 S.E. Division St.;
or 788-9000
Winter Silhouettes in Bonsai:
11 a.m. Registration required at the website. Tsugawa Nursery, 410 E. Scott Ave., Woodland, Wash.;
or 360-225-8750
How to Build a Terrarium:
1 p.m. Genevieve Layman covers the basics of creating a little ecosystem in a glass container. Registration at website required. Portland Nursery, 9000 S.E. Division St.;
or 788-9000
Make Your Own Mini Hoop House:
1-3:50 p.m. Learn how to construct a unit in your backyard that enables you to grow food year-round. Clairmont Building, Room 117. Clackamas Community College, 19600 S. Molalla Ave., Oregon City; $20; registration required; 594-3292
Orchids 101:
1 p.m. Registration required at the website. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.;
or 231-5050
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