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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, JAN. 21
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
MONDAY, JAN. 23
"Year of the Dragon":
The Chinese New Year celebration features lantern viewing, dragon procession, music and dance performances, interactive activities such as making lanterns and storytelling, and demonstrations of the Chinese yo-yo, fan, sword and more. Visit the website for full schedule. Jan. 23-Feb. 6. Lan Su Chinese Garden, Northwest Third Avenue and Everett Street; free with garden admission ($6.50-$8.50);
or 228-8131
TUESDAY, JAN. 24
Metropolitan Garden Club of Portland:
7 p.m. Bob Denman of Red Pig Tools on "Pruning Tools and Ergonomics of Garden Work." Subud Center, 3185 N.E. Regents Drive; 705-3605 or
FRIDAY, JAN. 27
Stitches in Bloom Quilt Show:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 27-28. The show features hundreds of quilts, vendors, workshops and lectures by artist Velda Newman. A tram will give guests a tour of the 80-acre botanical garden. The Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton; $10;
or 874-2537
SATURDAY, JAN. 28
Herb Growing and Gardening:
Series looks at propagation and garden use. Sessions held 8:30-11:50 a.m. Saturdays, Jan. 28-Feb. 11. In Clairmont Hall, Room 118. Clackamas Community College, 19600 S. Molalla Ave., Oregon City; $103.50;
or 594-3292
CLASSES + DEMONSTRATIONS
SATURDAY, JAN. 21
Aquaponics for Everyone:
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn more about the cultivation of fish and plants together 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
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
Get Your Feet Wet: Rain Gardens and Swales:
10 a.m.-noon. Planning, site preparation and water-loving plant materials. Registration required at the website. June Key Delta Community Center, 5940 N. Albina Ave.; $25;
or 929-5502 or by email to
Houseplants 101:
11 a.m. Jason Dennis, assistant houseplant buyer, discusses lighting, watering, fertilizing and soil selection, and he offers tips for common issues to help you 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. In 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
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.
SUNDAY, JAN. 22
Growing Orchids in Bloom:
11 a.m. Lori Rheinberger of the Oregon Orchid Society covers the basics of orchid care and repotting. Registration at website required. Portland Nursery, 9000 S.E. Division St.;
or 788-9000
Build your own Terrarium:
1 p.m. Registration required at the website. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.;
or 231-5050
Orchid Repotting:
1 p.m. Registration required. Al's Garden Center, 1220 N. Pacific Highway, Woodburn; $5;
or 981-1245
Repotting Orchids for Beginners:
1 p.m. Learn the basics of repotting several varieties from expert Lori Rheinberger of the Oregon Orchid Society. Bring an orchid and receive assistance in repotting (bring your own pot or purchase). Registration at website required. Portland Nursery, 9000 S.E. Division St.;
or 788-9000
THURSDAY, JAN. 26
Introduction to Permaculture:
7-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 26-Feb. 23. Registration required at the website. TaborSpace, 5441 S.E. Belmont St.; $95 series;
or 425-9706
SATURDAY, JAN. 28
Growing Small Fruits and Berries:
10 a.m. Al's Garden Center, 1220 N. Pacific Highway, Woodburn;
or 981-1245
Plant Propagation for Backyard Gardeners:
10 a.m.-noon. Learn techniques for propagating grapes, figs, currants, blueberries and more. Registration required. Zenger Farm, 11741 S.E. Foster Road; $5-$20 sliding scale;
or 282-4245
Early Spring Seed Starting:
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tim Lanfri of Community Garden Creators shares tips and techniques for starting a garden from seed, raising transplants for early spring plantings and more. Registration at website required. Portland Nursery, 9000 S.E. Division St.;
or 788-9000
Pruning and Dormant Spraying of Fruit Trees:
11 a.m. Registration required. Tsugawa Nursery, 410 E. Scott Ave., Woodland, Wash.;
or 360-225-8750
Fruit Tree Pruning Demo:
4-5:30 p.m. Monica Maggio, Home Orchard Society's arboretum manager, will teach proper pruning techniques, tools and timing. Registration at website required. Portland Nursery, 9000 S.E. Division St.;
or 788-9000
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