View full sizePHOTO OF THE WEEK: "Afternoon Sun and the Poppy." In the calendar we are featuring a photo that was an entry in our 2011 photo contest. The winners ran in the Dec. 24 weekend edition of Homes & Gardens of the Northwest.Events are free unless noted. Fees usually include materials; call to confirm. All area codes are 503 unless noted.
TOURS
Ultimate Open House: New Home Tour
The Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland produces a tour of homes in the suburbs surrounding Portland in a range of styles and prices, including those with sustainable features and options.
When:
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, April 28-29 and May 5-6
Tickets:
Free
Details:
EVENTS
SATURDAY, APRIL 21
Lilac Days:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, April 21-May 13. Tour the gardens and the historic 1880s Victorian farm home of lilac hybridizer Hulda Klager. During Lilac Days, the home will feature a display of vintage hats and accessories. See website or call for bloom updates. Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, 115 S. Pekin Road, Woodland, Wash.; $2, ages 11 and younger free;
or 360-225-8996
Leach Botanical Garden Plant Sale:
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Trees, shrubs and Northwest perennials from specialty nurseries and the Leach Garden collection. Floyd Light Middle School, 10800 S.E. Washington St.;
or 823-1671
Portland Chrysanthemum Society Spring Sale:
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Exhibition mum rooted cuttings. Portland Nursery, 9000 S.E. Division St.; by email to
Tree and Native Plant Sale:
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Bare-root trees and shrubs; native plants. Benefits Skyline Grange. Skyline Grange, 11275 N.W. Skyline Blvd.;
or 708-1414
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival:
9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, through April 30. More than 40 acres of tulips and daffodils, play area for kids, crafters marketplace, pony rides, wine tastings, wooden-shoe making, steam tractors and more. Visit the website for daily and weekend activities. Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, 33814 S. Meridian Road, Woodburn; $5 per vehicle weekdays, $10 per vehicle weekends;
or 800-711-2006
House of Dreams No-Kill Cat Shelter Plant Sale:
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Outdoor/indoor plants, garden starts, tools, pots, garden art and more. All proceeds benefit the no-kill cat shelter in Portland. Event at 1923 S.E. 58th Ave.
or 262-0763
Annual Plant Sale and Earth Day Event:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Perennials, annuals, berries, vegetable and herb starts, seeds, bulbs, roses, houseplants, flower pots, birdhouses, garden books, recycled crafts and garden art. Piedmont Presbyterian Church, 5760 N.E. Cleveland Ave.
Invasive Species Information Fair:
10 a.m.-noon. Get tips for identifying and removing invasive plant species and replacing them with native plants. Booths representing Metro, Johnson Creek Watershed Council, East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District and others will be on site. Gresham City Hall, 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway, Gresham;
or 618-2392
Villa Garden Club Plant Sale:
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Unusual planters, perennials and plant-care advice. Tabor Heights United Methodist Church, 6161 S.E. Stark St.
Woodland Tulip Festival:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, April 21-22. Tour display gardens and show fields, plus enjoy music, dance, artisans, Dutch food, a 5K run and more. Holland America Bulb Farms, 1066 S. Pekin Road, Woodland, Wash.; $3 per car parking;
or 360-225-4512
Cecil and Molly Smith Garden:
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, through May 20. The garden, renowned for its collection of species and hybrid rhododendrons, opens during the blooming season. Cecil and Molly Smith Garden, 5065 Raybell Road, St. Paul; $3;
or 647-2896
TUESDAY, APRIL 24
Metropolitan Garden Club of Portland:
7 p.m. Greg Shepherd on "Sedums and Succulents." Subud Center, 3185 N.E. Regents Drive; by email to
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25
Honeybee Hikes:
10 a.m.-11 a.m. Discover the secrets of Leach Botanical Garden and its critters on weekly nature outings for children and their adult caregivers. Walk the paths, look for wildlife, visit bees, listen to a story or make a craft item. Ages 2-6; must be accompanied by an adult. 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Wed. Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave.; $2 child; 823-1671 or
FRIDAY, APRIL 27
Clark Public Utilities Home and Garden Idea Fair:
9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, April 27-29. Hundreds of local businesses showcase home- and garden-related products and services; family fun and hands-on activities for kids; indoor landscape displays; plant sales; educational environmental displays; displays featuring renewable energy resources and energy technology for the home; farmers market; and home and garden presentations. Clark County Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield, Wash.; free admission, $6 parking;
or 360-992-3000
Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser:
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, April 27-28. Rite Aid Wilsonville Distribution Center hosts this plant sale with more than 60 nurseries donating trees, potted plants, shrubs, bulbs and more, plus arts and crafts vendors, kid-friendly activities and Miss Oregon signing autographs (10 a.m.-noon Friday). Proceeds benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Rite Aid Distribution Center, 29555 S.W. Boones Ferry Road, Wilsonville; 685-6069 or by email to
SATURDAY, APRIL 28
Tualatin Valley Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society Show and Sale:
Display of the top flowers of hundreds of varieties from society members (community members may also enter their rhododendron and azalea blooms). 7:30-9:30 a.m. truss entries and sprays accepted; 9:45-11:45 a.m. judging; noon-4 p.m. show; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. plant sale. Jenkins Estate, 8005 S.W. Grabhorn Road, Aloha; 629-6355
Metropolitan Garden Club of Portland Plant Sale:
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. DiPrima Dolci Italian Bakery and Cafe, 1936 N. Killingsworth St.; by email to
Aloha Garden Club Plant Sale and Garden Faire:
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Perennials, trees and shrubs donated from members' gardens. Aloha-Huber Park School, 5000 S.W. 173rd Ave., Aloha
Columbian Garden Club Plant Sale:
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Trees, perennials, fruits, shrubs, natives, door prizes, nursery pot recycling and more. Corbett Fire Hall, 36930 E. Historic Columbia River Highway, Corbett
Glide Wildlife Flower Show:
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, April 28-29. Presentations on landscaping, botanical illustration and other garden-related topics. Displays of hundreds of species of native flowers collected from southwest Oregon, as well as noxious weeds, medicinal plants, and photographs of rare and endangered plants. Glide Community Center, 20062 N. Umpqua Highway (Oregon 138), Glide; $3 suggested donation;
Invasive Species Invasion at Columbia Springs:
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Join volunteers in removing plant species invading the 100-acre urban green space. Snacks and tools provided. Columbia Springs, 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver;
or 360-882-0936, ext. 230
Lake Grove Garden Club Plant Sale:
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Natives, vegetable starts, shrubs, hanging baskets and more. Wizer's Oswego Foods, 330 First St., Lake Oswego; 858-8524
Master Gardener Plant Fair and Sale:
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Soil pH testing, plant clinic, garden, landscape and pest control recommendations, plus more than 20 vendors. Proceeds support Yamhill County Master Gardeners educational horticultural programs.
Yamhill County Fairgrounds, 2070 N.E. Lafayette Ave., McMinnville;
or 434-7517
Spring Fair Tomato Sale:
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Columbia County master gardeners' event offers 5,000 tomato plants in 40 varieties, tomato and general gardening information, raffle tickets, hourly prizes and displays. St. Helens High School, 2375 Gable Road, St. Helens;
Green Gardening Fair and Native Plant Sale:
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Learn sustainable gardening techniques through activities and information booths focusing on composting, watering, native plants and more. Native plant sale features trees, shrubs and perennials. Sponsored by Friends of the Tualatin Hills Nature Park. Tualatin Hills Nature Park, 15655 S.W. Millikan Way, Beaverton;
or 629-6350
Kelly Butte Walk:
10 a.m.-noon. Join Jim Labbe of Audubon Society of Portland and retired Portland Parks and Recreation staffer Jim Sjulin for a walking tour of Kelly Butte Natural Area. Learn about the history and geology of the east Portland feature. Registration required. Kelly Butte Natural Area, Southeast 103rd Avenue and Clinton Street; 971-222-6139 or by email to
Native Plant Sale:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, April 28-29. The Audubon Society of Portland hosts this sale featuring more than 100 plant species. Get advice from on-site experts to answer your gardening questions. Audubon Society of Portland Sanctuary, 5151 N.W. Cornell Road;
or 292-6855
Portland African Violet Society and Mt. Hood Gesneriad Society Plant Sales:
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Blooming African violets, gesneriads, streps and other houseplants. Tabor Heights United Methodist Church, 6161 S.E. Stark St.; 652-3094
CLASSES + DEMONSTRATIONS
SATURDAY, APRIL 21
Rain Gardens 101:
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Register with East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. SE Uplift, 3534 S.E. Main St.;
or 935-5368
All Things Edible Weekend:
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, April 21-22. Series of 15-minute seminars covering recipes, canning, backyard orchids, raised beds and more. Visit the website for schedule. Drake's 7 Dees Garden Center, 16519 S.E. Stark St.;
or 256-2223
Native Plants for Birds, Bees and Butterflies:
10 a.m. Learn which native plants might be right for your yard and how to plant and care for them without harmful garden chemicals. Dennis' 7 Dees Garden Center, 1090 McVey Ave., Lake Oswego; 777-7777
Tomato Tips From Master Gardeners:
10:30 a.m.-noon. Bob Woods and Sharon Davis discuss choosing varieties, planting and transplanting, culture, diseases, pests and support structures. Registration required. Luscher Farm, 125 Rosemont Road, West Linn; $5-$7;
or Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation, 503-675-2549
Grow, Cook, Eat -- With Willi Galloway:
2 p.m. Author and blogger Willi Galloway discusses ideas that make growing food simple, productive and fun. Garland Nursery, 5470 N.E. Highway 20, Corvallis;
or 541-753-6601
SUNDAY, APRIL 22
Growing Giant Pumpkins and Vegetables:
1 p.m. Boring Square Garden Center, 28150 S.E. Highway 212, Boring; 663-9797
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25
Oregon Tilth: Growing the Most in Your Space:
6-7:30 p.m. Ways to maximize your garden through soil preparation, succession sowing and companion planting. Registration required. Faubion Middle School, 3039 N.E. Portland Blvd.; $25; tilth.org or 779-4631
SATURDAY, APRIL 28
Wilsonville Garden Club Plant Sale:
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mixed annuals and fuchsia baskets; annuals and divisions from members' gardens. Wilsonville Public Library, 8200 S.W. Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville; 678-2009
A Successful Community Gardening Experience:
10 a.m.-noon. Discover growing techniques such as succession sowing, companion planting and vertical gardening. Learn about soil, plants, compost and beneficial insects. Sponsored by Oregon Tilth. Registration required. Luscher Farm, 125 Rosemont Road, West Linn; $22-$25;
or Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation, 503-675-2549
Soil School:
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Workshops on soil productivity and stability. Offered by West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. Registration required. Friendly House, 1737 N.W. 26th Ave.; $10 individual, $15 per family (includes lunch);
or 238-4775, ext. 105, or by email to
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