View full sizePHOTO OF THE WEEK: "Floating on Bubbles" by LaRae J. Stiff, Vancouver.
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
Oswego Heritage Council Historic Home Tour
Tour includes five Lake Oswego homes and Richard Sundeleaf's landmarks.
When:
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 19
Tickets:
$30
Details:
635-6373 or
Irvington Home Tour
Tour homes ranging from Arts and Crafts Foursquares to Colonial Revivals.
When:
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, May 20
Tickets:
$20
Details:
223-5288 or
EVENTS
SATURDAY, MAY 12
Schreiner's Iris Gardens Bloom Season:
Open dawn-dusk, through June 10. Ten-acre display gardens and a cut-flower show. Schreiner's Iris Gardens, 3625 Quinaby Road N.E., Salem;
or 393-3232
West Linn Riverview Lions Plant Sale:
8 a.m. Fuchsia baskets and more. Bolton Primary School, 5933 Holmes St., West Linn; 650-0180
Annie Ross House Plant Sale:
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Perennials, annuals, veggies and hanging baskets. Proceeds support the Annie Ross House and Northwest Housing Alternatives. Milwaukie Farmers Market, Southeast Main Street, across from City Hall, Milwaukie
Grace Baptist Plant Sale:
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Grace Baptist Church, 200 S.E. 76th Ave.; 254-4688
Hillsboro Garden Club Plant Sale:
9 a.m.-3 p.m. 667 N.E. Sixth Ave., Hillsboro. 359-9494
Master Gardener Foundation of Clark County/Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society Plant Sales:
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, May 12-13. 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver
Mother's Day Sale:
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, May 12-13. Watch a judged show in the Exhibit Hall or browse the plant sale in the front parking lot. Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, Southeast 28th Avenue, one block north of Woodstock Boulevard; free admission to sale, $3 admission to show and gate after 10 a.m.; 771-8386
My Sister's House Plant Sale:
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fundraiser for transitional housing program for women and children. Trinity Lutheran Church, 507 W. Powell Blvd., Gresham; www.mysistershouse.net or 665-1026
Nehalem Bay Garden Club Plant Sale:
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Annuals, perennials, vegetables and more. North County Recreation District, 36155 Ninth St., Nehalem; 368-4086
Oak Grove Garden Club Spring Plant Sale:
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Risley Landing Gardens, 16195 S.E. River Forest Place, Oak Grove;
or 970-9701 or by email to lizoggc@msn.com
PCC Spring Plant Sale:
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Flowering annuals and perennials, herb and veggie starts, trees and more. Proceeds benefit the Landscape Technology Scholarship Fund and the PCC Landscape Club. Portland Community College Rock Creek campus, 17705 N.W. Springville Road
Stewardship Saturday at Columbia Springs:
9 a.m. Help with various restoration projects. Snacks and tools provided. Columbia Springs, 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver;
or 360-882-0936, ext. 230
West Linn Garden Club Plant Sale:
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Plants, shrubs, garden art and "strawberry carriers." Hammerle Park, 1505 Lewis St., West Linn; 655-3044
Art in the Garden:
Saturday-Sunday, May 12-13. Celebrate Mother's Day weekend with art, demonstrations, tastings, live music and plants for sale, all amid 80 acres of herbal display gardens, nature trails and water features. See website for schedule. The Thyme Garden, 20546 Alsea Highway (Oregon 34), Alsea;
or 541-487-8671
Eastmoreland Garden Club Plant Sale:
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Perennials, herbs, native plants and organic tomato starts. Plus a children's corner. Eastmoreland Garden, Southeast Bybee Boulevard and 27th Avenue; 777-1984 or 503-774-6888
Milwaukie Garden Club Plant Sale:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Outdoor/indoor plants, "white elephant" table and raffle prizes. Milwaukie Covenant Church, 12201 S.E. Linwood Ave., Milwaukie;
or 421-6061 or 503-659-7389
Cecil and Molly Smith Garden:
The garden, renowned for its collection of species and hybrid rhododendrons, opens during the blooming season, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, through May 20. Cecil and Molly Smith Garden, 5065 Raybell Road, St. Paul; $3;
or 647-2896
Mother's Day Celebration:
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, May 12-13. Events include the Barefoot Quilt Festival, artisan craft fair, Jenkins Estate Advisory Committee plant sale and more. Jenkins Estate, 8005 S.W. Grabhorn Road, Aloha; 629-6355
10th Anniversary Open House:
Noon-3 p.m. Live music, wine tasting, appetizers, cake, coffee and hourly raffles. Smith Berry Barn Farm and Garden Market, 24500 S.W. Scholls Ferry Road, Hillsboro;
or 628-2172
Cedar Mill Library Plant Sale:
9-3 p.m. Organically grown annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetable starts, garden accessories, pots and more. Cedar Mill Community Library, 12505 N.W. Cornell Road, Cedar Mill;
or 644-0043
SUNDAY, MAY 13
"20 Years – 20 Plants – 2 Gardeners":
1 p.m. Linda Beutler and Nadine Black present their favorites from the nursery's catalog. Joy Creek Nursery, 20300 N.W. Watson Road, Scappoose;
or 543-7474
MONDAY, MAY 14
Clackamas County Master Gardeners:
7-8 p.m. "Garden Fragrance Throughout the Year." Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie;
or 653-8100
TUESDAY, MAY 15
Oregon Fuchsia Society:
7-9 p.m. "Companion Plants for Fuchsias." Tabor Heights United Methodist Church, 6161 S.E. Stark St.;
or 246-7920
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16
Honeybee Hikes:
10-11 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.
, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave.; $2 child; 823-1671 or
Cedar Mill Garden Club:
11:30 a.m. "Exciting Perennials for the Adventurous Gardener." Beaverton Community Center, 12350 S.W. Fifth St., Suite 100, Beaverton;
or 649-7741
FRIDAY, MAY 18
Oak Lodge Garden Club Plant Sale:
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Perennials, annuals, yard art and more. 15330 S.E. LaBonita Way, Milwaukie
SATURDAY, MAY 19
Community Garden Club of Camas-Washougal Garden Sale:
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Perennials, vegetable starts, garden art and more. Crown Park, Northeast Everett Street and 14th Avenue, Camas, Wash.; 360-210-8012
Kiwanis Plant Sale:
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Benefits Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp. Burlingame Church, 125 S.W. Miles St.; 246-1771
Portland Chrysanthemum Society Spring Sale:
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Exhibition mum rooted cuttings. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.; send email to
SW Portland Fuchsia Club Sale:
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Unusual upright varieties, trailing varieties and baskets. Lamb's Thriftway on Scholls, 12220 S.W. Scholls Ferry Road, Tigard; 644-1966
Oregon Fuchsia Society Fuchsia Sale:
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 12505 N.E. Halsey St.;
Beaverton Garden Club Plant Sale:
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Annuals, vegetables and waterlilies. Beaverton PAL, 12500 S.W. Allen Blvd., Beaverton
Berries for the Home Garden:
10 a.m. Owner Rich Hildner discusses how to grow the best varieties of berries in your backyard. Farm tour and demonstrations included. Smith Berry Barn Farm and Garden Market, 24500 S.W. Scholls Ferry Road, Hillsboro;
or 628-2172
Bonsai Society of Portland Exhibition:
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, May 19-20. Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Ave.; free with garden admission ($6.75-$9.50);
or 223-1321
Multnomah Garden Club Plant Sale:
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Gardening questions answered by experts. Container planting demonstrations 11 a.m., with special tips for good container soil; miniature-garden planting demonstration 2 p.m. Plant sale and raffle; cash only. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3405 S.W. Alice St.
Spring Garden Event:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Master gardeners and garden professionals give seminars, plus plant sales. The Wade Creek House, 664 Wade St., Estacada;
or 630-7556
Rare Plant Research:
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, May19-20. Three nurseries and a garden open to the public during the weekend; wine tastings offered by King's Raven Winery. Call or see website for updated details on participating nurseries. Rare Plant Research, 11900 S. Criteser Road, Oregon City;
or 780-6200
CLASSES + DEMONSTRATIONS
SATURDAY, MAY 12
Tualatin River Nature Photography Weekend:
Saturday-Sunday, May 12-13. Workshops, seminars and demonstrations; Arthur Morris, professional bird photographer, leads several activities. Hosted by the Friends of Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge Wildlife Center, 19255 S.W. Pacific Highway, Sherwood; fees vary (see website); 625-5944, ext. 227
10-Minute University at Oregon City Farmers Market:
10 a.m. Classes through the summer focus on gardening essentials through lectures and demonstrations. All classes will last 20-25 minutes.
May 12:
"Starting Your Vegetable Garden," Sherry Sheng. Oregon City Farmers Market, 2051 Kaen Road at Beavercreek Road, Oregon City; 655-1822 or by email to
Junior Gardeners Club at The Oregon Garden:
10 a.m. Series of workshops for ages 5-10. Children must be accompanied by an adult. May 12: "Family Gardening." The Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton; $15 drop-in rate for age 7 and younger, $23 for age 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
Multnomah Weed Watchers Training:
10 a.m.-noon. Learn to identify and report new invaders. Registration required. East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, 5211 N. Williams Ave.;
or 935-5383
Native Plants for Birds, Bees and Butterflies:
10-11:30 a.m. Registration required. Hosted by Metro and OSU Extension Service. Metro's Natural Techniques Demonstration Garden, 6800 S.E. 57th Ave.;
or 234-3000
Live Herb Wreath Workshop:
10:30 a.m. All plants and materials included. Bring gloves and wire snips or needle-nosed pliers. Registration recommended. The Wade Creek House, 664 Wade St., Estacada; $25;
or 630-7556
Little Sprouts -- Herb Planter for Mom:
11 a.m. Kids learn about types and uses of herbs, and plant an herb pot to give to their moms. Registration required. Garland Nursery, 5470 N.E. Highway 20, Corvallis; $5 per child;
or 541-753-6601
Lavender Made Easy:
2 p.m. Sarah Bader guides participants in deciding the best lavenders for their needs and sells signed copies of her new book, "The Lavender Lover's Handbook." Dennis' 7 Dees Garden Center, 6025 S.E. Powell Blvd.;
or 777-1421
TUESDAY, MAY 15
Master Gardener Series:
6:30 p.m. "Tomato Gardening." Held in collaboration with the OSU Extension Service and the Clackamas County master gardener program. Canby Public Library, 292 N. Holly St., Canby; www.ci.canby.or.us/Canbylibrary/library.htm or 266-3394
Rain Gardens 101:
6:30-8:30 p.m. Registration required at the website. Washington State University, Clark County Extension, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver;
or 360-397-6060
SATURDAY, MAY 19
Basic Vegetable Gardening:
10-11 a.m. Boring Square Garden Center, 28150 S.E. Highway 212, Boring; 663-9797
Children's Nature Fair:
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bugs form the theme of the family fun. Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave.; 823-1671 or by email to
Clever Containers to Hanging Baskets:
11 a.m. The Garden Corner, 21550 S.W. 108th Ave., Tualatin; 885-1934
How to Grow -- Tomatoes:
11:30 a.m. Growing and harvesting advice, plus information on varieties. Smith Berry Barn Farm and Garden Market, 24500 S.W. Scholls Ferry Road, Hillsboro;
or 628-2172
How to Grow -- Edible Herbs:
1 p.m. Owner Joelle Hildner on culinary herbs. Smith Berry Barn Farm and Garden Market, 24500 S.W. Scholls Ferry Road, Hillsboro;
or 628-2172
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