Events are free unless noted. Please email calendar submissions at least three weeks in advance to events@oregonian.com.ONGOINGTree Health Webinar Series: Why Are My Trees Dying?: 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 2. Local experts will join the OSU Extension forestry team to discuss different trees native to the North Willamette Valley, common health issues impacting the trees and what it means for landowners. Visit beav.es/Txn or call 503-655-8631 to register.78th Street Heritage Farm Tours: Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener Program for a guided tour of the 79-acre farm. Upcoming tours include morning, afternoon and evening times on dates in July and August. Register at extension.wsu.edu/clark/2023/06/78th-street-heritage-farm-walking-tours, email erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or call 564-397-5738; 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver.Behind the Shoji Summer Marketplace: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday through Sept. 4. Peruse Portland Japanese Garden’snnual show and sale of Japanese and Japanese-inspired wares including textiles, prints, ceramics, home decor and more. Included with $21.95 garden admission; Portland Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Ave.; japanesegarden.org.East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District free webinars: Discover how to care for land in ways that benefit people, water and wildlife. From stormwater solutions to biochar to water conservation, these workshops will help you save time, money and energy. Register at emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops.What’s New Garden Tour: 10:30-11:30 a.m. second Thursday of the month. Learn about the Leach Botanical Garden’s history, new additions, heritage trees, seasonal plants, habitat restoration and more. $5; Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave.; leachgarden.org.The Art of Bonsai: 1-3 p.m. third Thursdays and Saturdays of the month. Learn techniques and concepts, and do a different project each month. $35 includes all materials; registe t greshamjapanesegarden.org/product/art-of-bonsai.Grow Your Own Produce: The Workshop Series: (online via Zoom) First Wednesday of the month through November. Take part in a series taught by permaculture expert Marisha Auerbach featuring seasonal information about planning, growing, maintaining and harvesting food from your garden. $100 for a five-class series, or $25 per class; permaculturerising.com or email marisha@fertileground.org; register at eventbrite.com.Ikebana for Every Season: 1-2:30 p.m. second Tuesday of the month; $45. Become knowledgeable about basic concepts, techniques, tools, equipment and care for ikebana. The Resource Center, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.Tualatin Valley Beekeepers Association meetings: 6-8 p.m. last Tuesday of the month; Jessie Mays Community Hall, 30975 N.W. Hillcrest St., North Plains or online via Zoom; tvbabees.org or email tualatinvalleybeekeepers@gmail.com.Portland Dahlia Society monthly meeting: 7 p.m. second Tuesda o the month February through November. Take part in a discussion of seasonal topics. Oaks Park Dance Pavilion, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way; portlanddahlia.com.Oregon Fuchsia Society monthly meeting: 7 p.m. third Tuesday of the month except January, July, November and December. Discuss seasonal topics and learn from guest speakers. Western Seminary, Bueermann Hall, 5511 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.; oregonfuchsiasociety.com.Greater Portland Iris Society meeting: 7 p.m. first Tuesday of the month in March, April, September, October and November. Enjoy discussions of irises with guest speakers. Ainsworth House, 19130 Lot Whitcomb Drive, Oregon City; greaterportlandirissociety.org.Estacada Garden Club monthly meeting: 1-3 p.m. second Thursday of the month. Estacada Public Library, 825 N.W. Wade St.SATURDAY, JULY 8Bud Grafting and Take Home a Tree: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Visit homeorchardeducationcenter.org for workshop information and sliding scale registration. Home Orchard Education Center, 19600 Mlala Ave., Oregon City; email director@homeorchardeducationcenter.org or call 503-298-5410.SUNDAY, JULY 9Art in the Garden: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Explore local artisan booths, watch garden-related demonstrations, experience the botanical gardens and more. NatureScaping Wildlife Botanical Gardens, 11000 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie, Washington; NatureScaping.org.Farm to Table Live Opera Garden Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Soak up an evening of opera, exquisite food and fine wines in the gardens. $145; Rare Plant Research and Villa Catalana Cellars, 11900 S. Criteser Road, Oregon City; villacatalanacellars.com, rareplantresearch.com.WEDNESDAY, JULY 12Garlic Growing Workshop: 10-11:30 a.m. Learn to choose which type of garlic to grow and when to plant, and get tips for fertilizing, irrigation, harvesting, curing and storage. $5 registration at eventbrite.com; 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver; email Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or call 564-397-5738 for more information.FRIDAY, JULY 14Frit Tee Pruning Workshop Series: 6-8 p.m. July 14 (online via Zoom) and 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1:30-3:30 p.m. July 15 (in-person). Increase the health and productivity of your fruit trees with this two-part, hands-on pruning class by locally renowned fruit expert Monica Maggio. $50 registration at eventbrite.com/e/611533512197; Vancouver location provided upon registration; email Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or call 564-397-5738 for more information.SATURDAY, JULY 15Portland Orchid Society Summer Sale and Potting Event: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Shop and see orchids on display as well as repotting, mounting, information booths and seminars. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.; portlandorchidsociety.org.Native Plant Sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Browse a collection of native plants and seeds. 326 N.E. Sixth St., McMinnville; NativeSeedsofOregon.comTomato Pruning Workshop: 9:30-11 a.m. This workshop will clarify which types of tomato plants need pruning and will provide instruction on when and how to prune the. $5 egistration at eventbrite.com; 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver; email Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or call 564-397-5738 for more information.Is the Grass Always Greener?: 10 a.m.-noon. Listen to a talk about the history, environmental impacts and alternatives to lawns and how they affect pollinators. $15 registration at info@naturescaping.org, marlene52ns@gmail.com or call 360-737-1160; CASEE Center (Building B, Room 205), 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie, Washington; NatureScaping.org.Open Garden: Invertebrates and Vertebrates: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn about some of the insects in the garden and visit with farm animals from PCC Rock Creek. WCMGA Education Garden, 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org.Summer Pruning Apples and Pears: 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit homeorchardeducationcenter.org for workshop information and sliding scale registration. Home Orchard Education Center, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; email director@homeorchardedcationenter.org or call 503-298-5410.Kids’ Club – Plant a Colorful Pollinator Garden: 11 a.m.-noon July 15 and 22. Learn about the roles of honeybees and butterflies, and plant a container full of annuals and perennials that will help attract pollinators to your home. $10; als-gardencenter.com.SUNDAY, JULY 16Natural Garden Tour: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Explore nine urban and rural Clark County gardens maintained using sustainable techniques. Visit clarkgreenneighbors.org for more information.THURSDAY, JULY 20Successful Landscaping Workshop: (online via Zoom) 6-7 p.m. Retired landscape designer and gardening coach Beth Goodnight will discuss the basics about what plants need (culture), providing them with it (maintenance) and how to balance landscape needs with your ability to accommodate those needs. Register at wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUuc-Crpz0jHtHHbYoLd7lXYK9svWwI8MI8; email Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or call 564-397-5738 for more information.SATURDAY, JULY 22Herbs!: 10 a.m.-noon. Get inormatio about growing and harvesting as well as culinary uses, including making your own herbal teas. WCMGA Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate, 8005 S.W. Grabhorn Road, Beaverton; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org.Bud Grafting and Take Home a Tree: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Visit homeorchardeducationcenter.org for workshop information and sliding scale registration. Home Orchard Education Center, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; email director@homeorchardeducationcenter.org or call 503-298-5410.SATURDAY, AUG. 5Aflorable Design Workshop: 10 a.m.-noon. Learn how to create a floral arrangement using a selection of cut flowers and a provided vase. $40; Al’s of Sherwood, 16920 S.W. Roy Rogers Road, Sherwood; als-gardencenter.com.Pruning Workshop: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $100; Vanport International, 28590 S.E. Wally Road, Boring; greshamjapanesegarden.org.THURSDAY, AUG. 24American Dahlia Society National Show: Aug. 24-29. This year’s national show will showcase a number of activities including optionaltours, seakers and the competition itself. Holiday Inn Portland – Columbia Riverfront, 909 N. Hayden Island Drive; portlanddahlia.com, dahlia.org.SATURDAY, AUG. 26Educational Koi Expo: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Take part in a family-friendly educational event for those new to the hobby and those thinking about becoming koi and pond owners. Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.SATURDAY, SEPT. 9Ikebana International Chrysanthemum Show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sept. 10. Celebrate the chrysanthemum with this two-day exhibition where artists from various schools, or styles, will create arrangements featuring chrysanthemums, known as kiku in Japanese. Included with $21.95 garden admission; Portland Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Ave.; japanesegarden.org.SUNDAY, SEPT. 10The Nature of Haiku Workshop: 2-4 p.m. Take part in an exploration of haiku poetry with an emphasis on seasonal, nature-focused aspects and enjoy writing exercises and naure walks $15; Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.SATURDAY, OCT. 14Manga: A Brief History & Animation Workshop: Oct. 14 and 15. In this two-day workshop, professional artist Brian Gonzales will expose you to the cultural history of manga and engage you in the physical process of making a traditional cell-based animation. $45; Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.SUNDAY, NOV. 5Gresham Japanese Garden Remodel Open House and Ikebana: 2-4 p.m. Explore the renovated Resource Center and learn about basic concepts, techniques and care for ikebana. Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.– Corey SheldonStay in the loop. Sign up to receive a weekly newsletter and join the conversation at the Homes & Gardens of the Northwest on Facebook
