By
Corey Sheldon | Special to The Oregonian/OregonLive
Events are free unless noted. Please email calendar submissions at least two weeks in advance to events@oregonian.com.
ONGOING
Celebrate Our Stories at Lan Su Chinese Garden: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through May 28. Join Portland’s Chinese garden for a celebration of Asian American cultures with a month of cultural immersion activities. $14; Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 N.W. Everett St.; lansugarden.org
Clark County Composter Recycler program online workshops: Wednesdays through May 31. This series will teach you how to reduce your impact on the planet through composting, green cleaning, recycling, food waste prevention and low waste living. Registration required at clarkcountycomposts.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, mone 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; register at 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.
Ikeban 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 Tuesday of 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 Tueday 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, MAY 20
Portland Chrysanthemum Society Plant Sale: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. May 20 and 21. Select from a broad range of exhibition incurves, spiders, quills and reflexes as well as garden varieties. Portland Nursery, 9000 S.E. Division St.; Facebook.com/PortlandChrysanthemumSociety
Friends of the Ledding Library Plant Sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Milwaukie Floral, 3306 S.E. Lake Road, Milwaukie; leddingfriends.org
Oregon Fuchsia Society annual sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Purchase gallon pots or hanging baskets and chat with Oregon Fuchsia Society members. Tran’s Auto Services, 4810 S.E. Belmont St.; oregonfuchsiasociety.com
Get Growing – Introduction to Vegetable Gardening Workshop 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Learn about crop and site selection, soil preparation, pest and disease management, irrigation and more. $10 registration required at eventbrite.com; Hazel Dell location provided at registration; call 564-397-5738, email Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or visit extension.wsu.edu for more information
Beginning Bird Identification: 10 a.m.-noon. Learn some basics of bird identification and touch on some of the common backyard birds in our area. $15; email info@naturescaping.org or marlene52ns@gmail.com, or call 360-737-1160 to register; CASEE Center (Building B, Room 205), 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie, Washington; backyardbirdshop.com
Dwarf Conifers for the Small Garden: Selection, Siting and Care: 10 a.m.-noon. Learn proper siting and planting practices, observe techniques for candling pines to control size and review general care of dwarf conifers. PCC Rock Creek (Building 4, Room 103) and WCMGA Education Garden, 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergareners.org
Gathering in the Garden: Celebrating Gardening & Appreciation of Community Green Spaces: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Local vendors will sell organic tomato starts, perennials, natives, garden tools, houseplants and more. Eastmoreland Garden, 2425 S.E. Bybee Blvd.; eastmorelandpdx.org
Multnomah Garden Club Plant Sale: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Snag some native plants, vegetable starts, hardy varieties, houseplants and more. Missio Community, 3405 S.W. Alice St.; email multnomahgardenclub@gmail.com
Rare Plant Research open house: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 20-21. Enjoy tours of the open garden, nursery and winery. Rare Plant Research, 11900 S. Criteser Road, Oregon City; rareplantresearch.com, villacatalanacellars.com
MONDAY, MAY 22
Weed Watcher Workshop: 6-8 p.m. Join a Weed Watcher Workshop and learn how you can help prevent the spread of invasive species. This workshop highlights early detection and rapid response weeds in the Tualatin River watershed. tualatinswcd.org/get-involved/event-calendar
TUEDAY, MAY 23
Basic Forestry Short Course: 6-8 p.m. May 23 (in-person), 6-8 p.m. May 30 (online), 6-8 p.m. June 6 (online) and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 10 (in-person). This program is ideal for anyone just starting out taking care of a woodland property or those needing a refresher of caring for their trees. $40 per individual or $50 per family; registration required at beav.es/bfs23 or 503-655-8631; Hopkins Demonstration Forest, 16750 S. Brockway Road, Oregon City; extension.oregonstate.edu/clackamas
SATURDAY, MAY 27
Venerable Veggies: 10 a.m.-noon. Learn how to use raised beds and containers for bountiful harvests. WCMGA Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate, 8005 S.W. Grabhorn Road, Beaverton; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org
Greater Portland Iris Society Floral Show: Noon-4 p.m. Clackamas Community Club, 15711 S.E. 90th Ave., Clackamas; greaterportlandirissociety.org, mtpleasantiris.com
SATURDAY, JUNE 3
Raleigh Park Garden Tour: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tour eight private gardens and Raleigh Pak Elementary School garden. $25 advance, $30 day-of; Raleigh Park Elementary School, 3670 S.W. 78th Ave.; for more information visit raleighparkgardentour.com or email info@raleighparkgardentour.com
Meet The Mason Bees and Friends: Noon-3 p.m. Celebrate the emergence of the mason bees and learn about their life cycle, habitat needs and more. WCMGA Education Garden at PCC Rock Creek, 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org
TUESDAY, JUNE 6
How Could You Not Grow Garlic?: (online via Zoom) 7-8 p.m. OSU Extension Agent Chip Bubl will cover preparations for planting, varieties, management, harvest timing and more. Registration required at washingtoncountymastergardeners.org
SATURDAY, JUNE 10
Raising Chickens in the Home Garden: 9-11 a.m. Uncover the pros and cons of incorporating chickens into your garden and how to successfully care for them. PCC Rock Creek (Building 4, Room 104), 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org
Canby Gators Sim Club Plant Sale: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 25159 N.E. Butteville Road, Aurora; canbygators.com, marie4124.wixsite.com/jamboree
SUNDAY, JUNE 11
McMinnville Garden Tour and Faire: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Featuring more than 60 garden-themed vendors, this event will showcase traditional and specialty plant growers, garden art and more. The tour (10 a.m.-3 p.m.; $10) includes entrance to six gardens. Northeast Cowls Street between First and Third Streets, McMinnville; mcminnvillegardenclub.org
SATURDAY, JUNE 17
Bees In The Garden: 10 a.m.-noon. Learn how to distinguish bees from wasps and flies, and what you can do to provide habitat for native bees in the garden. PCC Rock Creek (Building 4, Room 103) and WCMGA Education Garden, 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org
MONDAY, JUNE 19
Soil – What it is and How it Works: (online via Zoom) 6-7:30 p.m. Gresham Japanese Garden instructor James Cassidy will discuss how soil stores water and nutrients, and other fundamental informatin important to your landscape. $20 registration at GreshamJapaneseGarden.org
THURSDAY, JUNE 22
Portland Memory Garden anniversary celebration: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Portland Memory Garden at Ed Benedict Park, 10401 S.E. Bush St.; portlandmemorygarden.org, legacyhealth.org/gardens
SUNDAY, JULY 16
Natural Garden Tour: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Explore urban and rural gardens throughout Clark County. Visit clarkgreenneighbors.org for more information.
SATURDAY, AUG. 26
Educational 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. GreshamJapaneseGarden.org
SUNDAY, NOV. 5
Gresham Japanese Garden Remodel Open House and Ikebana: 2-4 p.m. GreshamJapaneseGarden.org
— Corey Sheldon
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