Get involved in these workshops and tours to support summer garden success
By Corey Sheldon | Special to The Oregonian/OregonLive
July 21, 2023 at 5:00 am PDT
a bee on a yellow wildflower
A bee pollinates Madia elegans (aka Common Madia or Showy Tarweed) at the University of Oregon’s Fuller Initiative Land Lab. (Samantha Swindler/Samantha Swindler/ The Oregonian)
Events are free unless noted. Please email calendar submissions at least three weeks in advance to events@oregonian.com.
ONGOING
Tree 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 affecting the trees and what they mean 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 mornin, afternoon and evening times 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’s annual 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. Lean 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.
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 fo 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 Tuesday of the month in March, April, September, October and November. Enjoy discussions of irises with guest speakers. Ainsworth House, 19130 Lot Witcomb 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 22
Herbs!: 10 a.m.-noon. Get information 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.
Kids’ Club – Plant a Colorful Pollinator Garden: 11 a.m.-noon. 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.
SATURDAY, JULY 29
Mediinal Mushroom Cultivation & Extraction: Spore to Tincture: 6-10:30 p.m. Explore the art and science of mushroom cultivation, and learn how to extract mushrooms to create an effective tincture or decoction. $100; Wildish Botanicals, 3327 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.; wildishpdx.com.
SATURDAY, AUG. 5
Aflorable 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.
SATURDAY, AUG. 12
Sip & Plant Wine Bottle Planter Workshop: 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 12 and 19. Design, create and learn how to care for your own wine bottle succulent planter. $60; als-gardencenter.com.
Learning Garden Fair: Grow Together! Families in the Garden: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Participate in activities for all ages including a garden safari, planting seeds to take hme, learning about composting and hummingbirds, and more. WCMGA Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate, 8005 S.W. Grabhorn Road, Beaverton; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org.
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. Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
American Dahlia Society National Show: Noon-5 p.m. Aug. 26 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 27. This year’s national show will showcase a number of activities including optional tours, speakers and the competition itself. Holiday Inn Portland – Columbia Riverfront, 909 N. Hayden Island Drive; portlanddahlia.com, dahlia.org.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 9
Ikebana 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 arrangemets 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. 10
The 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 nature walks. $15; Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
SATURDAY, OCT. 14
Manga: 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.