Unless otherwise stated, events are free. Calendar contributions should be sent to [email protected] at least three weeks in advance.
PERMANENT
Water-Friendly Garden Series and Wildlife: (online with the possibility of in-person screenings) noon until one o’clock. Thursdays till March 6. With a focus on climate resilience and the effects of climate change on wildlife, the Clackamas Community College Environmental Learning Center is holding free weekly courses with specialists from the industry that will cover water quality and wildlife gardening.ELC Gardens2025 (bit.ly).
Metro Parks and Nature Winter 2025: March 15 at a variety of times and places. This winter, get in touch with nature by volunteering in your community, learning more about wildlife, or taking up a new activity. Registering for a guided lesson, walk, stewardship activity, or hands-on experience at a Metro park or natural area is open to individuals, families, and groups. The registration fee is free to $6 (oregonmetro.gov/GuidedActivities; 503-220-2782; oregonmetro.gov/calendar).
Various times and locations through March 23 will host Portland Rose Society Pruning Demonstrations from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (with a demo at noon). Portland Rose Society representatives will be giving demonstrations on when and how to prune various rose types, such as shrubs, floribundas, and hybrid teas. Additionally, the group will provide free soil pH testing and pruner sharpening. [email protected], 503-201-7847, or visit www.portlandrosesociety.org.
Free webinars offered by the East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District:Learn how to manage land for the benefit of people, water, and wildlife. These workshops will help you save time, money, and energy on everything from biochar to stormwater solutions to water conservation. Atemswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops is the registration page.
Meeting of the Greater Portland Iris Society: first Tuesday of March, April, September, October, and November at 7 p.m. Savor conversations about irises with special guests. 19130 Lot Whitcomb Drive, Oregon City; larger Portland Iris Society.org; Ainsworth House.
Every month on the first Wednesday and the third Sunday, you can go for a walk with a friend at Tualatin Hills Nature Park at 9 a.m. Learn about the park’s history, flora, and fauna by going on a guided walk. 15655 S.W. Millikan Way, Beaverton; Tualatin Hills Nature Park; thprd.org.
The Happy Valley Garden Club meets every month on the second Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon. 14095 S.E. King Road, Happy Valley is home to Happy Valley Baptist Church.
The Canby Garden Club meets every month on the second Tuesday at 1 p.m. 220 N.E. Second St. Canby Public Library; canbygardenclub.com.
Every Season’s Ikebana: the second Tuesday of each month, from 1-3 p.m. Learn the fundamental ideas, methods, tools, supplies, and maintenance of ikebana. Instruction, plant material, and practice pots are all included for $50. The Resource Center, Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org; 219 S. Main Ave.
Monthly meeting of the Portland Dahlia Society: second Tuesday of February through November, 7 p.m. Participate in a conversation about seasonal subjects. 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way; portlanddahlia.com; Oaks Park Dance Pavilion.
The Oregon Fuchsia Society meets every month on the third Tuesday at 7 p.m. Oregonfuchsiasociety.com; Western Seminary (Bueermann Hall), 5511 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.
The Estacada Garden Club meets every month on the second Thursday from 1-3 p.m. Estacada Public Library, Wade Street, 825 N.W.
Bonsai Art: Third Thursday and third Saturday of each month, 1-3 p.m. Mark Vossbrink, your instructor, will walk you through the process of making a bonsai project. Instruction, plant, container, soil, and all materials are included for $40. The Resource Center, Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org; 219 S. Main Ave.
Friday, February 21st
Workshop on Blueberry Pruning: 10 a.m. to noon. Learn and practice pruning techniques with Master Gardeners at a demonstration vineyard in the Vancouver region. Registration costs $10. Visit extension.wsu.edu, call 564-397-5738, or send an email to Erika.d. [email protected].
Journey of the Plant Spirit: Mugwort: 6:30 p.m. Participate in a plant sit to discover useful applications for seasonal species. Hedgerow Herb Company, 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116; hedgerowherbco.com; starting at $25.
Saturday, February 22
10 a.m. to noon is when Mason Bees are raised. Take a seminar with mason bee specialist Ron Spendal that focuses on the demands of the environment, nesting habits, and housing devices that mason bees find appealing. PCC Rock Creek, 17705 N.W. Springville Road, Building 4, Room 103; Washington County Master Gardeners.org.
Restoration of Fruit Trees: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Discover winter trimming methods for trees that are overgrown, too large for their area, or have been ignored for many years. The Home Orchard Education Center Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; email [email protected]; registration necessary; sliding scale starts at $40.
Posse Pollinator: 3–5:30 p.m. Find out how to create a pollinator garden and learn easy ways to give different pollinating insects and birds food, shelter, water, and space. Register at camaspl.librarycalendar.com to access the Camas Library, located at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, Washington.
Tuesday, February 25
The Ultimate Spring Pollinator: Mason Bees (online via Zoom) 6 to 7:30 p.m. With research-based information on the life cycle, habitat, and how to create the ideal home for native bees on your property, WSU Clark County Extension Master Gardener Anne Bulger’s lecture will have you ready to host native bees. Registration is required at wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIod-2uqjkvH9RTDzvgjAmIJNk7eaABQgh; you can also visit extension.wsu.edu, contact [email protected] by email, or call 564-397-5738.
March 1st, Saturday
Utilizing Drip Irrigation to Get Water-wise:10 a.m. to noon. Learn about the various kinds of micro irrigation systems, where to use them, and how to convert an existing overhead system or install a new one by joining the Washington County Master Gardener Association. PCC Rock Creek, 17705 N.W. Springville Road, Building 4, Room 103; Washington County Master Gardeners.org.
March 2, Sunday
Spring Native Plant Sale: With over 115 species of native plants available for pickup in April or May, online ordering for Sparrowhawk’s spring season has begun.nativeplants.com/sparrowhawk.
March 4th, Tuesday
Managing a New Threat to Oregon’s Trees: Emerald Ash Borer (online via Zoom) 7-8 p.m. The emerald ash borer is an invasive and extremely destructive wood boring beetle that infests and kills ash trees. Lilah Gonen from the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Urban & Community Forestry Program will discuss management techniques for this pest. Visit Washington County Master Gardeners.org to register.
MARCH 5, WEDNESDAY
Overview of Home Beekeeping: 6:30–8:00 p.m. Discover more about flow hives, bee species, and the distinctions between beekeeping in an urban and rural environment. Gresham Japanese Garden; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org; 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham.
Thursday, March 6.
The Aesthetic Pruning Approach: An Overview (online via Zoom) 6–8 p.m. Using the aesthetic pruning approach to trees and shrubs, instructor Maryann Lewis will go over how to evaluate plant material, determine their function, and create a pruning strategy to meet your objectives. Gresham Japanese Garden, $30.
MARCH 7, FRIDAY
Home & Garden Show in Lane County: noon to nine o’clock. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on March 7. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 8. March 9. Discover, browse, and contrast over 300 booths with professionals and brand-new goods and services for yards, gardens, and homes. Lane Events Center, 796 W. 13th Ave., Eugene; EugeneHomeShow.com; $5 or free with three food cans.
March 15, a Saturday
9 a.m. to noon on Garden Discovery Day. Become a member of the Clackamas County Master Gardener Association to take advantage of free soil testing, courses, talks, and demonstrations. Clackamas County Master Gardeners, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie Community Center.
Pruning Blueberries: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. With hands-on practice and guided teaching, discover the best ways to prune blueberry plants. The Home Orchard Education Center Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; email [email protected]; registration necessary; sliding scale starts at $40.
Friday, March 21st
Journey of the Plant Spirit: 6:30 p.m. Participate in a plant sit to discover useful applications for seasonal species. Hedgerow Herb Company, 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116; hedgerowherbco.com; starting at $25.
March 22, a Saturday
Clackamas Tree School: Opens at 7:15 a.m. Take one of the 73 classes that cover the forestry and tree-growing themes that are essential to the effective management of small woodlands. In addition to other topics, participants will learn about marketing and business, forest health, wildlife habitat, weed control, forest fungi, wildfire readiness, and forest management tools and practices. $35 for adults aged 14 to 18 with a parent, $70 for Clackamas County residents, and $85 for those outside the county; registration is needed at beav.es/tree-school-clackamas; Clackamas Community College, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City.
10 a.m. to noon: Gardening with Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest. Learn about native plants that grow well in the area, how to naturescape to assist pollinators and wildlife, and the opportunities the Backyard Habitat Certification Program provides through its personalized yard assessment by joining the Washington County Master Gardener Association. PCC Rock Creek, 17705 N.W. Springville Road, Building 4, Room 103; Washington County Master Gardeners.org.
Tuesday, March 25
Blueberry Growing and Maintenance: 6–7:30 p.m. The primary components of a blueberry plant, soil conditions, fertilization techniques and timing, cultivars, harvest dates, and other topics will be covered in this session. Gresham Japanese Garden; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org; 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham.
March 29, a Saturday
OSU and Yamhill County Master Gardeners 8:45 a.m.–4 p.m. is when Spring into Gardening begins. Enroll in floral, climate resilience, and healthy garden classes, speak with garden professionals, enter the yearly raffle, and more. Linfield University, Keck Science Center, 356 Linfield Ave., McMinnville; $40, lunch available for $17; sign up at YCMGA.org.
How to Select, Plant, and Care for Perennials All Year Long Blooms: 10 a.m. to noon. An review of perennial plant kinds, their best practices for planting, pruning, fertilizing, controlling pests, and maintaining them, as well as advice on how to prolong blooming for year-round color, will be covered in this lesson. PCC Rock Creek, 17705 N.W. Springville Road, Room 105, Building 7, Washington County Master Gardeners.org.
May 3, a Saturday
Gardenfest Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2025. More than 5,000 plants, including indigenous, perennials, shrubs, veggies, houseplants, and more, have been chosen specifically for the Pacific Northwest. PCC Rock Creek, Washington County Master Gardeners, 17705 N.W. Springville Road.
Pine maintenance and spring candling: 1-3 p.m. As she explains the whys and hows of the process, instructor Laura Dufala will light candles, needle, and trim trees. $45; Gresham Japanese Garden; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org; 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham.
Saturday, May 17.
Making Your Home and Garden a Pollinator Habitat: 10–11:30 a.m. Discover the best methods for supplying beneficial nectar to all pollinators, such as bees, moths, and hummingbirds, as well as how to conserve and protect specific native butterfly species. Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham;GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
Gathering in the Garden: Celebrating Gardening and the Appreciation of Community Green Spaces:10 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy live music and a silent auction while shopping for organic tomato starts, shrubs, plants, garden art, ceramics, accessories and more. Children can learn how to pot plants, and the Portland Rose Society will sharpen hand pruners for free. Eastmoreland Garden, Southeast 27th Avenue and Bybee Boulevard;eastmorelandpdx.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 31
Pruning Flowering Shrubs:1-2:30 p.m. Learn the basic cuts through a hands-on demonstration of pruning rhododendrons and azaleas. Garden Director Jim Card will speak about flowering shrubs and when and how to prune. Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham;GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
Propagating Broadleaf Shrubs:1-3 p.m. Learn how to successfully propagate deciduous and evergreen plants and other suitable woody plants from cuttings. Instructor Norm Jacobs will explain plant physiology as it pertains to propagation, selection of containers and soil mixes, and the role of rooting compounds. $55 includes all materials; Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham;GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
— Corey Sheldon
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