Learn how to identify conifers to family (cypress, pine, yew). Focus will be on the pine family and how to identify this very large family of conifers to genus. By the end of the class, you will know how to differentiate among Douglas-fir, hemlock, larch, pine, true cedar, true fir and spruce. NOTE: Be prepared to walk on the PCC Rock Creek Campus.
◊ In the Garden Series ◊ PCC Rockcreek Garden ◊ 17705 NW Springville Rd. Portland, OR 97229. Parking available in PCC Rockcreek Events Lot behind Building 9. Campus Map. Meet at the Learning Garden Red Shed. Free event, free parking, no registration needed.
Learn how to incorporate edible fruits, vegetables and herbs into the home garden alongside landscape plants. Learn design principles and types of edible plants that do well in our local area.
◊ In the Garden Series ◊ Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate ◊ 8005 SW Grabhorn, Beaverton, OR 97007 Map On weekends, use the second entrance (Camp Rivendale) on Grabhorn Road and park there. Walk past the play structure down to the Learning Garden. Free event, free parking, no registration needed.
Tour the demonstration garden and see the container garden bed project, plus the many containers used throughout the garden. The containers vary in size, shape, and content. We will discuss soils, fertilizers, drainage, and match recommended plant materials with appropriate sized containers.
In the Garden Series ◊ Demonstration Garden at the Washington County Fair Complex NE 28th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124: Bing Map, Google Map. Go west on Cornell Road after the main entrance, turn left onto NE 25th, and make a sharp left turn onto NE 28th. Enter the fairgrounds at the Fairplex Clover Leaf entrance. The Garden is on the left. Free event, no registration needed, free parking.
Think your back or side yard is too small to produce fruit? Master Gardener Sue Ryburn will show you how to incorporate small fruit trees, delicious grapes and interesting berries into your home garden landscape.
◊ In the Garden Series ◊ PCC Rockcreek Garden ◊ 17705 NW Springville Rd. Portland, OR 97229. Parking available in PCC Rockcreek Events Lot behind Building 9. Campus Map. Meet at the Learning Garden Red Shed. Free event, free parking, no registration needed.
A wide variety of landscape plants can thrive in the Willamette Valley’s climate with little or no water once they are established. Learn about reducing water needs of conventional plants and creating a low-water garden.
◊ In the Garden Series ◊ Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate ◊ 8005 SW Grabhorn, Beaverton, OR 97007 Map On weekends, use the second entrance (Camp Rivendale) on Grabhorn Road and park there. Walk past the play structure down to the Learning Garden. Free event, free parking, no registration needed.
Learn herb selection, best soil condition and location, to create and maintain a bountiful and beautiful herb garden.
◊ In the Garden Series ◊ Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate ◊ 8005 SW Grabhorn, Beaverton, OR 97007 Map On weekends, use the second entrance (Camp Rivendale) on Grabhorn Road and park there. Walk past the play structure down to the Learning Garden. Free event, free parking, no registration needed.
Which plants won’t get munched by those pesky deer? Learn plant selection, location and other techniques for making your garden less vulnerable to our hungry deer friends.
◊ In the Garden Series ◊ Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate ◊ 8005 SW Grabhorn, Beaverton, OR 97007 Map On weekends, use the second entrance (Camp Rivendale) on Grabhorn Road and park there. Walk past the play structure down to the Learning Garden. Free event, free parking, no registration needed.
Always wanted to know the right mix of green lawn clippings to table scraps? Learn how to create your own compost in this showcase of various composting systems, how and why they work.
◊ In the Garden Series ◊ Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate ◊ 8005 SW Grabhorn, Beaverton, OR 97007 Map On weekends, use the second entrance (Camp Rivendale) on Grabhorn Road and park there. Walk past the play structure down to the Learning Garden. Free event, free parking, no registration needed.
Recent archaeological investigations at the site of the Hudson’s Bay Company Garden have provided information about what plant species were being grown and where. This talk will discuss the history of the Garden, and then illustrate how these conclusions could be reached when there is no garden left to be seen. Elaine Dorset has a Master’s Degree in Anthropology and is a National Park Service archaeologist based at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Her thesis project focused on the archaeological testing conducted in 2005 and 2006 at the site of the Hudson’s Bay Company’s Garden at Fort Vancouver. Elaine is also the Laboratory Director, manages Fort Vancouver’s archaeology volunteer program, and performs archaeological work for other parks in the Pacific West region. Location: First Baptist Church 5755 SW Erickson Ave, Beaverton, 97005: Map.
Companion planting for year-round interest, design techniques, feeding and pruning tips, and suggestions for plants that thrive in the Pacific Northwest.
◊ In the Garden Series ◊ Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate ◊ 8005 SW Grabhorn, Beaverton, OR 97007 Map On weekends, use the second entrance (Camp Rivendale) on Grabhorn Road and park there. Walk past the play structure down to the Learning Garden. Free event, free parking, no registration needed.
Tour the Master Gardener Learning Garden and learn about soil testing, pruning, propagating, container gardening, herbs and more at a series of FREE workshops held onsite.
◊ In the Garden Series ◊ Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate ◊ 8005 SW Grabhorn, Beaverton, OR 97007 Map On weekends, use the second entrance (Camp Rivendale) on Grabhorn Road and park there. Walk past the play structure down to the Learning Garden. Free event, free parking, no registration needed.
This is the best way to make room for more plants, and be a sharing hero. If you have any doubts about how, when, and which to divide, come and watch a hands-on demonstration by Master Gardener experts. Bring your own overgrown clump and we’ll lead you through the division process.
In the Garden Series ◊ Demonstration Garden at the Washington County Fair Complex NE 28th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124: Bing Map, Google Map. Go west on Cornell Road after the main entrance, turn left onto NE 25th, and make a sharp left turn onto NE 28th. Enter the fairgrounds at the Fairplex Clover Leaf entrance. The Garden is on the left. Free event, no registration needed, free parking.
Ginny Maffitt has volunteered at the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge and lately the Wapato Lake National Wildlife Refuge, east of Gaston. Since 1998 Ginny has been the acting botanist there collecting vouchers for refuge herbariums, and keeping records of all plant species, native and introduced. Both refuges have extensive riparian systems, so learning about their wetland plants has been an interesting challenge. In early retirement, she volunteered at the now-defunct Berry Botanic Garden in Portland, learning about alpine flowering species of the world. Maffitt will be presenting a visual report regarding the Chinook people of the Columbia River area along with information on the Chinuk Wawa Language. Teaching elementary school in the Beaverton District for many years, she introduced children to the First People of eastern Oregon and the Northwest, but little was known about the local people. Illness, army incarceration and lack of scholastic interest made information very scarce. As several books have now been published and museums have begun to show their artifacts, it has been a labor of love to collect the photos, documents, plant artifacts and stories about these peaceful and creative people. There will be examples of the plants used by native people for clothing, food, medicines, and housing for you to examine. Location: First Baptist Church 5755 SW Erickson Ave, Beaverton, 97005: Map.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their “old” geraniums to this seminar. Daisey will teach you how to take cuttings and show you how to maintain them over the winter.
In the Garden Series ◊ Demonstration Garden at the Washington County Fair Complex NE 28th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124: Bing Map, Google Map. Go west on Cornell Road after the main entrance, turn left onto NE 25th, and make a sharp left turn onto NE 28th. Enter the fairgrounds at the Fairplex Clover Leaf entrance. The Garden is on the left. Free event, no registration needed, free parking.
We will prune the 32 roses at the demonstration garden. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own pruning tools and gloves. Pruning tools will be sharpened for you.
In the Garden Series ◊ Demonstration Garden at the Washington County Fair Complex NE 28th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124: Bing Map, Google Map. Go west on Cornell Road after the main entrance, turn left onto NE 25th, and make a sharp left turn onto NE 28th. Enter the fairgrounds at the Fairplex Clover Leaf entrance. The Garden is on the left. Free event, no registration needed, free parking.
Dr. Emanuel will discuss how Clean Water Services deals with the worst weeds that affect the Tualatin River Watershed. Emanuel manages watershed restoration projects, working with a wide variety of public and private partners to improve water quality in the Tualatin River Watershed. Location: First Baptist Church 5755 SW Erickson Ave, Beaverton, 97005: Map.
Learn how to dig, divide, and store dahlias for the winter to ensure healthy spring tubers. Bring gloves and dig up dahlia tubers for division.
In the Garden Series ◊ Demonstration Garden at the Washington County Fair Complex NE 28th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124: Bing Map, Google Map. Go west on Cornell Road after the main entrance, turn left onto NE 25th, and make a sharp left turn onto NE 28th. Enter the fairgrounds at the Fairplex Clover Leaf entrance. The Garden is on the left. Free event, no registration needed, free parking.
Luisa Simone will talk about how to use “ollas” (clay pots) for irrigation, including do-it-yourself ollas. Simone has been an avid gardener for over 20 years. Back in Connecticut, she described herself as a habitat gardener. But since moving to the Pacific Northwest 9 years ago, she has developed an interest in organic, edible gardens. Her desire to find a natural, low tech irrigation method to deal with our beautiful (but dry) summers lead her to discover ollas, and in turn to open Plug and Play Gardens, a company dedicated to earth-friendly gardening solutions. Location: First Baptist Church 5755 SW Erickson Ave, Beaverton, 97005: Map.
Scott Burns, co-author of the book, Cataclysms on the Columbia: The Great Missoula Floods, will speak on the effect that the Missoula Floods have had on the formation of the Tualatin Valley. Copies of his book will be on sale; all proceeds go to scholarship funds in Geology at PSU. First Baptist Church 5755 SW Erickson Ave, Beaverton, 97005.
* Class is approved for one hour MG Education Credit
Native plants can be a beautiful and practical choice for your northwest garden. Being natural to our climate, they support birds, insects, fish, and wildlife, and require much less water. This presentation will show you varieties of native plants that work well in a garden setting. Carla Staedter is a landscape architect who specializes in restoration of native northwest landscapes. She has a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Minnesota and has been working in the environmental field for over 25 years. She currently serves as an engineering project manager for the City of Tigard. Location: First Baptist Church 5755 SW Erickson Ave, Beaverton, 97005: Map.
* Class is approved for one hour MG Education Credit
Mason bees are easy to raise. Nesting needs and options will be discussed as will the care of bees during their life cycle. Following some simple guidelines you will be able to start, grow and maintain a mason bee population for pollinating your garden and landscape.
In the Garden Series ◊ Demonstration Garden at the Washington County Fair Complex NE 28th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124: Bing Map, Google Map. Go west on Cornell Road after the main entrance, turn left onto NE 25th, and make a sharp left turn onto NE 28th. Enter the fairgrounds at the Fairplex Clover Leaf entrance. The Garden is on the left. Free event, no registration needed, free parking.
Techniques for pruning blueberries, grapes, cane berries and trailing berries will be the subjects. Bring your bypass clippers and have some fun.
In the Garden Series ◊ Demonstration Garden at the Washington County Fair Complex NE 28th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124: Bing Map, Google Map. Go west on Cornell Road after the main entrance, turn left onto NE 25th, and make a left turn onto NE 28th. Enter the fairgrounds at the Fairplex Clover Leaf entrance. The Garden is on the left. Free event, no registration needed, free parking.
You will learn how to prune and care for roses and then demonstrate your knowledge by pruning the 32 roses at the demonstration garden under the tutelage of someone who has been doing this since he was 6 years old. If years of enthusiastic devotion to roses equates to knowledge gained, he is definitely an expert. Rich Baer has been President of the Portland Rose Society twice and has been writing the PRS newsletter, the Chatter, for 25 years. He also has degrees in botany, plant physiology and plant pathology and is terrific at answering all types of botanical questions. Attendees are encouraged to bring your own pruners and gloves.
In the Garden Series ◊ Demonstration Garden at the Washington County Fair Complex NE 28th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124: Bing Map, Google Map. Go west on Cornell Road after the main entrance, turn left onto NE 25th, and make a sharp left turn onto NE 28th. Enter the fairgrounds at the Fairplex Clover Leaf entrance. The Garden is on the left. Free event, no registration needed, free parking.
This seminar given by Russell Clark of Bartlett Tree Service, takes the do-it-yourself-er to the next level of pruning. It’s not just about making the cut. Russell will help you understand and identify the objective you’re trying to achieve when you prune, and the reaction the plant will have to the action depending on species and the time of the year you prune. He will also discuss several styles of pruning to help improve the aesthetics and your landscape value.
In the Garden Series ◊ Demonstration Garden at the Washington County Fair Complex NE 28th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124: Bing Map, Google Map. Go west on Cornell Road after the main entrance, turn left onto NE 25th, and make a sharp left turn onto NE 28th. Enter the fairgrounds at the Fairplex Clover Leaf entrance. The Garden is on the left. Free event, no registration needed, free parking.
Darren Morgan of Shonnard Nursery in Corvallis will speak on planting, growing and harvesting root vegetables. Shonnard’s is a family owned nursery, landscaping and floral business operating under their name and ownership since 1988. Location: First Baptist Church 5755 SW Erickson Ave, Beaverton, 97005: Map.
PCC instructor Jennifer Peters will walk you through the ABCs of home irrigation, whether you are installing a new sprinkler system or have inherited one. She will also discuss how to be water-wise in the garden. The class will be 60 to 90 minutes.
In the Garden Series ◊ Demonstration Garden at the Washington County Fair Complex NE 28th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124: Bing Map, Google Map. Go west on Cornell Road after the main entrance, turn left onto NE 25th, and make a sharp left turn onto NE 28th. Enter the fairgrounds at the Fairplex Clover Leaf entrance. The Garden is on the left. Free event, no registration needed, free parking.
Who doesn’t love blueberries? Plus, these plants love our Pacific Northwest soil. Learn about different varieties of Blueberries; their watering, fertilizing, pruning, and mulching needs; and how to keepout those pesky blueberry-loving birds.
◊ In the Garden Series ◊ Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate ◊ 8005 SW Grabhorn, Beaverton, OR 97007 Map On weekends, use the second entrance (Camp Rivendale) on Grabhorn Road and park there. Walk past the play structure down to the Learning Garden. Free event, free parking, no registration needed.
At this WCMGA social we will be painting rocks to look like a ladybug and will have examples of other ideas available. Handouts, instructions, & ideas will be available for you to take home. Paints, brushes and rocks will be available but feel free to bring your favorite rocks, preferably limiting their size to 5”-6”. Rock painting will be presented by Rose Marie our Demo garden artist/gardener with other gardeners assisting. We look forward to seeing you.
Demonstration Garden at the Washington County Fair Complex NE 28th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124: Bing Map, Google Map. Go west on Cornell Road after the main entrance, turn left onto NE 25th, and make a sharp left turn onto NE 28th. Enter the fairgrounds at the Fairplex Clover Leaf entrance. The Garden is on the left. Free event, no registration needed, free parking.
Dr. James will present recent research on the biology and conservation of Monarch butterflies in the Pacific Northwest, including the results of a region-wide, citizen-scientist based tagging program that has identified the migratory routes of this iconic insect in the PNW and beyond. Information will also be given on breeding populations of Monarchs in the PNW and how you can attract Monarchs to breed and hang out in your backyard! James is co-author of a widely-acclaimed book, Life Histories of Cascadia Butterflies, published by OSU Press. The book covers virtually all 158 butterfly species in southern British Columbia, Washington, northern Idaho and northern Oregon. There are color photographs of each stage of life and information on the biology, ecology and rearing of each species. Location: First Baptist Church 5755 SW Erickson Ave, Beaverton, 97005: Map.
Each summer every home gardener wants to grow a successful crop of tomatoes. This class will teach you the basics of growing tomatoes in a backyard garden and will go “beyond the basics” to describe how you can grow a large crop of high quality tomatoes in a limited amount of space. The class is taught by Washington County Master Gardener, Tim Lanfri, who will share techniques and tricks he has used to successfully grow tomatoes in the local area over the last 40 years.
In the Garden Series ◊ Demonstration Garden at the Washington County Fair Complex NE 28th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124: Bing Map, Google Map. Go west on Cornell Road after the main entrance, turn left onto NE 25th, and make a sharp left turn onto NE 28th. Enter the fairgrounds at the Fairplex Clover Leaf entrance. The Garden is on the left. Free event, no registration needed, free parking.
Think your back or side yard is too small to produce fruit? Master Gardener Sue Ryburn will show you how to incorporate small fruit trees, delicious grapes and interesting berries into your home garden landscape.
◊ In the Garden Series ◊ Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate ◊ 8005 SW Grabhorn, Beaverton, OR 97007 Map On weekends, use the second entrance (Camp Rivendale) on Grabhorn Road and park there. Walk past the play structure down to the Learning Garden. Free event, free parking, no registration needed.
Master Gardener Ken Keudell will show you When, How, and What kind of tomatoes to grow to ensure you end up with LOTS of juicy, red tomatoes at the end of your growing season. Yum!
◊ In the Garden Series ◊ Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate ◊ 8005 SW Grabhorn, Beaverton, OR 97007 Map On weekends, use the second entrance (Camp Rivendale) on Grabhorn Road and park there. Walk past the play structure down to the Learning Garden. Free event, free parking, no registration needed.
Get ready to grow veggies in 2017! Learn the fundamentals of organic vegetable gardening to boost your veggie harvest; including planning, soil preparation, weeding, and watering. Explore organic fertilizer choices and the tools and techniques for effective pest control. Weston Miller serves as Community and Urban Horticulturist for OSU Extension Service. Since 2007, Weston has managed the popular Master Gardener program in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties, which includes a contract with Metro, the regional government. He also started and manages the Beginning Urban Farmer Apprenticeship (BUFA) to help new and aspiring farmers build a foundation in specialty crop production and marketing.
In the Garden Series ◊ Demonstration Garden at the Washington County Fair Complex NE 28th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124: Bing Map, Google Map. Go west on Cornell Road after the main entrance, turn left onto NE 25th, and make a sharp left turn onto NE 28th. Enter the fairgrounds at the Fairplex Clover Leaf entrance. The Garden is on the left. Free event, no registration needed, free parking.
Bill and Lori Carlson, along with their three children are owner-operators of Mountainside Lavender, one of the longest operational lavender farms in Oregon. They will speak about operating a u-pick lavender farm and will highlight the regional advantages and challenges of growing plants and operating a business. Bill is also highly experienced in aquaponics gardening and will touch on aquaponics gardening and its unique advantages (and challenges) and specific considerations for growing in the Pacific Northwest climate. Location: First Baptist Church 5755 SW Erickson Ave, Beaverton, 97005: Map.
Want to make your mom her favorite Mother’s Day gift? Learn how to create a wow factor with pots full of blooming flowers, delicious culinary herbs, and yummy vegetables too.
◊ In the Garden Series ◊ Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate ◊ 8005 SW Grabhorn, Beaverton, OR 97007 Map On weekends, use the second entrance (Camp Rivendale) on Grabhorn Road and park there. Walk past the play structure down to the Learning Garden. Free event, free parking, no registration needed.
My gardening challenge to myself is to always have something to harvest. From early spring to late summer, once something is harvested, something else goes in. With planning, season extenders, and chosen varieties there can always be something to harvest. Come learn how!
In the Garden Series ◊ Demonstration Garden at the Washington County Fair Complex NE 28th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124: Bing Map, Google Map. Go west on Cornell Road after the main entrance, turn left onto NE 25th, and make a sharp left turn onto NE 28th. Enter the fairgrounds at the Fairplex Clover Leaf entrance. The Garden is on the left. Free event, no registration needed, free parking.
Learn techniques for growing vegetables in very limited space by maximizing planting density, and limiting the need for thinning, watering, and weeding. Tips for bed construction and soil maintenance will also be provided.
In the Garden Series ◊ Demonstration Garden at the Washington County Fair Complex NE 28th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124: Bing Map, Google Map. Go west on Cornell Road after the main entrance, turn left onto NE 25th, and make a sharp left turn onto NE 28th. Enter the fairgrounds at the Fairplex Clover Leaf entrance. The Garden is on the left. Free event, no registration needed, free parking.
Hearty, local, lovely too! Discover how easy and inspired your garden can be when it is full of robust native varieties.
◊ In the Garden Series ◊ Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate ◊ 8005 SW Grabhorn, Beaverton, OR 97007 Map On weekends, use the second entrance (Camp Rivendale) on Grabhorn Road and park there. Walk past the play structure down to the Learning Garden. Free event, free parking, no registration needed.
Basics of vegetable gardening for someone starting a new garden or someone who has done it for awhile and wants to be more successful.
◊ In the Garden Series ◊ Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate ◊ 8005 SW Grabhorn, Beaverton, OR 97007 Map On weekends, use the second entrance (Camp Rivendale) on Grabhorn Road and park there. Walk past the play structure down to the Learning Garden. Free event, free parking, no registration needed.
Still want to garden but need a little help? Five OSU Master Gardeners will share strategies and techniques so you may continue to garden without injury. Sprains, strains, and aching muscles don’t have to be part of your gardening experience. Gain insight on ways to keep gardening safely and maintain a lifelong passion and a healthy activity. Examples of adaptive tools will be demonstrated.
In the Garden Series ◊ Demonstration Garden at the Washington County Fair Complex NE 28th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124: Bing Map, Google Map. Go west on Cornell Road after the main entrance, turn left onto NE 25th, and make a sharp left turn onto NE 28th. Enter the fairgrounds at the Fairplex Clover Leaf entrance. The Garden is on the left. Free event, no registration needed, free parking.
Washington County Master Food Preservers (MFP) are trained and certified in food safety and preservation. MFP Janet Fleming will discuss preserving fall harvests, including how to can, freeze and pickle produce, as well as how to use edible flowers. Location: First Baptist Church 5755 SW Erickson Ave, Beaverton, 97005: Map.
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