The Wonderful World of Plants We Can Grow
Master Gardener WebinarFREE. Click here to register for webinar. Our climate has so much for so many plants, it can be difficult to choose. This is a festive sampling of surprises and...
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MASON BEE COCOON CLEANING WORKSHOP
PCC Rock Creek Campus, Building 4 Room 103 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR, United StatesFREE. Registration NOT required. This hands-on workshop will present why and how to extract and clean mason bee cocoons. Attendees can bring in their own nesting devices or they can...
*SOIL – WHAT IT IS AND HOW IT WORKS
Master Gardener WebinarIt's ALL about soil! Most people only have a vague idea of what soil is and how it works. You will learn more than you ever thought possible from this lecture. The reason you are alive, what nutrients are, how soil stores water and nutrients. The fundamentals that ALL humans on the planet Earth should know!
*MASON BEES 101
PCC Rock Creek Campus, Bldg. 4, Room 103 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR, United StatesThis class covers the identification and natural history of mason bees. Attendees will gain a solid understanding of the characteristics and activities of mason bees and why they are one...
*LEARNING TO GROW AGAIN: OBSERVING, LISTENING, PLANNING
Master Gardener WebinarDr. Madsen will briefly share what she has learned during her first year as statewide program manager for the OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program—and how that knowledge and understanding are shaping her vision and plans for the program. The second part of her talk will be highly interactive, with opportunities for volunteers to influence the direction of the program in 2025 and beyond. She’s eager to hear your thoughts and ideas!
*BLUEBERRY CARE
PCC Rock Creek Campus, Bldg. 7, Room 105 17705 NW Springville Rd., Portland, OR, United StatesFREE. Registration NOT required. Blueberries are easy and fun to grow. Learn about planting, fertilizing, plant selection and care for blueberries, including pruning techniques. Bring your own hand pruners and...
*PRUNING PERENNIALS
The Gazebo, WCMGA Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd, Beaverton, OR, United StatesFREE. Registration NOT required. In this class we’ll discuss and demonstrate pruning of various landscape perennials. We’ll start with general guidelines - when to prune, what to prune, and the...
*RAISING MASON BEES
PCC Rock Creek Campus, Bldg. 4, Room 103 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR, United StatesFREE. Registration NOT required. This class will cover the needs of mason bees and how to attract them to your area. Various nesting devices will be presented and discussed. *Class...
*GETTING WATERWISE WITH DRIP IRRIGATION
PCC Rock Creek Campus, Bldg. 4, Room 103 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR, United StatesFREE. Registration NOT required. Thinking about drip irrigation but not sure where to start? In this session we’ll cover the types of micro irrigation systems and where to use them....
*EMERALD ASH BORER: MANAGING A NEW THREAT TO OREGON’S TREES
Master Gardener WebinarThis presentation will provide 1) an overview of EAB and ash biology, 2) updates to the State of Oregon's ongoing EAB survey, management, and communication strategies, and 3) planning and management strategies for EAB in both urban and natural areas.
*GARDENING WITH PACIFIC NORTHWEST NATIVE PLANTS
PCC Rock Creek Campus, Bldg. 4, Room 103 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR, United StatesFREE. Registration NOT required. Come learn about the native plants that thrive in the PNW garden, how to naturescape in support of wildlife and pollinators, and consider the possibilities the...
*PERENNIALS: HOW TO CHOOSE, PLANT, AND MAINTAIN FOR YEAR-ROUND FLOWERS
PCC Rock Creek Campus, Bldg. 7, Room 105 17705 NW Springville Rd., Portland, OR, United StatesFREE. Registration NOT required. Perennial plants are amazing – they give the garden beauty and food for wildlife plus they create an ever-changing tapestry of color. On top of that,...
*HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2024 WASHINGTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM PLUS ALTERNATIVE CROPS FOR THE PNW
Master Gardener WebinarFREE. Advanced registration required. Check back for details. *Class approved for 1 hour Continuing Education credit for MG Perennials
*SPRING CLEANING IN THE GARDEN
PCC Rock Creek Campus, WCMGA Education Garden 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR, United StatesFREE. Registration NOT required. This outside demonstration and hands-on workshop will take place in the WCMGA Education Garden at PCC Rock Creek. It will include: the when, what and how...
*BASICS OF PLANT PROPAGATION
The Gazebo, WCMGA Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd, Beaverton, OR, United StatesFREE. Registration NOT required. Learn how to make more of the plants you love using samples taken from selected plants in our Learning Garden. OSU Extension MG Volunteers will show...
*VEGGIE DELIGHT: LEARN ABOUT VEGETABLES TYPICALLY NOT GROWN HERE
PCC Rock Creek Campus, Building 4 Room 103 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR, United StatesFREE. Registration NOT required. Grow an assortment of vegetables that make great conversation pieces and provide you with nutritious meals! Learn about some vegetables that are typically not grown in...
OREGON ODONATA: THE DRAGONFLIES & DAMSELFLIES AROUND US
Master Gardener WebinarLearn about dragonflies and damselflies featuring: Taxonomy & brief history; Oregon species & portraits; Life cycle, habitat & diet; Amazing attributes; Finding dragons; Inviting odonates to your garden; and Helpful resources
*GARDEN REFRESH – BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO OLD GARDENS
PCC Rock Creek Campus, Bldg. 7, Room 105 17705 NW Springville Rd., Portland, OR, United StatesFREE. Registration NOT required. Discover the art of garden restoration by learning techniques to revitalize old, overgrown, and neglected gardens! This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills...
*HYDRANGEA HIGHLIGHTS
Master Gardener WebinarNo genus of shrubs has undergone such a transformation as Hydrangea has over the last couple of decades. There are hydrangeas to suit any garden - learn about the new varieties and less common species of Hydrangea - mop-heads, lace-caps, paniculate and oakleaf, interspecific crosses and intersectional hybrids, hydrangeas with sun tolerance and foliage interest, and more.
*GROWING VEGETABLES IN THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY
The Gazebo, WCMGA Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd, Beaverton, OR, United StatesFREE. Registration NOT required. Learn how to use raised beds and containers for the kinds of bountiful harvests you see at the Learning Garden at Jenkins Estates. Master Gardeners will...
*HERBS FOR SUN AND SHADE
The Gazebo, WCMGA Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd, Beaverton, OR, United StatesFREE. Registration NOT required. Join the Herb class in the Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate. Tour the Herb Spiral featuring more than 40 herbs which do well in our Northwest...
*GROWING GARLIC AND ONIONS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Master Gardener WebinarFREE. Advanced registration required. In this presentation we will discuss soil preparation, seeding, planting, harvest, curing, and storage of garlic, onions, shallots, and leeks. *Class approved for 1 hour Continuing...
NATURE JOURNALING
The Gazebo, WCMGA Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd, Beaverton, OR, United StatesFREE. Registration NOT required. Learn how to use simple prompts and materials to more deeply connect and engage with nature, truly see the world around you, and draw and write...
*GROWING NATIVE PLANTS
The Gazebo, WCMGA Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd, Beaverton, OR, United StatesFREE. Registration NOT required. There is an increasing interest in growing native plants. Information will include the definition and role of native plants. What are the historical uses for native...
*PUTTING THE GARDEN TO BED
PCC Rock Creek Campus, Building 4 Room 103 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR, United StatesFREE. Registration NOT required. Fall is a great time to prepare for winter and to set up your garden for success year-round. We will share tips for landscape plants, best...
*LAWN BE GONE!
PCC Rock Creek Campus, Bldg. 4, Room 103 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR, United StatesFREE. Registration NOT required. This class will cover turf removal methods and suggestions for what to plant in its place - ecolawn, waterwise plants, native plants or a pollinator garden. ...
*FORESTS IN FLUX: UNDERSTANDING TREE HEALTH, DECLINE, AND RESILIENCE IN NW OREGON
Master Gardener WebinarIn this talk, we will explore the current state of the science of forest and tree health in NW Oregon. We will discuss tree species that are in decline and the ecological, economic, and social impacts of changing forests. Then we will explore tree species that are thriving, including native species like Willamette Valley Ponderosa pine and incense cedar. Updates on pests and pathogens, including emerald ash borer and Mediterranean oak borer, will be provided. Finally, we will discuss resources and best practices for maintaining tree health.
*PLANT PROPAGATION BY HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD STEM CUTTINGS
PCC Rock Creek Campus, Bldg. 4, Room 104 17705 NW Springville Rd., Portland, OR, United StatesFREE. Registration NOT required. Discover the magic of plant propagation in this two-hour class! Delve into the art of softwood and hardwood cuttings, exploring techniques for their successful growth. Learn to nurture and propagate...
*MASON BEE COCOON CLEANING WORKSHOP
PCC Rock Creek Campus, Building 4 Room 103 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR, United StatesFREE. Registration NOT required. This hands-on workshop will present why and how to extract and clean mason bee cocoons. Attendees can bring in their own nesting devices or they can...
In cooperation with the OSU Extension Service, the Washington County Master Gardener Association (WCMGA) provides relevant, research-based education and outreach to the public about horticulture and household pests. This information promotes sustainable practices that minimize risks to human health and the environment. The Washington County Master Gardener Association (WCMGA) sponsors a wide variety of gardening–related demonstrations, lectures, seminars and workshops in various Washington County Oregon locations. Most of our events are free and open to the public. The WCMGA is a 501c3 non-profit supported by hundreds of volunteers, who work to educate the public about sustainable, affordable gardening.
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