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LEARNING GARDEN FAIR

The Gazebo, WCMGA Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd, Beaverton, OR, United States

Join us at the Learning Garden Fair for a day of gardening inspiration and fun! Enjoy tours with Master Gardeners, hands-on activities for kids, and an insightful talk on carnivorous plants for natural pest control. Discover tips on perennials, native plants, deer resistant plants, vegetable gardening, growing fruit and herbs, wise watering, composting, pollinators, and garden design. Get answers to your gardening questions. It's a perfect event for families and garden enthusiasts alike. Don't miss this special day at the Learning Garden!

*HERBS FOR SUN AND SHADE

The Gazebo, WCMGA Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd, Beaverton, OR, United States

FREE. 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 Webinar

FREE.  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 States

FREE. 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 States

FREE. 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 States

FREE. 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...

*RAINWATER HARVESTING FOR LANDSCAPE USE

Master Gardener Webinar

FREE. Advanced registration required. Check back for details.

*Class approved for 1 hour Continuing Education credit for MG Perennials

*LAWN BE GONE!

PCC Rock Creek Campus, Bldg. 4, Room 103 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR, United States

FREE. 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 Webinar

In 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 States

FREE. 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...

*BROADENING YOUR PLANT PALETTE

Master Gardener Webinar

As gardeners, we often wish for what we cannot have. Some seek help to source ingredients from their heritage, such as a spinach alternative for late summer or unique plants for a sunbaked flower bed. This presentation will give an overview of creating appropriate microclimates and extending the season using standard gardening techniques to grow tropical and subtropical edibles at home such as sweet potatoes, ginger, turmeric, and lemongrass.

*MASON BEE COCOON CLEANING WORKSHOP

PCC Rock Creek Campus, Building 4 Room 103 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR, United States

FREE. 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...