Events are free unless noted. Please email calendar submissions at least two weeks in advance to events@oregonian.com.
ONGOING
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 morning, afternoon and evening times on dates in June, July and August. Register at extension.wsu.edu, email erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or call 564-397-5738; 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, Washington
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. Learn 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 for 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 Whitcomb 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, JUNE 17
Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Choose from exhibition and garden variety rooted cuttings, including those not available in garden centers. 78th Street Heritage Farm (Greenhouse 5), 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, Washington
Bees In The Garden: 10 a.m.-noon. Learn how to distinguish bees from wasps and flies, and what you can do to provide habitat for native bees in the garden. PCC Rock Creek (Building 4, Room 103) and WCMGA Education Garden, 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org
Vermicomposting (worm composting): Turn Your Garbage into Gold: 10 a.m.-noon. Learn how to make your own simple worm composting bin using the right kind of worms and enter a drawing for the demo worm bin. CASEE Center (Building B, Room 205), 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie, Washington; $15 registration at info@naturescaping.org, marlene52ns@gmail.com or 360-737-1160
Espalier: Spring Pruning Techniques: 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
Rare Plant Research and Villa Catalana Cellars One-day Open Garden & Nursery Sale: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tour the greenhouses and stroll through the gardens filled with rare and unusual hardy and tropical plants. Rare Plant Research and Villa Catalana Cellars, 11900 S. Criteser Road, Oregon City; rareplantresearch.com, villacatalanacellars.com
MONDAY, JUNE 19
Soil – What it is and How it Works: (online via Zoom) 6-7:30 p.m. Gresham Japanese Garden instructor James Cassidy will discuss how soil stores water and nutrients, and other fundamental information important to your landscape. $20 registration at GreshamJapaneseGarden.org
TUESDAY, JUNE 20
Royal Rosarian Rose Garden Contest Awards Ceremony: 6:30 p.m. Honor the winners of the 85th annual competition who have created and nurtured rose gardens in the Portland metropolitan area. Washington Park – International Rose Test Garden, 400 S.W. Kingston Ave.; royalrosarians.com, portland.gov
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21
Let’s Talk Plants with Hilton Carter: 6-8 p.m. Join acclaimed plant and interior stylist Hilton Carter for a live lecture and book signing. $35; ECOVIBE Hawthorne, 2380 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.; ecovibestyle.com
THURSDAY, JUNE 22
Portland Memory Garden anniversary celebration: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Portland Memory Garden at Ed Benedict Park, 10401 S.E. Bush St.; portlandmemorygarden.org, legacyhealth.org/gardens
SATURDAY, JUNE 24
Native Plants and the Backyard Habitat Certification Program (IGS): 9-11 a.m. Learn about native plants that thrive in the Pacific Northwest, how to naturescape in support of wildlife and pollinators, and the possibilities the program offers through customized yard assessment. PCC Rock Creek (Building 4, Room 103) and WCMGA Education Garden, 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org
Aflorable Design Workshop: 10 a.m.-noon. Select from a variety of cut flowers and vases, and learn how to create a floral arrangement. $50; Al’s Garden and Home Sherwood, 16920 S.W. Roy Rogers Road, Sherwood; als-gardencenter.com
Creative Ornamental Garden Design Workshop: 10 a.m.-noon. Join landscape design expert Christine Anderson for a glimpse into the garden design process. Pacific Park Natural Demonstration Garden, 1515 N.E. 164th Ave., Vancouver, Washington; email Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or call 564-397-5738
SATURDAY, JULY 1
Growing and Troubleshooting Stone Fruits in the Pacific Northwest: 10:30 a.m.-1 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
SUNDAY, JULY 2
Portland Japanese Garden Cultural Festival: Tanabata, The Star Festival: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Write a wish to add to the colorful display of tanzaku, enjoy music featuring storytelling of the Tanabata story, explore the garden and more. Free with $21.95 garden admission; Portland Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Ave.; japanesegarden.org
SATURDAY, JULY 8
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
SUNDAY, JULY 9
Art in the Garden: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Explore local artisan booths, watch garden-related demonstrations, experience the botanical gardens and more. NatureScaping Wildlife Botanical Gardens, 11000 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie, Washington; NatureScaping.org
Farm to Table Live Opera Garden Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Soak up an evening of opera, exquisite food and fine wines in the gardens. $145; Rare Plant Research and Villa Catalana Cellars, 11900 S. Criteser Road, Oregon City; villacatalanacellars.com, rareplantresearch.com
SATURDAY, JULY 15
Open Garden: Invertebrates and Vertebrates: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn about some of the insects in the garden and visit with farm animals from PCC Rock Creek. WCMGA Education Garden, 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org
Summer Pruning Apples and Pears: 10:30 a.m.-1 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
SUNDAY, JULY 16
Natural Garden Tour: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Explore urban and rural gardens throughout Clark County. Visit clarkgreenneighbors.org for more information.
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
THURSDAY, AUG. 24
American Dahlia Society National Show: August 24-29. 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, 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
SUNDAY, NOV. 5
Gresham Japanese Garden Remodel Open House and Ikebana: 2-4 p.m. Explore the renovated Resource Center and learn about basic concepts, techniques and care for ikebana. Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org
— Corey Sheldon
Stay in the loop. Sign up to receive a weekly newsletter and join the conversation at the Homes & Gardens of the Northwest on Facebook