Events are free unless noted. Please email calendar submissions at least two weeks in advance to events@oregonian.com.
ONGOING
Celebrate Our Stories at Lan Su Chinese Garden: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through May 28. Join Portland’s Chinese garden for a celebration of Asian American cultures with a month of cultural immersion activities. $14; Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 N.W. Everett St.; lansugarden.org
Clark County Composter Recycler program online workshops: Wednesdays through May 31. This series will teach you how to reduce your impact on the planet through composting, green cleaning, recycling, food waste prevention and low waste living. Registration required at clarkcountycomposts.org
Urban Permaculture Workshops: Various dates and times through February. These free monthly workshops will cover the basics of soil health, growing organic food, fruit pruning and pickling, how to choose the right vegetable species and more. WorldMark Portland Waterfront Park, 221 S.W. Naito Parkway; extraholidays.com/promotion/plantingseeds, worldmark.wyndhamdestinations.com
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, MAY 27
Venerable Veggies: 10 a.m.-noon. Learn how to use raised beds and containers for bountiful harvests. WCMGA Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate, 8005 S.W. Grabhorn Road, Beaverton; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org
Greater Portland Iris Society Floral Show: Noon-4 p.m. Clackamas Community Club, 15711 S.E. 90th Ave., Clackamas; greaterportlandirissociety.org, mtpleasantiris.com
TUESDAY, MAY 30
Basic Forestry Short Course: 6-8 p.m. May 30 (online), 6-8 p.m. June 6 (online) and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 10 (in-person). This program is ideal for anyone just starting out taking care of a woodland property or those needing a refresher of caring for their trees. $40 per individual or $50 per family; registration required at beav.es/bfs23 or 503-655-8631; Hopkins Demonstration Forest, 16750 S. Brockway Road, Oregon City; extension.oregonstate.edu/clackamas
SATURDAY, JUNE 3
Raleigh Park Garden Tour: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tour eight private gardens and Raleigh Park Elementary School garden. $25 advance, $30 day-of; Raleigh Park Elementary School, 3670 S.W. 78th Ave.; for more information visit raleighparkgardentour.com or email info@raleighparkgardentour.com
Spring Grape Control: 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
Meet The Mason Bees and Friends: Noon-3 p.m. Celebrate the emergence of the mason bees and learn about their life cycle, habitat needs and more. WCMGA Education Garden at PCC Rock Creek, 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org
SUNDAY, JUNE 4
Sellwood Garden Tour: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy a self-guided tour of seven Sellwood neighborhood gardens. $30; sellwoodgardentour.com
TUESDAY, JUNE 6
How Could You Not Grow Garlic?: (online via Zoom) 7-8 p.m. OSU Extension Agent Chip Bubl will cover preparations for planting, varieties, management, harvest timing and more. Registration required at washingtoncountymastergardeners.org
FRIDAY, JUNE 9
Pop Star Hydrangeamania: 7-9 p.m. Learn about the new hydrangea variety and get plant care tips. Al’s Garden and Home Sherwood, 16920 S.W. Roy Rogers Road, Sherwood; als-gardencenter.com
SATURDAY, JUNE 10
Raising Chickens in the Home Garden: 9-11 a.m. Uncover the pros and cons of incorporating chickens into your garden and how to successfully care for them. PCC Rock Creek (Building 4, Room 104), 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org
Canby Gators Swim Club Plant Sale: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 25159 N.E. Butteville Road, Aurora; canbygators.com, marie4124.wixsite.com/jamboree
Propagation Techniques For Fruiting Plants: 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, JUNE 11
McMinnville Garden Tour and Faire: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Featuring more than 60 garden-themed vendors, this event will showcase traditional and specialty plant growers, garden art and more. The tour (10 a.m.-3 p.m.; $10) includes entrance to six gardens. Northeast Cowls Street between First and Third Streets, McMinnville; mcminnvillegardenclub.org
SATURDAY, JUNE 17
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
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
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
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
On the Road Tour – The Whole State in One Garden: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Join WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners for a tour of the Oregon Garden in Silverton. Wander the 80-acre botanical garden including more than 20 specialty gardens showcasing the diversity of the Willamette Valley and Pacific Northwest. Vans depart from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 9319 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver, Washington; $43 (includes $8 admission) registration required by June 14 at eventbrite.com; email erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or call 564-397-5738
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
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
SATURDAY, JULY 1
Growing and Troubleshooting Stone Fruits in the PNW: 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
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
SATURDAY, JULY 15
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
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
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. GreshamJapaneseGarden.org
SUNDAY, NOV. 5
Gresham Japanese Garden Remodel Open House and Ikebana: 2-4 p.m. GreshamJapaneseGarden.org
— Corey Sheldon
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