Get a jump on summer with these Oregon plant sales, workshops and tours

Events are free unless noted. Please email calendar submissions at least three weeks in advance to

events@oregonian.com

.

ONGOING

Metro Parks and Nature Spring 2025:

Various times and locations through June 19. Connect with nature this spring and learn more about wildflowers, explore a new hobby or volunteer in your community. Individuals, families and groups are welcome to register for a guided class, walk, stewardship activity or hands-on experience at a Metro park or natural area. Free to $6, registration at oregonmetro.gov/calendar or 503-220-2782;

oregonmetro.gov/GuidedActivities

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Art in the Garden:

Daily through Sept. 2. This summerlong exhibition features an array of handcrafted artwork including glass art and metal installations for both garden and home. Included with $14 garden admission; Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton;

oregongarden.org

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Pittock Mansion Behind-the-scenes & Architecture Tours:

Various dates and times through Nov. 9. Take a guided tour through areas not ordinarily open to the public or learn about the mansion’s architectural story with a focus on design, craftsmanship and decorative arts. $23 general admission to museum included in tour tickets; 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive; pittockmansion.org.

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

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Greater Portland Iris Society meeting:

7 p.m. first Tuesdays in March, April, September, October and November. Enjoy discussions of irises with guest speakers. Ainsworth House, 19130 Lot Whitcomb Drive, Oregon City; greaterportlandirissociety.org.

Walk With a Friend at Tualatin Hills Nature Park:

9 a.m. first Wednesdays and third Sundays. Take a guided walk and learn about the plants, wildlife and history of the park. Tualatin Hills Nature Park, 15655 S.W. Millikan Way, Beaverton; thprd.org.

Happy Valley Garden Club monthly meeting:

9 a.m.-noon second Tuesdays. Happy Valley Baptist Church, 14095 S.E. King Road, Happy Valley.

Canby Garden Club monthly meeting:

1 p.m. second Tuesdays. Canby Public Library, 220 N.E. Second St.; canbygardenclub.com.

Introduction to Ikebana:

1-3 p.m. second Tuesdays. Become knowledgeable about basic concepts, techniques, tools, equipment and care for ikebana. $50 includes instruction, plant material and containers to practice with. Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.

Portland Dahlia Society monthly meeting:

7 p.m. second Tuesdays, 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 Tuesdays. Western Seminary (Bueermann Hall), 5511 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.; oregonfuchsiasociety.com.

Beaverton Garden Club monthly meeting:

9-11 a.m. second Thursdays except July and August. Nexus Church, 12555 S.W. 22nd St., Beaverton; beavertongardenclub.org.

Estacada Garden Club monthly meeting:

1-3 p.m. second Thursdays. Estacada Public Library, 825 N.W. Wade St.

The Art of Bonsai:

6-8 p.m. third Thursdays and 1-3 p.m. third Saturdays. Instructor Bobby Curttright will guide you through the creation of a bonsai project. $45 includes instruction, plant, container, soil and all materials. Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham;

GreshamJapaneseGarden.org

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SATURDAY, JUNE 14

Rogerson Clematis Garden Inviting Vines:

8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate the garden’s 20th anniversary with classes, tours, plant sales, breakfast ($60 per person), speakers and more. $150 workshop tickets include all three workshops, lunch and the end-of-day birthday party; Rogerson Clematis Garden at Luscher Farm Park, 125 Rosemont Road, West Linn; rogersonclematiscollection.org.

Growing Vegetables in the Willamette Valley:

10 a.m.-noon. Join the Washington County Master Gardener Association for a demonstration on how to plan, plant and harvest vegetables in your home garden using raised beds and containers. WCMGA Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate, 8005 S.W. Grabhorn Road, Beaverton;

washingtoncountymastergardeners.org

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Open Garden Family Event: Invertebrates and Vertebrates:

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy hands-on activities and giveaways while receiving expert information from local gardening and wildlife organizations. WCMGA Education Garden at PCC Rock Creek, 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.

Spring Espalier:

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn tips, tricks and techniques to maintain solid structure and maximize harvest when training trees to grow flat against a wall or free-standing trellis. Sliding scale starts at $40. HOEC Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; homeorchardeducationcenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18

On the Road Tour – Cultivating Your Garden:

8:15 a.m.-4 p.m. Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program for tours of The Grotto in Northeast Portland, Portland Nursery and Tony’s Garden Center in Southeast Portland. $35 registration required at

m.bpt.me/event/6649353

; additional $8 entry at The Grotto; lunch available at The Yard at Montavilla food cart pod; visit

extension.wsu.edu

, email erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or call 564-397-5738.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21

Bud Grafting:

10 a.m.-noon. Learn to identify and harvest bud wood, practice grafting and take home your own tree. Sliding scale starts at $40. HOEC Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; homeorchardeducationcenter.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28

Hydroponic Gardening Made Easy – Learn and Serve Workshop:

10 a.m.-noon. The Kratky Method suspends a plant over a bucket of nutrient solution that gradually converts into a root ball and clean produce using a tiny fraction of the water and space needed for soil-based gardening. Join a demonstration of this gardening system and take home a Kratky-grown lettuce plant. Register at

eventbrite.com

. Visit

extension.wsu.edu

, email

erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu

, or call 564-397-5738; Natural Gardens at Pacific Community Park, 1515 N.E. 164th Ave., Vancouver.

Learning Garden Fair:

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Get research-based information from experts, learn about pollinators and hummingbirds, practice composting, explore with a safari guide and more. WCMGA Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate, 8005 S.W. Grabhorn Road, Beaverton;

washingtoncountymastergardeners.org

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Fort Vancouver Rose Society 70th Annual Rose Show:

1-4 p.m. View juried exhibits of roses grown in the Pacific Northwest, including hybrid teas, floribundas, grandifloras, old garden, shrub, climbers and minifloras, plus arrangements of miniatures and large. Clark County Event Center, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield, Washington;

fortvancouverrosesociety.org

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TUESDAY, JULY 8

Bud Grafting:

10 a.m.-noon. Learn to identify and harvest bud wood, practice grafting and take home your own tree. Sliding scale starts at $40. HOEC Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; homeorchardeducationcenter.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 12

Growing & Pruning Stone Fruit:

10 a.m.-noon. Discuss pests, diseases and problems most likely encountered in the Pacific Northwest, and learn how to properly prune stone fruits. Sliding scale starts at $40. HOEC Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; homeorchardeducationcenter.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 18

Plant Spirit Journey: Yarrow:

6:30 p.m. Take part in a plant sit and learn about practical uses of seasonal species. $35; Hedgerow Herb Co., 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116;

hedgerowherbco.com

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SATURDAY, JULY 19

Summer Pruning Apples & Pears:

10 a.m.-noon. July 19 and 22; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 2. Build confidence and speed with this class on proper summer pruning – important for abundant yield and size control. Sliding scale starts at $40. HOEC Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; homeorchardeducationcenter.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

Summer Espalier:

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn tips, tricks and techniques to maintain solid structure and maximize harvest when training trees to grow flat against a wall or free-standing trellis. Sliding scale starts at $40. HOEC Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; homeorchardeducationcenter.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16

Tame the Grape! Work & Learn:

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Get some hands-on instruction and learn how to thin and tie unruly vines for optimum fruit production. Sliding scale starts at $15. HOEC Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; homeorchardeducationcenter.org.

FRIDAY, AUG. 22

Oregon Fuchsia Society Annual Show:

Aug. 22-24. Portland Nursery, 5050 Stark St.;

oregonfuchsiasociety.com

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Plant Spirit Journey: Comfrey:

6:30 p.m. Take part in a plant sit and learn about practical uses of seasonal species. $35; Hedgerow Herb Co., 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116; hedgerowherbco.com.

— Corey Sheldon

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