Coming up . . .

To kick off the Mother's Day weekend and crank up the gardening season, we'll be broadcasting the Garden Doctor segment of the 1190KEX At Your Service Saturday from the Hollywood West Fred Meyer Garden Center - 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Come on out and say "hi!"

There's lots of other gardening events this weekend for you (and your mom) to check out.

• The Bonsai Society of Portland Exhibition is happening Saturday and Sunday at the Japanese Garden. It's from 10 am to 6 pm in the Garden Pavilion with tours and demonstrations throughout the day. See it free with general admission to the Japanese Garden.
  
  
• How about a stroll through the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden? For many it's a Mother's Day tradition. Portland's Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society will be on hand with their spring show and sale. See the striking blooms and talk to the experts.

And coming up this week:

• Monday, May 11 at 7:00 pm
  
  Emerging Pests of Ornamental Plants
  Robin Rosetta, Associate Professor, Oregon State University Extension, will speak on the latest scientific findings concerning pests of garden ornamentals.
  Clackamas County Master Gardeners™, Milwaukie Center, 5440 SE Kellogg Creek Dr., Milwaukie
  


• Tuesday May 12, 2009 at 7:00 pm
  
  Crape Myrtles in the Pacific NW
  Learn from Paul Bonine, co-owner, Xera Plants, how these shrubs and small trees can brighten up your Northwest landscape with their beautiful bark, gorgeous late summer flowers, and spectacular fall color.
  Multnomah County Master Gardeners™, Mt.Tabor Presbyterian Church, 5441 SE Belmont, Portland (Parking on the west side)