Coming up . . .

Garden of Awakening Orchids

Our wonderful Portland Classical Chinese Garden is bringing us more than just the serenity of its plants and views – there’s music, too.

Every Monday and Thursday from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm and on Sundays from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, the Portland Orchids and Bamboo Chinese Ensemble presents Melody of the Purple Bamboo: Traditional Chinese Music in the Teahouse. Free, with order of tea service and Garden admission.


Free Soil Testing and Tool Sharpening!

Experts from the Portland Rose Society will answer your questions plus determine your soil’s pH. Don’t let a too acid soil slow your garden down! Take a shovelful from several spots in your garden bed, mix it together and bring about a ½ cup in for testing.

And have your pruners gotten dull from all that deadheading? Get them sharpened, while you wait. One per customer, please.
Dennis’ Seven Dees – SE Powell; Saturday, June 20th, noon to 3:00 pm.


Composting 101
Learn the basic steps in transforming your yard and kitchen waste into a nutrient-rich amendment for your soil with Metro’s Natural Gardening Specialist, Glen Andresen. Discover different methods of composting and easy solutions to composting problems.
Farmington Gardens; Saturday, June 20th, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm


Fabulous Flavors
Herbs are easy to grow and add wonderful fresh flavors to our food. Attend this class and learn some delicious ways to incorporate herbs into your favorite dishes from local expert, Eric Nelson, Executive Chef at Vitality Restaurant/Wellsprings.
Al’s Garden Center – Woodburn; Saturday, June 20th, 10:00 am.

If you’re closer to Sherwood meet with Peter Cook, Cordon Bleu trained Chef and Al’s Edibles Expert for his perspective.
Al’s Garden Center – Sherwood; Saturday, June 20th, 10:00 am.


Water-Wise Gardens
Summer’s coming, so get some water conservation tips from the Regional Water Providers Consortium. Pick up your free copy of the Willamette Valley Water Efficient Plant Guide, a Watering Gauge Kit and other materials that will help you save water in your landscape.
Al’s Garden Center – Gresham; Saturday, June 20th; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm


Winter Vegetable Gardening
It’s time to start thinking about planting that Winter Vegetable Garden. Polly Gottesman of Pumpkin Ridge Gardens has been providing fresh produce through her CSA Pumpkin Ridge Gardens since 1990. From her experience, she will discuss the best varieties for the Portland area.
Portland Nursery – Stark St; Sunday, June 21st, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm


Opportunities for Gardening Kids

Hooked on Hummingbirds
Find out more about this amazing little bird and how to attract it to your yard. Each child will leave with something to help invite hummingbirds to their home.
Al’s Garden Center – Gresham; Saturday June 27th, 11:00 am. Registration is required. 503 491 0771