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Are you caught up in your garden – everything planted, fertilized, watered, and weeded? If you are, there are a lot of events to attend with gardeners who share your interests.

Landscape to Improve your Home’s Value
Designer, Ron Phillips, will discuss how to improve your home’s street appeal with skillful plantings. Then Vicki Burr, an experienced realtor, will share strategies to make your home stand out in this tough housing market. Bring large photos of your home and landscaping for on‐the‐spot professional assessment and suggestions.
Farmington Gardens; Saturday, August 15th, 1:00 pm.

Ground Cover Solutions
Ground covers can help prevent weeds and erosion, create a low-maintenance landscape and benefit wildlife. They also work well in container plantings and borders. Come learn about Stepables and other low-growing plants from Megan of Little Prince of Oregon Nursery.
Seven Dees Nursery – Cedar Hills; Saturday, August 15th, 10:00 am.

Ornamental Grasses
When you consider the variety of size, texture, and color available in ornamental grasses, as well as the differing environmental niches they fill, there is a grass suited to almost any garden. Join Maurice Horn, co-owner of Joy Creek Nursery, to learn about the care, maintenance, and growing habits to enhance their enjoyment and, best of all, simplify the gardener's work.
Joy Creek Nursery; Sunday, August 16th, 1:00 pm.

Arranging Flowers from your Yard
Join Al’s Expert, Bruce Hegna, to learn how to make beautiful flower arrangements using the flowers from your own yard.
Al’s Garden Center – Gresham; Saturday, August 15th, 10:00 am.

Crape Myrtle Basics
Nothing beats the late summer bloom of the crape myrtle. Join Al’s owner Jack Bigej as he shares the basics about one of his favorite plants. Attend this class and learn how to grow and care for these beauties in your yard.
Al’s Garden Center – Woodburn; Saturday, August 15th, 10:00 am.

Planting Partners for Crape Myrtles
Join Garden Designer, Jane Luthy, to learn about great partners to plant with the late-blooming beauties. From beautiful blooms to fabulous foliage, certain plants make great planting partners for crape myrtles.
Al’s Garden Center – Sherwood; Saturday, August 15th, 10:00 am.