Slugs are out there laying eggs for the coming season, and now is the time to fight them. No matter what method you use (bait, trap, or pruner), fall is the best time to reduce their numbers. If you want to know more, I'll be speaking on slug hunting at the Master Gardener Plant Sale this weekend.Master Gardener Plant Sale
Fall is the ideal time to plant and the Multnomah County Master Gardeners have been growing plants all season to share with gardeners this weekend – all at great prices.
There will also be short talks on raising chickens, fighting slugs, cooking, and propagating your own plants. Here’s a chance to have all your garden questions answered and find some new plants. Find out more (see page 16).
The Learning Garden (S.E. 60th, between Duke and Flavel); Saturday, September 26th, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.There will also be short talks on raising chickens, fighting slugs, cooking, and propagating your own plants. Here’s a chance to have all your garden questions answered and find some new plants. Find out more (see page 16).
Welcome the Rain
Celebrate clean water and soak up some knowledge about downspout disconnection, green streets, and urban stormwater issues. Explore ways to help improve water quality for people, fish and wildlife.
Free workshops cover rainwater harvesting, how to build an ecoroof, naturescaping, tree planting, disconnecting your downspouts, and more. A special Bicycle Tour will highlight stormwater solutions in the neighborhood. Bring your helmet!Celebrate clean water and soak up some knowledge about downspout disconnection, green streets, and urban stormwater issues. Explore ways to help improve water quality for people, fish and wildlife.
Sponsored by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District - Rigler Elementary School (5401 NE Prescott St); Saturday, September 26: 10:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Landscaping with Edibles
Be inspired about ways to incorporate edible plants into any landscape. Your garden can be beautiful and delicious. Abigail Pierce will highlight growing edibles and ornamentals together.
Portland Nursery – Stark; Sunday, September 27th, 1:00 pm.
Low Water Gardening
This last winter was a good test for Mediterranean gardens. That a majority of plants survived in Joy Creek’s no-water borders is testimony to both the plants themselves and the soil amendments that make these borders possible. Autumn is the perfect time to plan and plant a dry garden to take advantage of the coming rains. Maurice Horn (co-owner of Joy Creek) will discuss how they amend the soils and make plant choices.
Joy Creek Nursery; Sunday, September 27th, 1:00 pm.This last winter was a good test for Mediterranean gardens. That a majority of plants survived in Joy Creek’s no-water borders is testimony to both the plants themselves and the soil amendments that make these borders possible. Autumn is the perfect time to plan and plant a dry garden to take advantage of the coming rains. Maurice Horn (co-owner of Joy Creek) will discuss how they amend the soils and make plant choices.
Creating a Pet-Friendly Garden
If pets are an important part of your life, come learn how to garden in a manner that is safe for your ‘best friends’ while still being fun and creative for you. Melinda Frey, from Raindrop Garden Design, and Anne Taylor, from Living Elements, will share tips for providing for your pet’s needs in an environment that is beautiful and inviting for all who use the garden. Please call to register: 503-649-4568.
If pets are an important part of your life, come learn how to garden in a manner that is safe for your ‘best friends’ while still being fun and creative for you. Melinda Frey, from Raindrop Garden Design, and Anne Taylor, from Living Elements, will share tips for providing for your pet’s needs in an environment that is beautiful and inviting for all who use the garden. Please call to register: 503-649-4568.
Farmington Gardens; Sunday, September 27th, 1:00 pm.
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