Looks like rain and more rain. Many of my beds are looking quite bare now that the leaves have fallen off in our windy weather. That bare soil can really be pounded by winter rains. Raindrops can do more damage than you think. Check out the side of the house or garage. The dirt you see spoiling the paint job was bounced up there by a drop of rain hitting the ground. This rain action breaks down good soil structure and can be the start of erosion.
Protect your soil’s surface with fallen leaves, straw, or compost.
Gifts from the Garden
Mary Ludlum will share her ideas for wreath, gifts and center pieces all made from the natural materials in your garden. Beautiful and inexpensive, but with a personal touch. The class is free, but please register here.
Farmington Gardens, Saturday, November 21st; 11:00 am.
Living Christmas Trees
Want to have a special Christmas tree this year and then enjoy it out in the yard for years to come? Learn how to choose the right tree and how to care for it before, during, and after the holiday season.
Portland Nursery – Stark; Saturday, November 21st; 1:00 pm.
Rain Gardens 101
Here in the land of rain, we even build gardens around it. Rain gardens are the elegant solution to the problem of an overloaded storm water management system. Learn how you can add one of these useful and beautiful garden features to your landscape.
East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (5211 N. Williams Ave., Portland); Sunday, November 22nd; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Vineyard Planning and Planting
The Willamette Valley has many great vineyards – why not one at your house? Now is the time to make your plans for wine or table grapes. Find out about choosing, planting, and caring for all sorts of vines.
Portland Nursery – Division; Sunday, November 22nd; 1:00 pm.
Macramé Plant Hangers
You’ve brought those plants inside for the winter and now what do you do with them? Laura Altvater can help you turn simple twine into plant hangers to get those pots off the floor or window sill. Here’s one hanging in my kitchen right now.
Portland Nursery – Stark; Sunday, November 22nd; 1:00 pm.
Protect your soil’s surface with fallen leaves, straw, or compost.
Gifts from the Garden
Mary Ludlum will share her ideas for wreath, gifts and center pieces all made from the natural materials in your garden. Beautiful and inexpensive, but with a personal touch. The class is free, but please register here.
Farmington Gardens, Saturday, November 21st; 11:00 am.
Living Christmas Trees
Want to have a special Christmas tree this year and then enjoy it out in the yard for years to come? Learn how to choose the right tree and how to care for it before, during, and after the holiday season.
Portland Nursery – Stark; Saturday, November 21st; 1:00 pm.
Rain Gardens 101
Here in the land of rain, we even build gardens around it. Rain gardens are the elegant solution to the problem of an overloaded storm water management system. Learn how you can add one of these useful and beautiful garden features to your landscape.
East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (5211 N. Williams Ave., Portland); Sunday, November 22nd; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Vineyard Planning and Planting
The Willamette Valley has many great vineyards – why not one at your house? Now is the time to make your plans for wine or table grapes. Find out about choosing, planting, and caring for all sorts of vines.
Portland Nursery – Division; Sunday, November 22nd; 1:00 pm.
Macramé Plant Hangers
You’ve brought those plants inside for the winter and now what do you do with them? Laura Altvater can help you turn simple twine into plant hangers to get those pots off the floor or window sill. Here’s one hanging in my kitchen right now.
Portland Nursery – Stark; Sunday, November 22nd; 1:00 pm.
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