Unless otherwise stated, events are free. Calendar contributions should be sent to [email protected] at least three weeks in advance.
PERMANENT
Every month on the first Wednesday and the third Sunday, you can go for a walk with a friend at Tualatin Hills Nature Park at 9 a.m. Learn about the park’s history, flora, and fauna by going on a guided walk. 15655 S.W. Millikan Way, Beaverton; Tualatin Hills Nature Park; thprd.org.
Free webinars offered by the East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District:Learn how to manage land for the benefit of people, water, and wildlife. These workshops will help you save time, money, and energy on everything from biochar to stormwater solutions to water conservation. Atemswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops is the registration page.
The Happy Valley Garden Club meets every month on the second Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon. 14095 S.E. King Road, Happy Valley is home to Happy Valley Baptist Church.
Every Season’s Ikebana: the second Tuesday of each month, from 1-3 p.m. Learn the fundamental ideas, methods, tools, supplies, and maintenance of ikebana. Instruction, plant material, and practice pots are all included for $50. GreshamJapaneseGarden.org; The Resource Center, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham.
Monthly meeting of the Portland Dahlia Society: second Tuesday of February through November, 7 p.m. Participate in a conversation about seasonal subjects. Portlanddahlia.com; 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way; Oaks Park Dance Pavilion.
The Oregon Fuchsia Society meets every month on the third Tuesday at 7 p.m. Oregonfuchsiasociety.com; Western Seminary (Bueermann Hall), 5511 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.
The Estacada Garden Club meets every month on the second Thursday from 1-3 p.m. Estacada Public Library, Wade Street, 825 N.W.
Bonsai Art: Third Thursday and third Saturday of each month, 1-3 p.m. Mark Vossbrink, your instructor, will walk you through the process of making a bonsai project. Instruction, plant, container, soil, and all materials are included for $40. GreshamJapaneseGarden.org; The Resource Center, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham.
Friday, January 17.
Willow: Plant Spirit Journey: 6:30 p.m. Participate in a plant sit to discover useful applications for seasonal species. Hedgerow Herb Company, 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116; hedgerowherbco.com; starting at $25.
Saturday, January 18
102 Houseplants A Unusual Conversation About Plants: 10 a.m. to noon. In addition to discussing lifecycles, propagation, pests, and other topics, Master Gardeners will go over the necessary conditions for success. $15 registration required; CASEE Center (Building B, Room 205), 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie, WA; [email protected], [email protected], or 360-737-1160.
Workshop on Mixed Houseplant Containers: 10:30 a.m. to noon. Discover indoor-friendly houseplant types and gain practical experience designing a well-balanced mixed plant arrangement to take home. Als-GardenCenter.com, $40.
Basics of Fruit Tree Pruning: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Learn how to choose the right tools, when to prune, and how to make the right cuts. The Home Orchard Education Center Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; email [email protected]; registration necessary; sliding scale starts at $40.
Thursday, January 23
Japanese Maple Cultivar History: (online via Zoom) 6:30–8:00 p.m. With an emphasis on those introduced since 1980, instructor Norm Jacobs will talk about a time of transition in the Japanese maple industry. Gresham Japanese Garden, $20.org.
Friday, January 24
Plant-Based Natural Dyeing: 6–8 p.m. Learn how to dye marigold blooms and take home scarves made by hand from cotton and silk. $65; hedgerowherbco.com; Hedgerow Herb Co., 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116.
Saturday, January 25
Workshop on Blueberry Pruning: 10 a.m. to noon. Take a practical workshop with Master Gardeners and hone your abilities at a demonstration vineyard in the Vancouver region. $10 to register at eventbrite.com; visit extension.wsu.edu, email Erika.d. [email protected], or phone 564-397-5738.
a.m. to noon Mason Bees 101:10. In addition to identification and natural history, this lecture will cover traits, activities, and the reasons why mason bees are among the best and oldest pollinators in our region. Washington County Master Gardeners, PCC Rock Creek, 17705 N.W. Springville Road, Building 4, Room 103.
Fig and persimmon pruning: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Discover the right winter trimming methods for fig and persimmon trees grown in the Pacific Northwest. The Home Orchard Education Center Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; email [email protected]; registration necessary; sliding scale starts at $40.
January 25–26, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Fermentopia: A Celebration of Fermented Foods and Beverages. Enjoy tastings, demonstrations, and more as you discover the health advantages of fermented foods and beverages. Phoenix Plaza Civic Center, 220 N. Main St., Phoenix, OR; theFermentopia.com; $5 via eventbrite.com.
Fruit tree pruning: 1-3 p.m. Jonathan Faith, the instructor, will talk about fertilizers, fungicide and pesticide sprays, cross pollination, and how to prune a variety of fruit plants. $45; Gresham Japanese Garden, Gresham; The Resource Center, 219 S. Main Ave.
Thursday, February 6.
Conifers Basics: (online via Zoom) 6–8 p.m. Identification, growth patterns, pruning methods, and other conifer fundamentals will be covered by instructor Maryann Lewis. Gresham Japanese Garden, $30.org.
February 8th, Saturday
Workshop for Willow Tray Weaving: 6–9 p.m. Create your own harvested woven willow weave tray with practical instruction. $150; hedgerowherbco.com; Hedgerow Herb Co., 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116.
Sunday, February 9.
10 a.m. to noon: pruning conifers in the garden. Discover methods and approaches that may be applied to any garden style by looking at the different little conifers found on and around Tsuru Island. Gresham Japanese Garden 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org; $45 for the garden.
Friday, February 21st
Journey of the Plant Spirit: Mugwort: 6:30 p.m. Participate in a plant sit to discover useful applications for seasonal species. Hedgerow Herb Company, 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116; hedgerowherbco.com; starting at $25.
March 2, Sunday
Spring Native Plant Sale: Sparrowhawk’s spring season online ordering is now open. nativeplants.com/sparrowhawk.
Thursday, March 6.
The Aesthetic Pruning Approach: An Overview (online via Zoom) 6–8 p.m. Using the aesthetic pruning approach to trees and shrubs, instructor Maryann Lewis will go over how to evaluate plant material, determine their function, and create a pruning strategy to meet your objectives. Gresham Japanese Garden, $30.org.
MARCH 7, FRIDAY
Home & Garden Show in Lane County: noon to nine o’clock. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on March 7. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 8. March 9. Discover, browse, and contrast over 300 booths with professionals and brand-new goods and services for yards, gardens, and homes. Lane Events Center, 796 W. 13th Ave., Eugene; EugeneHomeShow.com; $5 or free with three food cans.
Friday, March 21st
Journey of the Plant Spirit: 6:30 p.m. Participate in a plant sit to discover useful applications for seasonal species. Hedgerow Herb Company, 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116; hedgerowherbco.com; starting at $25.
May 3, a Saturday
Gardenfest 2025: 17705 N.W. Springville Road, PCC Rock Creek.
Spring Pine Candling: As she explains the whys and hows of the procedure, instructor Laura Dufala will candle, needle, and prune pines. Gresham Japanese Garden 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org; $45 for the garden.
June 7, a Saturday
Broadleaf shrub propagation: 1-3 p.m. Discover how to effectively grow appropriate woody plants from cuttings, including deciduous and evergreen plants. Plant physiology in relation to propagation, container and soil mix selection, and the function of rooting chemicals will be covered by instructor Norm Jacobs. The Resource Center, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org; all supplies $55.
Corey Sheldon
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