Events are free unless noted. Please email calendar submissions at least three weeks in advance to events@oregonian.com.
SATURDAY, AUG. 2
Portland Orchid Society Sale and Potting Event: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Shop, see beautiful orchids on display and visit an orchid repotting area and information booth. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St. portlandnursery.com/events
SATURDAY, AUG. 9
Summer Espalier: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn tips, tricks and techniques to maintain solid structure and maximize harvest when training trees to grow flat against a wall or free-standing trellis. Sliding scale starts at $40. HOEC Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; homeorchardeducationcenter.org.
Turn Your Backyard into a Buzzing Paradise: 10-11:15 a.m. Learn about the best native plants to transform your backyard into a haven for native pollinators as WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener Anne Bulger offers practical tips. Register at eventbrite.com. Call 564-397-5738 or email Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu for more information. Three Creeks Library, 800 N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver; extension.wsu.edu/clark.
SATURDAY, AUG. 16
Greater Portland Iris Society Bearded Plant Sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 16-17. Now is the time to add the different sizes and colors of bearded iris to your garden. Club members will be on hand to answer questions and explain how to lift and divide irises. Portland Nursery, 5050 Stark St. greaterportlandirissociety.org
Tame the Grape! Work & Learn: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Get some hands-on instruction and learn how to thin and tie unruly vines for optimum fruit production. Sliding scale starts at $15. HOEC Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; homeorchardeducationcenter.org.
FRIDAY, AUG. 22
Oregon Fuchsia Society Annual Show: Aug. 22-24. Portland Nursery, 5050 Stark St.; oregonfuchsiasociety.com.
Plant Spirit Journey: Comfrey: 6:30 p.m. Take part in a plant sit and learn about practical uses of seasonal species. $35; Hedgerow Herb Co., 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116; hedgerowherbco.com.
FRIDAY, AUG. 29
Cultural Demonstration: 1:15-2:15 p.m. Visit Portland Japanese Garden for a bonsai presentation by Andrew Robson, a deciduous artist and former president of the Bonsai Society of Portland. Included with $22.50 daily admission; 611 S.W. Kingston Ave.; japanesegarden.org.
ONGOING
Hoyt Arboretum Summer Youth Programs: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 23. Engage with nature, learn about Pacific Northwest ecosystems and explore the trails at these free, drop-in nature education programs for youth and families. Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 S.W. Fairview Blvd.; hoytarboretum.org/youth.
Art in the Garden: Daily through Sept. 2. This summerlong exhibition features an array of handcrafted artwork including glass art and metal installations for both garden and home. Included with $14 garden admission; Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton; oregongarden.org.
Honeybee Hikes: 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 1. Look for wildlife, listen to the wind and creek, water the Children’s Discovery Garden, read a story and craft something fun. 2-5 years accompanied by an adult; $8 per adult includes garden admission; Leach Botanical Garden, 12323 S.E. Claybourne St.; leachgarden.org.
78th Street Heritage Farm Walking Tours: Various dates and times through Oct. 11. Stroll the farm with a knowledgeable docent and learn about the property’s storied history and its current role in horticulture education, agricultural research, food security and community enrichment. 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver; registration required at eventbrite.com; visit extension.wsu.edu, email erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or call 564-397-5738.
Tea Ceremony Demonstration: Various dates and times through Oct. 18. Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of chado in the tea garden. Chado, the way of tea, is intrinsically linked to Japanese gardens and understanding the kokoro (heart) of Japanese gardening. Included with $22.50 daily admission; 611 S.W. Kingston Ave.; japanesegarden.org.
Pittock Mansion Behind-the-scenes & Architecture Tours: Various dates and times through Nov. 9. Take a guided tour through areas not ordinarily open to the public or learn about the mansion’s architectural story with a focus on design, craftsmanship and decorative arts. $23 general admission to museum included in tour tickets; 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive; pittockmansion.org.
What’s New Garden Tour: 10:30 a.m.-noon. third Friday of the month. Learn about the Leach Botanical Garden’s history, new additions, heritage trees, seasonal plants, habitat restoration and more. $13 includes garden admission; Leach Botanical Garden, 12323 S.E. Claybourne St.; leachgarden.org.
East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District free webinars: Discover how to care for land in ways that benefit people, water and wildlife. From stormwater solutions to biochar to water conservation, these workshops will help you save time, money and energy. Register at emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops.
Greater Portland Iris Society meeting: 7 p.m. first Tuesdays in March, April, September, October and November. Enjoy discussions of irises with guest speakers. Ainsworth House, 19130 Lot Whitcomb Drive, Oregon City; greaterportlandirissociety.org.
Walk With a Friend at Tualatin Hills Nature Park: 9 a.m. first Wednesdays and third Sundays. Take a guided walk and learn about the plants, wildlife and history of the park. Tualatin Hills Nature Park, 15655 S.W. Millikan Way, Beaverton; thprd.org.
Happy Valley Garden Club monthly meeting: 9 a.m.-noon second Tuesdays. Happy Valley Baptist Church, 14095 S.E. King Road, Happy Valley.
Canby Garden Club monthly meeting: 1 p.m. second Tuesdays. Canby Public Library, 220 N.E. Second St.; canbygardenclub.com.
Introduction to Ikebana: 1-3 p.m. second Tuesdays. Become knowledgeable about basic concepts, techniques, tools, equipment and care for ikebana. $50 includes instruction, plant material and containers for practice. Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
Portland Dahlia Society monthly meeting: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, February through November. Take part in a discussion of seasonal topics. Oaks Park Dance Pavilion, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way; portlanddahlia.com.
Oregon Fuchsia Society monthly meeting: 7 p.m. third Tuesdays. Western Seminary (Bueermann Hall), 5511 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.; oregonfuchsiasociety.com.
Beaverton Garden Club monthly meeting: 9-11 a.m. second Thursdays except July and August. Nexus Church, 12555 S.W. 22nd St., Beaverton; beavertongardenclub.org.
Estacada Garden Club monthly meeting: 1-3 p.m. second Thursdays. Estacada Public Library, 825 N.W. Wade St.
The Art of Bonsai: 6-8 p.m. third Thursdays and 1-3 p.m. third Saturdays. Instructor Bobby Curttright will guide you through the creation of a bonsai project. $45 includes instruction, plant, container, soil and all materials. Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
— Corey Sheldon
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