Build your gardening skillset, learn about pest management, tour noteworthy homes and gardens or join a club with Northwest homes and gardens events this summer and into fall.
Events are free unless noted. Please email calendar submissions at least three weeks in advance to events@oregonian.com.
ONGOING
Street of Dreams: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 24. NW Natural Street of Dreams returns to put the latest in residential construction on display. Again this year, featured homes are found throughout the Portland metropolitan area, from Lake Oswego to Happy Valley to Forest Grove. $29 at streetofdreamspdx.com/p/online-tickets
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 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.
THURSDAY, AUG. 14
On the Road Tour: Hood River Potpourri: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Leave the driving to the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program for this tour with stops at the Mt. Adams Fruit Orchard, Hope Ranch Lavender Farm, and Packer Orchards and Farm Place. $35; advanced registration required at eventbrite.com. Call 564-397-5738 or email Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu for more information.
FRIDAY, AUG. 15
Grow and Arrange Cut Flowers Year-Round: 9-10:30 a.m. Join Master Gardener and professional florist Jayne DiMarco for a talk on planning your cut flower garden. Participants will visit the cut flower demo garden and make a bouquet to take home. Bring snips and a vase or jar to fill or use one of ours. Advance registration required at eventbrite.com. $5. Email or call Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or 564-397-5738 for information. 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver.
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.
Plant Bullies to Avoid: 10 a.m.-noon. Jennifer Mendoza, WSU Cowlitz County Master Gardener, will explain how to create a harmonious landscape with alternatives to plant bullies and garden invaders. NatureScaping classes are free for members ($25 per year; $15 for seniors), or $15 per class for nonmembers. Registration required at info@naturescaping.org or
marlene52ns@gmail.com or call 360-737-1160. CASEE Center, Building B, Room 205, 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie, Washington.
The Art of Bonsai: 1-3 p.m. Aug. 13 and Aug. 20. $45 at the Kyoudou Center
Join bonsai master Bobby Curtright to learn about grafting junipers. Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
TUESDAY, AUG. 19
Managing Pests & Diseases in Your Backyard: 6-7 p.m. Join WSU Clark County Extension Master Gardener Anne Bulger for this online workshop on managing pests while befriending pollinators. In partnership with Clark County Public Health Green Neighbors Program. Held via Zoom. Register at wsu.zoom.us. Call 564-397-5738 or email Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu for information.
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.
SATURDAY, AUG. 23
Herbs for Sun and Shade: 10 a.m.-noon. Join the Washington County Master Gardeners to tour the Herb Spiral Garden and learn what to plant, where and when to plant and how to harvest, use and store. WCMGA Learning Garden Gazebo at Jenkins Estate, 8005 S.W. Grabhorn Road, Beaverton. washingtoncountymastergardeners.org
Tool Care & Sharpening: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Practice proper maintenance and say good-bye to dull blades. Bring a pair of pruning shears or a knife to sharpen. Sliding scale starts at $40. HOEC Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; registration required at homeorchardeducationcenter.org.
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.
SATURDAY, AUG. 30
Summer Pruning Figs for Size Control: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn proper summer pruning techniques for fig trees in the Pacific Northwest. Sliding scale starts at $40. HOEC Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; registration required at homeorchardeducationcenter.org.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 2
Growing Garlic and Onions in the PNW: 7-8 p.m. Registration is required for this Zoom webinar led by Douglas County Master Gardener Bruce Gravens, who will discuss soil preparation, seeding, planting, harvest, curing, and storage of garlic, onions, shallots, and leeks. washingtoncountymastergardeners.org
SATURDAY, SEPT. 6
Introduction to Nature Journaling: 10 a.m.-noon. Join Washington County Master Gardeners for an introduction to nature journaling led by OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteer and artist Terri Rottman. WCMGA Learning Garden Gazebo at Jenkins Estate, 8005 S.W. Grabhorn Road, Beaverton. washingtoncountymastergardeners.org
Pest & Disease ID and Organic Management: 11a.m.-1p.m. Join a scouting trip through the orchard and learn to identify signs of common pests and problems and discuss ways to minimize disease and insect challenges. Sliding scale starts at $45. HOEC Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; registration required at homeorchardeducationcenter.org.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 20
Taste of the Orchard: 4-8 p.m. Attend Home Orchard Education Center’s annual celebration and farm-to-table dinner. Expect a night of fruit and cheese tasting, wood-fired pizza and desserts inspired by fruits grown in the community orchard. Tickets starting at $65 include appetizers, entree options and open bar; 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; homeorchardeducationcenter.org.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24
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.
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