I have been keeping my eye out for some inspiration to get the gardening ball rolling this year, so here is a quick list of some Portland-SW Washington events, shows and workshops, (both free and of charge), coming up this weekend!
Saturday, February 4th
Habitat Restoration
What: Help volunteers plant trees to improve habitats around the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge!
Where: Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge - River “S” Unit
1071 S. Hillhurt Road, Ridgefield, WA
Time: 9am-12:30pm
Phone: 360-887-3883
More Info: www.ridgefieldfriends.org/volunteer.php
*Registration requested
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Winter Guided WalkWhat: Join a garden curator on a walk viewing witch hazel, honeysuckle, and other blooming plants.
Where: Leach Botanical Garden
6704 SE 122nd AVE
Time: 11am-noon
Phone: 503-823-1671
More info: www.leachgarden.org or jjenkins@leachgarden.org
*Registration Required
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Mary’s Peak Orchid Society Show & SaleWhat: Orchid displays, vendors, culture advice and repotting for a fee.
Where: Garland Nursery
5470 NE Highway 20, Corvallis, OR
Time: 9am-5pm
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Fruit Tree pruningWhat: Watch demonstrations and practice pruning methods for a variety of fruit trees.
Where: Home Orchard Society Arboretum
19600 S. Molalla Ave,
Oregon City, OR(north corner of Clackamas Community College campus)
Time: 9-11:50am
Phone: 503-594-3292
More info: http://depts.clackamas.edu/hort/
* $10
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What To Do in the Garden in February (including Fruit Trees)Where: Al’s Garden Center
7505 SE Hogan Road,
Gresham, OR
Time: 10am
Phone: 503-491-0771
More info: www.alsgardencenter.com
* FREE
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Biodynamic Gardening SeriesWhat: Individual or group classes
Where: Portland Nursery
9000 SE Division Street
Time: See website
Phone: 503-788-9000
More info: www.portlandnursery.com
*Registration required on website for each class
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Learn to Prune Like the ProsWhat: Two times and locations
Where: Dennis’ Seven Dees Garden Center
6025 SE Powell Blvd
Time: 11am
Phone: 503-777-1421
More info: www.dennis7dees.com/garden-centers-portland/calender.php
*Registration required on website for each time/location
OR
Where: Dennis’ Seven Dees Garden Center
10455 SE Butner Road
Beaverton, OR
Time: 2pm
Phone: 503-503-297-1058
More info: www.dennis7dees.com/garden-centers-portland/calender.php
*Registration required on website for each time/location
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Keeping City ChickensWhat: Learn how to select the appropriate breed, set up accommodations and deal with questions such as, “What to do with a chick that turns out to be a rooster?”
Where: Portland Nursery
5050 SE Stark Street
Time: 1pm
Phone: 503-231-5050
More info: www.portlandnursery.com
*Registration required at website
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Maximizing Your Veggie Garden SpaceWhat: Learn space-saving tips, season extenders, and vertical growing methods to maximize the harvest from any size garden.
Where: Dennis’ Seven Dees Garden Center
1090 McVey Ave,
Lake Oswego, OR
Time: 11am
Phone: 503-636-4660
More info: www.dennis7dees.com
*Registration required
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Saturday, February 11th
Biodynamic CompostingWhat: Individual or group classes
Where: Portland Nursery
9000 SE Division Street
Time: See website
Phone: 503-788-9000
More info: www.portlandnursery.com
*Registration required on website for each class
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Saturday, February 18th
Biodynamic SpraysWhat: Individual or group classes
Where: Portland Nursery
9000 SE Division Street
Time: See website
Phone: 503-788-9000
More info: www.portlandnursery.com
*Registration required on website for each class
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Saturday, February 25th
Moon Planting CalendarsWhat: Individual or group classes
Where: Portland Nursery
9000 SE Division Street
Time: See website
Phone: 503-788-9000
More info: www.portlandnursery.com
*Registration required on website for each class
Gardening Resources:
Portland Nursery, http://portlandnursery.com/
Dennis’ Seven Dees, http://www.dennis7dees.com/
CCC Horticultural Department, http://depts.clackamas.edu/hort/
Leach Botanical Garden, http://www.leachgarden.org/