Events are free unless noted. Please email calendar submissions at least three weeks in advance to [email protected].
ONGOING
Walk With a Friend at Tualatin Hills Nature Park: 9 a.m. first Wednesday and third Sunday of the month. 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.
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.
Happy Valley Garden Club monthly meeting: 9 a.m.-noon second Tuesday of the month. Happy Valley Baptist Church, 14095 S.E. King Road, Happy Valley.
Ikebana for Every Season: 1-3 p.m. second Tuesday of the month. Become knowledgeable about basic concepts, techniques, tools, equipment and care for ikebana. $50 includes instruction, plant material and containers to practice with. The Resource Center, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
Portland Dahlia Society monthly meeting: 7 p.m. second Tuesday of the month 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 Tuesday of the month. Western Seminary (Bueermann Hall), 5511 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.; oregonfuchsiasociety.com.
Estacada Garden Club monthly meeting: 1-3 p.m. second Thursday of the month. Estacada Public Library, 825 N.W. Wade St.
The Art of Bonsai: 1-3 p.m. third Thursday and third Saturday of the month. Instructor Mark Vossbrink will guide you through the creation of a bonsai project. $40 includes instruction, plant, container, soil and all materials. The Resource Center, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
FRIDAY, JAN. 17
Plant Spirit Journey: Willow: 6:30 p.m. Take part in a plant sit and learn about practical uses of seasonal species. From $25; Hedgerow Herb Co., 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116; hedgerowherbco.com.
SATURDAY, JAN. 18
Houseplants 102 – A Not-so-ordinary Discussion About Plants!: 10 a.m.-noon. Master Gardeners will cover essential conditions for success and talk about lifecycles, propagation, pests and more. $15 registration required at [email protected], [email protected] or 360-737-1160; CASEE Center (Building B, Room 205), 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie, Washington.
Mixed Houseplant Container Workshop: 10:30 a.m.-noon. Learn about houseplant varieties suitable for indoor environments and get hands-on experience in creating a balanced mixed plant arrangement to take home. $40; als-gardencenter.com.
Fruit Tree Pruning Basics: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Get tips on tool selection, appropriate times of year for pruning and how to make proper cuts. Sliding scale starts at $40; registration required at homeorchardeducationcenter.org; Home Orchard Education Center Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; email [email protected].
THURSDAY, JAN. 23
The History of Japanese Maple Cultivars: (online via Zoom) 6:30-8 p.m. Instructor Norm Jacobs will discuss a period of change in the world of Japanese maples, with a focus on those introduced since 1980. $20; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
FRIDAY, JAN. 24
Natural Dyeing With Plants: 6-8 p.m. Learn to dye with marigold flowers and leave with handmade silk and cotton dyed scarves. $65; Hedgerow Herb Co., 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116; hedgerowherbco.com.
SATURDAY, JAN. 25
Blueberry Pruning Workshop: 10 a.m.-noon. Join Master Gardeners for a hands-on workshop and practice your skills at a Vancouver-area demonstration vineyard. $10 registration at eventbrite.com; call 564-397-5738, email [email protected] or visit extension.wsu.edu.
Mason Bees 101: 10 a.m.-noon. This class will address identification and natural history, plus characteristics, activities and why mason bees are one of the earliest and best pollinators in our area. PCC Rock Creek (Building 4, Room 103), 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org.
Pruning Figs and Persimmons: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn proper winter pruning techniques specific to growing fig and persimmon trees in the Pacific Northwest. Sliding scale starts at $40; registration required at homeorchardeducationcenter.org; Home Orchard Education Center Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; email [email protected].
Fermentopia: A Celebration of Fermented Foods and Beverages: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 25-26. Celebrate the rich diversity of fermented beverages and foods, learn about their nutritional benefits, enjoy tastings, demonstrations and more. $5 at eventbrite.com; Phoenix Plaza Civic Center, 220 N. Main St., Phoenix, Oregon; theFermentopia.com.
Pruning Fruit Trees: 1-3 p.m. Instructor Jonathan Faith will demonstrate how to prune a variety of fruit trees while discussing cross pollination, fertilizers and fungicide and insecticide sprays. $45; The Resource Center, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
THURSDAY, FEB. 6
Fundamentals of Conifers: (online via Zoom) 6-8 p.m. Instructor Maryann Lewis will cover identification, growth patterns, pruning techniques and other conifer basics. $30; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
SATURDAY, FEB. 8
Willow Tray Weaving Workshop: 6-9 p.m. Receive hands-on instruction and craft your very own harvested woven willow weave tray. $150; Hedgerow Herb Co., 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116; hedgerowherbco.com.
SUNDAY, FEB. 9
Pruning Conifers in the Garden: 10 a.m.-noon. Take a look at various small conifers in and around Tsuru Island, and discover techniques and strategies that can be used in any garden style. $45; Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
FRIDAY, FEB. 21
Plant Spirit Journey: Mugwort: 6:30 p.m. Take part in a plant sit and learn about practical uses of seasonal species. From $25; Hedgerow Herb Co., 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116; hedgerowherbco.com.
SUNDAY, MARCH 2
Spring Native Plant Sale: Online ordering begins for Sparrowhawk’s spring season. sparrowhawknativeplants.com.
THURSDAY, MARCH 6
Introduction to the Aesthetic Pruning Approach: (online via Zoom) 6-8 p.m. Instructor Maryann Lewis will discuss how to apply the aesthetic pruning approach to trees and shrubs, including how to assess plant material, identifying the role they play and developing a pruning plan to achieve your goals. $30; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
FRIDAY, MARCH 7
Lane County Home & Garden Show: Noon-9 p.m. March 7, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. March 8 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 9. Explore, shop and compare more than 300 exhibits featuring experts and new products and services for homes, gardens and yards. $5 or free with three cans of food; Lane Events Center, 796 W. 13th Ave., Eugene; EugeneHomeShow.com.
FRIDAY, MARCH 21
Plant Spirit Journey: 6:30 p.m. Take part in a plant sit and learn about practical uses of seasonal species. From $25; Hedgerow Herb Co., 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116; hedgerowherbco.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 3
Gardenfest 2025: PCC Rock Creek, 17705 N.W. Springville Road.
Spring Candling of Pines: Instructor Laura Dufala will candle, needle and prune pines while discussing the whys and hows of the process. $45; Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
Propagating Broadleaf Shrubs: 1-3 p.m. Learn how to successfully propagate deciduous and evergreen plants and other suitable woody plants from cuttings. Instructor Norm Jacobs will explain plant physiology as it pertains to propagation, selection of containers and soil mixes, and the role of rooting compounds. $55 includes all materials; The Resource Center, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
— Corey Sheldon
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