Events are free unless noted. Please email calendar submissions at least three weeks in advance to events@oregonian.com.
ONGOING
Spring Native Plant Sale: Order through March 30 from a selection of more than 115 species of native plants to be picked up in April or May at any of four pop-up locations. sparrowhawknativeplants.com.
Yozakura Cherry Blossom Festival: 7-11 p.m. daily through April 5. View 12 illuminated mature cherry trees during peak blooming time and listen to Oregon Koto Kai perform on the patio. Ebetsu Plaza, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.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.
Ikebana for Every Season: 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 to practice with. The Resource Center, 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.
Estacada Garden Club monthly meeting: 1-3 p.m. second Thursdays. Estacada Public Library, 825 N.W. Wade St.
The Art of Bonsai: 1-3 p.m. third Thursdays and third Saturdays. Instructor Bobby Curttright 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.
SATURDAY, MARCH 29
Yamhill County Master Gardeners and OSU Spring into Gardening: 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. Sign up for gardening classes on flowers, healthy gardens and climate resilience, talk to garden experts, enter the annual raffle and more. $40, add lunch for $17; Linfield University, Keck Science Center, 356 Linfield Ave., McMinnville; register at YCMGA.org.
Perennials: How to Choose, Plant and Maintain for Year-round Flowers: 10 a.m.-noon. This class will provide an overview on types of perennials, how to best care for them in terms of planting, pruning, fertilizing, pest control and maintenance, plus tips to extend blooming time for year-round color. PCC Rock Creek (Building 7, Room 105), 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org.
TUESDAY, APRIL 1
Cesar Chavez Day of Service Event: 10 a.m.-noon. Join WSU Clark County Master Gardeners for a day of community service at Pacific Park Natural Demonstration Garden. Help spiff up the garden with winter cleanup, weeding, pruning and more. Register at eventbrite.com; 1515 N.E. 164th Ave., Vancouver; visit extension.wsu.edu, email Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or call 564-397-5738.
THURSDAY, APRIL 3
Sacred Beekeeping 101: 6-8 p.m. Explore alternative bee stewardship methods which encourage rewilding, deepen your understanding of bees and taste a variety of honeys. $60; Hedgerow Herb Co., 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116; hedgerowherbco.com.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4
Skyline Grange Annual Tree & Native Plant Sale: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 4-5. Preorder or shop from more than 90 species of native wildflowers and shrubs including those that thrive in sunny, shade, wet or dry locations, plus plants good for erosion control, beneficial for birds, bees and other wildlife. Skyline Grange, 11275 N.W. Skyline Blvd.; visit skylinegrange894.org or email skylinegrange894@msn.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5
Soil School 2025: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. This event offers eight sessions led by experts discussing how improving soil health improves plant, garden and habitat health. $35 registration includes breakfast and lunch; Portland Community College, Rock Creek Event Center, 17705 N.W. Springville Road; wmswcd.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 12
Spring Cleaning in the Garden: 10 a.m.-noon. This outside demonstration and hands-on workshop will include the when, what and how of spring pruning, thinning and transplanting. WCMGA Education Garden at PCC Rock Creek, 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org.
Kitchen Sink Dye: Natural Plant Dye Workshop: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Learn the art of plant dyeing and get guidance through the hands-on process of dyeing silk and cotton kerchiefs using kitchen food scraps. $120; Hedgerow Herb Co., 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116; hedgerowherbco.com.
Rogerson Clematis Garden Opening Day: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Shop for evergreen, species and hybrid clematis along with branded merchandise. Specials and door prizes all day; one-gallon clematis $25, two-gallon $30; Rogerson Clematis Garden at Luscher Farm, 125 Rosemont Road, West Linn; rogersonclematiscollection.org.
Oregon Camellia Society Annual Flower Show: Blooms can be entered from 8 to 10 a.m. with public viewing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E. Sheridan St., Newberg; oregoncamelliasociety.org.
Top-working Fruit Trees: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. “Top-working” is the process of adding new varieties to an existing tree. This hands-on workshop will teach you about grafting tools, compatibility and methods for top-working. Sliding scale starts at $30; registration required at homeorchardeducationcenter.org; Home Orchard Education Center Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; email info@homeorchardeducationcenter.org.
FRIDAY, APRIL 18
Plant Spirit Journey: Nettle: 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, APRIL 19
Basics of Plant Propagation: 10 a.m.-noon. During this hands-on session, make new plants to take home and learn how to make more of the plants you love. WCMGA Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate, 8005 S.W. Grabhorn Road, Beaverton; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org, thprd.org.
Earth Day Trash Cleanup: 10 a.m.-noon. Volunteer and help with trash cleanup on a Clackamas River Basin Council restoration site. Beebe Island (exact location TBD); register at clackamasriver.org; email Dakota@ClackamasRiver.org.
Planning Your Edible Landscape: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn about factors to consider and how to produce more fruit in your home garden. Sliding scale starts at $40; registration required at homeorchardeducationcenter.org; HOEC Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; email info@homeorchardeducationcenter.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
Gladstone Arbor Day & Plant Sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This annual event features Oregon native plants, perennials, hanging baskets, veggie starts, milkweed, dahlias and local honey. Gladstone Nature Park, 18111 Webster Road, Gladstone; visit gladstonenaturepark.org or email friendsofgladstonenature@gmail.com.
Glide Wildflower Show: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 26-27. Attend the longest running wildflower show in the Pacific Northwest and take in more than 600 specimens of wildflowers, shrubs and trees. Enjoy presentations, wildflower walks, exhibits and more. Glide Community Center, 20062 North Umpqua Highway, Glide, Oregon; glidewildflowershow.org.
Veggie Delight: Learn About Vegetables Typically Not Grown Here: 10 a.m.-noon. Learn about bottle gourd, lemongrass, taro root, black chickpeas and more, plus discover tips and tricks on how to start veggies from seed using a simple, homemade setup. PCC Rock Creek Campus (Building 4, Room 103), 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org.
Home Orchard Education Center Spring Plant Sale: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Peruse a selection of fruiting trees, edible plants, beneficial perennials and more – grown, propagated or grafted in the Pacific Northwest. HOEC Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; visit homeorchardeducationcenter.org or email info@homeorchardeducationcenter.org.
Pub Talk: Mussels & Macroinvertebrates: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Learn about and discuss mussels, macroinvertebrates (bugs) and freshwater ecology. Ruzzo’s Retreat, 15252 OR-224, Damascus; register at clackamasriver.org; email Dakota@ClackamasRiver.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 3
Gardenfest Plant Sale 2025: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Choose from more than 5,000 plants selected for the Pacific Northwest, including natives, perennials, shrubs, vegetables, houseplants and more. PCC Rock Creek, 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org.
Spring Candling and Maintenance on Pines: 1-3 p.m. 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.
THURSDAY, MAY 15
Infused Fats, Salves and Skincare: Herbal Extraction Medicine Making Series: 6-8 p.m. Gain an introduction to herbal extractions and craft a salve to take home for skincare or herbal first aid use. $40; Hedgerow Herb Co., 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116; hedgerowherbco.com.
FRIDAY, MAY 16
Plant Spirit Journey: Yarrow or St. John’s Wort: 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, MAY 17
Creating Pollinator Habitat for Your Garden and Home: 10-11:30 a.m. Learn how to preserve and protect certain types of native butterflies and the best ways to provide valuable nectar to all pollinators including bees, moths and hummingbirds. Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
Gathering in the Garden: Celebrating Gardening and the Appreciation of Community Green Spaces: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy live music and a silent auction while shopping for organic tomato starts, shrubs, plants, garden art, ceramics, accessories and more. Children can learn how to pot plants, and the Portland Rose Society will sharpen hand pruners for free. Eastmoreland Garden, Southeast 27th Avenue and Bybee Boulevard; eastmorelandpdx.org.
Orchard Pest & Disease ID + Organic Management: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Join this workshop to learn what health challenges you might encounter in your orchard and how to manage them. Sliding scale starts at $40; registration required at homeorchardeducationcenter.org; HOEC Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; email info@homeorchardeducationcenter.org.
Work Party: Garlic Mustard Pull: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Grab your favorite hand tool and head out to a springtime work party to help pull invasive and noxious garlic mustard. Milo McIver State Park, 24401 S. Entrance Road, Estacada; register at clackamasriver.org; email Dakota@ClackamasRiver.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 18
Pub Talk: An Invader Among Us — The Emerald Ash Borer: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Take part in an evening of learning and discussion on invasive insects including the emerald ash borer. Oregon City Brewing, 1401 Washington St., Oregon City; register at clackamasriver.org; email Dakota@ClackamasRiver.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 24
Fruitlet Thinning Learn & Work Party: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit the orchard and get hands-on experience while learning about this very important task. Register at homeorchardeducationcenter.org; HOEC Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; email info@homeorchardeducationcenter.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 31
Pruning Flowering Shrubs: 1-2:30 p.m. Learn the basic cuts through a hands-on demonstration of pruning rhododendrons and azaleas. Garden Director Jim Card will speak about flowering shrubs and when and how to prune. Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
Tame the Grape! Work & Learn: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Get hands-on instruction with vine control and learn how to thin and tie for optimum fruit production and increased plant health. Sliding scale starts at $15; registration required at homeorchardeducationcenter.org; HOEC Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; email info@homeorchardeducationcenter.org.
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; Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
Spring Espalier: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn tips, tricks and techniques to maintain solid structure and maximize harvest. Sliding scale starts at $40; registration required at homeorchardeducationcenter.org; HOEC Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; email info@homeorchardeducationcenter.org.
FRIDAY, JULY 25
Plant Spirit Journey: Linden: 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. 22
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.
-- Corey Sheldon
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