Events are free unless otherwise noted. Please email your calendar submissions at least three weeks in advance to [email protected].

IN PROGRESS

Walk with a friend at Tualatin Hills Nature Park: 9 a.m. on the first Wednesday and third Sunday of the month. Take a guided walk and learn about the flora, fauna and history of the park. Tualatin Hills Nature Park, 15655 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton; thprd.org.

Free webinars from the East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District: Learn how to care for land in a way that benefits people, water and wildlife. From stormwater solutions to biochar to water conservation, these workshops will help you save time, money and energy. Register to emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops.

Greater Portland Iris Society Meeting: 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month in March, April, September, October and November. Enjoy discussions about irises with guest speakers. Ainsworth House, 19130 Whitcomb Lot Drive, Oregon City; grandportlandirissociety.org.

Happy Valley Garden Club Monthly Meeting: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Happy Valley Baptist Church, 14095 SE King Road, Happy Valley.

Ikebana for every season: 1 p.m.-3 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Become familiar with the basic concepts, techniques, tools, equipment and care related to ikebana. $50 includes instructions, plant material and containers to practice with. The Resource Center, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.

Portland Dahlia Society Monthly Meeting: 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month from February to November. Join a discussion on seasonal topics. Oaks Park Dance Pavilion, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way; portlanddahlia.com.

Oregon Fuchsia Society Monthly Meeting: 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month. Western Seminary (Bueermann Hall), 5511 SE Hawthorne Blvd.; oregonfuchsiasociety.com.

Estacada Garden Club Monthly Meeting: 1 p.m.-3 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. Estacada Public Library, 825 NW Wade St.

The art of bonsai: 1 p.m.-3 p.m. the third Thursday and third Saturday of the month. Instructor Mark Vossbrink will guide you through creating a bonsai project. $40 includes instructions, plant, container, soil and all materials. The Resource Center, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.

WEDNESDAY NOV. 6

Grow Your Own Produce Workshop Series: (online via Zoom) Taught by permaculture expert Marisha Auerbach, this workshop presents seasonally relevant information about planning, growing, caring for, and harvesting food from the garden. $30; fertileground.org.

THURSDAY NOV. 7

Weed control workshop: 6-7:30 p.m. Attend this workshop and get tips to help you control those pesky weeds. Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District Office, 7175 NE Evergreen Parkway #400, Hillsboro; tualatinswcd.org.

TUESDAY NOV. 12

An Introduction to Growing Berries: (online via Zoom) 7-8 p.m. Join Clackamas County Master Gardener Jane Collier for a presentation comparing the longevity, harvest, fertilization and size of different berries. Registration required at washingtoncountymastergardeners.org.

FRIDAY NOV. 15

Medicine Manufacturing Skill Share: Water Based Extractions – Tea Blends, Washes and Syrups: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Learn about herbal extractions and make a group tea blend and syrup to take home. $40; Hedgerow Herb Co., 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116; hedgerowherbco.com.

SATURDAY NOV. 16

Native Mason Bees: 10am-noon. Learn about the formation processes, life cycle, harvesting, cleaning and storage, while helping to clean the tubes in exchange for cocoons in the spring. $15 registration required at [email protected], [email protected] or 360-737-1160. CASEE Center (Building B, Room 205), 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie, Washington.

Propagation of plants by stem cuttings of hardwoods and softwoods: 10am-noon. Delve into the art of woodcutting, explore techniques for successful growth, and learn how to care for and propagate plants with practical tips and expert advice. PCC Rock Creek Campus (Building 4, Room 104) and WCMGA Educational Garden, 17705 NW Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org.

Kokedama Orchid Workshop: 10:30-11:30 Learn the fundamentals and history of the ancient Japanese art of kokedama and handcraft a unique, self-sustaining ecosystem. $65 includes all materials; als-gardencenter.com.

FRIDAY NOV. 22

Spiritual journey of ancient plants: 6:30 p.m. Sip elderberry tea, meet the spirit of the elderberry, and learn about the practical uses of this species. From $25; Hedgerow Herb Co., 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116; hedgerowherbco.com.

SATURDAY NOV. 23

Assessment and pruning of an overgrown landscape: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Instructor Francheska Snyder will walk you through how to prioritize pruning tasks and how to prune based on the space, plant material, and hardscapes present. $45; location provided during registration; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.

SATURDAY JAN. 11

One-day practical workshop on winter pruning: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Francheska Snyder, professional aesthetic pruner, will guide pruners on a variety of Japanese garden plants. $100; Vanport International, 28590 SE Wally Road, Boring; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.

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 an emphasis on those introduced since 1980. $30; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.

SATURDAY JAN. 25

Pruning fruit trees: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 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.

SATURDAY JUNE 7

Propagating Broadleaf Shrubs: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 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 relates 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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