Fundraising at Portland Nursery

September 2008

We love to give back to the community with our Portland Nursery special events. Every September we sponsor two annual community events. You can count on us decking out the nursery with all our best displays for a great garden party.

Senior Gardening Day is held at Portland Nursery on Division. Legacy Health System Horticultural Therapy Department, Home Instead and Portland Nursery team up and provide a day of hands-on activities and demonstrations geared especially for the elder gardeners in our community. For more information call Portland Nursery on Division, 503-788-9000.

Annual benefit for Mt. Tabor Middle School will be held at Portland Nursery on Stark with a dinner and silent auction on September 27, 2008. Local musicians accompany this fundraising event. Local Ticket information: Mt. Tabor Middle School Office phone: 503-916-5646. Buy tickets online at mttabor.pps.k12.or.us . Sponsored by Portland Nursery and Lampros Steele.


Sunday • September 7, 2008 • 10:00am
Eco Roof Basics
Portland Nursery at 5050 SE Stark

Eco Roof Basics with Michael Geffel, the Ecotrust building gardener. Michael will speak about his experiences with the eco roof at the Ecotrust building. You will also learn about the benefits of, and plants for eco roofs. Lastly he will highlight references for structural guide lines.

View the Eco Trust slide show.

Wednesday • September 10, 2008 • 1:00 - 5:00pm
Senior Gardening Day
Portland Nursery at 9000 SE Division

Sponsor Legacy Health System Horticultural Therapy Department, Home Instead and Portland Nursery come together to provide a day of hands-on activities and demonstrations geared especially for the elder gardeners in our community. Read more about last year's event.

Sunday • September 13 - 21, 2008 • store hours
Les Tour de Plants with Oregon Nursery Association
Portland Nursery at 9000 SE Division

Come back to see what we have planned for this special event!

Sunday • September 14, 2008 • 10:00am
Pruning 101 with Brent Ward
Portland Nursery at 5050 SE Stark

Brent Ward of Portland Nursery is back by popular demand to speak about his favorite subject: pruning. Highlights include appropriate timing, the best tools and proper techniques for pruning woody plants.

Sunday • September 21, 2008 • 10:00am
Rainwater Harvesting
Portland Nursery at 5050 SE Stark

Harvest the SkyRainwater Harvesting with Brad of Harvest the Sky, Portland’s only rainwater consulting and installation resource. Brad will talk about the benefits of harvesting rainwater, as well as collection options, receptacles, and uses.

Saturday • September 27, 2008 • 10:00am
Mt. Tabor Middle School Annual Fundraiser
Portland Nursery at 5050 SE Stark

Annual benefit for Mt. Tabor Middle School will be held at Portland Nursery on Stark with a dinner and silent auction on September 27, 2008. Local musicians accompany this fundraising event. Local Ticket information: Mt. Tabor Middle School Office phone: 503-916-5646. Buy tickets online at mttabor.pps.k12.or.us . Sponsored by Portland Nursery and Lampros Steele.

Sunday • September 28, 2008 • 10:00am
Vivacious Viburnums with Dorothy Rodale
Portland Nursery at 5050 SE Stark

Discover the fabulous fall color, beautiful berries and scintillating scents of Viburnums

Sunday • September 28, 2008 • 1:00pm
Charter Meeting of the Cascade Chapter
of the American Begonia Society
Portland Nursery at  9000 S.E. Division

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Begonias!  Come explore this fascinating group of plants at the Charter meeting of the Cascade Chapter of the American Begonia Society.

Dan HeimsDan Heims of Terra Nova Nurseries will present an overview of the Begonia family and welcome new members (or casual observers).  We’ll also discuss upcoming events, have a raffle for some unusual varieties, and have refreshments afterwards.  Portland Nursery will be our vendor of the month.  Go Bonkers for Begonias!

Eco Roof

Building the Eco Roof at
5050 SE Stark
Attend the class on building your own Eco Roof on September 7

Senior Garden Day

Senior Gardening Day
9000 SE Division
September 10, 1:00 - 5:00pm

Le Tour de Plants

Les Tour de Plants
9000 SE Division
September 13-21, store hours

CLASSES ALL YEAR LONG

Be sure to come back and check for new classes each month.