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.
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.
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.
Come back to see what we have planned for this special event!
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.
Rainwater 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.
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.
Discover the fabulous fall color, beautiful berries and scintillating scents of Viburnums
of the American Begonia Society
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 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!
Building the Eco Roof at
5050 SE Stark
Attend the class on building your own Eco Roof on September 7
Senior Gardening Day
9000 SE Division
September 10, 1:00 - 5:00pm
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.