February 2013
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All classes are an hour long unless otherwise noted
Integrating Edibles
with Marisha Auerbach
You can make your landscape not just beautiful, but productive,
too, if you integrate edible plants in your design! Learn to think
beyond the separate raised vegetable bed and grow edibles throughout
your garden. Marisha brings a permaculture approach to design, and can
help you think of your home garden as a system itself.
5050 SE STARK • Saturday • February 2 • 1:00pm
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Starting from Seed with Success
with Melanie Miller of EarthPots
Do you want to grow stronger, healthier
plants for less money? Join expert Melanie Miller, of EarthPots, and
learn how to successfully start your vegetable and ornamental garden
from seed. Melanie will cover each step from selecting your seed
varieties to planting your starts in your garden. She will discuss tips
and technique for indoor seed starting, lighting and fertilizing
requirements, hardening off your seedlings, amending your planting beds
and much more!
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday • February 2 • 11:00-12:30pm
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DIY Landscape Design Series
James Wilson of Garden Stories
Do you want to create new landscape on your
own but unsure of where to begin? Join landscape designer James Wilson,
of Garden Stories, for this 3-part, Do-It-Yourself landscape design
series. James will walk you through the process of developing a well-
informed garden design to fit your style and landscape needs.
Deconstructing each phase in the design process, the classes will cover
proper site analysis, creating an accurate plan, planting design, and
much more. Attending all three classes is highly recommended but not
required.
Part 1: Design Concepts
James will discuss what makes good design and why, and how to properly evaluate your property to create an accurate and well-proportioned plan.
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday • February 2 • 1:00-2:30pm
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Part 2: The Nuts & Bolts
In this class, James will cover design layout, hardscaping, material selection, and how to create a finished garden plan.
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday • February 9 • 1:00-2:30pm
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Part 3: Plants & Final Steps
In the final class of the series, James will talk about planting design, plant selection, layout, and how to get from your design to a finished landscape.
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday • February 16 • 1:00-2:30pm
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Planning Your Year of Vegetables
with Jen Aron of Peaceful Gardens
Want to maximize your vegetable production? Join
Jen Aron, of Peaceful Gardens, to learn how to plan your year of
vegetable crops and have fresh vegetables throughout the year! Learn
about cool vs. warm weather crops, keeping a garden journal, the basics
of succession planting and crop rotation, and other great tips for growing
a well-planned garden.
9000 SE DIVISION • Sunday • February 3 • 11:00-12:30pm
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Winter Pruning
with Brent Ward of Portland Nursery and Three Crows Fine Pruning
The bare branches make late winter a good
time to prune a number of things in the garden, from vines and shrubs to
trees. Brent has extensive pruning background and will tell you about
many of the things that should (and should not!) be pruned around this
time, and how they should be pruned to improve structure and health.
5050 SE STARK • Sunday • February 3 • 1:00pm
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Portlandia Violet Club Show and Sale
Take a break from the dreariness of winter and explore the wonderful world
of African violets, displayed for show and sale by the Portlandia Violet
Club! Take in all the colors and shapes of African violets while strolling
our warm tropical greenhouses, purchase a violet to bring home, and register
for a class to learn all about caring for your new treasure.
Contact Blanch Bunker at blanchebunker@hotmail.com
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday • February 9 • 10:00am-3:00pm
Working with Water
with Jacquie B of Art and Soil Sustainable Garden Solutions
Part of planning a garden is dealing
with water: the wet spots, the dry spots, and—especially in our
winters—where to put all the rain. So why not work that into your
plan from the beginning? Learn about what it takes to integrate
stormwater infiltration into your landscape with dry creekbeds and
drywells, swales, and other techniques. Envision your irrigation zones
so you don't end up with thirsty plants struggling in hard-to-reach
places.
5050 SE STARK • Saturday • February 9 • 1:00pm
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Kid’s Pottery Painting Workshop
Join us the weekend before Valentine’s Day to have fun creating your own hand-painted pot for a houseplant!
We’ll provide everything needed for you to create a great gift for your Valentine. Please bring a smock or something okay to get messy! Children must be accompanied by an adult. All ages are welcome. Free.
9000 SE DIVISION • Sunday • February 10 • 10:00am
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9000 SE DIVISION • Sunday • February 10 • 11:00am
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Awakening the Senses with Aphrodisiac Herbs
with Missy Rohs
Plants can really spice it up! Join community herbalist Missy Rohs in an exploration of herbs that stir the senses and foster fondness. We'll talk about plants that you can find in your garden, kitchen, or local parks as well as an exotic herb or two, and we'll learn about different ways to enjoy these luscious botanicals.
9000 SE DIVISION • Sunday • February 10 • 1:00-2:30pm
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Small Fruit Series
with Ken Whitten of Portland Nursery
The shrubs and vines of these tasty berries and fruits are key
elements in an edible landscape plan. Learn about the needs and
qualities of different varieties that do well in this area, and how they
can make your garden beautiful as well as providing tasty fruit for
fresh eating or preserving. Classes in this series can be taken
separately. Note special time for these classes.
Blueberries and Strawberries
5050 SE STARK • Sunday • February 10 • 11:00am
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Brambles, Gooseberries, and Currants
5050 SE STARK • Sunday • February 17 • 11:00am
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Grapes and Kiwis
5050 SE STARK • Sunday • February 24 • 11:00am
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Bonsai Basics: Potting
with Steve T Mulvaney of Portland Nursery
Potting a bonsai right is an integral piece
of both maintaining its health and achieving an appropriate aesthetic.
Steve T will give an overview of the stylistic and technical details of
potting up a new start and repotting an already-trained bonsai plant,
and demonstrate one of each. Bring your own tree if you want for Q & A
afterwards!
5050 SE STARK • Sunday • February 10 • 1:00pm
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Terrarium Building Workshop
with Angelina Ponce
From lush greenery to mini desert scenes, terrariums provide an oasis of plant-filled fun! Join terrarium fanatic Angelina Ponce for this hands-on workshop where you will build your own little ecosystem in a glass container! Angelina will walk you through step-by-step, discussing terrarium "ingredients", lighting and moisture requirements, and choosing the right plant combinations for a healthy, thriving terrarium. She will also give great tips for how to use different container styles and decorative additions to spice up your little green scene. There will be tons of plant material to choose from, enabling you to create a terrarium unique to you!
9000 SE DIVISION • Sunday • February 10 • 3:00-4:30pm
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Rose Care 101
with Rich Baer of the Portland Rose Society
February is here and it’s time to prune your roses! Come join rose expert Rich Baer, of the Portland Rose Society, to learn the basics of growing roses. He will cover the basics of various rose species, proper pruning timing and techniques, fertilizing and watering needs, pest and disease control, and other helpful tips to keep your roses healthy, happy, and blooming!
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday • February 16 • 11:00-12:30pm
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Intro to Mason Bees
with Sherian Wright,
author of Mason Bees for the Backyard Gardener
Mason bees are non-aggressive North American bees that emerge in the spring and do a
great job of pollinating early spring flowers—like those on your fruit
trees. Sherian will talk about the bees' life cycles and habits in an
always entertaining presentation that will leave you ready to invite
them into your orchard, large or small.
5050 SE STARK • Saturday • February 16 • 1:00pm
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Improving Your Soil for Plant Success
with Claudia Groth
Do you want to water
less, fertilize less and have happy plants? Learn how to feed your soil
with amendments and give your plants the conditions they need to thrive
with Claudia Groth, Garden Doctor. Using hands-on tools, Claudia will
discuss the essentials of soil preparation, various forms of amendments,
the soil food web and microbes, as well as different soil needs for
plants grown in containers. She will offer great pointers on how to
turn compact, clay soils into rich, nutrient-filed earth!
9000 SE DIVISION • Sunday • February 17 • 11:00-12:30pm
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Vegetables 101
with Jolie Grindstaff of Portland Nursery
If you are excited to grow your own food but have little to no experience, this is the class for you! Portland Nursery’s Jolie Grindstaff will discuss the basics of site preparation, crop selection based on site elements, planting and care techniques. With her years of experience, Jolie will demystify growing your own food and share her tips and techniques for beginner success!
9000 SE DIVISION • Sunday • February 17 • 1:00-2:30pm
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Foolproof Veggies for Beginners
with Rachel Freifelder and Sarah Canterberry of Living City
Are you intimidated
by the arcana of vegetable growing, and want to start with some sure
winners? Rachel and Sarah will talk about ways for beginners to ease
into food production—both the growing and the all-important harvest
and use. They'll even include some cooking suggestions for what to do
with all that kale! Bolster your confidence in the plot and the kitchen.
5050 SE STARK • Sunday • February 17 • 1:00pm
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Early Spring Vegetables: Roots & Greens
with Tim Lanfri of Community Garden Creators
Get your vegetable garden started with early spring crops! Join Tim Lanfri, of Community Garden Creators, to learn all about growing crops like potatoes, onions, garlic, asparagus, and other cool season vegetables. Tim will provide expert tips and techniques for nudging the season into early production. He will discuss topics such as how to prepare your soils for specific crops, planting tips and timing, how often/when to fertilize and water, and the benefits of season extenders.
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday • February 23 • 11-12:30pm
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Backyard Honeybees 101
with Brian Lacy of livehoneybees.com
Honeybees can be a wonderful addition to a garden,
increasing the productivity of your fruits and veggies, providing
animation and music in your flower beds, and of course offering a bit of
healthful sweetness to the tally of your garden's production. Learn to
successfully give bees a home at your home. Brian will cover siting,
permitting, the four seasons of bees, as well as harvesting honey, wax,
pollen and propolis.
5050 SE STARK • Saturday • February 23 • 1:00pm
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Bountiful Berries of Oregon
with Marisha Auerbach of Cascadia
Permaculture Institute
What’s better than eating fresh berries?
Picking them from your own backyard! Marisha Auerbach, of Cascadia
Permaculture Institute, will teach you how to integrate a variety of
berries into your home landscape, including native species. Marisha
will go over the basics of variety selection, care and maintenance, and
give great tips and techniques for success. She will cover blueberries,
brambles (raspberries, blackberries and boysenberries), strawberries,
and various native berries such as huckleberries and elderberries.
9000 SE DIVISION • Sunday • February 24 • 1:00-3:00pm
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Intro to Fruit Trees
with Bill Wilder of Portland Nursery
Come learn about selecting good fruit trees for your
needs and your garden's design. Bill will share a wealth of information
about the trees' soil, water, light, air, pollination and fertilization
needs to help you plant and care for the tree successfully.
5050 SE STARK • Sunday • February 24 • 1:00pm
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