January 2012
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ANNUAL HOUSEPLANT SALE
January 20-22, 2012
Plan to spend the day wandering through our extravagant houseplant displays. We have 12,000 square feet of covered space and we've stocked it full with fresh deliveries of tropicals and cactii. We have a greenhouse just for our cactus varieties. You won't find a better display of houseplants, pottery, and more! Don't miss this event!
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Rainwater Harvesting with Brad Crowley of Harvest the Sky
Portlanders get rainwater aplenty through the winter; collecting it is one way to turn that bounty from a liability to an asset. Learn about how to plan and assemble the appropriate rainwater harvesting system for your needs.
5050 SE STARK • Saturday • January 7 • 1:00pm
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Mason Bees: Fruit's Best Friend
Discover how these non-aggressive, hard-working mason bees pollinate apple, cherry and other fruit trees and increase your harvest, even in the cold and wet of early spring! Brenda Calvert, of Halfmoon Farms, will walk you through setting up nesting boxes and blocks, the benefits to your garden or home orchard, and the minimal yearly maintenance and supplies involved in keeping mason bees.
9000 SE DIVISION • Sunday • January 8 • 11:00am
CLASS IS FULL
Intro to Backyard Beekeeping
Learn how to make honey in your own backyard! Brenda Calvert, of Halfmoon Farms, will cover the basics of backyard beekeeping and bring her own honey for tasting. She will discuss the different styles and supplies needed to start your own colony, organic techniques, and how to get the most out of your honey production.
9000 SE DIVISION • Sunday • January 8 • 1:00pm
CLASS IS FULL
Indoor Herb Gardening
with Laura Altvater of Portland Nursery
Don't have much room outside? Dream of having fresh herbs at your fingertips in the kitchen? This class will highlight which herbs are easiest indoors and what supplies you will need to be successful.
5050 SE STARK • Sunday • January 8 • 1:00pm
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Growing Citrus in the Pacific NW
Come join Jim Gilbert, of One Green World Nursery and learn how to successfully grow citrus in containers in the Pacific Northwest. He will discuss winter and summer care, lighting requirements, fertilizing and pruning tips. Jim's talk can help bring your citrus into full production!
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday • January 14 • 11:00am
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Common Garden Plants for Common Illnesses
The very medicine we need is often growing around us, even in the "dead" of winter! Gradey Proctor, of the Arctos School of Herbal and Botanical Studies, will discuss common plants that are available in the winter garden and how we might use them for medicine. He will discuss various remedies and sample teas for such common ailments as sore throats, colds, fevers, and stress.
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday • January 14 • 1:00pm
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Your Garden Plan with Abigail Pierce
Get your gardening organized this year! It may be too cold and wet to dig, but that's just what makes it a good time to get your planning done and set up that valuable tool: your garden journal. Abby will teach you how to map your garden, observe sun and water patterns and other tips and resources to get your garden plan off to a strong start!
5050 SE STARK • Saturday • January 14 • 1:00pm
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Planning Your Year of Vegetables
Get the most out of your vegetable garden with a planting plan! Join Jen Aron, of Peaceful Gardens, to learn how to plan your year of vegetable crops. Learn about cool vs. warm weather crops, keeping a garden journal, the basics of succession planting & crop rotation, and other great tips for growing a well-planned garden.
9000 SE DIVISION • Sunday • January 15 • 11:00-12:30pm
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Vermiculture: the Art of Working with Worms
with Katie Gwynn of Portland Nursery
If your main source of compostable materials is the kitchen, there's a great alternative to outdoor compost bins: a worm bin! Katie will talk about how to get a worm bin running right, and keep the little workers happy. Worm castings make great fertilizer, and the worms themselves are intriguing to children and adults alike.
5050 SE STARK • Sunday • January 15 • 1:00pm
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Houseplants 101
Just in time for our houseplant sale, Jason Dennis, Assistant Houseplant Buyer, will teach you the basics and send you home confident in how to keep your indoor plants happy and thriving! He will cover lighting conditions, watering and fertilizing methods, correct soils to use, humidity issues, and common pests.
Jason will also talk about some popular houseplant varieties and helpful troubleshooting tips.
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday • January 21 • 11:00am
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How to Build a Terrarium
Join expert Genevieve Layman and learn the basics of creating a little ecosystem in a glass container! Genevieve will discuss 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.
Demonstration only.
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday • January 21 • 1:00pm
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Orchids 101 with Michael Jenne of the Oregon Orchid Society
What's the number one secret of keeping your orchids happy? Knowing what orchid you have and where they're from. Orchids are marvelously diverse, and beautifully adapted to very specific habitats. Michael can help you understand what sort of surroundings (humidity, temperature, light, potting medium) will best simulate the orchid's happy place.
5050 SE STARK • Saturday • January 21 • 1:00pm
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Growing Orchids in Bloom
Learn the essentials of how to be successful with orchids and keep them blooming year after year! Lori Rheinberger, of the Oregon Orchid Society, will cover the basics of orchid care: watering, fertilizing, light and temperature requirements, and repotting techniques. She will also share some tips on how to successfully get your orchids to re-bloom, and how to keep them healthy and happy throughout the year.
9000 SE DIVISION • Sunday • January 22 • 11:00am
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Repotting Your Orchids for Beginners
Is your orchid getting too cramped but you don't know how to repot it? Learn the basics of repotting several different common orchid varieties from expert Lori Rheinberger, of the Oregon Orchid Society. Lori will discuss proper growing mediums, fertilizing, light and water requirements, as well as growth habits. Bring your own orchid for assistance in repotting (many styles of orchid pots available at the nursery, or bring your own) and/or for diagnosing possible problems.
9000 SE DIVISION • Sunday • January 22 • 1:00pm
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Build Your Own Terrarium with Genevieve Layman
Terrariums are where horticulture meets diorama building! Learn to create a little ecosystem in a glass case and how to keep it healthy. Genevieve will talk about materials, lighting, moisture, and choosing the right plants for the magical little green scene you'll make and take home.
HANDS ON CLASS: $30 materials fee. (10 person limit)
5050 SE STARK • Sunday • January 22 • 1:00pm
CLASS IS FULL
Early Spring Seed Starting: Indoors & Out
Get an early jump on producing food from your backyard garden and save money by raising your own vegetable transplants! Tim Lanfri, of Community Garden Creators, will share tips and techniques for starting your garden from seed, raising your own transplants for early spring plantings and much more!
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday • January 28 • 11:00-12:30pm
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Fruit Tree Pruning Demo
Learn how to properly prune your fruit trees to maximize fruit production and increase overall health. Join Monica Maggio, Arboretum Manager for the Home Orchard Society, to learn about proper pruning techniques, tools and timing. She will guide you through the steps of pruning with demonstrations and visuals, and help you gain confidence in making the right cut.
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday • January 28 • 4:00-5:30pm
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Facts About Bats
with Cris Hein of Bat Conservation International
There are several native bat species in the Pacific Northwest that are pest devouring dynamos. Once you learn about how helpful they are in the garden you'll want them in your garden too! Come learn basic facts about this often misunderstood, fascinating creature.
5050 SE STARK • Saturday • January 28 • 1:00pm
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Let the Worms Do the Work: Vermiculture 101
Learn how to turn your kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost with help of worms! Katie Gwynn will talk about various styles of worm bins, necessary materials to make your worm friends happy, the benefits of worm castings, and the incredible work that worms do.
9000 SE DIVISION • Sunday • January 29 • 11:00am
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Introduction 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. Steve will talk about the supplies and techniques you can use to attract and make them at home in your yard.
5050 SE STARK • Sunday • January 29 • 1:00pm
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