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February 2010
Most classes are one hour long. Unless otherwise noted, all classes are free and are taught by Portland Nursery staff. Classes do fill up. Please pre-register.
Download a list of all of our winter classes for 5050 SE Stark
Download our January-March classes for 9000 SE Division
Garden Tools with Greg Hulbert
Greg will talk about his favorite garden tools and how to properly maintain them.
5050 SE STARK • Saturday • February 6, 2010 • 1:00pm
E-mail stark-classes@portlandnursery.com to register.
MAKING Papercut VALENTINES WITH TERRY STREET
Nothing says 'I love you' like a handmade card. Local artist, Terry Street, will show you how to create your own Valentine's Day cards with the ancient art of paper cutting.
Please bring your own pair of sharp papercutting scissors and $20 to cover all provided supplies and instruction.
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday • February 6 • 1:00-3:00pm
E-mail division-classes@portlandnursery.com to register.
Year Round Indoor Gardening
You can grow tender plants, including edibles year round inside your house. Learn the basics of indoor gardening: lighting, growing systems, nutrients, soils and more.
Instructor: Don Wagoner from National Garden Wholesale.
9000 SE DIVISION • Sunday • February 7, 2010 • 11:00am
E-mail division-classes@portlandnursery.com to register.
Gardening for Kids with Jolie Grindstaff
Gardening is a great hobby to share with children. Come and participate in a fun, hands-on project for kids.
5050 SE STARK • Sunday • February 7, 2010 • 1:00pm
E-mail stark-classes@portlandnursery.com to register.
ROSE CARE WITH WILLIAM MCCLENATHAN
William, co-host of the popular gardening TV show Garden Time, will teach us about pruning timing and techniques, as well as how to keep your roses healthy, happy and blooming!
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday • February 13, 2010 • 1:00pm
E-mail division-classes@portlandnursery.com to register.
Intro to Fruit Trees
Overview of the pollination needs, site requirements & preparation along with tips on selecting a good fruit tree. You will also learn how to plant and care for your fruit trees. This is a great class for someone that is just starting with fruit trees.
5050 SE STARK • Sat. • Feb. 13 • 1:00pm with Bill Wilder
E-mail stark-classes@portlandnursery.com to register.
9000 SE DIVISION • Sat. • Feb. 20. • 10:00am
CLASS IS FULL
Intro to Small Fruits with Ken Whitten
Ken will cover the basics of small fruits in 15-20 minute segments: 1:00pm- Blueberries, 1:30-Strawberries, 2:00-Brambles (Raspberries & Blackberries) 2:30-Grapes.
5050 SE STARK • Sunday • February 14, 2010 • 1:00pm
E-mail stark-classes@portlandnursery.com to register.
Fruit Tree Pruning
Pruning demonstration to show proper technique necessary for ultimate health and vigor. Please dress for the weather. (Don't miss Justin's class 'Intro to Fruit Trees' at 10:00am just before this class!)
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday • Feb. 20, 2010 • 11:30am
CLASS IS FULL
Vermiculture with Katie Gwynn
Learn about how to compost with worms. Katie will talk about how to use a worm bins to turn your kitchen scraps into beautiful compost.
5050 SE STARK • Saturday • February 20, 2010 • 1:00pm
E-mail stark-classes@portlandnursery.com to register.
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday • May 15, 2010 • 11:00am
E-mail division-classes@portlandnursery.com to register.
Top 10 Tree Insects and Diseases
Consulting arborist, Lyle Feilmeier, will share his knowledge and experience of common insects and diseases that plague trees and how to combat them.
9000 SE DIVISION • Sunday • February 21, 2010 • 10:00am
E-mail division-classes@portlandnursery.com to register.
Companion Planting with Jolie Grindstaff
Learn what vegetable, flower and herb crops grow well together.
5050 SE STARK • Sunday • February 21, 2010 • 1:00pm
E-mail stark-classes@portlandnursery.com to register.
Begonia Society Meeting
See the latest begonias. Public welcome.
9000 SE DIVISION • Sunday • February 21 • 2:00-3:00pm
No need to register.
City Chickens with Sara Mooney
Learn about raising your own chickens in the city. Guidelines for a housing and raising your chicks in urban spaces.
5050 SE STARK • Saturday • February 27, 2010 • 1:00pm
E-mail stark-classes@portlandnursery.com to register.
Come learn about growing crops in pots.
5050 SE STARK • Sunday • February 28, 2010 • 1:00pm
E-mail stark-classes@portlandnursery.com to register.
Fruit Tree classes
at both locations
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