Fundraising at Portland Nursery

July 2008

Classes are approximately one hour long followed by a question and answer session. Subjects are taught by our expert staff and guest speakers, with resources and handouts to be provided. Please visit our nursery or website for our full class listings. All classes are free unless otherwise noted.  We do recommend pre-registration, so please call the nursery at (503)231-5050 to sign-up.

Fri-Sun • July 11-13, 2008 • store hours
Cactus and Succulent Society Sale and Show
Portland Nursery at 5050 SE Stark

Rare and unusual succulents and cactii are part of the annual Oregon Cactus and Succulent Society sale and show. Find varieties available nowhere else. Society members on hand to answer your questions. Indoor and outdoor varieties.

Sunday • July 13, 2008 • 10:00am
Water Gardening
Portland Nursery at 5050 SE Stark

Hughes Water GardensWater Gardening with the staff of Hughes Water Gardens. Learn the basics of gardening with water plants, plus gather ideas for small container water gardens for your patio, yard, or home.

Sunday • July 20, 2008 • 10:00am
Composting Basics
Portland Nursery at 5050 SE Stark

Composting Basics with Sean Gillman of Portland Nursery. Please join us for a lesson in home composting. We will cover basic methods, types of containers, ways to improve efficiency, and vermiculture (composting with worms!).

Sunday • July 27, 2008 • 10:00am
Bamboo with Ian Connor
Portland Nursery at 5050 SE Stark

Aurea viewcrest Growing Bamboo with Ian Connor, director of the Oregon Chapter of the American Bamboo Society. Fall in love with bamboo as Ian discusses some of his favorites, and how to properly contain them.

See our special feature on bamboo..

Classes at Portland Nursery

Classes at Portland Nursery

CLASSES ALL YEAR LONG

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