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June 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-registerby clicking the link after each class.
Download a list of all our spring classes for 5050 SE Stark
Download a list of all our spring classes for 9000 SE Division
Fruit Preserves with Cara Haskey
Learn a variety of methods and recipes for preserving the beautiful Oregon berries and fruit that begin arriving in your backyard and the local farmers’ markets in late spring. Through demonstration and interactive lecture class participants will
Learn all the basics you need to know for successful canning at home as well as effective techniques for freezing and drying. We’ll cover it all—from berry jam to fruit leather to apple pie filling—and each participant will have the opportunity to sample fresh, low-sugar berry jam made during the class. For more information about Cara and the art and science of home food preservation visit www.modernpreserves.com or contact Cara at cara@modernpreserves.com.
9000 SE DIVISION • Sunday • June 6 • 1:00pm
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Timely tips for vegetable planting
With Tracy of Westwind Gardens. Tracy will talk about what vegetables are best planted in June and early July.
5050 SE STARK • Sunday • June 6 • 1:00pm
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Japanese Maple Pruning with Holly Beare
We’ve all seen those weeping maples with awful haircuts, or red Japanese maples with clumps of green leaves here and there. This class will provide information for homeowners on how to prune and shape their Japanese maples, improving their appearance and health. Some basic information on use and care of pruning tools will also be provided. If you have purchased a Japanese maple before the class, or want to bring in your own from home to work on, please bring your own hand pruners, small pruning saw, and gloves. We will provide disinfectant for pruners.
Holly Beare is a design and pruning consultant. Phone 503.860.4095 or email garden.helper@ymail.com
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday • June 12 • 11:00am
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Water-wise Gardening
With Paul Bonine, Xera Plants. A tutorial and talk on low water gardening practices. How to landscape to save water during our dry summer months and create a low water garden without sacrificing good looks. A special emphasis will be on lower maintenance gardens and year round interest.
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday • June 12 • 1:00pm
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Edible Flowers
With Vern Nelson, The Hungry Gardener. From daylilies to violets, roses and chrysanthemums, come discover the world of edible flowers with Vern Nelson! Vern will discuss some surprising candidates, their culture and landscape needs, as well as their numerous culinary uses.
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday • June 19 • 1:00pm
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Winter Vegetable Gardening
With Polly Gottesman of Pumpkin Ridge Gardens. Polly and her team have been providing fresh produce through her CSA Pumpkin Ridge Gardens since 1990. From her experience, she will discuss the best varieties for the Portland area.
5050 SE STARK • Saturday • June 20 • 1:00pm
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Begonia Society Meeting
9000 SE DIVISION • Sunday • June 20 • 2:00 pm
Dependable Perennials
Speaker: Jim, Blooming Nursery . Learn how to make your garden thrive through all four seasons. Jim will share some tough garden favorites to add reliable color and texture to your garden.
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday • June 26 • 11:00am
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What’s Bugging Your Veggie Garden?
With Jenny Adams of Neudorff. Learn about effective, organic answers to disease and insect problems in the vegetable garden.
5050 SE STARK • Sunday • June 26 • 1:00pm
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Medicinal Herbs in the Garden
Speaker: JJ Purcell, Herb Shoppe. Come Learn about the many herbs that are already growing in your back yard and easy medicinals to grow. We will also discuss how to make beautiful medicine from these amazing plants!
9000 SE DIVISION • Sunday • June 27 • 11:00am
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Don't miss Japanese Maple pruning with Holly Beare
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