Special Programs
SPECIAL SERIES: Biodynamic Gardening Series with Beth Wieting
Pre-register online for your favorite topics, or sign up for the entire series! Beth has been involved in biodynamic gardening for over 35 years, has written various articles on the subject and taught many courses in the community throughout the years.
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Lesson 1: Intro to Biodynamic Gardening
Learn how biodynamic gardening can improve the flavor, health and sustaining quality of the food you grow!
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday
February 4 • 11:00-12:30pm
Lesson 2: Biodynamic Composting
Learn how to build a biodynamic compost pile, the specifics of composting for various soil types and plants, and the effects of biodynamic composting on your soil and food crops.
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday • February 11 • 11:00-12:30pm
Lesson 3: Biodynamic Sprays
Learn about the world of biodynamic spray preparations and their effects on plants and soil. Beth will discuss two types of spray preparations, how to use them, their effects on plant growth, and their unique benefits in our rainy climate.
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday
February 18 • 11:00-12:30pm
Lesson 4: Moon Planting Calendars
Just as the moon affects the ocean tides, it also has a profound effect on plant growth! Learn how to use a Moon Planting Calendar and hear about the positive effects of the moon on seed germination, transplanting, pruning, weeding and harvesting your crops. Learn when to avoid certain gardening activities, and how to maximize health and growth.
9000 SE DIVISION • Saturday
February 25 • 11:00-12:30pm
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Upcoming events at Portland Nursery
Buyer's Lists
ROSE LISTS FOR 2012
Each year, we offer more than 300 different varieties of roses. They begin to arrive in February and our selection is complete early in March. We've published our buyer's rose list for 2012! Download and find your favorite!
BERRIES ARE BEGINNING TO ARRIVE!
Blueberries, Raspberries, Currants, Gooseberries, Grapes & Strawberries are among our first arrivals. Shop early for the best selection! All fruit that arrives in January can be planted so long as the ground is workable (not frozen or waterlogged). You can also check out the fruits we'll be carrying this year in the list below.
Container Design
Container Recipe: Fabulous Fragrant February
Designed by Corina Reynolds at Portland Nursery using these plants:
1. Sarcococca 'Humilis' Sweet Box
2. Dianthus 'Super Trooper Velvet and White'
3. Hyacinth 'White'
4. Lysimachia 'Chocolate'
5. Pansy 'Rose with Blotch'
The Bees Are Back!
This year we're partnering with Crown Bees with a new look and their vast resource of information to help you succeed. Their website not only offers answers to most questions, but you can sign up for email alerts and reminders like when to put your nests out and when to bring the straws in to avoid pests.
Get your colony of stingerless pollinators started for only $12.99 for 10 bees (4 female and 6 male) which should double/triple each year.
Don't forget to check out the Crown Bees website or scan this QR code.
Help bring back the bees and help your garden grow!
February Features
WHITNEY FARMS FERTILIZERS
4lb box now 3.99 and
15lb bag is 9.99
While supplies last
STOCK UP SALE!!!
Friends of Flight Suet 11oz Cake
High Energy, Berry, Orange, or Peanut (4 varieties)
Reg 1.99 Sale: 1.49
MIX/MATCH 12 or More $.99 each!!!!
Plant Picks for February
Monthly, we create articles on selected plants that we think you will enjoy in your garden. The featured plants can come in at multiple times through the season, so phone for availability.
Use the Oregon State University's Landscape Plants' web site for a comprehensive list of plant varieties.
Muehlenbeckia - Wandering Wire Vine- It's hard to find room for a plant which has neither showy flowers nor evergreen leaves to boast of, however, Muehlenbeckia deserves a spot in many gardens.
Corylus avellana 'Contorta' Contorted Filbert, Harry Lauder's Walking Stick - These are some of our favorite plants for winter interest because the branches twist and turn in such a beautiful way.
Mahonia - Oregon Grape: Oregon grape, one of the most common of our native shrubs and the official State Flower of Oregon.
Hellebores: See our features on the Winter Jewel Series and the Gold Collection of Hellebores.
