Gardening Events

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Lern the basics of pruning rhododendrons. This is an indoor class.

Friday, May 17, 2013 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Food Innovation Center now offers two (2) quick overview seminars for entrepreneurs who are looking into developing a food product. The two seminars will provide basic information that will help the entrepreneur understand many of the requirements needed for developing a new food product. As a participant you will receive reference and resource material handouts. The seminars can be taken in any order and they are 2 hours in length.

 Quick Overview #1 – will address Product Formulation, Nutritional Labeling, and Food Safety.

Quick Overview #2 – Will address Processing, Packaging, and Shelf Life Studies. 

 

Please call our receptionist to enroll in the seminars. 

Cost per seminar is $ 110.00.  Space is limited.

 

The seminars will be offered on the following dates:

Quick review #1 -                          Quick review #2 -

         Apr N/A                                        Apr 19, 2013                

         May 03, 2013                              May 17, 2013

         Jun 07, 2013                               Jun 21, 2013

         July 12, 2013                              July 26, 2013

     

Saturday, May 18, 2013 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Come get your gardening questions answered at the plant clinic table. Learn from trained Master Gardeners.

Thursday, May 23, 2013 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come and get your gardening and plant questions answered by trained Master Gardeners.

Saturday, April 27, 2013 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

For beginning to experienced composters, these hands-on workshops will cover the basics of how composting works, which materials to use, different methods of composting and types of compost bins. Workshops are led by certified OSU Extension Service Compost Specialists.

Pre-registration is not required.

Cost: Free but donations are welcomed.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 12:00 PM

New, unusual, rare and hard-to-find plants of all kinds are the focus of the totally revamped, 23rd Annual Polk County Master Gardeners Plant Sale set for Mother's Day weekend, Fri. May 10 and Sat., May 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in building "C" at the Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S. Pacific Highway W (99W) in Rickreall.       

Admission and parking are free  Fore more information, visit:  http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Master-Gardener-Plant-Sale.html?soid=1104412490846&aid=5QA4hJRh5Fw

Saturday, April 13, 2013 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

2013 Spring into Gardening Plant Sale and Seminar presented by Clatsop County Master Gardeners

Saturday April 13, 2013; 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Clatsop County Fairgrounds Free admission to all events and presentations
Keynote Speaker: Elizabeth Howley; 10:00 am "Victory Gardens...History and Today" Program Speakers: Susan Dyer-Preston; 11:20 "Pet Friendly Gardens" Becky Graham; 1:00 "Container Gardening" Theresa Retzlaff; 2:00 "Extending your Growing Season with Raised Beds and Row Covers" Open Forum; 3:00 pm Question and Answer Session with Master Gardeners and Nursery Representatives
92937 Walluski Loop
Astoria, OR 97103 (503) 325-8573

Monday, April 1, 2013 (all day event)

Tuesday, April 2, 2013 (all day event)

Wednesday, April 3, 2013 (all day event)

Thursday, April 4, 2013 (all day event)

Friday, April 5, 2013 (all day event)

Saturday, April 6, 2013 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Are you interested in growing food in the city? Do you think that urban agriculture is important to the resiliency of Central Oregon communities? The Central Oregon Food Policy Council invites you to discuss the rewards and challenges of urban food production in our area. We've invited speakers from around Central Oregon and the Northwest to help us with this conversation. Save the date: April 6, 2013; 8:00-4:30; OSU Cascades Hall, 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend; $25 ($15 students with ID) until March 30. $30 ($20 students with ID) after March 30th. Lunch included. For tickets and more information go to http://centraloregonfoodpolicy.org

Saturday, April 6, 2013 (all day event)

Saturday, April 6, 2013 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

A fun day of gardening seminars.  Gail Langellotto, Statewide Coordinator of the OSU Extension Master Gardener program, will be the keynote speaker.  Her topic will be "Tips on growing and eating more veggies".

Seminar topics will include:  Soils, Water, Vertical Gardening, Ergonomics,  and Growing Healthy Kids.  Plus many informative and educational displays!

Classes will be held in an auditorium with theatre seating.  Five 1-hour sessions with 15 min breaks and a 1 hour lunch.  Box lunches will be available for purchase.

Pre-registration (before March 7):  $30/person, General registration:  $40/person, Students:  $20/person

FLYER AND REGISTRATION FORMS:

http://extension.oregonstate.edu/yamhill/yamhill-gardeners-present-spring-gardening-seminars

Sunday, April 7, 2013 (all day event)

Monday, April 8, 2013 (all day event)

Tuesday, April 9, 2013 (all day event)

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 (all day event)

Thursday, April 11, 2013 (all day event)