Upcoming Events

Saturday, Nov 7th 2009

WINTER DREAMS/SUMMER GARDENS

A wide variety of classes will be offered. To get on the mailing list for class descriptions and registration materials, call 776-7371.  Fee includes lunch. Pre-registration is best to get the classes of your choice and lunch!   Class selection will include a four-class basic gardening series this year.  Also offered are classes for sustainability and advanced garden topics including organic gardening techniques, advanced composting, biointensive gardening, using worm castings, beekeeping, propagation techniques, smart irrigation and much, much more. REGISTRATION MATERIALS.

OMGA Quarterly Meeting

Oregon Master Gardener Association Quarterly Meeting, Oregon City Golf Club, 20124 S. Beavercreek Road, Oregon City,OR 97045 phone 503-518-2846 http://www.ocgolfclub.com

HOS Event: Annual Meeting and Special Speaker

HOS Event: Annual Meeting and Special Speaker Saturday, November 7 – Noon to 5 pm. Sellwood Baptist Church Come and share your food and experience with others at the HOS Annual Meeting. Our special speaker is Joseph Postman, USDA, ARS. Joseph recently returned from Japan and will share his experiences fruit exploring in Japan. Doors open at noon – we will share our potluck dinner at 1:00pm. Bring your own cup, plates and utensils. Coffee will be provided. Our speaker will follow a VERY short annual meeting and election of HOS officers and board members. Where: Sellwood Baptist Church 1104 SE Spokane Street Portland, Oregon When traveling east across Sellwood Bridge, the surface street is SE Tacoma. Sellwood Baptist Church is on the corner of Tacoma and 11th. Off street parking is located on SE Tacoma.  http://www.homeorchardsociety.org/

Tuesday, Nov 10th 2009

Developing with GREEN in Mind

Speakers: Derek Godwin, OSU Extension Service, and Maria Cahilll, Green Girl Land Development Solutions Public interest in all things GREEN has created interest in ways to make more sustainable natural resource management choices in the development process. This session will help you analyze the water and soil issues in your project and make decisions to improve and protect natural resources. Flyer: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/sites/default/files/WVGISS_Flyer_09.pdf New This Year - Register Online at http://wvgis09.eventbrite.com Join us this fall for the 7th year of this informative seminar series. Nursery, landscape, and tree care professionals, construction managers, builders, city park staff, homeowners, and garden enthusiasts alike will find something worthwhile. Get practical information and advice on pruning, planting, problems, and practically everything. The seminars will be presented at the Natural Resources Education Center, managed by Chemeketa Community College, at the Oregon Garden in Silverton on seven Tuesdays at 1-4:15 PM from November 3rd to December 15th.

"Connecting kids to Oregon's horticultural harvest: The agriculture in the Classroom Program."

Part of the Horticulture fall term seminar series.

Plants That Deserve More Attention in Portland Area Gardens

New varieties and forms, familiar yet misunderstood plants, and just the tragically overlooked. Sean will discuss plants that may have been ignored in local garden designs, but deserve a second look and perhaps, a place in the local horticulture palette. Sean Hogan is the Portland area’s own, plus internationally known, co-founder of Cistus Nursery, http://cistus.com/ Sean has traveled internationally to find new plants that will do well in our Willamette Valley climate and add interest to our gardens. His insights on the plants and their adaptability can be found in many magazines and journals, and his most recent book is Trees for All Seasons.

MANAGING WEEDS AROUND YOUR HOME

Are weeds taking over your yard and garden? Learn some strategies and techniques for managing weeds around your home and in your garden. Note: This presentation will not address large acreages or farm weed management.

Tuesday, Nov 17th 2009

Using Digital Photography and Video in the Green Industry

Speakers: Jeff Hino and Chris LaBelle of OSU Extension Communications Digital photography and short video segments are becoming increasingly popular as marketing or educational tools for the green industry. Come learn how you can better communicate with the public or clients using these technologies. Flyer: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/sites/default/files/WVGISS_Flyer_09.pdf New This Year - Register Online at http://wvgis09.eventbrite.com Join us this fall for the 7th year of this informative seminar series. Nursery, landscape, and tree care professionals, construction managers, builders, city park staff, homeowners, and garden enthusiasts alike will find something worthwhile. Get practical information and advice on pruning, planting, problems, and practically everything. The seminars will be presented at the Natural Resources Education Center, managed by Chemeketa Community College, at the Oregon Garden in Silverton on seven Tuesdays at 1-4:15 PM from November 3rd to December 15th.

"Biological control in horticultural crops: Facts and fancy."

Part of the Horticulture fall term seminar series.

Lane County Master Gardener Seminar

Oregon State University Extension Service - Lane County Master Gardener monthly Seminars are open to the public. Each month a different gardening topic is covered. Speaker: Marietta O'Byrne

Wednesday, Nov 18th 2009

Brown Bag Talk

Thursday, Nov 19th 2009

Brown Bag Talk

Winter Care for Your Fruit Trees and Small Fruits

Learn how to care for your fruit trees and small fruits (berries and grapes) during the winter. Find out when and what to spray to promote healthy fruit production in your backyard.

Tuesday, Nov 24th 2009

Turfgrass Pests

Speakers: Rob Golembiewski, OSU Horticulture Do you have a problem lawn, park area, or athletic field? Do you know what is causing the poor turf performance? Not sure what to do? This presentation will focus on the problematic diseases, insects, and weeds of Oregon, control strategies for each, and steps that should be taken to maintain a healthy turf. Flyer: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/sites/default/files/WVGISS_Flyer_09.pdf New This Year - Register Online at http://wvgis09.eventbrite.com Join us this fall for the 7th year of this informative seminar series. Nursery, landscape, and tree care professionals, construction managers, builders, city park staff, homeowners, and garden enthusiasts alike will find something worthwhile. Get practical information and advice on pruning, planting, problems, and practically everything. The seminars will be presented at the Natural Resources Education Center, managed by Chemeketa Community College, at the Oregon Garden in Silverton on seven Tuesdays at 1-4:15 PM from November 3rd to December 15th.

"Can permaculture feed the world?"

Part of the Horticulture fall term seminar series.

Tuesday, Dec 1st 2009

Trees and Parking Lots

Speakers: Paul Ries, ODF, Brian Wegener, Tualatin Riverkeepers, Nancy Buley, J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co, Todd Prager, City of Tigard Shade provided by trees in parking lots provides many benefits to cities, including reducing excessive heat buildup, improving air quality, and managing stormwater runoff. The speakers in this session will look at all facets of design, species selection, and management of trees in parking lots. Flyer: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/sites/default/files/WVGISS_Flyer_09.pdf New This Year - Register Online at http://wvgis09.eventbrite.com Join us this fall for the 7th year of this informative seminar series. Nursery, landscape, and tree care professionals, construction managers, builders, city park staff, homeowners, and garden enthusiasts alike will find something worthwhile. Get practical information and advice on pruning, planting, problems, and practically everything. The seminars will be presented at the Natural Resources Education Center, managed by Chemeketa Community College, at the Oregon Garden in Silverton on seven Tuesdays at 1-4:15 PM from November 3rd to December 15th.

"Biological weed control: Following the rise and fall of a silver bullet."

Part of the Horticulture fall term seminar series.

Applications Due for Master Gardener Class

Lane County Master Gardener Seminar

Oregon State University Extension Service - Lane County Master Gardener monthly Seminars are open to the public. Each month a different gardening topic is covered. Speaker: Sandra Horne

Thursday, Dec 3rd 2009

Hot Topics in Vegetables and Other Botanically Interesting Discoveries

Tuesday, Dec 8th 2009

Managing Edible Home Landscapes

Speakers: Dr. Bernadine Strik, and Dr. Anita Azarenko, OSU Horticulture Dept. Public attention on the economy and the environment has converged with a new interest in edible home landscapes. Many berry crops and fruit trees are excellent choices for the home landscape. This presentation will cover which berry crops and fruit trees are best suited, some cultivar choices, key management issues, and resources for more information. Flyer: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/sites/default/files/WVGISS_Flyer_09.pdf New This Year - Register Online at http://wvgis09.eventbrite.com Join us this fall for the 7th year of this informative seminar series. Nursery, landscape, and tree care professionals, construction managers, builders, city park staff, homeowners, and garden enthusiasts alike will find something worthwhile. Get practical information and advice on pruning, planting, problems, and practically everything. The seminars will be presented at the Natural Resources Education Center, managed by Chemeketa Community College, at the Oregon Garden in Silverton on seven Tuesdays at 1-4:15 PM from November 3rd to December 15th.

Annual Winter Greens Gathering

Gather with fellow chapter members to share a cup o’ cheer and create winter arrangements, wreaths and swags. Bring cuttings from your garden, supplies and tools to build a festive winter creation. Additional evergreens, ribbon and some supplies will be available. Enjoy a sweet treat, warm beverage and conversation with fellow MGs.

MAINTAINING A HOME GREENHOUSE

All you need to know about selecting and maintaining a hobby greenhouse will be discussed. The various types of greenhouses, their advantages, disadvantages, costs, siting and construction of your new greenhouse and accessories will be covered.

Thursday, Dec 10th 2009

Basic Backyard Pruning for Fruit, Flower and Form

Learn basic pruning techniques: proper pruning cuts, choosing tools, maintaining tools, and safety. You will learn how pruning cuts affect growth in plants. Learn to prune to encourage fruits, flowers, and maintain the form of the plant.

Tuesday, Dec 15th 2009

Pruning Young Trees and Shrubs for Structure and Form

Speakers: Neil Bell, OSU Extension Service and Paul Ries, Oregon Department of Forestry Plant a tree or shrub in a PNW landscape and it will probably survive. But if you want it to thrive instead of just survive, it is going to take some care – including early structural pruning. This session looks at identifying growth habit and flowering characteristics of trees and shrubs and using those to determine pruning requirements for best landscape looks and performance, and young plant pruning techniques that help prevent future problems. Flyer: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/sites/default/files/WVGISS_Flyer_09.pdf New This Year - Register Online at http://wvgis09.eventbrite.com Join us this fall for the 7th year of this informative seminar series. Nursery, landscape, and tree care professionals, construction managers, builders, city park staff, homeowners, and garden enthusiasts alike will find something worthwhile. Get practical information and advice on pruning, planting, problems, and practically everything. The seminars will be presented at the Natural Resources Education Center, managed by Chemeketa Community College, at the Oregon Garden in Silverton on seven Tuesdays at 1-4:15 PM from November 3rd to December 15th.

Thursday, Jan 7th 2010

Introduction to Sustainable Gardening

Sustainable gardening techniques will help you balance between resources used and results gained in the home landscape. Discover how to make the best use of the resources at your disposal to have the garden and landscape you dream about. Learn how to avoid wasteful practices and tips for making your gardening easier and more productive. Individual class is $10 per person, or you can attend the series for $95 per person.