Calendar of Events

Thursday, May 24th 2012

Landscaping with Shrubs & Woody Plants

"Brown Bag Lunch & Learn at the Demo Garden" classes will be held throughout the summer on the 4th Thursday of every month.

Saturday, May 26th 2012

TCMGA Plant Sale

http://extension.oregonstate.edu/tillamook/announcements/tcmga-plant-sale-saturday-may-26th

Tuesday, May 29th 2012

BEE-FRIENDLY FARMING

A free symposium on the Bee Friendly Farming initiative. Join Bee Girl Sarah Red-Laird and OSU Small Farms in this collaborative effort to address the issue of declining bee populations (both managed and native) by providing good pollen and nectar forage for them on lands made available by winemakers, farmers, orchardists, school groups and other organizations, as well as individual gardeners.

Wednesday, May 30th 2012

GROWING VEGETABLES & HERBS IN CONTAINERS

Instructor: Marjorie Neal, Master Gardener Marjorie will demonstrate the ways to select containers, soil, plants, both vegetable & herb, that work well together to get your container garden growing.

Friday, Jun 1st 2012

Entreprenuer Seminar Quick Overview #2

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 -   July 13 10, 2012                               Aug 10, 2012                               Oct 05, 2012                                       Quick Review #2 -   July 27, 2012                                Aug 24, 2012                                Oct 05, 2012                               

Saturday, Jun 2nd 2012

GARDEN SALE

2012 GARDEN SALE at National Guard Armory, 541 SW Coast Hwy, Newport.  For more information, please read poster

2012 Garden Tour - Wasco County Master Gardeners

The Wasco County Master Gardeners present their 2012 Garden Tour on June 2nd and will feature five garden locations in and around The Dalles; each garden on the tour will also have educational presentations such as composting, controlling critters, growing roses and dahlias, raised beds and much more; the tour takes place from 9am to 3:30pm and tickets are available for $5 (includes a tour brochure) at Klindt’s Booksellers in The Dalles and Waucoma Books in Hood River.T For more information contact the Wasco County Extension Office at 541-296-5494.

OMGA Board of Directors 2nd Quarterly Meeting

Where:Jackson County

Tuesday, Jun 5th 2012

WCMGA monthly chapter meeting & lecture series

The Washington County Master Gardeners™ have their monthly chapter meetings and a public gardening lecture on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the First Baptist Church, 5755 SW Erickson Ave, Beaverton. The  lectures are open to the public and start at 7:15pm. Each lecture features an expert presentation that will keep you fascinated - Join us! The featured speaker this month is:  "Structural Plant Placement" with Vanessa Gardner Nagel, APLD, NCIDQ,Nationally–Certified Designer, Lecturer, Author of "Understanding Garden Design", Seasons Garden Design LLC Do you characterize your garden as "missing–in–action"? Do you wonder what type of plant to put in which location? Learn methods to place structural plants that will create garden definition and keep your garden looking fabulous all year long. As a youngster, Vanessa Gardner Nagel's grandfather bequeathed her with the love of plants in Minnesota, while her mother taught her to weed in California. Vanessa spent over 20 years as a commercial interior designer and then turned her global design experience inside–out into landscape design. She taught design at Maryhurst University and has gardened for over 40 years. Today, after more than 30 years as a designer, Vanessa is an award-winning, eco-conscious, garden designer, the author of "Understanding Garden Design", and the owner of Seasons Garden Design LLC. Vanessa is a member of the international board of directors for the Association for Professional Landscape Designers and the newly formed Advisory Board of Garden Design Magazine. Vanessa is writing another Timber Press book on garden furnishings, while she is still weeding in her own garden, Dragonfly Hollow.

Monday, Jun 11th 2012

Ikebana - Creative Flower Art, Diantha Knott

Ikebana - Creative Flower Art, Diantha Knott Using basic Ikebana design principles, Diantha Knott will demonstrate the creative use of flowers, foliage, and other garden materials to produce unique arrangements. Diantha will show how to select and properly prepare materials to compliment their container.   http://www.clackamascountymastergardeners.org/free%20events/monthlyLectures.htm

Tuesday, Jun 12th 2012

Making Gardening Easier

  If gardening has become a little physically challenging, come learn new techniques to continue gardening without injury. Sprains, strains and aching muscles don't have to be part of your gardening experience. Gain insight on ways to keep gardening as you age. Topics include: The many benefits of gardening, body mechanics for gardeners, how to prevent falls and injuries in the garden, and demonstration of a large array of adaptive tools.  Presenters are Jerry Anderson, Jennine Rychlik and Lynn Wagner. There is no cost and no registration is required. Just show up!

LETTUCE ENTERTAIN YOU!

Fresh Garden Greens star in spectacular, living-color salads! Served with decadent dressings and tasty toppings! You'll have a script of delicious recipes and tips to take home that will transform the salad from a sideshow to a show-stopper. An evening of entertainment, education and incredible edibles!  Instructors: Dorothy Crocket and Marilyn McDowell, both are Family Food Education Volunteers (FFEV) and Master Gardeners.

Thursday, Jun 14th 2012

Fall & Winter Vegetable Gardening

  Presented by OSU Extension Master Gardeners in partnership with the Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Departmen. With their summer gardens going full swing many gardeners forget that it is time to plan and plant for their fall and winter gardens. Don't be one of them! An OSU Extension Service Master Gardener will lead you through the process of vegetable gardening for the fall and winter seasons. Topics will include bed preparation, what to plant and when, season extending techniques, when to harvest and more. This event is Free and no registration is required!

DON'T BE AFRAID OF PERENNIALS

Enjoy perennials even in winter months. There's more than evergreen plants for interest in the winter months. Learn about some great, long-blooming perennials and how to use them to be rewarded with blooms every month of the year. Instructor: Christie Mackison, Shooting Star Nursery

Saturday, Jun 16th 2012

Through the Garden Gate Garden Tour

Seven delightful gardens in the greater Albany area await your visit on the 13th Annual “Through the Garden Gate” Albany Garden Tour being held Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 10 am until 4 pm. Tickets for the tour are $10 and are available in Albany at Tom's Garden Center, Nichols Garden Nursery, Albany Visitor's Association, U & D Nursery and in Corvallis at Garland Nursery. Tickets will be available on the day of the tour at Tom's Garden Center. Children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult. The tour is organized by the Linn County-OSU Master Gardener Association. For more information contact the Garden Tour Co-chairs Sharon Richards at 541-926-1983 or shazrichards@comcast.net or Marie Madison at 541-926-3220 or mlmadison43@gmail.com.

Wednesday, Jun 27th 2012

Sustainable Landscape 2-day Training

The 2-day Sustainable Landscape training provides practical information to create sustainable/green/ecological landscapes. Participants will learn to utilize landscape practices that can be applied to their own yards, and will benefit by improving their soil biology and reducing erosion. They will save money by using fewer pesticides and less fertilizer and improving the quality and quantity of groundwater. Some outcomes to expect include lowering power, water and waste bills due to more efficient use of resources, and reducing the flow of organic matter into the landfill.Upon completion of the course, participants will complete a self-evaluation of their yards followed by an on-site evaluation within a few months to see what improvements have been implemented. With an evaluation score of over 40 points the participants will earn a placard to display in their yard showing that their yard has been certified by OSU Extension Service as a Sustainable Landscape. OSU Extension Service in Lane County has received a grant from EWEB to promote this program. Registration information can be found on the website extension.oregonstate.edu/lane/gardens