Community projects
Alpenglow Demonstration Garden
The Alpenglow Demonstration Garden is a collaborative project of the Central Oregon Master Gardener Association, OSU Extension, and Bend Park and Recreation District. Within the deer-fenced garden, five themed areas showcase sustainable gardening for our high-desert climate: Small Urban, Fire-wise, Low Maintenance, Pollinator, and a rotating Cultural Garden. Native plants grow outside the fencing, highlighting species adapted to Central Oregon.
61049 SE 15th St., Bend, Oregon
Hollinshead Water-wise Garden
Located next to the Hollinshead Community Garden, the Hollinshead Water-wise Garden showcases native and low-water plants that perform well in Central Oregon. Created through a partnership among OSU Extension, the Central Oregon Master Gardener Association, Bend Park and Recreation District, and the City of Bend, the garden also demonstrates efficient irrigation systems and simple water-saving practices. Visit to discover practical ways to conserve water while refreshing your landscape.
1235 Jones Road, Bend, Oregon - in the Bend Park and Recreation District’s Hollinshead Park
Open to the public during park hours, 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
OSU Extension Service Demonstration Garden
Designed and maintained by OSU faculty, staff, and Central Oregon Master Gardener volunteers, the OSU Extension Service Demonstration Garden showcases plants well-suited to Central Oregon’s high desert. Visitors can explore labeled annuals, perennials, vegetables, shrubs, and trees, along with practical examples of fire-resistant and water-wise landscaping. The garden uses a weather-based irrigation controller and demonstrates research-supported best practices for successful home gardening. Explore further description of the many garden features.
3800 SW Airport Way, Unit 4, Deschutes County fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon
Annual High Desert Garden Tour
Each year, the Annual High Desert Garden Tour invites the community to discover the beauty and resilience of gardening in Central Oregon. Featuring a curated selection of private gardens, the tour showcases innovative approaches to water conservation, fire-resistant design, pollinator support, and growing food in our high desert climate. OSU Master Gardeners are present at each stop, ready to offer insights and answer questions. The tour is designed to spark creativity, deepen knowledge, and celebrate the gardeners who make Central Oregon bloom.