Increase the beauty and productivity of your fruit trees with a two-part, hands-on pruning class by fruit tree expert, Monica Maggio. Pruning can improve the shape, strength and fruit set of your trees and help reduce pest and disease pressure. Part One is a Zoom lecture covering general pruning theory from 6:30pm to 8:30 p.m. […]
Master Gardeners Angelina Lai and Karen Palmer will offer a presentation on how the changing climate affects pollinators and the plants upon which they (and we) depend. They'll offer ideas on steps you can take to help. The workshop is 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 4 at Luke Jensen Sports Complex Bud Van Cleve Community […]
The Fort Vancouver Rose Society will feature "all things Rose Show" at its June 6 membership meeting, 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Novice and expert rose exhibitors are welcome to attend. Attendees will prepare exhibitors for the 69th Annual Fort Vancouver Rose Society Rose Show on June 29 at […]
Led by Japan Institute of Portland Japanese Garden, public gardens around the world will present the collaborative installation, "Spread Peace: Wish Tree by Yoko Ono," June 7-10 in the Cultural Village at Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland. The Wish Tree will show simultaneously from June 7-10 at the U.S., Keihanna Commemorative Garden […]
Volunteers are needed to gather to clip prune tree suckers and pull weeds from 10 a.m. to noon June 8 at the Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum, 9215 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Work in the garden will be followed with social time and treats.
Led by Japan Institute of Portland Japanese Garden, public gardens around the world will present the collaborative installation, "Spread Peace: Wish Tree by Yoko Ono," June 7-10 in the Cultural Village at Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland. The Wish Tree will show simultaneously from June 7-10 at the U.S., Keihanna Commemorative Garden […]
Led by Japan Institute of Portland Japanese Garden, public gardens around the world will present the collaborative installation, "Spread Peace: Wish Tree by Yoko Ono," June 7-10 in the Cultural Village at Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland. The Wish Tree will show simultaneously from June 7-10 at the U.S., Keihanna Commemorative Garden […]
Led by Japan Institute of Portland Japanese Garden, public gardens around the world will present the collaborative installation, "Spread Peace: Wish Tree by Yoko Ono," June 7-10 in the Cultural Village at Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland. The Wish Tree will show simultaneously from June 7-10 at the U.S., Keihanna Commemorative Garden […]
NatureScaping will host a presentation "Soils are the Secret" at the CASEE Center from 10 a.m. to noon June 15. Soil is vital—it is the foundation to landscapes and gardens. It supports ecosystem services and provides a home for many creatures. Harmful chemicals, such as herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, can harm soil bacteria and fungi […]
Retired WSU Extension Food Safety Emeritus faculty member Sandy Brown will teach a free, five-session series about food preservation. Students will learn about equipment needs, why methods need to be followed accurately, canning fruits, tomatoes, pickles, jams or jellies and pressure canning vegetables and meats. Classes take place at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in […]
Two Rivers Heritage Museum, 1 Durgan St., Washougal, will offer plant sales from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18 and June 23. Plants for sale include locally grown creeping bell flowers, Solomon’s seal, forsythia, red hellebores, violets, hosta lilies, pink and white peonies, wildflowers and other native plants, including a limited number of Camas […]
Clark County Green Neighbors is offering the free, self-guided Natural Garden Tour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 23, showcasing some of the most vibrant and exquisite natural gardens in Clark County. These gardens thrive without synthetic chemicals with natural features and innovative gardening techniques. Visit clarkgreenneighbors.org/natural-garden-tour for details and a map.
Join City of Vancouver Urban Forestry staff at noon on June 25 for a walking tour to learn more about the tree species along Officers Row. Historic Trust staff will […]
The WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program is offering a driving tour of regional gardens from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 26. The tour includes Rogerson Clematis Garden at Lusher Farm in West Linn, Ore. Participants will tour of the gardens and greenhouse, explore the farm and purchase plants. Lunch is a Dub's Tavern in […]
Retired WSU Extension Food Safety Emeritus faculty member Sandy Brown will teach a free, five-session series about food preservation. Students will learn about equipment needs, why methods need to be followed accurately, canning fruits, tomatoes, pickles, jams or jellies and pressure canning vegetables and meats. Classes take place at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in […]
Clark County's Small Acreage Program will offer a biochar burn demonstration and small acreage woodland tour led by Steve Thalberg. See a Ring of Fire Biochar Kiln, ideal for making biochar with small-diameter wood. Biochar is a type of charcoal that is burned at a specific temperature range and with limited oxygen. The burn begins […]
Behind the Shoji summer marketplace returns to Portland Japanese Garden from June 29 to Sept. 2 during garden hours. The market features hard-to-find Japanese wares that you probably wouldn’t find short of a trip to Japan itself. Among the items available for sale are temari (thread-wrapped handballs) and incense holders, jewelry and glass vases with […]
The Fort Vancouver Rose Society will hold its 69th Annual Rose Show, "Spotlight on Roses," from 1 to 4 p.m. June 29 in the large gymnasium at the First Evangelical Church, 4120 N.E. St. Johns Road, Vancouver. This event is free and open to the public. Attendees will find juried exhibits of Northwest-grown roses including […]
Behind the Shoji summer marketplace returns to Portland Japanese Garden from June 29 to Sept. 2 during garden hours. The market features hard-to-find Japanese wares that you probably wouldn’t find short of a trip to Japan itself. Among the items available for sale are temari (thread-wrapped handballs) and incense holders, jewelry and glass vases with […]
Garden Delights Herb Farm will offer a presentation at the Camas Public Library from 6:30 to 7:30 July 10 about a few common (and several not-so-common) herbs. Samples will be available to touch, smell and taste. Bring herb questions for the question-and-answer session. For more information, visit CamasPL.org/HERBS.
