Leach Botanical Garden
December 2019
Weekly Honeybee Hikes for Preschoolers at Leach Botanical Garden
Bring your preschoolers to Leach Botanical Garden in Portland for a weekly garden exploration. Your little one will look for wildlife, listen to the wind and the creek, touch a thimble-berry leaf, water the Children's Discovery Garden and maybe even eat a raspberry right off the vine. Then pause while our guide reads the group a story before helping the children craft something fun. Each week is different with seasonal themes. Honeybee Hikes happen every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m.…
Find out more »Creating an Edible Landscape
This workshop provides insight and tools for thoughtfully incorporating edible plants into the landscape — from annual veggies and herbs to perennial berries and fruit trees. We’ll discuss design tips, ways to build fertile soil, and how to conserve water while producing a harvest. Participants will also learn about native plants that feature edible fruit and nuts, as well as how to invite beneficial insects to their garden. Make a plan for a beautiful — and delicious — landscape.
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