Tours and workshops to circle on your late summer garden calendar

Portland Japanese Garden's Behind the Shoji Summer Marketplace runs through September 4. (Jamie Hale/The Oregonian)

Events are free unless noted. Please email calendar submissions at least three weeks in advance to [email protected].

ONGOING

78th Street Heritage Farm Tours: Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener Program for a guided tour of the 79-acre farm. Upcoming tours include morning, afternoon and evening times through August. Register at extension.wsu.edu/clark/2023/06/78th-street-heritage-farm-walking-tours, email [email protected] or call 564-397-5738; 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver.

Behind the Shoji Summer Marketplace: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday through Sept. 4. Peruse Portland Japanese Garden’s annual show and sale of Japanese and Japanese-inspired wares including textiles, prints, ceramics, home decor and more. Included with $21.95 garden admission; Portland Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Ave.; japanesegarden.org.

East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District free webinars: Discover how to care for land in ways that benefit people, water and wildlife. From stormwater solutions to biochar to water conservation, these workshops will help you save time, money and energy. Register at emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops.

What’s New Garden Tour: 10:30-11:30 a.m. second Thursday of the month. Learn about the Leach Botanical Garden’s history, new additions, heritage trees, seasonal plants, habitat restoration and more. $5; Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave.; leachgarden.org.

The Art of Bonsai: 1-3 p.m. third Thursdays and Saturdays of the month. Learn techniques and concepts, and do a different project each month. $35 includes all materials; register at greshamjapanesegarden.org/product/art-of-bonsai.

Grow Your Own Produce: The Workshop Series: (online via Zoom) First Wednesday of the month through November. Take part in a series taught by permaculture expert Marisha Auerbach featuring seasonal information about planning, growing, maintaining and harvesting food from your garden. $100 for a five-class series, or $25 per class; permaculturerising.com or email [email protected]; register at eventbrite.com.

Ikebana for Every Season: 1-2:30 p.m. second Tuesday of the month; $45. Become knowledgeable about basic concepts, techniques, tools, equipment and care for ikebana. The Resource Center, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.

Tualatin Valley Beekeepers Association meetings: 6-8 p.m. last Tuesday of the month; Jessie Mays Community Hall, 30975 N.W. Hillcrest St., North Plains or online via Zoom; tvbabees.org or email [email protected].

Portland Dahlia Society monthly meeting: 7 p.m. second Tuesday of the month February through November. Take part in a discussion of seasonal topics. Oaks Park Dance Pavilion, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way; portlanddahlia.com.

Oregon Fuchsia Society monthly meeting: 7 p.m. third Tuesday of the month except January, July, November and December. Discuss seasonal topics and learn from guest speakers. Western Seminary, Bueermann Hall, 5511 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.; oregonfuchsiasociety.com.

Greater Portland Iris Society meeting: 7 p.m. first Tuesday of the month in March, April, September, October and November. Enjoy discussions of irises with guest speakers. Ainsworth House, 19130 Lot Whitcomb Drive, Oregon City; greaterportlandirissociety.org.

Estacada Garden Club monthly meeting: 1-3 p.m. second Thursday of the month. Estacada Public Library, 825 N.W. Wade St.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 5

Sustainable Light at Night: Preserving the Stars is Not Just for the Birds: (online via Zoom) 7-8 p.m. Portland Audubon’s Mary Coolidge will discuss light pollution and how you can help preserve our skies and reduce impacts to wildlife while maintaining safe nighttime cityscapes. Registration required at washingtoncountymastergardeners.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 9

Lawn Be Gone! Now What?: 9-11 a.m. Discover methods to remove turf and move towards all-native planting with ideas for planning, prepping, planting, irrigation and growing. PCC Rock Creek (Building 4, Room 103) and WCMGA Education Garden, 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org.

Catio Tour: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This annual tour will showcase seven locations including six catio sites, plus a site filled with portable catios for those looking for less permanent or affordable solutions. $20 in-person or $15 online; registration and more information at CatsSafeAtHome.org.

Ikebana International Chrysanthemum Show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sept. 10. Celebrate the chrysanthemum with this two-day exhibition where artists from various schools, or styles, will create arrangements featuring chrysanthemums, known as kiku in Japanese. Included with $21.95 garden admission; Portland Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Ave.; japanesegarden.org.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 10

The Nature of Haiku Workshop: 2-4 p.m. Take part in an exploration of haiku poetry with an emphasis on seasonal, nature-focused aspects and enjoy writing exercises and nature walks. $15; Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.

MONDAY, SEPT. 11

Pickling Vegetables: Exploring Fermenting and Quick Pickles: 3-6 p.m. Sept. 11 and 18. Learn the basic techniques to produce healthful fermented vegetables and take jars of actively fermenting products to tend and enjoy at home. $60 includes all produce and supplies; Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St. S.E., Salem; willametteheritage.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13

Small Farm School: Take part in this full-day event with hands-on workshops and classroom sessions covering topics from equipment to soil health, crop and livestock management and more. $80 through Aug. 30, $100 thereafter; Clackamas Community College, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; beav.es/TgR.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 16

Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest: 10 a.m.-noon. Learn first-hand about the native plant communities that you can include in your landscape. WCMGA Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate, 8005 S.W. Grabhorn Road, Beaverton; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org.

The Upcycled Garden Workshop (Learn and Serve): 10 a.m.-noon. Learn how to build durable, attractive raised garden beds with inexpensive steel window wells, scrap wood and a drill. Pacific Park Natural Demonstration Garden, 1515 N.E. 164th Ave., Vancouver, Washington (enter from Northeast 172nd Ave.); email [email protected] or call 564-397-5738.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 22

Save Our Seeds Workshop - Wet Seed Process: 7-9 p.m. Learn about the dry seed process and history of seed saving for lettuce, radish, grains, beans, peas and cole crops. $20 registration at eventbrite.com; Hazel Dell, Washington location provided upon registration; email [email protected] or call 564-397-5738.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 23

Putting the Garden to Bed: 9-11 a.m. Get tips on planting trees and shrubs in the fall, tasks to prepare the vegetable and fruit garden for winter and techniques to protect the soil. PCC Rock Creek (Building 4, Room 103) and WCMGA Education Garden, 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org.

SATURDAY, OCT. 14

Manga: A Brief History & Animation Workshop: Oct. 14-15. In this two-day workshop, professional artist Brian Gonzales will expose you to the cultural history of manga and engage you in the physical process of making a traditional cell-based animation. $45; Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.

SUNDAY, NOV. 5

Gresham Japanese Garden Remodel Open House and Ikebana: 2-4 p.m. Explore the renovated Resource Center and learn about basic concepts, techniques and care for ikebana. Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.

-- Corey Sheldon

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