Photo from Heirloom Roses

If you haven’t gotten your fill of garden shows or events, check out the websites below that give you an overview of up-coming gardening demonstrations, shows, events, etc.  I am sure they will be updating it throughout the year.

Saturday mornings I try to watch the Garden Time TV show on KPTV-12 here in Portland (CLICK HERE) along with some other gardening shows I enjoy on our local Public Broadcasting Station – OPB in the a.m.  I had never looked at Garden Time’s website until today.  It has all sorts of gardening resources.  They had mentioned on the show how to plant the “perfect” perennial garden so I wanted to check that out -  CLICK HERE  - to find perennials to include in your garden.  

And, of course, there’s the wonderful Thursday Home and Garden supplement in The Oregonian. CLICK HERE for their event calendar of all kinds of things to see and do.  They have articles written by their contributing editors and lots of other gardening tips too.  Check out OregonLive.com here for yet more gardening events.

The Garden Time site has an events calendar, links to “Gardens to See” in our area, “Gardening Tips”, “Plant of the Week”,  and a “How To” section that includes that list for a perennial garden.  There are specialized nurseries to visit listed which include some of my favorites – Heirloom Roses, Adelman Peonies,  Swan Island Dahlias and so many more.  Don’t forget the Champoeg State Park 1860 Kitchen Garden (their festival is coming in August) and of course in the spring there are the iris’, tulip farm, lilacs, peonies, etc. etc. There’s an upcoming water lily festival, bamboo festival, Oregon Master Gardener’s College event and more.  Lots to do this time of year.

Another nursery that has classes and events every weekend is Joy Creek Nursery in Scappose.  They have a rich selection to cover every aspect of gardening.  CLICK HERE for their classes/events.  Although for some of you it may be quite the drive, trust me when I say it is worth it.  I have been there many times over the years and I always enjoy getting their newsletter early in the year to let me know what they are planning.

The Hardy Plant Society offers two plant sales throughout the year.  Here’s their website.  Their next sale will be September 20-21 and then their other is usually around Mother’s Day.  They used to be at the Hillsboro County Fairplex and now are at the Expo Center (much larger quarters).  They are also a great source of information and wonderful gardening club to join.  Check their website for their upcoming events and application to join.

September 27:  Berry Botanic Garden Plant Sale.  CLICK HERE.  Portland, Oregon.

Master Gardener Program Returns.  Here’s the info.

Gardeners are always looking for new ideas, or how to solve a problem in their garden, so I thought these might be some good places to check out.   Once I had a friend ask me if I was done working in my yard.  She wasn’t a gardener and most of us know if you truly are a gardener, you are never done working in your yard. 

Enjoy your gardening adventures!

Updated 10/31/08

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