In the Garden 2017: Free Public Presentations Workshops
Demonstration Garden at the Washington County Fair Complex
(*asterisk indicates MG education credit)
Wednesday ◊February 8,2017◊ 9:30 AM
Topic: Raising Mason BeesPresenter: Ron Spendal
Mason bees are easy to raise. Nesting needs and options will be discussed as will the care of bees during their life cycle. Following some simple guidelines you will be able to start, grow and maintain a mason bee population for pollinating your garden and landscape.
Wednesday ◊February 15,2017◊ 9:30 AM
Topic: Fruit PruningPresenter: Joanne DeHaan
Techniques for pruning blueberries, grapes, cane berries and trailing berries will be the subjects. Bring your bypass clippers and have some fun.
Wednesday ◊February 22,2017◊ 9:30 AM
Topic: Rose Pruning and Care*Presenter: Rich Baer
You will learn how to prune and care for roses and then demonstrate your knowledge by pruning the 32 roses at the demonstration garden under the tutelage of someone who has been doing this since he was 6 years old. If years of enthusiastic devotion to roses equates to knowledge gained, he is definitely an expert.RichBaerhas been President of the Portland Rose Society twice and has been writing the PRS newsletter, the Chatter, for 25 years. He also has degrees in botany, plant physiology and plant pathology and is terrific at answering all types of botanical questions. Attendees are encouraged to bring your own pruners and gloves.
Wednesday ◊ March 1, 2017 ◊ 9:30 AM
Topic: Ornamental Pruning, the Reaction to the Action*Presenter: Russell Clark
This seminar given by Russell Clark of Bartlett Tree Service, takes the do-it-yourselfer to the next level of pruning. It’s not just about making the cut. Russell will help you understand and identify the objective you’re trying to achieve when you prune, and the reaction the plant will have to the action depending on species and the time of the year you prune. He will also discuss several styles of pruning to help improve the aesthetics and your landscape value.
Wednesday ◊ March 8, 2017 ◊ 9:30 AM
Topic: Irrigation Basics in the Home Garden*Presenter: Jennifer Peters
PCC instructor Jennifer Peters will walk you through the ABCs of home irrigation, whether you are installing a new sprinkler system or have inherited one. She will also discuss how to be water-wise in the garden. The class will be 60 to 90 minutes.
Tuesday ◊ April 11, 2017 ◊ 9:30 AM
Topic: Growing Tomatoes in a Home GardenPresenter: Tim Lanfri
Each summer every home gardener wants to grow a successful crop of tomatoes. This class will teach you the basics of growing tomatoes in a backyard garden and will go “beyond the basics” to describe how you can grow a large crop of high quality tomatoes in a limited amount of space. The class is taught by Washington County Master Gardener Tim Lanfri. He will share techniques and tricks he has used to successfully grow tomatoes in the local area over the last 40 years.
Tuesday ◊ May 2, 2017 ◊ 9:30 AM
Topic: Organic Vegetable Gardening*Presenter: Weston Miller
Get ready to grow veggies in 2017! Learn the fundamentals of organic vegetable gardening to boost your veggie harvest; including planning, soil preparation, weeding, and watering. Explore organic fertilizer choices and the tools and techniques for effective pest control. Weston Miller serves as Community and Urban Horticulturist for OSU Extension Service. Since 2007, Weston has managed the popular Master Gardener program in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties, which includes a contract with Metro, the regional government. He also started and manages the Beginning Urban Farmer Apprenticeship (BUFA) to help new and aspiring farmers build a foundation in specialty crop production and marketing.
Tuesday ◊ May 9, 2017 ◊ 9:30 AM
Topic: Intensive/Successive Vegetable GardeningPresenter: Daisey Parquet
My gardening challenge to myself is to always have something to harvest. From early spring to late summer, once something is harvested, something else goes in. With planning, season extenders, and chosen varieties there can always be something to harvest. Come learn how!
Tuesday ◊ May 16, 2017 ◊ 9:30 AM
Topic: Square Foot GardeningPresenters: Karen Kirby, Bob Campbell, Jerry Anderson
Learn techniques for growing vegetables in very limited space by maximizing planting density, and limiting the need for thinning, watering, and weeding. Tips for bed construction and soil maintenance will also be provided.
Tuesday ◊ June 6, 2017 ◊ 9:30 AM
Topic: Gardening Made Easy: Adaptive Gardening
Presenters: Bridget Shaw, Lynn Wagner, Jerry Anderson, Jeannine Rychlik, Mary Felix
Still want to garden but need a little help? Five OSU Master Gardeners will share strategies and techniques so you may continue to garden without injury. Sprains, strains, and aching muscles don’t have to be part of your gardening experience. Gain insight on ways to keep gardening safely and maintain a lifelong passion and a healthy activity. Examples of adaptive tools will be demonstrated.
Tuesday ◊ June 20, 2017 ◊ 9:30 AM
Topic: Container Gardening for Vegetables and Herbs
Presenters: Bridget Shaw, Margery Brunello, Jerry Anderson
Tour the demonstration garden and see the container garden bed project, plus the many containers used throughout the garden. The containers vary in size, shape, and content. We will discuss soils, fertilizers, drainage, and match recommended plant materials with appropriate sized containers.
Tuesday ◊ Oct 3, 2017 ◊ 9:30 AM
Topic: Perennials, Divide and ConquerPresenters: Jane Miller, Cindy Muir
This is the best way to make room for more plants, and be a sharing hero. If you have any doubts about how, when, and which to divide, come and watch a hands-on demonstration by Master Gardener experts. Bring your own overgrown clump and we’ll lead you through the division process.
Tuesday ◊ Oct 10, 2017 ◊ 9:30 AM
Topic: Geranium Cuttings for PropagationPresenter: Daisey Parquet
Attendees are encouraged to bring their “old” geraniums to this seminar. Daisey will teach you how to take cuttings and show you how to maintain them over the winter.
Tuesday ◊ Nov 7, 2017 ◊ 9:30 AM
Topic: Fall Rose PruningPresenter: Bill Klug
We will prune the 32 roses at the demonstration garden. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own pruning tools and gloves. Pruning tools will be sharpened for you.
Tuesday ◊ Nov 14, 2017 ◊ 9:30 AM
Topic: Winter Dahlia Care - Dividing Perennials Presenter: Bob Campbell
Learn how to dig, divide, and store dahlias for the winter to ensure healthy spring tubers. Bring gloves and dig up dahlia tubers for division.
LOCATION: Demonstration Garden at the Washington County Fair Complex NE 28th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Go west on Cornell Road after the main entrance, turn left onto NE 25th, and make a sharp left turn onto NE 28th. Enter the fairgrounds at the Fairplex Clover Leaf entrance. The Garden is on the left. Free events, no registration needed, free parking.