The Hardy Plant Society of Oregon


 

August 2008

 
 

Saturday, August 2
Garden School Workshop & Tour:
Bamboos for the NW Garden - Ned Jaquith

Take a summer morning trip out to North Plains and visit a little known Willamette Valley gem, the Bamboo Garden Nursery where nationally known bamboo expert and fanatic Ned Jaquith will talk about his experiences around the world with bamboo, and how you can use these exciting plants in your own garden. Ned will show slides of bamboo in Europe, South America, Mexico, and Portland landscapes. Then tour the nursery with Ned to see over 300 varieties of hardy bamboos, one of the most diverse collections in the United States. Ned was awarded Honorary Lifetime Membership in the American Bamboo Society for over 25 years of efforts and knowledge related to bamboo. Oregon’s own bamboo ‘guru’ will pique your interest in gardening with bamboo.
Bamboo Garden Nursery, North Plains Map and directions.
10 a.m. - noon.
$10.
Members and guests only. Preregistration required.
This workshop is now filled.




Saturday, August 9
South Waterfront Garden Tour

This public garden, 'completed' the fall of 1999, sits atop an abandoned industrial site replete with compacted and contaminated fill. Over the last eight growing seasons it is evolving into something quite wonderful. Come visit the garden and speak with the horticulturalist responsible for downtown parks. Learn about how the various soil and drainage issues are being addressed. See how maintenance, from dead-heading and pruning to rat control, is handled on a scale most home gardeners will never have to face. Mostly planted with proven performers, there are a few of the more choice and unusual used to add interest. Plant lists will be available. Informal tours conducted on the hour.
Intersection of SW Montgomery Street and River Drive Map and directions.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
No charge. Open to the public.




Tuesday, August 12
Gen(i)us Program:
Crape Myrtles - Paul Bonine

Mr. Bonine, our genus genius for August, co-owner of Xera Plants and a purveyor of really cool plants, will bring us up to speed on the genus Lagerstroemia. Crape myrtles are beautiful flowering trees and large shrubs featuring showy clusters of often brightly-colored summer flowers. Many have interesting bark that exfoliates in thin flakes, exposing lovely cinnamon or gray inner bark. They are among the longest-blooming trees with flowering periods lasting from 2 to 4 months.
Multnomah Arts Center Directions
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Program begins at 7 p.m.
$5 per ticket. Tickets available at the door.



Wednesday, August 27

Board Meeting

HPSO Office
1930 NW Lovejoy Street, Portland OR 97209
(Location Map)
7-9:30 p.m.

 


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