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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