HPSO 2026 Annual Meeting

The HPSO Annual Meeting is a members-only gathering and a great chance to connect with fellow plant lovers. Enjoy refreshments, hear an engaging talk, and enter to win fun door prizes. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in our annual election of board officers. Free to attend for HPSO members.

Join us for the 2026 HPSO Annual Meeting, a special event exclusively for HPSO members! 

Come early to visit with fellow members, explore displays, and learn about ways to get more involved with HPSO before the program begins. 

HPSO President Karen Palmer will provide an update on the state of the organization, followed by the election of Board members. 

This year’s featured guest speaker is Marion McNew, founder of Hood River-based Mount Hood Gardens Inc., presenting: 

Experiencing the Garden: Design Principles for Outdoor Living Spaces

A well-designed garden is more than just a tidy collection of plants—it is an invitation to slow down, move intentionally, and immerse your senses. Join experienced horticulturist Marion McNew, founder of the Hood River-based Mount Hood Gardens Inc., for a captivating tour of her diverse local landscape projects, alongside stunning imagery from her travels throughout the US, Europe, and Japan. Marion will discuss fundamental design principles and the German Plant Community Principle, demonstrating how smart spatial structure and natural planting strategies can work together to turn any garden into a peaceful sanctuary. Delight in the detail! 

Here are other reasons to attend: 

• Learn about opportunities to get involved with committees
• Check out the botanical display 
• Enjoy light refreshments 
• Shop for HPSO merchandise 
• Win a door prize 
• And, most importantly, connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts! 

This event is free and open to HPSO members only. Please RSVP below to reserve your spot so we'll know how many cookies to order! Doors open at noon, so come early to enjoy all that's on offer.