Events are free unless noted. Fees usually include materials; call to confirm. All area codes are 503 unless noted.
TOURS
Sabin Bee-friendly Garden
Get ideas for which plants are most attractive to bees and butterflies in these tours of yards in the Sabin neighborhood.
When: Front yard tours are offered daily at any hour through Sept. 2 (front yards are visible from sidewalk with signs posted).
Tickets: Free
Details: sabinpdx.org or info@habitatgardenspdx.com
Sponsor: Portland’s Office of Neighborhood Involvement and the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods
Multnomah Garden Club
Tour historic Multnomah Village and beyond through private gardens. The seven gardens provide inspiration for native materials, small ponds and fountains and gardens for kids.
When: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17
Tickets: $15
Details: 704-0913
Manzanita Homes
Tour homes in the Manzanita and Neahkahnie beach areas.
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24
Tickets: $10; available on tour day at the Pine Grove Community Club, 225 Laneda Ave., Manzanita
Details: 368-7002
Benefits: Kiwanis Club of Manza-Whee-Lem and Women’s Club of Manzanita North County
EVENTS
SATURDAY, AUG. 17
“Behind the Shoji”: Art and craft show features new artists and new works from longtime favorites. Japanese-inspired original artwork and gifts include handmade ceramics, glass, jewelry, textiles, furniture and more. During garden hours 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, noon-7 p.m. Monday, through Sept. 8. Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Ave.; free with garden admission ($6.75-$9.50); http://japanesegarden.com or 223-1321
Art in the Garden: Monthly rotation of works by local artists inspired by the beauty of Lan Su Chinese Garden. August: Wuon Gean Ho and Ian Boyden. Ends Aug. 31. Lan Su Chinese Garden, Northwest Third Avenue and Everett Street; free with garden admission ($7-$9.50); www.lansugarden.org or 228-8131
TUESDAY, AUG. 20
SATURDAY, AUG. 24
Greater Portland Iris Society: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Includes demonstrations on how to lift and divide your iris plants. Aug. 24-25 and Sept. 21-22: beardless irises. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.; greaterportlandirissociety.org or 360-835-1016
Dahlia Festival: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Monday, Aug. 24-26 and Aug. 31-Sept. 2. Flowers for sale, food vendors, face-painting and bounce house, live music, demonstrations and more. Swan Island Dahlias, 995 N.W. 22nd Ave., Canby; www.dahlias.com or 266-7711
Jewel Box Plant Sale: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Seven specialty nurseries — members of the Cascade Nursery Trail — get together for this sale. Sebright Gardens, 7185 Lakeside Drive N.E., Salem; cascadenurserytrail.com or 463-9615
CLASSES + DEMONSTRATIONS
SATURDAY, AUG. 17
Summertime Bonsai Maintenance for Beginners: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tsugawa staff will share knowledge and advice for keeping your bonsai in top shape during summer and demonstrate what that means. Registration required. Tsugawa Nursery, 410 E. Scott Ave., Woodland, Wash.; http://tsugawanursery.com or 360-225-8750
SUNDAY, AUG. 18
Basics of Bamboo in the Garden: 1 p.m. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.; www.portlandnursery.com or 231-5050
Fairy Garden: 1 p.m. Plants used are mostly herbs, so they can be grown indoors or out. The Wade Creek House, 664 Wade St., Estacada; $35, includes all materials; thewadecreekhouse.blogspot.com or 630-7556
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21
Nature Illustration for Children: Ages 9-14 study how flowers, leaves and other things in nature are constructed and create a detailed botanical drawing from life. Supplies provided. Registration required. One-day class offered weekly 9 a.m.-noon. Wednesdays, through Aug. 28. Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave.; $13-$15 per class, $42-$50 series; www.leachgarden.org or 823-1671
“Gardens of Eatin’: Edible Landscaping: 5-6 p.m. Learn easy organic care and best varieties of berries, grapes, tree fruits, culinary herbs and more. Hosted by Metro and OSU Extension Service. Moreland Farmers Market, Southeast Bybee Boulevard and 14th Avenue; morelandfarmersmarket.org or 341-9350
FRIDAY, AUG. 23
Botanical Workshop: Three-day botanical watercolor workshop with René Eisenbart. Develop skills for rendering detail, study value and composition, and explore creative use of color. Registration accepted until Aug. 22. Sessions held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Aug. 23-25. Oregon Society of Artists, 2185 S.W. Park Place; $275; http://rene-art.com or 890-9668 or rene.art@gmail.com
SATURDAY, AUG. 24
The Many Pleasures of Irises: 1 p.m. Chad Harris, of Mt. Pleasant Iris, president of the Greater Portland Iris Society, talks about irises that can be grown in the Northwest, with their varied cultural needs: wet to dry, sun to shade. Plus demonstration on dividing. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.; www.portlandnursery.com or 231-5050
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Calendar items run on a space-available basis. Please submit notices at least one month before the event to Homes Gardens Listings Desk, The Oregonian, 1320 S.W. Broadway, Portland, OR 97201; or by email (send as a plain text file, with Homes Gardens in the subject line) to listings@oregonian.com. Except for cancellations and corrections, notices cannot be accepted by phone.
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