PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Pacific tree frog in wildflower. In the weekly calendar we are featuring a photo that was an entry in our 2012 photo contest. The winners ran in the Dec. 22 weekend edition of Homes Gardens of the Northwest.
Events are free unless noted. Fees usually include materials; call to confirm. All area codes are 503 unless noted.
EVENTS
SATURDAY, JAN. 5
Portland Build, Remodel and Landscape Show: Noon-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4-6. The show features seminars, exhibits and demonstrations to help consumers through the home-improvement process. See website for details. Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; $6; homeshowcenter.com or 235-7575
SUNDAY, JAN. 6
O-Shogatsu, the New Year’s Festival: Noon-3 p.m. Event includes a celebration of “kakizome,” the writing of the first calligraphy of the new year, presented by Yoshiyasu Fujii. Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Ave.; free with order of tea service and garden admission ($6.75-$9.50); japanesegarden.com or 223-1321
TUESDAY, JAN. 8
Multnomah County Master Gardeners: 7 p.m. Laura Crockett shares her inspiration for creating special garden spaces. Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church, 5441 S.E. Belmont St.; www.metromastergardeners.org/multnomah or 445-4608
Washington County Master Gardeners: 7:15 p.m. Jen Aron on “Edible Landscaping, Vertical Gardening and Interplanting.” First Baptist Church, 5755 S.W. Erickson Ave., Beaverton; metromastergardeners.org/washington
THURSDAY, JAN. 10
Beaverton Garden Club: 9:30 a.m.-noon. Ann Nickerson on “How to Design a Four-Season Border.” Beaverton Resource Center, 12500 S.W. Allen Blvd., Beaverton; 747-6148
CLASSES + DEMONSTRATIONS
SATURDAY, JAN. 5
Al’s Kids Club: “Grow a Dirt Baby”: 11 a.m. Kids watch their “dirt baby” sprout hair, and learn about soil and how plants use water and sunlight to grow. Registration required. Al’s Garden Center, 1220 N. Pacific Highway, Woodburn; $5; www.als-gardencenter.com or 981-1245
What to Do in the Garden?: 11 a.m. Registration required. Tsugawa Nursery, 410 E. Scott Ave., Woodland, Wash.; http://tsugawanursery.com/events.htm or 360-225-8750
Planning Your Personal Paradise: 1 p.m. Learn how to map your garden, observe sun and water patterns and more. Registration required. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.; portlandnursery.com or 231-5050
SUNDAY, JAN. 6
The Buzz on Mason Bees: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bee expert Brenda Calvert of Halfmoon Farms will walk you through setting up nesting boxes and blocks, discuss the benefits of mason bees, and discuss the minimal yearly maintenance and supplies involved. Registration required at the website. Portland Nursery, 9000 S.E. Division St.; www.portlandnursery.com/events/january_events.shtml or 788-9000
What to Do in the Garden in January: Noon. Plant marking, winter protection, creating terrariums and more. Garland Nursery, 5470 N.E. Highway 20, Corvallis; www.garlandnursery.com or 541-753-6601
Build Your Own Terrarium: 1 p.m. Registration required. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.; $30; portlandnursery.com or 231-5050
Honey Bees in the Backyard: 1-2:30 p.m. Registration required at the website. Portland Nursery, 9000 S.E. Division St.; www.portlandnursery.com/events/january_events.shtml or 788-9000
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9
Weatherization: 6-8 p.m. Learn how to install basic weatherization materials with simple tools such as a hammer and screwdriver. Registration required. Earl Boyles Elementary School, 10822 S.E. Bush St.; communityenergyproject.org or 284-6827, ext. 108, or energy@communityenergyproject.org
Basics of Asian Floral Design: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn the 11 basic rules used in every beautiful flower arrangement. Registration required. Floral Design Institute, 1500 N.W. 18th Ave., Suite 109; $45; floraldesigninstitute.com or 223-8089
SATURDAY, JAN. 12
Weatherization: 10 a.m.-noon. Learn how to install basic weatherization materials with simple tools such as a hammer and screwdriver. Registration required. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 11229 N.E. Prescott St.; communityenergyproject.org or 284-6827, ext. 108, or energy@communityenergyproject.org
Wood Barn Quilt: 10:30 a.m. Learn how to create and hang a wood barn quilt that can adorn your barn, shed, chicken coop or even your kitchen, entry or sewing room. Registration required. The Wade Creek House, 664 Wade St., Estacada; $35; thewadecreekhouse.blogspot.com or 630-7556
Little Sprouts: Beautiful Layered Spring Bulb Pots: 11 a.m. Kids will bring home a pot with bulbs they planted to care for. Registration required. Garland Nursery, 5470 N.E. Highway 20, Corvallis; $5 per child; www.garlandnursery.com or 541-753-6601
Maximizing Your Veggie Garden: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Space-saving tips, plant-spacing and vertical-growing methods, and tips on how to interplant your crops to maximize harvests. Registration required at website. Portland Nursery, 9000 S.E. Division St.; www.portlandnursery.com/events/january_events.shtml or 788-9000
Creating Cozy Cottage Gardens: 1 p.m. Registration required. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.; portlandnursery.com or 231-5050
Starting From Seed, Steps for Success: 1-2:30 p.m. Learn how to start your vegetable and ornamental garden from seed. Registration required. Portland Nursery, 9000 S.E. Division St.; www.portlandnursery.com/events/january_events.shtml or 788-9000
The Wonders of Houseplants: 1 p.m. Al’s Garden Center, 1220 N. Pacific Highway, Woodburn; www.als-gardencenter.com or 981-1245
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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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