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Dear garden lovers,
We are so excited about our first year together, we're celebrating one month early. Metro natural gardening and Oregon State University Extension Service's Community and Urban Horticulture program joined forces in a great partnership last May – and the natural gardening program has never been better. Join in the fun and feel the love!
Free classes, coupons, online videos, learning gardens and tours across the region entice, teach, inspire and satisfy seasoned gardeners and beginners alike.
This month's cast of star instructors includes edible gardening guru Glen Andresen, Oregonian writer Kym Pokorny, OSU horticulturist Weston Miller, garden writer Lisa Albert, organic garden expert Jen Aron and landscape architect Lora Price. Our home garden tour hosts in May include Debbie and Jim Krekos, Kym Pokorny and Thomas Vetter. And with more and more retail and community partners, it's easier than ever to get connected.
See below for our latest highlights – and links to our complete lineup – for gardening green this spring.
The natural gardening program team
Gardens of Natural Delights™ tour registration opens 8:30 a.m., April 30
Mark your calendar to call or sign up online on the last Saturday of April so you can ensure a spot or two in this year’s garden tours. Each Sunday we'll showcase one great home garden with limited registration so you have more time to talk with the hosts.
See the complete tour lineup
$5-off coupons for compost, native plants and more at 37 local retailers
This discount on native plants, hand weeding tools and compost is offered generously by retailers in every corner of the region. Download a coupon now or pick some up at a workshop. Limit of one coupon per customer, per store through Dec. 31, 2011.
Download the coupon
How-to videos let you learn on the fly
Too busy to come to that weekend workshop? Get the 5-minute version online for most topics in this year’s lineup. Carl Grimm shares his top tips for nontoxic and natural gardening on KATU's AM Northwest show. New videos are added regularly.
See how-to videos and other natural gardening resources
April through May workshops and tours
Gardens of eatin': advanced vegetable gardening
Led by garden expert Jen Aron
10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 23
Urban Farm Store, Southeast Portland
Details and registration information
Gardens of eatin': advanced vegetable gardening
Led by Oregon State University horticulturist Weston Miller
11 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 23
Farmington Gardens, Beaverton
Details and registration information
Gardens of eatin': edible landscaping
Led by garden expert Jen Aron
10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 30
Metro’s Natural Techniques Garden, Southeast Portland
Details and registration information
Healthy soil for healthy plants
Led by Oregonian garden writer Kym Pokorny
10 to 11 a.m. Sunday, April 30
Linnton Feed & Seed, Northwest Portland
Details and registration information
Grow a greener green lawn
Led by regional gardening expert Glen Andresen
1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 1
Dennis’ Seven Dees – Lake Oswego
Details and registration information
Gardens of eatin': edible landscaping
Led by garden expert Lora Price
1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 1
Portland Nursery – Division, Southeast Portland
Details and registration information
Native plants for birds, bees and butterflies
Led by garden writer Lisa Albert
10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 14
Buffalo Gardens, Northeast Portland
Details and registration information
Water less, save more and keep your garden green
Led by Oregon State University horticulturist Weston Miller
1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14
Cooper Mountain Nature Park, Beaverton
Details and registration information
Incredible edibles of Debbie and Jim Krekos
Home garden in West Linn
1 to 2:15 p.m. Sunday, May 15
Details and registration information
2:30 to 3:45 p.m. Sunday, May 15
Details and registration information
Gardens of eatin': advanced vegetable gardening
Led by garden writer Lisa Albert
10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 21
Ace Hardware, Forest Grove
Details and registration information
Hidden Hazelwood gem of Thomas Vetter
Home garden in Northeast Portland
1 to 2:15 p.m. Sunday, May 22
Details and registration information
2:30 to 3:45 p.m. Sunday, May 22
Details and registration information
Native plants for birds, bees and butterflies
Led by garden expert Jen Aron
10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21
Metro’s Natural Techniques Garden, Southeast Portland
Details and registration information
Eclectic collection of Kym Pokorny
Home garden in North Portland
1 to 2:15 p.m. Sunday, May 29
Details and registration information
Sunday, May 29, 2:30 to 3:45 p.m.
Details and registration information
For a complete listing of upcoming workshops and registration information, visit Metro's natural gardening workshops webpage or call Metro's recycling information hotline at 503-234-3000.
Visit www.oregonmetro.gov/garden
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Making our region sustainable through gardening is a joint venture. More and more gardeners like you are using natural, nontoxic methods in the Portland metropolitan area, thanks in part to a growing circle of partners including Oregon State University Extension Service and local retailers. With your help, we can protect the health of people and pets and the quality of our water and natural areas through sustainable landscaping together.
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