2008 Classes and Workshops
July
July 12, 11 AM
Succulent Container Gardens ~Tired of high-maintenance containers? Discover the colorful world of succulents. Purchase your container and select your plants, and we will provide a place for you to plant them, as well as the soil and fertilizer! No charge other than your materials.
July 26, 11 AM
Wise Water Useage - Even in Oregon, water is a precious commodity. Learn the latest tips for creating your own water efficient landscaping and irrigation, from the experts at Tualatin Valley Water District and the Regional Water Providers Consortium. Stop by and pick up a FREE watering gauge kit and other helpful water conservation resources.
August
August 2, 10 AM
“Landscaping for Profit” — Have you ever wondered if landscaping can affect home values? We will have an experienced realtor here to discuss strategies for quick sales; improvements to street appeal; which kinds of landscaping improve values long-term; and much more. Bring pictures of your landscaping for an on-the-spot assessment.
August 9, 10 AM
Leaf Casting with Kay from The Artfull Garden ~ Create a one-of-a-kind art piece for your garden, suitable as sculpture or a water feature. There is a $32 fee for this event to cover materials, and Kay will walk us through the creation of two castings apiece..
September/October
Sept. 13, 11 AM
Kym Pokorny, Oregonian columnist, on her favorite must-have plants. This will be a featured Le Tour des Plants event. (unconfirmed date and time)
Sept. 27, 11 AM
Dan Heims from Terra Nova Nursery, on shade gardening with new perennials.
October 11, 11 AM
“Preparing Your Garden for Winter” — Learn easy steps you can take now to protect your garden and put you ahead in the spring.
~~Classes are free except for the workshops where cost is as noted.
We request you register by calling us at 503-649-4568, so that we might anticipate attendance.
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Plant a Row for the Hungry
Once again, Farmington Gardens is a proud participant of the Plant a Row for the Hungry campaign. Last season, we collected almost 1800 pounds of beautiful home-grown produce – and we think we can beat that mark this year. To participate, merely grow a little more produce than you family can use, and bring the surplus here on Sundays. We will deliver all donations to the Sunshine Pantry in Beaverton, which serves 300 needy families a week
Be sure to pick up a brochure at Farmington Gardens for all the program details, and don’t forget to get your PAR card stamped every time you bring in produce. When you have ten punches on your card, you are entitled to $10 in free Farmington Gardens’ merchandise.
Gardeners can (and DO) make a difference!
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6th Annual Tomato Festival August 30 11 Am – 3 PM
This has become an annual favorite here at Farmington Gardens. Be sure not to miss the fun~
- Sample over 70 varieties of tomatoes – heirlooms, beefsteaks, cherry, plum, pear, salad – in all manner of colors – red, orange, yellow, pink, purple. Find your personal favorites.
- Watch cooking demonstrations by Chef Dan Brophy, from the Oregon Culinary Institute, as he shares recipes using different types of tomatoes. Enjoy samples and take home recipes.
- Learn more about how to grow the best tomatoes right in your own backyard. Our own Farmington Gardens’ staffers will once again share the best tomato-growing tips around.
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Other Events this Year
Just a sneak peak at what we’re working on – more details coming soon!
September 13 – 21 ~ Le Tour des Plants Another excellent opportunity to for great seasonal specials and interesting speakers.