Upcoming Events

Mother's Day Garden Tour

Where: Dancing Oaks
When: Sunday May 12, 2013 10-5, Tours 1 pm & 3 pm

Take Mom and Grandma out for beautiful springtime drive through the countryside to Dancing Oaks. Guided tours through the gardens are at 1 pm & 3 pm with tasty morsels and tea available in the pavilion. And a FREE PLANT for every Mom! Thanks to all the moms for the nurturing and encouragement they have given each of us.

Concrete Cast Leaf Class

Where: Dancing Oaks
When: Saturday May 18th

Join Diana Goings in creating fantastic concrete leaves that you can use in your garden or give away as gifts. She will also give instructions on painting techniques that you can have fun with after your leaf cures. All materials are provided; please wear clothes to get messy in. Feel free to bring a sack lunch to enjoy in the garden. $35.00 Please call to reserve space as it is limited to 12. We will repeat this class throughout the season. Class begins at 10 am.

Father's Day at Dancing Oaks

Where: Dancing Oaks Nursery
When: Sunday June 16,2013 10 am - 5 pm

Come out for a visit to Dancing Oaks with Dad and enjoy the lushness of the late Spring garden, kick back on a bench for a spell. FREE PLANT for every Dad! Guided garden tours at 1 & 3 pm and tasty morsels & tea in the pavilion. We are open 10-5 on Father's Day.

Dancing Oaks Summer Garden Festival

Where: Dancing Oaks Nursery
When: Saturday July 13th, 2013 9:30 am- 4:00 pm

An annual event for many years that is a benefit for the local Charter School. Come enjoy the day meandering the garden and visit the many ARTISTS IN THE GARDEN with beautiful items for sale. MUSIC under the gazebo of the pavilion: DELICIOUS PIES carefully made by the Pedee Women's Club to satisfy every sweet tooth. A benefit SILENT AUCTION is in the plaza!

Oregon Plant Fair

Where: Alton Baker Park, Eugene, OR
When: May 11, 2013 9 am - 2 pm

A very festive sale set outdoors in beautiful Alton Baker Park near the river in Eugene. An especially good mix of vendors with everything from alpines, grafted conifers, to heirloom and exotic vegetable starts. I always go home with something from here! Garden art for sale too.
avidgardeners.org/oregon-plant-fair-2013

Special Sale at Sebright Gardens

Where: Seabright Gardens, 7185 Lakeside Dr. NE, Salem 97305
When: Saturday June 15 10 am - 4 pm

Come by and see us on location Sebright Gardens June 16, 10 am - 4 pm. Our other plant fanatic friends Hydrangeas Plus and Fry Road Nursery will be selling there as well. Tour the fantastic display gardens created by Thomas and Kirk of Sebright! This is part of our cooperative efforts to showcase these keen growers in each of our four locations this season. So come on by for one stop shopping and see what plants will be new and exciting additions to your garden.
More details & directions: www.sebrightgardens.com/

Friends of Bush Gardens Sale at Salem Art Fair

Where: Bush's Pasture Park off High and Mission St. Salem
When: July 19, 20 & 21, 2013

Come enjoy one of the best and oldest art fairs around and then peruse the plants provided by choice vendors. Plant holding area provided and help getting the plants to your car is available as well. It's Salem's summer garden party with lots of gorgeous art to enjoy.
friendsofbushgardens.org
salemart.org/

One Day Sale at Fry Road Nursery

Where: Fry Road Nursery, 34989 Fry Rd SE, Albany, OR 97322
When: July 7th 10 am - 4 pm

Come by and see us selling on site at Fry Road Nursery along with Hydrangeas Plus and Sebright Gardens. This is part of the cooperative effort between our four specialty nurseries to bring unique offerings to each of our local areas.
Fry Road has a superb selection of Fuchsia!- many that you have never seen before and you'll want try in your garden.
More info & for directions: www.fryroadnursery.com/

Salem Hardy Plant Society Sale

Where: Polk County Fairgrounds, Rickreall, Oregon
When: September 14, 2013

Held at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Rickreall this late season is a definitely worth attending to find some autumn beauties for that special spot in the garden. It's certainly one of my favorite sales. Lots of great vendors to choose from!
www.salemhardyplantsociety.org/

Oregon Fall Poultry Swap

Where: Benton County Fairgrounds - Indoor Arena
When: September 21st 10am-6pm

A new event for us! We are very excited to add this event to our line-up. Combining both our obsession for fantastic poultry and plants! Many vendors come together at the Benton County Fairgrounds to buy, sell and trade our poultry, homemade goodies, gifts, plants and more! This event is free and family friendly. The swap will host raffles, speakers, and other fun activities in addition to the lovely poultry on show and great vendor wares for sale.
For more info: www.oregonpoultryswap.com/