Upcoming Events

Winter Bloomers Open House

Where: February 25 9-5, February 26 10-4
When: In the garden at Dancing Oaks
Come out to enjoy the brave bulbs, perennials and shrubs that are beginning to give cheer to our hearts with their color and delight our noses with their sweet scent. Tasty morsels and tea served in the Pavilion.

Insights into Gardening

Where: February 11, 2012 8:30 am - 3 pm
When: La Sells Stewart Center, OSU, Corvallis
A day long seminar offering practical hands-on learning for home gardeners and gardeners-to-be. Nine classes offered and many plant and art vendors.
Presented by Benton County Master Gardeners.

Yard, Garden and Patio Show

Where: February 17 thru 19, 2012
When: Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon
Get a jolt of spring fever with beautiful display gardens, great speakers and lots of plant and gardening vendors. We'll be in the Remarkable Green Market area this year so please stop by. They do have a plant check area to stash your purchases while you see the show throughout the day. Hardy Plant Society of Oregon puts on a lovely botanical display.

NARGS Winter Study Weekend Everett, Washington

Where: March 9th - 11th 2012 for attendees, 3/10 for the public
When: Holiday Inn, 3105 Pine St. Everett, Washington
Come to the Western Winter Study Weekend for the North American Rock Garden Society (NARGS) in Everett, Washington. Room is still available for those wanted to register for the lectures. Please see the NARGS.org website and click on Study Weekend link in the left column.
PLANT SALE OPEN TO PUBLIC: We will be selling along with many other vendors and the doors will open to the public on SATURDAY March 10 12:30 - 5 pm. The event takes place at the Holiday Inn, Everett, Washington.

Amity Daffodil Festival

Where: March 17 & 18th 10 am - 4 pm
When: Rice Elementary School, Amity, Oregon off of Hwy 99W
A great little plant sale that has been going for many years in conjunction with the Daffodil Show. If you've never seen a daffodil show you are in for a real treat. Many other activities happening as well such as an Art Show, Volks Walk, and lunch available on site.

Lan Su Chinese Garden 2011 Spring Sale

Where: Saturday March 31, 2011 11 am - 4 pm
When: NW Natural parking lot adjacent to Lan Su Chinese Garden.
A sale that benefits this jewel in downtown Portland. Come enjoy the Lan Su Chinese Garden and shop the cool Asian plants brought by vendors from around the area.

GardenPalooza

Where: April 14, 2012 8 am - 4 pm
When: Fir Point Farms, Aurora (near Canby)
A collection of many growers from around the Northwest gathered under the tents and in the greenhouse at Fir Point Farms in Aurora Oregon. Produced by the wonderful folks of Garden Time TV.

Hardy Plant Society of Oregon Spring Sale

Where: April 7 & 8th
When: Expo Center, Portland Oregon 10 am - 3 pm
The largest specialty nursery sale in Oregon with a fantastic selection of plants, botanical display, and right on the pulse of the hot horticultural beat in the Northwest! Looking for something unusual or rare? This is the place to shop.

Friends of Bush Gardens Sale

Where: April 20 & 21
When: Parking lot near Bush Barn Art Gallery off High Street
Located in the parking lot near Salem's historic Bush House and Bush Barn Art Gallery this sale generates income to support the care and restoration of the gardens at Bush's Pasture Park. Organically grown heirloom tomatoes and basil starts from Teal Creek Farms. Usually a nice show of Rhodies provided by the local chapter of the Rhododendron Society.

Spring Garden Fair

Where: May 5th 9-5 and May 6th 9-4
When: Canby Event Center (Fairgrounds)
A large sale with a wide range of plant material from annuals, perennials, trees and collector's gems. Very popular and well attended. Master Gardeners of Clackamas County do a great job orchestrating this sale and offer classes and demonstrations of interest to all.

25th Annual Spring Garden Festival

Where: Sunday May 6, 2011 9 am - 4 pm
When: Arts Center Plaza, Corvallis, Oregon
Set in the beautiful Arts Center Plaza in Corvallis the Spring Garden Festival offers a wide array of plants and wares for sale. Benton County Master Gardeners also have a booth to educate gardeners. It is a perfect chance to get some perennials in the garden for summer performance.

Oregon Plant Fair

Where: May 12, 2012 9 am - 2 pm
When: Alton Baker Park, Eugene, OR
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.

Gilbert House Benefit Plant Sale

Where: June 1st and 2nd 2012 10 am -4 pm
When: Mission Mill Museum off 12th St. Salem
This sale is held on the grounds of the historic Mission Mill Museum and benefits the projects of A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village. In tandem with the sale are lovely Salem gardens open for tours, with purchase of tickets required.

Friends of Bush Gardens Sale at Salem Art Fair

Where: July 20, 21 & 22, 2012
When: Bush's Pasture Park off High and Mission St. Salem
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. Its Salem's summer garden party with lots of gorgeous art to enjoy.

Salem Hardy Plant Society Sale

Where: September 15, 2012
When: Polk County Fairgrounds, Rickreall, Oregon
Held at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Rickreall this finale sale of the season is a definitely worth seeking out to find something for that special spot in the garden.