• Garden plots at CMBC
• WCMGA events
• Treekeepers of Washington County programs
• Cedar Mill Garden Club Seeks New Members

Garden plots at CMBC

The community garden at Cedar Mill Bible Church has plots available for rent for $10 a year, tools and water included. The gardens are located south of the church property on NW 123^rd. Contact David King at davidscottking@yahoo.com for information and to reserve a plot.

WCMGA events

OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers and the Washington County Master Gardener Association (WCMGA) offer a lineup of classes, lectures, and family friendly events year round. All events and details can be found on the WCMGA events calendar.

Hydrangea Highlights Webinar

Tuesday, June 3, 7-8 pm, Zoom, free, pre-registration required

Join the WCMGA and speaker Darren Morgan, manager of Shonnards Nursery in Corvallis, for a look at new varieties and less common species of hydrangea. Please visit the event page for registration.

Growing Vegetables in the Willamette Valley

Saturday, June 14, 10-12 pm, The Gazebo at WCMGA Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate, 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd., Beaverton, no registration required, free

Join the Washington County Master Gardener Association to learn how to use raised beds and containers for bountiful harvests. Please visit the event page for more information.

Free, fun, family event with Invertebrates and Vertebrates!

Saturday, June 14, 10-1 pm, PCC Rock Creek Education Garden, 17705 NW Springville Rd., no registration required, free

Join us at the WCMGA Education garden at PCC Rock Creek for hands-on activities for the whole family that celebrate invertebrates and vertebrates. Learn about pollinators, other beneficial insects, the wildlife in our garden, and meet some farm animals from the PCC Rock Creek Farm. Get answers to your gardening questions from expert Master Gardeners. There will be free giveaways! Please visit the event page for more information.

Learning Garden Fair

Saturday, June 28, 10-1 pm, The Gazebo at WCMGA Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate, 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd., Beaverton, no registration required, free

Join WCMGA for a day of gardening inspiration and fun! Enjoy tours with Master Gardeners, hands-on activities for kids, and a talk on carnivorous plants for natural pest control. Tips on perennials, native plants, deer resistant plants, vegetable gardening, growing fruit and herbs, and more! Please visit the event page for more information.

Treekeepers of Washington County programs

We work to protect and advocate for trees in urban unincorporated Washington County. Don’t miss our upcoming events! All of them are free. Visit the Treekeepers website to learn more.

Tree Walk: Shute Park

Saturday, June 21, 10-12 pm, exact location after registration, register here, free

Join Melissa for a walk-through at Shute Park, Hillsboro’s oldest park. Founded in 1906, this 13-acre recreation hub has playgrounds, walking paths, a performing stage and amphitheater, a StoryWalk™, and is bordered by the Shute Park Library, Hillsboro Senior Center, and the SHARC aquatic rec center. It’s also home to numerous trees such as Douglas fir, Oregon White Oak, Bigleaf maple, Incense cedar, Coast redwood, and Tulip poplar, some of which are over 100 years old. Bring a lunch if you’d like and join the group at a picnic table after the walk!

Cedar Mill Garden Club Seeks New Members

Third Wednesday of the month (varies July-September),10-12 pm, contact organizer for location, $20 annual dues

The Cedar Mill Garden Club is a small group of friendly women who love gardening. Come join us for gardening discussions, outings to local gardens and nurseries, luncheons, lectures and more! During the summer we go on outings to local gardens/nurseries or other places of gardening interest. We are a small group of friendly plant enthusiasts with a desire to share the love of gardening. All levels of gardening experience are welcome. Come learn or share your knowledge and have fun. If you are interested, please contact Club President Cathy Ramsey at 503-866-4222 or through email at cathyramsey308@gmail.com.