Metro Master Gardeners

06/02/2026

TONIGHT! June 2nd, 7 PM. Join in the Washington County Master Gardener Association's Speaker Series webinar as Josie Losh, Curator of Horticulture, Lan Su Chinese Garden presents: "How to Successfully Grow Chinese Vegetables, Fruits and Ornamentals in the Pacific NW"

Josie will focus her presentation on two unique facets of Chinese horticulture: the edible and the ornamental. China has a very rich history of cultivating plants which extends thousands of years. During this talk, you will learn about the symbolism of China’s most important plants and how they still relate to the day-to-day life of the Chinese people. Furthermore, Josie will present tips for successfully growing Chinese fruits and vegetables in the Pacific Northwest climate.

Register by following this link. https://washingtoncountymastergardeners.org/event/how-to-successfully-grow-chinese-vegetables-fruit-ornamentals-in-the-pacific-northwest/

05/27/2026

TODAY at 12 Noon! Tune-in to Slug Chat with OSU slug expert Rory McDonnell as he answers your biggest questions about slugs and snails:

• Does beer really work?
• Why do slugs love bread dough?
• What even IS a worm slug?
• Are essential oils the future of slug control?

Bring your questions. Bring your curiosity. Bring all the feels. Register to join in.
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/events/slug-chat

Today’s the day.

At noon, we enter the slime zone.

Join us for Slug Chat with OSU slug expert Rory McDonnell as we answer your biggest questions about slugs and snails:
• Does beer really work?
• Why do slugs love bread dough?
• What even IS a worm slug?
• Are essential oils the future of slug control?

Bring your questions. Bring your curiosity. Bring all the feels.
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/events/slug-chat

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

Doing some gardening this weekend? Seeking some solid gardening guidance? Come find us and let's talk plants!

OSU (Oregon) Master Gardener Program volunteers will be throughout the metro area this weekend at farmers' markets and community events, eager to talk all things plants and share science-based guidance for successful and sustainable gardening.

This weekend you can find us at:

Beaverton Farmers Market
The Original Gresham Farmers' Market
Hillsboro Farmers Market
Hillsdale Farmers' Market
King Farmers Market
Lake Oswego Farmers Market
Milwaukie Sunday Farmers Market
Oregon City Year Round Farmers Market

In addition, we will be at:

McMenamins Pubs, Breweries & Historic Hotels Grand Lodge Garden Experience on Saturday, May 23rd. Free event.

You can also find OSU Master Gardener volunteers at the Multnomah County Master Gardener Association Demonstration Garden for their Learn in the Garden Series. They will be in the garden on Sunday, May 24, from 10 AM to 1 PM, talking all things pollinators. Free event. Rain or shine. Find details here https://tinyurl.com/4jreb52n

Come on out, find us, and let's talk plants! 🌱🌳🪴🌷🪻

05/20/2026

Join Oregon Farm Corps as they welcome staff from the Dry Farming Institute for a virtual workshop on Thriving With Less Water.

This workshop is for gardeners, farmers, and anyone who is interested in growing plants while using less water

Tuesday May 26, 6:30-7:45pm
FREE - Registration required
Hosted on Zoom

The Dry Farming Institute’s Oregon-Based Team will:

1. Explain the relationship between water resilience and community resilience.

2. Explore tested strategies and case study examples of how to get started on your water resilient journey.

3. Offer an opportunity to share your water challenges.

4. Provide connections to a community of practice that wants to support you in your water-resilient and dry farming efforts.

See additional details below, along with the registration link.

If you've been curious about dry farming or water resilience, this one's for you!

We're joining our friends at Oregon Farm Corps for a free virtual workshop: Thriving With Less Water.

We'll walk through the basics of dry farming and case study examples, talk honestly about water challenges, and connect you with a community of growers who are figuring this out together.

📅 Tuesday, May 26
🕡 6:30–7:45pm
💻 Free on Zoom — registration required

Sliding scale donations will be welcomed to support the work of Oregon Farm Corps in training and equipping a resilient and equitable next generation of farmers.

This webinar will be presented in English. Auto-generated captioning is available, including auto-translated captions into many available languages.

To register please visit: https://bit.ly/OFC-TWLW

Questions? Email: [email protected]

We hope to see you there!

05/08/2026

It's almost time for the INCREDIBLE! That is the Multnomah County Master Gardener Association Incredible Edibles Plant Sale! Saturday, May 9, 10 AM to 2 PM, 1624 NE Hancock St., Portland

Hundreds of organic herb and vegetable starts for sale!

Community Fair featuring...

- OSU Extension Service Master Gardener "Let's Talk Plants" booth

- Gardening presentations in the "Plant. Grow. Eat." tent

- Fun for the littlest sprouts in the "Kids Grow" tent

- Growing Gardens

- Oregon Bee Atlas

- VetRest Learn about their valuable programs and their cut flower CSA

- Free Lead Soil Testing with Multnomah County, Oregon Plus, Vector Control

- The Victory Garden of Tomorrow - provoking art for better food, better gardens and better cities.

- Live music

- Incredible Eats: Where's Coffee Girl and Salvador Molly's

Learn all the details https://www.multnomahmastergardeners.org/events/incredible-edibles

05/07/2026

A few class spots remain! Our OSU Extension Service metro area Master Gardener volunteers are looking forward to getting everyone "sowing and growing", tomorrow, Friday, May 8! Register today to reserve your place in the class. Just a handful of spots remain!

Want to turn that thumb GREEN 🥦🫛🥬🥒🫑?? Come learn how!! Spots are limited, call today to reserve your spot (503)266-2970

05/03/2026

You still have time to join in the festivities at the iconic Spring Garden Fair! Today, Sunday, May 3, till 4 PM.

Grab your wagon!

Outstanding plant selection!

10-Minute University TM short, fun session packed with essential information for successful gardening!

Fun activities for young sprouts!

Learn about new plant introductions!

Soil testing!

Plus, a potting station to pot up your plant babies in a lovely planting container!

05/02/2026

You still have time! Get on over to Gardenfest, the Washington County Master Gardener Association's stellar plant sale! Today, Saturday, May 2, till 1PM. Follow link below for all the details.

5000+ plants expertly selected for the Pacific Northwest including perennials, shrubs, vegetables, annuals, and PNW natives

Gardening tips and advice, including a Let’s Talk Plants! Master Gardener booth

Children’s activities

Gifts for gardeners, tools, books and more!

https://washingtoncountymastergardeners.org/gardenfest-plant-sale/

05/02/2026

It's time for Plant Sale Palooza as our supporting metro area Master Gardener Associations host THREE fantastic plant sales over the next two weekends!

With a little careful planning, you can hit all three sales! Grab your wagon!

Be sure to check out their garden education offerings, too!

Saturday, May 2, the Washington County Master Gardener Association's Gardenfest!

Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3, the Clackamas County Master Gardener Association Spring Garden Fair

Saturday, May 9, Multnomah County Master Gardener Association Incredible Edibles Plant Sale

Learn all the details. Find links to each sale's website in the comments.