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Portland Japanese Garden Volunteer Orientation


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When: Tuesday, January 31, 10:30am

Where: Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston
(Washington Park)

There are many ways to offer your services as a volunteer at the Portland Japanese Garden.  The Garden could not continue in its current state without the support of its’ many volunteers.

For more information contact Betsy Lattig, 503/223-9233
ABOUT MIKE

Mike Darcy is well known in the Portland gardening community and it all started 30 years ago when he began his garden show on KXL. Mike has done garden television programs for OPB, KPTV, and KATU and did garden segments on Good Day Oregon when it first premiered. He writes a column for Digger, trade magazine for Oregon Association of Nurseries, and has been a speaker at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show in Seattle and the Yard, Garden & Patio Show in Portland. He and his wife Linda, frequently open their garden to various garden groups and other non-profit organizations.

MIKE'S GARDEN CALENDAR

Trumpet's Last Blast


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Jim and Kathy Snodgrass sent me this photo of their Angel's Trumpet (Brugmansia) which they have had for five years.  It was a small rooted cutting when they purchased it and each year in the past, they moved it into their garage during the winter.  It has survived and thrived but due to them moving to a new house, they have no space to put it.  Also, it is so heavy that it is difficult to move.  This particular Brugmansia is called 'Dr. Seuss' and Jim and Kathy sent me this photo after our recent dusting of snow.  The plant is in all its' glory in full bloom as though it wanted to give one grand finale.  Especially being in a pot, it is doubtful that it will survive the winter but Jim and Kathy can look back with many nice memories of the bloom 'Dr. Seuss' provided.  Their title is appropriate, 'Trumpet's Last Blast'.

OSU Master Gardener Program 2013


Registration for the Portland Metro Area Master Gardener Program for 2013 is now accepting applications. If you have ever wanted to be part of this program, the time to sign up is now and registration often reaches capacity quickly.  The primary mission of the Master Gardener Program is to train volunteers to educate and serve the general public through pre-existing outreach activities. As part of the program, you will receive 66 hours of classroom instruction over an 11 week course.  Classes begin in January and end in March.  Upon completion of the entire course, an internship program is required whereas there are 66 hours of volunteer time to give back in many different garden related venues. This provides another excellent way to meet fellow gardeners and become part of the Portland gardening community. The cost for the course if $445.  For complete information and how to register; - extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/metro/training
PODCASTS
In The Garden 05/11/13 Hour3
Mike talks with Alice Doyle from Log House Plants. Mike and Alice talk tomatoes. Also Mike takes your calls.
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In The Garden 05/11/13 Hour2
Mike talks with Jeff Grimm from Grimm's Fuel. Jeff and Mike talk mulch, composting and more.
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In The Garden 05/11/13 Hour1
Mike Darcy talked with Karen Schaaf from the West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce. Karen tells Mike about 2013 Eastside Garden Tours.
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In The Garden 05/04/13 Hour3
Mike is live on location at the Albertson's parking lot in Sherwood for the Annual Sherwood Rotary Tree Sale. In the third hour Mike talks with Ginger Rapport, Market Master for the Beaverton Farmers Market. Ginger tells mike all about what to expect at the Beaverton Farmers Market, including local beers! Mike is then joined by Vicki Hertel from Sungold Farms, to talk about farmers markets and what produce to expect early in the farmers market season and what to expect as the summer unfolds. Mike and Vicki also discuss how the frost affected crops this year and how a warm early spring has presented some unexpected challenges.
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