Borrow tools for free
Northeast Portland Tool Library is like a traditional library, but with tools instead of books. It’s great for people who don’t want to buy or rent tools they are only going to use once in a while....
View ArticleFeb. 25: Rain Gardens workshop – free!
Explore the critical role rain gardens can play in urban stream restoration, and learn how to construct your own! You’ll learn how to: assess your site to decide best location and size calculate...
View ArticleMar. 28: Organic veggie seeds club
Grow Portland’s Seed Club makes organic seeds available to gardeners and non-profits in the Portland area for an affordable price. There is a seed packing session set for March 28th at Lucky Lab Tap...
View ArticleMar. 18: Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop
Learn the basics of grafting, the most common method of fruit tree propagation. Learn why and how grafting is done, what root stock and scion wood are, and which ones to use. You’ll get to bring home a...
View ArticleMore free garden workshops all summer long!
These Oregon Metro workshops are a little farther away, but well worth it! Topics include basic and advanced vegetable gardening, edible landscapes, healthy soil, and pesticide-free pest control. Check...
View ArticleJuly 28: Free monthly garden workshop series
Come learn gardening skills through hands on activities in the garden, and learn about your community. This workshop series is FREE, all ages are welcome! This month the theme is “Summer Celebration.”...
View ArticleSept. 30: Free Naturescaping Workshop
Dig into sustainable gardening! Naturescaping is the practice of using native plants to create sustainable landscapes that are good for people, animals and the environment. Learn how to design a...
View ArticleFriends of Trees: Piedmont/Woodlawn Neighborhood Planting
Thank you to all those that volunteered with us on a bright, beautiful February morning last year to plant trees in the neighborhoods of Piedmont/Woodlawn! We’ll be returning this Saturday, February...
View ArticleFree Seed to Supper Beginning Gardening Classes
Please pass it along to anyone who might be interested: beginning in March, Oregon Food Bank and OSU Extension Service will be offering free Seed to Supper beginning gardening classes for adults at...
View ArticleKids Cook at the Market 2013
Returning season sponsor The International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Portland is teaming up with Portland Farmers Market again this year to offer Kids Cook at the Market, the Market’s...
View ArticleFriends of Trees is coming to Woodlawn
Residents can order discounted trees now—the earlier the better! All that good, squishy soil means it’s tree-planting time, and Friends of Trees is getting ready to hit the ground in the Woodlawn...
View ArticleBackyard Habitat Mapping
Audubon Society of Portland & Columbia Land Trust The Audubon Society of Portland & Columbia Land Trust have teamed up to create a unique program that supports urban gardeners in their efforts...
View ArticleA new neighbor, Virginia’s Warbler
(the above photos are by local birder Owen Schmidt) I’m not sure about you but I’ve been noticing a lot of people standing around 7037 NE 8th Ave of late – with binoculars and camera’s. They seem to be...
View ArticleGrow Portland Newsletter
Grow Portland leads the planning of new East Portland gardens Grow Portland is helping to identify and plan five new garden projects in East Portland, to be built over the next five years by the City...
View ArticleWoodlawn Community Garden – Celebrates Successes in 2017
Successes in 2017 36 of 39 garden families in 2017 were from Woodlawn (19) or an adjoining (17) neighborhood—we are a neighborhood asset! Women were principle gardeners in more than half our plots Our...
View ArticleAudubon Society’s Backyard Habitat gets GRANT!
The local Audubon Society’s Backyard Habitat received a grant from the Port of Portland and are using the funds as a joint project with the Columbia Land Trust. They’re using the funds to waive the $35...
View ArticleTaking greenway activism door-to-door in northeast Portland
Posted by Kiel Johnson (Go By Bike) on September 6th, 2018 at 2:39 pm My door-knocking partner, Kate Johnson. (Photo: Kiel Johnson) This post is written by Kiel Johnson, a local business owner,...
View ArticleWoodlawn Elementary School First Annual Plant Sale! Order by April 10th!
Please support Woodlawn Elementary’s First Annual Spring Plant Sale! Herb, flower and vegetable plans are on sale now! Please see the attached order form or go to newleafgreenhouse.com to view the...
View ArticleFree Compost Available from Portland Transportation Bureau — U-Haul!
April 24, 2019 Anyone want free compost? U-haul. Here are the details: Portland Transportation Bureau has an excess of compost they are making available to the public for FREE! This compost is made...
View ArticleA Busy Summer Begins
Click to view this email in a browser We are Hiring! Grow Portland is excited to announce that we are inviting applications to hire 3 new Garden Educators. We welcome applications from candidates with...
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