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The Six Degrees of Better Gardening
Photos and Story by Mark Evertz
HILLSBORO — At last, have it both ways: Play in dirt, yet be treated like an adult for it. That’s right, we’re talking about gardening.
Now you can get some tips in a free six-week Noon Garden Series on Tuesdays, beginning June 24 at the Hillsboro Library- Tanasbourne
The Noon Garden Series is sponsored by Portland Community College, Hillsboro Public Library and OSU Master Gardeners. Instructors for all noon sessions are OSU Master Gardeners themselves. Topics include:
June 24 — Color in the Perennial Garden — Add lasting color to your garden. Learn to group according to texture and color as Jolly Butler discusses how to make perennials work for you.
July 1 — Low Maintenance Gardening Tips — Don’t create a high maintenance garden if you are a low maintenance person. Learn from George Hall how to work smarter not harder giving you more time to enjoy your garden.
July 8 — Introduction to Drip Irrigation — Put the water where the plant needs it! John Biewener shares how to save time and money by installing your own watering system. Even take a vacation, then put your system on a timer and come back to a healthy landscape.
July 15 — Pest Control in the Backyard — From chemicals to concoctions, identify problems in your yard and learn what is the best for you and your garden.
July 22 — Growing and Using Herbs From Your Garden — Learn about the selection, care and use of commonly grown herbs that do well in the Pacific Northwest. Touch, smell and taste your way through this class!
July 29 — Container Gardening — Everyone’s using containers! Used for annual color, edible crops or small ornamentals, container gardens can bring a riot of color to the porch or patio, produce a salad garden or be useful for divider screens for woody ornamentals. Learn the care, culture and uses for containers around your home from Melinda Mathiesen.
Classes meet from noon to 1 p.m. Pre-registration is encouraged due to limited space. Students are welcome to bring their lunch. Hillsboro Library- Tanasbourne is located at 2453 Northwest 185th Avenue. Dial PCC at 614-2708 for more information.