Gardening Calendar

Events

Iris Garden Displays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through June at Aitken’s Salmon Creek Garden, 608 N.W. 119th St., Vancouver, with parking on Northwest Seventh Avenue. Free. * Information: www.flowerfantasy.net

Tomato Workshop: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 11 at Pacific Community Park Natural Gardens at Northeast 18th Street and 172nd Avenue, Vancouver. Master gardener Al Pavelko will demonstrate and discuss choosing determinant or indeterminate tomato types, planting techniques, fertilizers, pest and disease prevention, plant support and pruning. Immediately following the workshop, participants will provide 45 minutes of service in the demo gardens. Participants should dress for the weather and bring garden gloves. Tools provided. Free. No registration necessary. * 360-397-6060, ext. 5738, or Erika.d.johnson@wsu

Clematis Garden Displays: 9 a.m. to dusk June 13 and 14 at Silver Star Vinery, 31805 N.E. Clearwater Drive, Yacolt. Over 1,000 clematis varieties, plus roses and hydrangeas on display. Clematis plants for sale. Signs will be posted beginning at state Highway 503 and Rock Creek Road. Free. * Information: www.silverstarvinery.com or 360-608-3720 or info@clematisdebbie.com

Summer Rose Care Seminar: noon to 2 p.m. June 13 at Orchards Feed Mill, 10902 N.E. Rosewood Ave., Vancouver. Attendees will be eligible for a free three-month membership in the Fort Vancouver Rose Society. Free. * Reservations: 360-892-3001. Information: call Lynn at 360-695-3073

62nd Annual Rose Show: 1 to 4 p.m. June 20 at First Church of God, 3300 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. The event is the largest of its kind in Washington, and the second largest in the country. More than 1,000 varieties of roses on display. Guided tours of the show, 1 to 3 p.m.; workshop on designing a rose garden with companion plants, 2 to 2:45 p.m.; awards, 3 p.m. All rose growers may enter roses, 6 to 10 a.m. June 20, and vases and supplies will be provided. * Information: www.fortvancouverrosesociety.org or 360-281-7270

Gardening with Native Plants: 10 a.m. to noon June 20 at CASEE, 11104 NE 149th St., Building B, Room 206, Brush Prairie. Learn about a variety of native plants that can be incorporated into your property, resources for acquiring them, and stroll through the native plant area of the Wildlife Botanical Gardens. Free for NatureScaping members; $15 for nonmembers. * Register: info@naturescaping.org or 360-737-1160

Burkhart’s Highland Farm Tour: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 25 in Brush Prairie. The 8-acre farm features horses and organically grown vegetables and fruits. In 2013, it was recognized by WSU Clark County Extension as a model property for demonstrating a commitment to stewardship by implementing practices to control runoff, reduce mud, manage manure, and maintain healthy pastures. Tour participants will hear tips on keeping horses and improving organic management practices. Registration required and tour size is limited. $10. * Directions and registration: 360-397-6060, ext. 0, or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1592214

Meetings

Fort Vancouver Rose Society: 7 to 9 p.m. the first Thursday of the month, Clark County Genealogy Annex, 717 Grand Blvd., Vancouver. Free. * 360-695-3073, www.fortvancouverrosesociety.org

Minnehaha Garden Gate Club: 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month, Minnehaha Grange, 4905 N.E. St. Johns Blvd., Vancouver. * 360-693-6126

Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society: 2:30 p.m. the third Monday of the month, 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. * 360-696-9617

Vancouveria Garden Club: 12:30 to 3 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month, Covington House, 4201 Main St., Vancouver. * 360-936-6515

VanRidge Garden Club: The next meeting is at 10 a.m. June 15, at Lee’s house. Annual birthday potluck, with chicken and cake provided by the club. * 360-574-7965

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