Garden Calendar

Events

Bonsai: 11 a.m. July 18 at Tsugawa Nursery, 410 E. Scott Ave., Woodland. All levels are invited to learn about Bonsai, miniature living works of art. Free. Space is limited. Register: www.tsugawanursery.com/events.htm or 360-225-8750.

Planting for Pollinators: 10 a.m. to noon July 18 at CASEE, Building B, Room 206, 11004 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie. Jacqueline Freeman shows how to use color, sequential groupings, seasonal timing and nectar-rich plants to attract pollinators. Tour of the NatureScaping gardens included. Free for NatureScaping members; $15 for nonmembers. Register: info@naturescaping.org or marlene52ns@gmail.com or 360-737-1160.

TreeTalk Workshop: 9 a.m. to noon July 18 at First Place Park, Southeast 16th Street and Southeast 151st Avenue in Vancouver. Urban Forestry arborists will offer techniques for pruning young trees to keep them strong and healthy, and how to prune young street trees for clearance and structure. Dress for the weather. Gloves and some tools will be provided. If possible, bring bypass hand pruners. Free. Register: 360-487-8308 or urbanforestry@cityofvancouver.us; information: www.cityofvancouver.us/urbanforestry

Backyard Composting Workshop: 6 to 8 p.m. July 21 at Columbia Springs, 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Visit a demonstration site to learn ways to make garden compost. Free. Registration required. Register: columbiasprings.org/mcr/workshops; information: 360-882-0936, ext. 224, or mcr@columbiasprings.org

Fair exhibitors wanted: Aug. 7 to 16 at the Clark County Fair, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Amateur home gardeners are invited to exhibit in the floriculture show, with annuals, perennials, shrubs and tree cuttings, container gardens and a floral design competition; and in the Vegetable, Fruit and Special Crops show, with vegetables, fruits, berries and grains. Youth exhibitors welcome. No entry fee; cash premiums will be paid to winners. Volunteers will assist new exhibitors. Information: ccffloral@gmail.com or 360-573-0007; open class exhibitor guides: www.clarkcofair.com

Master gardener events

WSU Master Gardener Advanced Education Conference: noon Sept. 16 through 12:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. There will be 32 seminars covering horticulture, environmental issues, food gardening and volunteer leadership skills, and the opportunity to go on one of three tours. $199 registration includes meals. Single-day and no-meal options are available. Register: www.regonline.com/MG2015VancouverMG2015Vancouver@gmail.com

WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener Program: 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 26 through Nov. 18, in Vancouver. Topics include plant identification, weeds, soil and compost, and pest and disease management. Computer skills required. Participants agree to volunteer 50 hours the first year and 35 each year thereafter to maintain status. $245. Applications: ext100.wsu.edu/clark/gardening/mg or the WSU Clark County Extension office. Limited to 60 students. Erika Johnson, 360-397-6060, ext. 5738, or erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu

Meetings

Minnehaha Garden Gate Club: 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month, Minnehaha Grange, 4905 N.E. St. Johns Blvd., Vancouver. 360-360-695-6752.

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: 10 a.m. the third Monday of the month, Pleasant View Church of the Nazarene, 801 N.E. 194th St., Ridgefield. A potluck will follow the meeting. 360-574-7965.

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