Tuesday, June 10
Gen(i)us Program:
Selecting Iris from Around the World - Terry Aitken
Mr. Aitken, our genus genius for June, is an award-winning iris breeder and owner of Aitken's Salmon Creek Garden. He will discuss iris species from around the world, plus his own hybridization efforts to breed for hardiness and other climate tolerance factors. Terry will show a wide range of irises and bring samples for viewing.
Multnomah Arts Center Directions Program begins at 7 p.m. $5 per ticket.
Register online.
Saturday, June 14
Garden Tour:
Garden Conservancy Open Day
Six very special SE Portland gardens open for one day only as a benefit for the Garden Conservancy. Co-sponsored by HPSO.
More information.
Tuesday, June 17
Garden School:
Hebes, Cistus & Halimium, Oh My! - Neil Bell, OSU
A tour of the Oregon State University Trial Beds. Meet with Neil at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center, where he conducts hardiness trials. These beauties are hardier than you think!
NWREC, Aurora, Oregon. Carpooling will be arranged. 10 a.m. $15. HPSO members only. Registration limited to 30.
Register online. If you'd like to join in the fun and you're not a member yet, join online now!
Friday-Sunday, June 20-22
Study Weekend in Eugene, Oregon: Breaking the Rules
Registration now open. This Study Weekend is organized by the Willamette Valley Hardy Plant group, which is a separate organization from HPSO. Details and registration available on the Willamette Valley Hardy Plant Group Study Weekend 2008 page. For general information about Study Weekends see the Study Weekend Information Page.
Wednesday, June 25
Board Meeting
HPSO Office
1930 NW Lovejoy Street, Portland OR 97209
(Location Map) 7-9:30 p.m.
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