Clark County
Backyard composting workshop: 10 a.m. to noon June 15 at Columbia Springs, 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway. Learn about basic composting science and see examples of composting sites. Free. http://columbiasprings.org/mcr/classes.html or 360-882-0936, ext. 224.
Community Supported Agriculture in Clark County tour: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 18, begins at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 9319 N.E. Highway 99. Visit three local farms, Red Basket Farm in Battle Ground, Inspiration Plantation in Ridgefield and Storytree Farm in Vancouver, in a guided tour. $30. Register by June 13 http://ocrs.wsu.edu/Signup/?eventid=899 or 360-397-6060, ext. 5738.
Create your own bonsai: 11 a.m. June 15 at Tsugawa Nursery, 410 E. Scott Ave., Woodland. Learn how to create a bonsai tree, along with learning about which vines are suitable. Free. http://tsugawanursery.com/events.htm or 360-225-8750.
Drought-tolerant plants for summer: 10 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. June 15 at Shorty’s Garden and Home, 10006 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Learn about trees, shrubs and perennials that require little water. 360-892-7880 or http://shortysgardenandhome.com
Edible and medicinal plants: 10 a.m. to noon June 22 at CASEE, Room 206, 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie. Richard Hogg will present information on local medicinal and edible plants that can be found in Southwest Washington for use in the kitchen and medicine cabinet. $15. Register: info@naturescaping.org or hannahfa70@yahoo.com
Fort Vancouver Rose Society Annual Rose Show: 1-4 p.m. June 15 at First Church of God, 3300 N.E. 78th St. Free admission. See more than 1,000 varieties of roses competing for trophies and Queen of Show, with plants available for purchase. 360-281-7270.
Jams and jellies: 10 a.m. to noon June 22 at Shorty’s Garden and Home, 10006 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Learn how to prepare different kinds of preserves. 360-892-7880 or http://shortysgardenandhome.com
Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm and Gardens: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Sunday through July 14. A national display garden, acres of iris and landscaped gardens. Free. 12 Marble Road, Washougal, MPO 23, state Highway 14. http://www.mtpleasantiris.com; 360-835-1016.
Maintaining your summer garden: 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 27 at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St. Learn about keeping summer gardens at their best with tips from the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners. Includes watering, weeding fertilizing, pest awareness and tomato pruning. Free.
Sharing your garden: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 15 at Pacific Park Natural Demonstration Area, Northeast 18th Street and 172nd Avenue. Learn to create pet-friendly gardens. Register: http://bpt.me/378127
Summer containers: 10 a.m. to noon June 22 at Shorty’s Garden and Home, 10006 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Learn about creating a container garden that will last the season. 360-892-7880 or http://shortysgardenandhome.com
WSU Extension Clark County master gardener volunteer training: The 12-week training begins Sept. 4 and continues Wednesdays through Nov. 27 from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Upon completion, new volunteers are expected to complete a 50-hour internship their first year and serve 35 hours yearly thereafter to maintain certification. $245. Application: http://clark.wsu.edu/volunteer/mg/educationProgram.html
Fort Vancouver Rose Society meeting: 7 to 9 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Clark County Genealogy Annex, 7165 Grand Blvd. Free. 360-696-1331.
Camas-Washougal Community Garden Club: 1 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month, Camas Community Center, 1718 S.E. Seventh Ave., Camas. 360-210-8012.
Minnehaha Garden Gate Club: 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Minnehaha Grange, 4905 N.E. St. Johns Blvd. 360-992-2939.
Vancouveria Garden Club: 12:30 to 3 p.m. third Tuesday of each month, Covington House, 4201 Main St. 360-936-6515.
Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society: 2:30 p.m. third Mondays, Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St. 360-696-9617.
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