Events
Sixth annual Lavender Festival: Noon to 6 p.m. July 25, with a concert from 6 to 9 p.m., at Heisen House Vineyards, 28005 N.E. 172nd Ave., Battle Ground. Lavender craft demonstrations, tips on cooking with lavender, entertainment, games, food and local products for sale. Live music on the hour every hour. Free. Suggested donations of $5 per adult and $3 for ages 5 to 18 will support restoration work on the historic barn. Information: heisenhousevineyards.com
Natural Garden Tour: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 26, at 10 gardens in Clark County. On the self-guided tour, learn about using native plants, conserving water with rain barrels, attracting beneficial insects and designing alternatives to traditional lawns. Free. Information: Booklets about the tour are at numerous garden stores and the Clark County Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver, or contact Hana Marino at 360-397-2121, ext. 5290 ,or hana.marino@clark.wa.gov
Succulent garden class: 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 3 at Holland America Bulb Farm, 1066 S. Pekin Road, Woodland. Make a planter and learn about care and propagation. $35 fee includes materials, wine samples, coffee or iced tea. Registration: stacey@habf.net or 360-225-4512.
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
