Garden Gathering pop-up workshops

The Garden Gathering series continues with Central Gorge Master Gardener volunteer Jen Harty’s pop up presentations that will be held during the Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale, Saturday, May 11, 9am to 1pm at the CGMGA greenhouse on the OSU Extension Service grounds, 2990 Experiment Station Drive, Hood River. 

Three different topics will be covered at the May Garden Gathering of 10 minute pop up workshops. 

• 9:30am – Tomatoes! How to select the right varieties for your garden and how to give your plants a great start.
• 10:30am – How to plant and care for Lavender. Watering needs and pruning will be explained.
• 11:30am – Selecting vegetable plants that grow well in containers and the right soil mix for successful growth and bountiful harvest. 

Harty is a skilled gardener with decades of science based gardening education and says, “Knowing a few bits of essential information about your plant’s needs can make growing a garden full of thriving plants a reality.”  These pop up workshops are designed to help you provide what your plants need to thrive.

While you’re at the Garden Gathering pop up workshops, be sure to purchase the plants you’ll need to get your gardening projects started. The Master Gardener Plant Sale is known for its selection of quality, locally grown plants at reasonable prices. Inventory is limited to plants on hand on the day of the sale so come early for the best selection.

All are welcome to attend the Garden Gathering to learn about planting and caring for tomatoes, lavender, and vegetables in containers. No registration is needed for this free presentation. Upcoming topics for Garden Gathering presentations are Tool Care, Weed Management, WaterWise Gardening, and Planting Fall Crops. Dates, times and locations will be announced prior to each presentation.