During July, Portland Nursery is offering a variety of free classes to help you grow your green thumb. A full listing of classes and registration links can be found at portlandnursery.com; here is a look at just a few.
Learn about beneficial insects with Jarid Kroes Saturday, July 8, 10 am. He’ll identify common beneficial insects and what they do in our gardens. He’ll also talk about how to encourage beneficial insects to venture into your yard and how to keep them happy once they arrive.
On the other end of the spectrum from beneficial insects are garden pests. Saturday, July 15, 10 am, Claudia Groth takes a look at how to treat and prevent pests that can spoil a summer garden using sustainable options.
If you’ve been thinking about making changes to your garden beds, George Bowman will provide some basics to help you design and select the right plants for your space Sunday, July 16, 10 am. Whether it’s drought tolerance or beautiful blooms you’re seeking, you’re sure to walk away with some new ideas.
Get a jump on your winter vegetable garden Saturday, July 22, 10 am with instructor Ian Wilson, Portland Edible Gardens. He’ll cover factors that affect winter growth, timing your planting, plant selection and how to care for plants once they are in the ground.