Free Seminars

For 2024, the Gresham Japanese Garden is offering free seminars to the community instructed by GJG volunteers. The blueberry seminar and the pollinators seminar are co-hosted by Al’s Garden Center. Even though this is a free seminar, we still like to know who will be attending. Please register below.

Growing and Caring for Blueberries, Saturday, March 2nd, 12-1:30pm

JIM BUCK, GJG INSTRUCTOR AND JONATHAN FAITH, AL’S GARDEN & HOME STORE MANAGER

The Growing and Caring for Blueberries seminar will describe the main parts of a blueberry plant, what soil conditions the plants favor, how and when to fertilize blueberries, the harvest times and show-and tell for various varieties, pruning recommendations, and responses to a couple common diseases that may occur. Al’s Garden & Home will also be bringing coupons to spend on re-stocking your blueberry crop.

Spring Lawn Maintenance, Saturday, April 13th, 1-2:30pm

JIM CARD, GJG INSTRUCTOR

Getting green, healthy grass is not easy without some TLC. This spring’s lawn maintenance class will cover keeping your lawn healthy and green throughout the summer months in the northwest weather. It will also cover how to get moss out, and what blend of fertilizer works best for lawns, how to apply, an overview of sprinkler systems and how to water your lawn and your plants.

Creating a Pollinator Habitat for Your Garden and Home, June 15, 10:30-11:30am

DEB PETERS, GJG INSTRUCTOR AND JUDY ALLERUZZO, AL’S GARDEN CENTER INSTRUCTOR

Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds, are crucial for the reproduction of many plant species. This seminar will focus on native host plants for butterflies and how to create your own a pollinator yard. Learn where and how to plant milkweed and other plants to attract monarch butterflies.

Fundamentals of Pruning, June 8th, 1-2:30pm

SUE PROTZ, GJG INSTRUCTOR

Learn the four basic cuts of pruning and the subsequent reaction from these various pruning cuts. Learn also about tools and tool care. Take a tour of the Gresham Japanse Garden to understand the niwaki-style of pruning and how you can attempt it in your own setting.