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Multnomah County Master Gardener™ Association

Insights and Practices

Multnomah County Master Gardener™ Association
  • HOME/
  • FREE EVENTS/
    • Monthly Speaker Series
    • Learn in the Garden
    • Event Calendar for the Public
    • Member Calendar
    • Incredible Edibles Sale
  • NEWS/
    • Demo Garden Insights and Practices
    • OMGA The Gardener’s Pen
    • Metro MG Newsletter
    • Social Media
  • ABOUT/
    • Our Association
    • Become a Master Gardener
    • Our Sponsors
    • Contact Us
  • CHAPTER MEMBERS/
    • Membership
    • Join/Renew
    • Member Calendar
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Community Education Project
    • Merchandise
    • Board Information
    • Documents
    • Forms
    • History
 
 
 

January
Plant native seeds, test seed viability, vegan garden bed (2023)
Planning for small spaces, dry farming tips, favorite veggies and herbs (2024)

February
White oak trees, Children’s and Butterfly Gardens, Willow Tunnel (2023)
Make seed tape, check soil temperature, prune blackberries and raspberries (2024)

March
Spring perennials, peat-free soil mixes (2023)
Test seed viability, create bee habitat, install floating row cover (2024)

April
Spring weeds, hardening-off plants, soil temperature (2023)
Amending clay soil, purchase “bee” safe plants, IPM tips (2024)

May
Drip irrigation, weeds to watch, reuse garden materials (2023)
Benefits of trellising (2024)

June
Pollinator meadow, dry farming, trellis tomatoes (2023)
Ecology classes for kids, dead trees give new life, protect seeds from squirrels (2024)

July
Observe pollinators, Chelsea Chop, dry farm flowers (2023)
Squash tunnel, eggplants and peppers, bird-proofing blueberries (2024)

August
The Living Chinese Dragon, Deadheading, Watering Big Trees (2023)

September
Observe insects, fall crops, planting garlic (2023)

October
Leave the leaves and stems, winter cover crops (2023)

November
Analyze crop performance, put the beds to bed, sheet mulching (2023)

December
Recap the growing season, favorite veggies and herbs (2023)

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