July
Oregon County Fairs, various dates Oregon
fairs have been an important expression of our culture and
heritage even before statehood in the mid-1800s. Witness the
achievements of Oregon's outstanding youth as they show
their animals, display their craft, and provide
presentations and demonstrations. Learn from industry
experts on everything from photography to gardening. Share
your mutual enthusiasm for a hobby or craft with a fellow
Oregonian. And, while browsing the exhibits you may find a
family member or neighbor proudly displaying a blue ribbon
entry. If you have the stomach for it, there are thrills and
screams in the carnival. But everyone has a favorite
fair-food and there is a mouth-watering treat to meet the
needs of every palette. So visit YOUR Oregon
fair this year. Better yet, participate in the
fair. It could be a talent or skill you find rewarding or
maybe it's a group activity the whole family can get
involved in. Experience the BEST OF OREGON this summer
at an Oregon fair. Check out this year's
Oregon's
Best Contests!
Upcoming Fairs Coos
Co, July 27 - 31
Curry Co.,
July 29 - Aug 1
Deschutes Co, July 28 - Aug 1
Hood
River Co., July 28 - 31 Wallowa Co., July 31 - Aug
7
Washington Co., July 29 - Aug 1
Music in the
Teahouse, Tuesdays @ the Lan Su Chinese Garden
Every Tuesday, from noon until 2:30, music will be performed
in the Garden Teahouse. The performances will feature
the music of the guzheng -- a traditional Chinese instrument
in the zither family. The music is a compliment to the
traditional music of the Portland Orchid and Bamboo Ensemble
which performs throughout the week. All performances
are free with admission and an order of tea.
Dennis’ 7 Dees Open-Air Market on the Oregon
Coast, throughout the summer
Dennis’ 7 Dees is opening their Farm Fresh Produce Market in Seaside. The Farm
Fresh Produce Market expands Dennis’ 7
Dees Garden Center
offering. It will supply only the best selection of
fresh and organic produce on the coast.
David, Dean and Drew Snodgrass, all
partners in the company, continue in their father’s
footsteps. Dennis’ 7 Dees has been a family owned business since 1956 and is
currently the largest coastal garden center selling annuals,
perennials, color hanging baskets, vegetable plants and
nursery stock. They pride themselves on providing
plant material that is proven to thrive in the local coastal
climate. The new expanded offering supports the community
farmers with locally grown, seasonal fresh fruit, vegetables
and herbs.
2010 Celebration Oregon,
Friday, August 27th “Oregon’s premier wine event!”
6:00-9:00 pm in the Hart of the Garden @ the Oregon State Fairgrounds
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Sample over 200 of Oregon’s
finest, award-winning wines
- Enjoy hors d’oeuvres from fifteen
of
Oregon’s top chefs
- Help celebrate this year’s Best of Show during the 2010 Oregon
Wine Award ceremony
There will also be a silent auction to
benefit the Agri-Business Council of Oregon’s Keeping Ag Viable
initiative.
Tickets are $50 each.
Click
here to buy tickets now.
Oregon State Fair, August 27 -
September 6 See the bounty of Oregon's best!
Better yet, participate.
Click here to
see this year's Oregon's Best Contests.
Garden Rewards “Happy Hour”
@ Al's Garden Center, August 13 4 - 7 pm
Al’s in Sherwood, 16920 SW Roy Rogers
Al’s in Woodburn, 1220 N. Pacific Hwy Join us as
we celebrate “Happy Hour” Al’s style. Garden Rewards
Members will receive 20% off their purchases on this special
night. You’ll find fun food and wine for sale at our
Sherwood and Woodburn stores and food and beverages at our
Gresham
store. Listen to the summery sounds of ZimbaMarimba
at Al’s in Sherwood from 5-7pm. At our Sherwood store,
mingle with Garden Celebrity Mike
Darcy, from “In the Garden with
Mike Darcy” on KXL radio.
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Crazy for Crape Myrtles
Event @ Al's Garden Center, Aug. 13 -
22
Al’s in Woodburn, 1220 N. Pacific Hwy
Al’s in Sherwood, 16920 SW Roy Rogers.
Al’s in
Gresham 7505 SE Hogan
Road Stroll through one of the largest selections of
Crape Myrtle trees and shrubs. See how these late
blooming beauties can add color and beauty to your
landscape.
www.als-gardencenter.com
Dan Heims presents:
Heucheras: the New “Bells” of the Ball,
August 15
2pm-3pm, book signing to follow
Al’s in Sherwood, 16920 SW Roy Rogers Dan Heims, author and
current president of Terra Nova Nurseries will talk about
the colorful new varieties of Heucheras that have lifted the
once forgotten North American native to be a showstopper in
the garden. Dan will talk about Heucheras that are
vivid and simple to grow. Come and learn as Dan shares
some of his 34 years of plant expertise. Dan’s book,
Heucheras and Heucherellas Coral Bells and Foamy Bells
will be available for purchase and Dan will sign his book
after the presentation. Registration is
required. Register online at
www.als-gardencenter.com or by calling Al’s in Sherwood
at 503-726-1162.
Tour Al’s Growing Greenhouses
and the 2010-2011 Trials Gardens Bus
departs Al’s in Woodburn, 1220 N. Pacific Hwy, at 10am,
11am, 12noon and 1pm Bus returns from Al’s Growing
Greenhouses at 11am, 12noon, 1pm and 2pm. Hop on
a bus at Al’s in Woodburn and take the short ride to Al’s
Growing Greenhouses. You’ll get a behind the scenes
look at Al’s growing operation and a better understanding of
what “Grown by Al’s” means. Included in the tour will
be a look at the 2010-2011 Trials Gardens. The
2010-2011 Trials Gardens are hundreds of pots of blooming
annuals being grown and tested, or “trialed” for next year.
Some of the varieties are new for Al’s, and some are not
even on the market. You’ll get a glimpse of the future in
flowers while strolling through these gardens. Registration
is required. Register online at
www.als-gardencenter.com or by calling Al’s in
Woodburn at 503-981-1245.
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