South University Neighborhood Association

SUNA’s Slug Queen Gardener’s Den

OUR GARDEN IS YOUR GARDEN!
Have too many Hostas this year but need some raspberries or seeds for your vegetable garden?

SUNA wants to share with our neighbors! If you have or need produce, seeds,
fruit, nuts, bulbs, plants, stone, compost or anything garden related let us know.  Submit what you have or want, with contact info in the comments box at the bottom of this page, and SUNA will connect you with the neighbor who’s interested or has what you need….and be sure to mark your calendars for these garden events:

 Saturday, March 27 

 FOOD For Lane County Spring Plant Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The GrassRoots Garden, 1465 Coburg Road, Eugene. Sales of ornamental and edible perennials, native plants and organically grown vegetable, herb and flower starts will benefit FOOD for Lane County’s Gardens Program. Free admission. Call 541-343-2822 or visit www.foodforlanecounty.org.

Tuesday, March 30

“Plant Nerd Night,” 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., Eugene Garden Club, 1645 High St. Plants for sale before and after a program highlighting interesting plants for the garden. Proceeds benefit the club’s youth activities and civic projects. Free admission, refreshments; drawing for plants and floral arrangements. Call 541-688-6592.

 Thursday, April 1

Dahlia tuber and auction sale, 7:30 p.m., Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., Eugene. Dahlias of all colors and varieties for sale; proceeds fund the Lane County Dahlia Society’s show Sept. 18-19 at the Lane Events Center. Free admission, refreshments; prizes. Call 541-461-8004 or 541-344-0970.

 “Container Gardening & Making Gardening a Life-Long Pleasure,” 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., OSU Extension Service – Lane County auditorium, 950 W. 13th Ave., Eugene. Fee: $10. Call 541-682-7308 or visit http://extension.oregon state.edu/lane to register.

 

Tuesday, April 13

Willamette Valley Hardy Plant Group meeting, 7 p.m., Agate Hall, Agate Street at 18th Avenue, Eugene. Lorene Edwards Forkner, author of “Canning and Preserving Your Own Harvest” and “Growing Your Own Vegetables,” is the guest speaker. Nate Champion of Champion Acres Nursery presents a short clinic on hebes after the main program. Admission: $6/$3 members. Call 541-344-0896 or visit www.thehardyplantgroup.org.

 

Thursday, April 15

“Growing Great Lawns,” 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., OSU Extension Service – Lane County auditorium, 950 W. 13th Ave., Eugene. Fee: $10. Call 541-682-7308 or visit http://extension.oregonstate.edu/lane to register.

May 8, 2010  

Fern Ridge Wings & Wine Festival
Times: Saturday
A family-friendly event for lovers of birds and wine, with guided bird walks, speakers, tastings, crafts, kids activities and tasting tour of area wineries and more.
www.wingsandwinefestival.com
Location:  Domaine Meriwether
88324 Vineyard Ln; Veneta
Phone:  541.935.8443

 
May 9, 2010
 
Discover the early spring birds and flowers of the Willamette Valley. Avid birder and arboretum Nature Guide Rick Ahrens will teach about the adaptations that allow some birds and flowers to become active earlier than others. Rain or shine.
Birds & Blooms Mothers Day Walk 
Times: Sunday, 8 – 10 a.m.
mountpisgaharboretum.org
Location:  Mount Pisgah Arboretum
34901 Frank Parrish Rd; Eugene
Phone:  541.747.1504
Admission:  $5

 
 
May 12, 2010 – May 13, 2010 

River Road Plant & Book Sale 
Selling plants, flowers and vegetables for the plant sale plus lots of great books at great prices. All proceeds go to benefit Pre-School Scholarship Program.
Times: Wednesday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
www.rrpark.org
Location:  River Road Park
1400 Lake Dr; Eugene
Phone:  541.688.4052
Admission:  Free
 
 
May 16, 2010

Wildflower Festival & Plant Sale   
The annual celebration of Oregon’s wildflowers. Enjoy the display of hundreds of wildflowers, a huge plant sale, live music, children’s activities, guided nature walks, great food and handcrafted goods. No pets, please. Free parking.
Times: Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
mountpisgaharboretum.org
Location:  Mount Pisgah Arboretum
34901 Frank Parrish Rd; Eugene
Phone:  541.747.3817
Admission:  $5
 
May 21, 2010 – May 23, 2010 
 
103rd Florence Rhododendron Festival   
The festival officially begins on Friday evening with the Rhody Pageant to crown “Queen Rhododendra.” Events throughout the weekend include parades, flower show, car show, arts and craft fair, 5K run, carnival and much, much more.
Times: Friday – Sunday
www.florencechamber.com
Location:  Various locations around town
Florence
Phone:  541.997.3128

 
May 22, 2010 – May 23, 2010 
 
Rhododendron Festival Flower Show  
The Siuslaw Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society will host the 38th annual Rhododendron Festival Flower Show in conjunction with Florence’s annual Rhododendron Festival and Floral Parade.
Times: Saturday, 1 – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
siuslawars.org
Location:  Florence Events Center
715 Quince St; Florence
Phone:  541.997.2489
Admission:  Free
 
May 23, 2010

Regency Picnic in the Park  
Bring a basket of victuals, a blanket, a bonnet and a parasol. Don your finest daywear and join the lovely picnic among flowers. Hosted by Oregon Regency Society Central Valley. 
Times: Sunday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
www.oregonregencysociety.com
Location:  Hendrick’s Rhododendron Park
2200 Summit Ave; Eugene
 
 
June 5, 2010 – September 4, 2010

Junction City’s Water Tower Market 
This event occurs every week on Saturday
On the cool grass under the Water Tower enjoy music, fresh produce, flowers, arts, and crafts. Country fun for the whole family. 
Times: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location:  Under the Water Tower
7th & Holly St; Junction City
Phone:  541.998.2828
Admission:  Free
 
June 9, 2010 – October 13, 2010

Features a variety of local produce, art and crafts with special emphasis on sustainable and/or organic agriculture. Entertainment from Concerts in the Park, June 24 through August 26.
Cottage Grove Grower’s Market
This event occurs every week on Wednesday
Times: 4 – 8 p.m.
cgchamber.com
Location:  Coiner Park
between 12th & 15th on Main St; Cottage Grove
Phone:  541.942.2411
Admission:  Free
 
June 20, 2010 
 
BRING Tour of Homes & Gardens   
See creative reuse of materials and examples of economical ecobuilding in really cool homes and gardens in Eugene and Springfield.
Times: Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
www.bringrecycling.org
Location:  tickets & maps available at BRING Recycling
4446 Franklin Blvd; Eugene
Phone:  541.746.3023
Admission:  $10 advance, $14 day of tour
 
 
June 20, 2010 

Summer Solstice Herb Walk  
This walk will take you to all four corners of the property, taking in the field, creek and wooded areas. You will meet many familiar plants that have healing properties. Wear weather appropriate clothing and shoes.
Times: Sunday, 10 a.m.
www.cedarcreekbotanicals.com
Location:  Cedar Creek Botanicals
Dorena
Phone:  541.946.1012, please RSVP
Admission:  $10
 
 
June 26, 2010 

Blueberry Festival  
Pick or buy blueberries, shop local vendors for soap, jewelry, art, home and garden furnishings. Lunch from Our Daily Bread, blueberry goodies from Puff’s Pastries, wine samples from Pfeiffer Vineyard and Territorial Winery. Local musicians. U-pick, fresh picked and frozen berries available.
Times: Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
www.oregoncountrytrails.com
Location:  Steely Acres
96378 Adams Ln; Junction City
Phone:  541.998.1890
Admission:  Free
 
 
July 2, 2010 – July 4, 2010 
 
Art & the Vineyard 
Premier art and wine festival in the Southern Willamette Valley. Enjoy entertainment and view over 130 artists in the Artists’ Marketplace and the Art For Your Garden display. Awarded “Best of Eugene Art Event 2009-2010″ by Eugene Weekly.
Times: Fri, 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Sat, 11 a.m. – fireworks; Sun, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
www.artandthevineyard.org
Location:  Alton Baker Park
Eugene
Phone:  541.345.1571
 
 
July 17, 2010

DIVA Midsummer Night’s Dream  
Garden party to benefit Downtown Initiative For The Visual Arts. The event will be hosted in a local hillside garden and will offer a gourmet dinner and garden art auction.
Times: Saturday
divacenter.org
Location:  shuttle to private garden
Eugene
Phone:  541.344.3482
Admission:  $110

 
July 17, 2010 
 
Nutrition 411 Workshop  
Learn the truth about your food supply in this informative workshop presented by Cheryl Bertuccelli, NC & Herbalist. You will take away knowledge of how to navigate through the complex food supply and reduce it to a simpler way of eating. Water, tea, light snack provided.
Times: Saturday, 10 a.m.
www.cedarcreekbotanicals.com
Location:  Cedar Creek Botanicals
Dorena
Phone:  541.946.1012, please RSVP
Admission:  $10

 
July 24, 2010 – July 25, 2010 
 
NW Herb Fest  
Choose from 30 medicinal herb lectures in beginning and advanced categories. There will be an herbal bazaar and festivities.
Times: Saturday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
www.herbaltransitions.com
Location:  Wise Acres Farm
84537 Proden Ln; Pleasant Hill
Phone:  541.736.0164
Admission:  $145 early bird registration
 Town & Country Garden Tour 

July 24, 2010 
 
Tour a beautiful array of gardens in and around Cottage Grove. Some gardens will feature artwork, others will have refreshments and music. This event is a benefit for South Lane Mental Health.
Times: Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
www.cottagegrovegardentour.org
Location:  pick up tickets & maps at Territorial Seed
20 Palmer Ave; Cottage Grove
Phone:  541.345.0636
Admission:  $10 advance, $15 day of tour 
 
August 17, 2010 – August 22, 2010 

Lane County Fair 
Six days and six nights of family fun and entertainment. Come and enjoy one of the Northwest’s finest fairs offering outstanding concerts, thrilling rides and exhibits showcasing Lane County’s best.
Times: Daily, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
www.atthefair.com
Location:  Lane Events Center, Home of the Lane County Fair
796 W 13th Ave; Eugene
Phone:  541.682.4292
 
October 8, 2010 – October 10, 2010

American Rhododendron Society Western Regional Conference 
Come learn about rhododendrons at this event, sponsored by the Siuslaw Chapter. 
Times: Friday – Sunday
siuslawars.org
Location:  Three Rivers Casino & Hotel
5647 Hwy 126; Florence
Phone:  541.997.3082
Admission:  $45
 
October 31, 2010

Mushroom Festival & Plant Sale 
The annual fall celebration of mushrooms and the harvest season. One of the largest mushroom displays on the West Coast. A huge plant sale, live music, a scarecrow contest, children’s activities, hayrides, craft vendors, incredible mushroom-inspired food, fresh cider, wine and much more. 
Times: Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
www.mountpisgaharboretum.org
Location:  Mount Pisgah Arboretum
34901 Frank Parrish Rd; Eugene
Phone:  541.747.1504
 
 
May 15, 2011

Wildflower Festival & Plant Sale 
The annual celebration of Oregon’s wildflowers. Enjoy the display of hundreds of wildflowers, a huge plant sale, live music, children’s activities, guided nature walks, great food and handcrafted goods. No pets, please. 
Times: Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
mountpisgaharboretum.org
Location:  Mount Pisgah Arboretum
34901 Frank Parrish Rd; Eugene
Phone:  541.747.1504
 
October 30, 2010

Mushroom Festival & Plant Sale 
The annual fall celebration of mushrooms and the harvest season. One of the largest mushroom displays on the West Coast. A huge plant sale, live music, a scarecrow contest, children’s activities, hayrides, craft vendors, incredible mushroom-inspired food, fresh cider, wine and much more. 
Times: Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
www.mountpisgaharboretum.org
Location:  Mount Pisgah Arboretum
34901 Frank Parrish Rd; Eugene
Phone:  541.747.1504

“Welcoming Wildlife to Your Backyard,” 1 p.m., The Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton. The first session of “Garden University,” a new series of lectures taught by gardening experts; others will happen in May, July, September and November. Fee: $15 per lecture or $60 for the entire series; admission to The Oregon Garden included in the price (members can attend the lectures for free). Call 503-874-8100 or visit www.oregon garden.org for more information about topics, instructors and advance ticket sales.