Free Gardening Classes Offered

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The Central Oregon Chapter of OSU Master Gardeners presents a series of free classes at the Central Oregon Builders Association’s Home & Garden Show. The classes all will be held in the same classroom in the Middle Sister Building at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. In addition, the Master Gardeners will have a booth at the show offering a free plant clinic, so bring your gardening questions and get answers from Master Gardeners. The free plant clinic will run throughout the Home & Garden show. The class schedule is as follows:

FRIDAY, MAY 6

10:30 – 12:00 – Vegetable Gardening for Central Oregon

Instructor: Master Gardener Vicky Kemp

All you need to know about growing vegetables in our area – kids are welcome too!

1:00 – 2:15 Tips for Successful Gardening in the High Desert

Instructor: Master Gardener Vickie Minor

If you are new to Central Oregon, or even if you have been here awhile, this class will give you some tips and ideas that will help you garden successfully in our climate. 

 SATURDAY, MAY 7

10:30 – 12:00 – Vegetable Gardening for Central Oregon

Instructor: Master Gardener Jan Even

All you need to know about growing vegetables in our area – kids are welcome too!

1:00 – 2:15 – Tips for Successful Gardening in the High Desert

Instructor: Master Gardener Vickie Minor

If you are new to Central Oregon, or even if you have been here awhile, this class will give you some tips and ideas that will help you garden successfully in our climat

 SUNDAY, MAY 8

10:30 – 12:00 – Down and Dirty:  Gardening Fun with Kids!

Instructor: Master Gardener Angie Boettner

If you want to get your kids and family excited about gardening, this class is for you – all kids and families are welcome!

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Veterans Appreciation Day

Join us for a heartfelt day dedicated to honoring and celebrating our veterans at Veterans Appreciation Day! This special event is designed to show gratitude to those who have served while raising funds to support local veterans

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Sunriver Wildfire Preparedness Fair

The Sunriver Fire Department, Sunriver Owner Association and the Central Oregon Fire Prevention Coop invite you to the Wildfire Preparedness Fair! There will be wildfire prevention education, tips from experts, planning for evacuations, goodies and so much