Upcoming Events

Saturday, Oct 11th 2008

Herb School

Deanna Delong, authored How to Dry Foods over 26 years ago, has taught solar dehydrator construction in 20 countries, will speak about food dehydration and recipes and techniques for drying fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, nuts and seeds. 6th edition How to Dry Foods will be available for sale. Andy Van Hevelingen, owner of Van Hevelingen Herb Nursery, grows and sells over 100 varieties of Lavender, plus dozens of other herbs. He is a lavender breeder who has developed 5 unique and popular lavender varieties. He is a garden writer for The Herb Companion magazine. Elizabeth Howley, CCC Horticulture Instructor, will present her experiences using favorite herbs and favorite recipes will be shared. Speaker topics will include Drying Foods, Cooking With Herbs, Alluring Lavender and Mediterranean Herbs. Preregistration is required. Vendors will have plants, herbs, books and more available for purchase! Bring a sack lunch and join us for this exciting day! Questions? call Elizabeth at 503-657-6958 x2389 for additional information. Registration flyer can be found at: http://depts.clackamas.edu/hort/fa%2008%20Herb%20School.pdf

The nonprofit HOME ORCHARD SOCIETY’s All About Fruit Show

TASTE HUNDREDS of fruit varieties; ORDER FAVORITE TREES--ONLY $10 EACH--to pick up spring 2009; VIEW FRUIT DISPLAYS; BUY HOME-GROWN FRUIT; IDENTIFY YOUR UNKNOWN FRUIT (bring 6 samples of each); FIND fruit exhibits & publications on research, control of fruit diseases & insects; ENTER CONTESTS for Double-Crust Apple-Pie & Largest Tree Fruit (bring Sat. or Sun., judged Sun. noon); ENJOY FRUIT PASTRIES & coffee.

Monday, Oct 13th 2008

Building Ponds and Waterfalls

Materials and techniques used to create and maintain natural looking residential water features will be covered in this 2 hour class. Registration flyer at this link: http://depts.clackamas.edu/hort/fa%2008%20Pond%20class.pdf

Wednesday, Oct 15th 2008

Living on the Land- Albany

Living on the Land is a workshop series tailored for small acreage landowners. There are 4 workshops in the series and a field tour. Workshops will focus on practical topics for small acreage management, including pasture management, weed control, soil quality and water resources. Classes will take place on Wednesday nights, October 15, October 22, October 29 and November 5. The field tour will be on Saturday, November 1 and will include stops to visit with landowners in Linn County. We’ll learn about some of the management practices neighbors are implementing on their land. Pre-registration is required as space is limited to 40 participants. The registration form is available at http://smallfarms.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/LOL_Registration_Albany.pdf

Saturday, Nov 1st 2008

Cultivating Our Local Food Economy Workshop

This workshop is focused on developing direct markets among local producers, restaurants, institutional food buyers and other end users. There will be a local food lunch and tables where producers can display their goods, or images of their goods, to food purchasers. Participants will attend sessions where they can discuss the challenges of producing in Central Oregon, how to market and sell products, distribution options, and networking opportunities. To register, visit: www.coic.org/localfood