Marion County Master Gardeners Association

09/15/2026

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09/15/2026

Oh, what's this? Just a FUN and EDUCATIONAL workshop on Saturday, September 19th! Sign up here:
https://marioncomga.org/calendar/category/public/

08/23/2026

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Want to make your yard more welcoming to Oregon’s native bees? Start with what you plant.

Oregon is home to hundreds of native bee species, and flowering shrubs and trees can provide important food, shelter and nesting resources.

OSU Extension’s guide features 29 plants native to Oregon, including willows, currants, Oregon grape, snowberry and native roses, with information to help you choose what works for your landscape.

Explore the guide, https://beav.es/YpG.

07/03/2026

Want more butterflies in your garden — and for longer?

The right mix of nectar plants, host plants and shelter can help butterflies stay through the season instead of just passing through.

Oregon State University Extension shares simple ways to create a garden that supports butterflies from spring through fall.

Read more, https://beav.es/fHe.

07/02/2026

It's berry season! Learn how to select and care for your berries!
Register Here: https://marioncomga.org/calendar/category/public/

06/30/2026

06/26/2026

Find out how you can add carnivorous plants to your garden! There is still time to sign up. Register here:
https://marioncomga.org/calendar/category/public/

06/14/2026

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For Theresa Lee, the best part of being an Oregon State University Extension Master Gardener volunteer is the community.

“It’s like having a built-in friend community where everyone has a base love of gardening,” she said. “We share stories, new gardening tips, problem solve, and partake in unexpected learning.”

A retired forester, Theresa finds peace in gardening and values how the Master Gardener Program helps people stay informed about emerging issues, from invasive jumping worms to how climate change is impacting gardens across Oregon. She especially appreciates the program’s Garden Future initiative, which creates “a friendly, non-judgmental way to talk about how the climate is changing our gardening.”

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the OSU Extension Master Gardener Program. We’re collecting and sharing stories from volunteers across Oregon. If you are a Master Gardener volunteer — or ever have been — we would love to hear from you. Share your story with us! beav.es/mgstory

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Take a look at what's happening at the Marion County Demonstration Garden this month! 👀
Register here: https://marioncomga.org/calendar/category/public/