Events Calendar
We welcome everyone who wants to learn and share information about all things gardening. Third Tuesday of each month at 11:15 am from September 1st to June 30th.
The meetings consist of a brown bag lunch, and a short business meeting to keep members apprised of cub activities, followed, at 1 pm by a program on gardening-related topics presented by knowledgeable people in the community at the clubhouse, 1645 High St, Eugene.
Programs are free and open to the public.
2024 Upcoming Events
December 1st
Clubhouse Set Up for the Greens Sale!
December 5th - 6th
Greens Sale 9 am to 1 pm
December 7th
Annual GREENS Wreath Sale
9 am - 1 pm
November 19th
Meeting 11:30 am
Building opens, business meeting, horticultural sharing.
Program Flowers by Taby.
October 15th Meeting
How to Take Great Pictures in Your Garden
October 20th
Field Trip to the University of Oregon Natural History Museum
September 24th Meeting
Welcome Back, Harvest, and Ice Cream Social
September 25th
Field Trip to Gathering Together Farm Tour and Lunch
See us at the Lane County Fair -- July 24 to 28th
EGC Monthly Meeting
June 18
11:30 am Building opens
Noon Business Meeting
1 pm Program Turtles!
Western Box Habitat Restoration around Lane County, with the Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Service
May 9th
Visit to Schreiner’s Iris Garden
May 11th
Garden Extravaganza Plant Sale
May 18 and 19th
Flower Show
May 21st
EGC Monthly Meeting
11:30 am Building opens
12-noon Business Meeting
1 pm Program Turtles
April 16th - Worms and Soil
Noon - Business Meeting and Horticultural Sharing.
1 pm - Program Worms and Soil
March 19th
Regular Monthly Meeting
11:30 am Building opens
Noon Business Meeting and Horticultural Sharing.
1 pm Program: Mums’s The Word!
“All Things Chrysanthemum” with Tamara Bailey, from the Portland Chrysanthemum Society.
Plan to purchase starts!
March 21st
Plant Nerd Night
EGC’s yearly “Plant Nerd Night”
Location - Eugene Garden Club, 1645 High St, Eugene, OR
Plant Program and Plant Sale with guests:
- Corner Store Nursery at Glenwood
- Shonnard’s Nursery in Corvallis
- Johnson Brothers Garden Market
- Basil and Bees from the Eugene Farmer’s Market
Time - 6 - 9 pm
- Doors open at 6 pm
- The program starts at 7:00 pm
Four nurseries will be on hand to talk about and display new things for our gardens in 2024.
Plan to attend!
Everyone in attendance will be given a ticket for a chance to win one of the plants that the nurseries give away.
**Plant nerd: one who is slavishly and hopelessly devoted to plants!!**
Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather
January 16th Garden Club Meeting
11:30 am - Building Opens
Noon - Business Meeting and Horticultural Sharing
1:00 pm - Program 'Worms and Soil'
Jan 10th
Clubhouse Cleaning
Jan 19-21st
Good Earth Home Garden & Living Show, Lane County Fairgrounds
2023 Past Events
JANUARY – 2023
| January 1st | 1:00 pm | Board Meeting, Clubhouse |
| January 17th | 11:30 am | Building Opens |
| 12:00 Business Meeting | Horticultural Sharing | |
| 1:00 pm Program | Benefits of Trees, Exploring Eugene's Urban Canopy | |
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JANUARY – What's up?
| January 10th | 9:45 am | SMJ House Work Party |
| January 20-22nd | Good Earth Home Garden & Living Show | |
| Lane County Fairgrounds | ||
| January TBA | Newsletter for More Information | Clubhouse Cleaning |
FEBRUARY – 2023
| February 7th | 1:00 pm | Board Meeting, Clubhouse |
| February 21st | 11:30 am | Building Opens |
| 12:00 pm | Business Meeting / Horticultural Sharing | |
| 1:00 pm | Program: | |
| Candle Making with Herbs and Flowers | ||
| Workshop with EGC Members |
FEBRUARY – What's up?
| February 15-19th | Northwest Flower & Garden Festival | |
| Convention Center, Seattle W | ||
| February 14th | 9:45 am | SMJ House Work Party |
| February 24th |
9:30 am Social Hour |
Willamette District Board Meeting Hosted by: TBA |
MARCH – 2023
| March 7th | 1:00 pm | Board Meeting, Clubhouse |
| March 21st | 11:30 am Carpool | Make Your Own Hanging Basket! |
| Cost $$ | ||
| 11:45 am leaves | Carpool: Meet at Winco Parking Lot (11:30 am) | |
| Newsletter for More Information | ||
| www.mckenzierivernursery.com |
MARCH – What's up?
| March 11-13th | Lane County Spring Home & Garden Show | |
| Lane County Fair Grounds | ||
| March 14th | 9:45 am | SMJ House Work Party |
| March 24 |
9:30 am - Social Hour |
Willamette District General Meeting |
APRIL – 2023
| April 4th | 1:00 pm | Board Meeting, Clubhouse |
| April 18th | 11:30 am | Building Opens |
| 12:00 pm | Business Meeting / Horticultural Sharing | |
| 1:00 pm | Program: | |
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Fun with Flowers
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| Newsletter for More Information | ||
| April 20th | 10:00 - Noon | Flower Arranging class |
GARDEN EXTRAVAGANZA
Helping Hands Needed!
Sign Up This Month
APRIL – What's up?
| April 11th | 9:45 am | SMJ House Work Party |
| April 30th | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Lane County Master Gardner's Plant Sale |
| Lane County Fair Grounds | ||
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Garden Extravaganza Plant Sale
Preparation:
Bring plants to sell. Rinse each plant to remove garden soil and replant in clean pots with purchased soil. Label with common and botanical names, hardiness, growing conditions, and, if available, pictures of grown plants
NOVEMBER – 2023
| November 7th | 1:00 pm | Board Meeting, Clubhouse |
| November 14th | 11:30 am | Building Opens |
| 12:00 pm | Business Meeting / Horticultural Sharing | |
| 1:00 pm | Program: | |
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Easy Table Top Designs for Holidays with Eugene's Flower Home
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| Newsletter for More Information | ||
| November 17th | 10:00 - Noon | Field Trip to Camas Country Mill and Schoolhouse Cafe in Eugene /Junction City |
DECEMBER – 2023
Saturday, December 2nd
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wreaths, table designs, swags, little trees, door blessings, cone baskets, Yule logs, refreshments, and more
1645 High Street
Call (541) 515-5839 for special orders
