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

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!


Eugene Garden Club Nerd Night

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'

January 2024

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
   

Presented by:
Eugene Parks & Open Space



 

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
10:00 am Meeting

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
10:00 am - Meeting

Willamette District General Meeting

Hosted by: TBA

 

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:
   
Fun with Flowers 
  Newsletter for More Information  
April 20th 10:00 - Noon Flower Arranging class

GARDEN EXTRAVAGANZA

Helping Hands Needed!
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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
     
 

 

 

 

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:
   
Easy Table Top Designs for Holidays with Eugene's Flower Home
  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

Eugene Garden Dec Flyer