Events
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Upcoming Events
Versailles Garden Summer Soirée
This event will be co-hosted with Gerard Philippon, owner of Versailles Gardens in NW Portland, where attendees will have the opportunity to tour the grounds and learn about their beautiful custom greenhouses, fabulous water features, and stunning pottery, all while enjoying live music, hors d’ouevres, a glass of wine, and the good company of other landscape professionals. Très fab!
Garden Tour and Talk at Lux Perennials
Lisa Graff, owner of Lux Perennials Nursery will share expert tips on plant selection, care, and garden design before she tours us around the flower-filled paths, serene ponds, waterfalls, fountains, and Victorian style greenhouse that make up her stunning 1 acre Englisth-style garden in the NW hills.
Participants can peruse and purchase plants that Lisa propagates in her greenhouse at a 15% discount and enjoy light picnic refreshments.
Board Meeting and Members 'Meet & Greet'
We’ve added a member meet and greet before our October meeting!
Join us at 10am to network before the board meeting begins at 11:30am. You can join us for just the Meet & Greet, or stay for the board meeting as well.
APLD Oregon members are invited to all Board Meetings. Please contact info@oregonapld.org for more details.
Garden Photography Workshop
Join us and instructor Debra McPherson, adjunct professor at PCC’s Landscape Technology Program and Principle and Founder at Mahonia Design for this hands-on, information packed workshop: "Every Picture Tells a Story:How to Photograph Your Installed Designs Using your Smartphone"
This class will be held outside at an installed garden during the magic golden hour of evening, where you’ll have an opportunity to practice what you’ve learned by taking photos and sharing them with our instructor for feedback.
APLD International Landscape Design Conference
Connect with designers from around the world during APLD’s 2025 International Landscape Design Conference! Join us in San Diego County, the most biodiverse county in the United States.
This year’s conference theme is biodiversity. Get more information at https://www.apld.org/international-landscape-design-conference.
Growing Trees in a Time of Climate Change
Join us at the newly reopened Elk Rock Garden for a seminar on adjusting to climate change via site modification techniques. We’re excited to welcome our sponsor Bartlett Tree Experts and their senior arboriculture researcher Tom Smiley for a presentation followed by a garden walk. The beautiful historic home of the Kerr Family will be our venue for Tom’s presentation. Coffee, tea, rolls and fruit served. Click here to register!
Board Meeting
APLD Oregon members are invited to all Board Meetings. Please contact info@oregonapld.org for more details.
Board Meeting and Meet & Greet
We’ve added a member meet and greet before our April meeting! Join us at 10am to network before the board meeting begins at 11:30am. You can join us for just the Meet & Greet, or stay for the board meeting as well. APLD Oregon members are invited to all Board Meetings. Please contact info@oregonapld.org for more details.
Board Meeting
APLD Oregon members are invited to all Board Meetings. Please contact info@oregonapld.org for more details.
Roots, Revelry and Renewal
Come network with your local landscape industry community for Happy Hour food and drinks at the Astoria room inside Revolution Hall. From our plant and garden book swap, raffle prizes, and an engaging panel discussion on collaborative work between designers and contractors, this event is designed to help you build both professional connections and friendships, and gain valuable insights for your business to thrive. Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow your roots, revel in new ideas, and renew your passion for landscaping!
FREE for APLD OR members and $25 for non-members. Registration required at https://RootsRevelryRenewal.eventbrite.com.
Foundational Tools for Success: Demystifying Materials Options
We know you know plants but how about the latest and greatest in hardscaping materials?
Come join us at Horizon Distributors, a local Landscape Contractor Supplier, that has several locations throughout the Portland Metro area. We will be given a tour of the design showroom that showcases many of the products they carry. This is a fantastic space to bring clients if you have different materials you want to show them. There will also be representatives from many of the premier landscape supply companies such as Unique, FX, Kichler & WAC (Lighting), Belgard (Pavers), Rainbird and Toro (Irrigation), Bull (Outdoor Kitchens) and more.
Free for all APLD Oregon members, $40 for non-members and $20 for students. 3 CEUs available. Register here!
Cistus Design Nursery Tour
Join us at Cistus Design Nursery on Sauvie Island for a tour of renowned designer and horticulturist Sean Hogan’s private garden. Rancho Cistus features plants that Sean has collected from far and wide across the globe and tested in our region for climate resilience. Sean will give us a tour of both his private garden and his nursery. Bring room in your car to take home a few (or a few dozen) plants! Free for APLD members, $30 for non-members. Register here!
Mt. Hood Garden Tour
Save the Date! Join us for a garden tour of several properties in Mt. Hood.
Outdoor Furnishings Presented by: Terris Draheim
Join Paul Patterson, owner of Terris Draheim for an afternoon of learning when & where to use high-end outdoor furnishings for your clients.
Foundational Tools for Success Series: Site Measuring
Learn to create fast, accurate base maps in our hands-on workshop.
APLD Oregon Meet and Greet
Learn more about APLD Oregon’s goals and how membership can benefit and support you in 2024.
PCC Landscape Technology Open House
APLD Oregon will host an information booth for PCC’s Landscape Technology Open House. Please encourage any students you know to stop by, talk to us, and enter to win a free student membership!
