Le Tour des Plants on KGW - clips

Hopefully every one had a chance to see Friday morning's KGW segments.

Drew Carney was out at Smith Berry Barn bright and early to talk about the kick off of the tour!!

If you didn't get a chance to see the show visit Le Tour des Plants on facebook here and you can check out all the fantastic segments, events and activities that went on that morning!

Pretty sure they demonstrate how to make delicious carmel apples so probably it's necessary for everyone to check out!

Top 10 Reasons to "do" the Le Tour des Plants

1. Great way to spend time with friends and family
2. Cost-effective way to get landscape design ideas
3. Fresh new plants at great prices
4. Best time to plant in the Northwest
5. See how enjoyable gardening can be
6. Learn cool things like...how to make a willow bench or turn your produce into gourmet meals
7. Experts will help you build containers that look great
8. Learn how to start an edible garden
9. Taste local foods and wine
10. Visit nurseries and gardens that aren’t normally open to the public (J. Frank Schmidt Jr. Arboretum, Rogerson Clematis Collection, Terra Nova Nurseries, Peoria Gardens, Oregon State research sites)

Gas Prices Cutting into your Plant Budget??

Are gas prices cutting into your plant budget? Want to share the ride with another gardener to cut back on costs? Check out these sites for do-it-yourself carpooling!
http://www.erideshare.com/
http://www.carpoolworld.com/
http://www.carpoolmatchnw.org/
or of course, Craig’s List: look under community for rideshare

Or, make like a celebrity and tour in your own van! Gather your entourage and charter your own ride, with space for purchases! Check out www.raztrans.com or www.ecoshuttle.net for biodiesel-powered vehicles to navigate your route in.

Garden Companion - Photo Contest Winners!

Heartfelt thanks to all the gardeners who sent in photos of their gardening companions, and congratulations to Diane C. and Bev B., this week’s $20 gift certificate winners!

Diane C.'s photo











Of her two chickens, Diane says, “My gardening is so much more fun now that I have chickens, raised from 2 days old. Meg and Amy follow me closely, checking out every hole I dig for bugs and worms, scratching in piles of raked debris, eating seed heads, and often removing dirt particles from my clothing. They keep up a running commentary on everything and are just delightful. They are two years old.”

Bev B.'s photo

Monday, September 15 - Le Tour des Plants Events in Portland/Vancouver Area

Portland/Vancouver Area

All Day - Drake's 7 Dees - Garden Club Day. 20% off one item with Garden Club Card.

10am-Noon - Lavender at Stonegate - So you want to start a lavender farm? With Sarah Badar, Owner come learn what it takes to start a lavender farm. Learn about lavender varieties that do well in our area, plant spacing, weed barrier, irrigation, harvesting and how to market this wonderful herb.

11am-1pm - Tsugawa Nursery - Basic Landscaping Q&A. Learn about soils and some good basic design elements in creating a pleasing landscape.

1pm & 3pm - River Rock Nursery - Display garden tour & FREE tree consultation with Gretchen O'Brian, Owner. Need help choosing a tree for that special place? LEarn about different trees and shrubs, their attributes and growing preferences by walking with Gretchen around the nursery and display gardens.

Drawing for Le Tour "granny bike" from Don Sprague

Don Sprague is offering one of his original works of art as the prize for a drawing to be held in conjunction with Le Tour des Plants. Don, the creative force behind Garden Gallery Ironworks in Hubbard, created a bicycle garden sculpture especially for Le Tour. You may have seen it displayed at the Yard, Garden & Patio Show or at Gardenpalooza in years past. Now you can enter to win one for yourself! Click here for an entry form. Winners will be announced on the Sept. 27 GardenTime show.

Correction -- Gathering of Gardeners

The Le Tour des Plants magazine with activity details and coupons is now available at participating nurseries and garden centers.

There is one little problem with the coupon for the 6th Annual Gathering of Gardeners in the magazine: the date is actually September 20-21! Plan to attend at the beautiful Village Green Resort, and enjoy the celebration! Click here to visit the coupon page.