I’m amazed that this year’s rain has lasted so long. Then again, it isn’t unheard of that the rose festival is held under gray, stormy skies. Our yard used to turn into a bog under the kind of hail and hard rain we’ve seen this weekend, but then my gardening master of a housemate created a simple rain garden. He dug a hole in a low part of the yard, away from the house and in the berry garden. Then he lined the bottom with some rocks and a little concrete. Now the rain all gathers there, and it turns into a lovely mini pond. If you’re looking for a little more information on rain gardens, check out this series of free workshops from East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District:
Don’t miss the last of this season’s FREE Rain Garden Workshops! Rain Gardens 101: Learn about rain gardens, the critical role can play in urban stream restoration, and how to construct your own. You will learn the how to decide appropriate location and size, calculate impervious surfaces, determine soil suitability, choose appropriate plants, and more. Includes field trip to a nearby rain garden.
View the full spring schedule and register online at www.emswcd.org/workshops-events. Workshops are filling quickly, so register now while spaces are still available. Advanced registration is required. Information: (503)935-5383
· Wednesday, May 26th, 6-9pm at East Multnomah SWCD
· Saturday, June 5th, 9am-1pm at Portland Nursery (at 90th & Division)
· Sunday, June 6, 1-5pm at Kenton Historic Firehouse.
via CNRG.
Top photo by Rachel “RC Designer”
