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Join a celebration of color and cultivation at PlantFest.
The event is hosted by the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon. Founded in 1984, the organization is dedicated to nurturing the gardening community in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
PlantFest promises a day full of inspiration, expert advice and gorgeous plants to brighten your garden.
Also, don’t miss Portland Dahlia Society Show.
2026 PlantFest at Clackamas Community College
PlantFest is Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Clackamas Community College Campus in Oregon City. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for the first lecture.
Join fellow plant enthusiasts at the Gregory Forum for a day of vibrant lectures, a plant sale and community connection.
Lecture
This year’s lectures begin at 10 a.m., and each presentation will last 15 minutes. Speakers are:
- Bob Hyland: Container Design for Fall & Winter Interest
- Brett Rousseau: Structural Pruning for Young Trees
- Mulysa Melco: Native Plants for Fall and Winter Gardens
Tickets to hear the speakers are $20 for nonmembers and $10 for members.
Plant Sale
After the lecture, check out the Plant Sale from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Entry to the plant sale is free, so even if you can’t make it to the lectures, don’t miss out on the opportunity to browse and buy plants from local nurseries.
Keep in mind, there are no boxes or plant holding provided. Be sure to bring your own wagons or boxes.
The event is at Clackamas Community College Campus, Gregory Forum, at 19600 Molalla Ave. in Oregon City. Free parking is available.
For more information and to buy tickets to the lectures, visit the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon’s website.
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