What can you do with a Paint Can?

It's time again for the Cedar Mill Garden Club's Plant Sale and Garden Art Fair.  Perennials and shrubs including ferns, peonies, shooting stars and pink viburnum kindly donated by members of the garden club will be available for purchase. 

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A new addition to the event will be a contest for re-purposing materials such as paint cans into a railroad-themed planter or other piece of garden art. The contest, sponsored by the Garden Club, Metro's Paint Program and Zenport Industries will award a winner a plant as well as new garden tool. 

The sale, located at City Mill Bible Church will be will be held on May 4th and 5th between 9 a.m and 5 p.m.

For more information, visit: http://www.thecedarmillgardenclub.org/Plant-sale.html

Countdown to Fruits & Veggies Galore

Time to dust off the wagon and get ready to fill it at the Cedar Mill Farmers Market beginning Saturday, May 12th. A wide array of growers, as well as food and artisan vendors will be there to fill our bellies and the not-so-lazy days of summer. Early crops such as Asparagus, bulbs, garlic and salad greens will be there from the beginning, however June is the time to plan your feast around potatoes and berries.   Also, if you love a good harp solo don't forget to check out the music.


Tips for a great market experience:

1. Shop early in the day to get your hands on the best selection
2. Bring Cash
3. Bring your own re-usable bag, basket or wagon to haul your loot
4. Keep Fido on a leash
5. If you don't have your child on a leash (lol), keep your eye on them
6. Respect the vendors prices
7. Have fun and try something new...such as kohlrabi?

The Market will be open 8:30 - 1:30 on Saturdays through October 27, 2012. See you there!


For more info visit: http://www.cmfmarket.org/cmfmarket/2012/index.html

Cedar Mill Garage Sale This Weekend

Fri - Sun, April 20 - 22, 9am - 4pm (no early birds, please) 3223 NW 125th Pl, Portland, OR 97229 Rain or Shine!!!!! If raining, sale will be inside garage or under cover. Too much to list everything but some examples from two of the families are: - kitchen items - antique tables - books - home decor items - nearly new young women's and young - small antique items (china, cameras, glassware, kitchen utensils, tools, etc.) More items will be added from 2 other families but I don't know yet what they have to list!!!!!

Get your hike on...soon

Jordan Woods Trail Plan

Our soggy spring has halted the project for now, but rest assured that once the mud is a thing of the past, construction will begin on the new Jordan Woods Trail. The park consists of 18 acres of wooded slopes surrounding Cedar Mill Creek. Those who live near the park may experience an increase in noise, dust, and construction vehicles until its completion next winter.

The $1.6 Million dollar project will consist of three trail heads including a parking area and a wetlands boardwalk crossing the stream. The end of the trail promises a view of the creek and surrounding woods, as well as a stone sitting wall for visitors to take it all in. The addition of interpretive signage will highlight the natural features of the park. 

According to the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District natural resources staff, impacts to area wildlife, including beavers and pileated woodpeckers will be minimal. 

The name of the park will be changed to reflect the district's effort to preserve natural areas, to Jordan Woods Natural Area.

For additional information on the project, visit http://www.thprd.org