gardening Archives - Marion SWCD

Native Plant Sale Order Period

We’re accepting orders now through February 10, 2024 for our Annual Native Plant Sale. Over 100 species available including conifers, broadleaves, shrubs, forbs, grasses, and groundcovers! Shop now! Once you

First Friday: Regenerative Landscaping

Learn how you can apply regenerative landscaping principles on your property and why it’s worth considering.

Homeschool Day

Homeschool families are invited to attend this free learning opportunity at Ankeny Hill Nature Center.

First Friday: Rain Gardens & Bioswales

Jesse Dillow will give an overview of rain gardens, what they are and how they function, a rundown of how to size and design them, some plants that work well, the installation process, and maintenance needs.

First Friday: Native Plantings in Your Place

Have you wondered how to incorporate native species into your yard, container gardens, or property?

Lunch & Learn: Native Plantings

Have you wondered how to incorporate native species into your yard, container gardens, or property?

Home School Day

Homeschool families are invited to attend this free learning opportunity at Ankeny Hill Nature Center. June is National Pollinator Month. Explore the wonderful world of pollinators at this special homeschool

First Friday: Jennifer Parke on Solarization

Hear from Jennifer Parke, OSU professor, about the use of a technique called soil solarization for management of soilborne plant pathogens and weeds.

First Friday: Jennifer Parke on Solarization

Hear from Jennifer Parke, OSU professor, about the use of a technique called soil solarization for management of soilborne plant pathogens and weeds.