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FRIDAY, DEC. 7

Duniway Holiday Home Tour and Boutique: Tour 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-9 p.m., Holiday Boutique 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Tour seven neighborhood homes decked out for the holidays and explore the boutique, featuring the wares of local artists and merchants. $30 advance, $35 day of, boutique is free; Duniway Elementary School, 7700 S.E. Reed College Place. duniwayhometour.org

SATURDAY, DEC. 8

Naturescaping Basics Workshop: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn to create a low-maintenance landscape that conserves water, minimizes pollution and creates habitat. Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 11560 S.E. Market St. Register online at emswcd.org or call 503-222-7645

Manga Hokusai Manga at Portland Japanese Garden: Open daily through Jan. 13. Art in the Garden features this traveling exhibition of woodblock prints in its only venue in the United States. Included with $16.95 adult garden admission; Portland Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Ave. 503-223-1321 or japanesegarden.org

SUNDAY, DEC. 9

Creating an Edible Landscape Workshop: 1-3:30 p.m. Gain insight and tools for incorporating edible plants into your landscape. OMSI, Parker Room, 1945 S.E. Water Ave. Register online at emswcd.org or call 503-222-7645

Wreathmaking Workshops: 3-6 p.m. Dec. 9, 16 and 23. Design and create wreaths for your home or workplace. $80 includes wine and snacks. Colibri, 1454 N.E. Prescott St. 503-288-8369 or colibripdx.com

MONDAY, DEC. 10

Leach Botanical Garden Plants and History: 7-8 p.m. Learn about the lives of John and Lilla Leach and the importance of their garden. Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie. 503-653-8100 or leachgarden.org

TUESDAY, DEC. 11

Plant Walk: 2-2:45 p.m. Explore Lan Su Chinese Garden with a member of the horticulture staff or trained volunteer to learn about the unique history and cultural significance of the garden’s plants along with tips about their care. Free with membership or admission; Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 N.W. Everett St. lansugarden.org

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12

Wednesday Morning Honey Bee Hikes: 10-11 a.m. Look for wildlife, listen to the wind and creek, water the Children’s Discovery Garden, read a story and craft something fun. 2-5 years accompanied by adult; $3 per child, nonwalkers and adults free. Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave. 503-823-1671 or leachgarden.org

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19

Create a Winter Bird Feeder: 11 a.m.-noon. Learn how to make a feeder for wintering birds. Sellwood-Moreland Library, 7860 S.E. 13th Ave.

FRIDAY, JAN. 18

Good Earth Home, Garden & Living Show: 5-9 p.m. Fri, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun, Jan. 18-20. Browse more than 225 sustainable exhibits for the home and garden. Enjoy live music, organic food and 60 eco-friendly seminars. Free admission with canned food donation; Lane Events Center, Convention Center, 796 W. 13th Ave., Eugene. 541-484-9247 or eugenehomeshow.com

SATURDAY, FEB. 9

Grape Pruning Class: 10 a.m. Broadacres Nursery, 9993 Broadacres Road N.E., Hubbard. 503-981-6509 or email broadacr@oregonsbest.com