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Friends of Gentle House Flowers at Gentle House.

Do you have a fond memory of Gentle House, love Western Oregon University/Monmouth history and/or want to learn more about the care of historic gardens? Consider joining the Friends of Gentle House. To learn more contact Erin McDonough at mcdonoughe@wou.edu or 503.838.9120.

The Friends of Gentle House efforts enhance the Gentle House as a community landmark. The House is filled with a rich history dating from the late 1800's through the time it was gifted to the University in the 1980s. A site for "genteel entertaining" the Friends are critical to the upkeep of the gardens – laid out in the early 20th century – and the interior of the original home and museum it houses. Community contributions of time and treasurer continue this rich tradition.

2013 Garden Day Schedule

PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS

Please join us, 10am – Noon. The teaching demonstrations are free and open to the public. Please bring work gloves, pruners and questions so you can participate in the "hands-on" instruction; refreshments will be served.

Feb. 14:	Grape pruning
Feb. 28:	Spring rose care
Nov. 14:	Fall rose care

VOLUNTEER DAYS

2nd & 4th Thursdays, 9:30-12:30
Garden Days welcome volunteers. Questions? Contact Sarah at 503-399-9436.

Feb. 14:	Grape pruning
Feb. 28:	Spring rose care
Mar. 14:	Spring check-up, clean wildflower bed
Mar. 14:	Spring check-up, clean wildflower bed
Apr. 11:	Plant hardy annuals
Apr: 25:	Grandma garden clean-up, trim ferns
May 9:	Prune boxwood, plant annuals
May 9-11:	Spring Bazaar – GREETERS
May 23:	Prune and stake perennials
Jun. 13:	Rose care and wedding preparation
Jun. 27:	Prune hedges, deadhead flowers VOLUNTEER'S PICNIC – Noon – 2pm
Jul. 11:	Maintenance and monitoring
Jul. 25:	Tag iris and bulbs; plan new plantings
Aug. 8:	General maintenance; check grapes
Aug. 22:	Dig and divide bulbs and iris
Sep. 12:	Plant iris/bulbs, netting on grapes
Sep. 26:	Begin Fall clean-up; check grapes
Oct 10:	Grape harvest (if appropriate); plant shrubs
Oct. 24:	Winterizing, mulching tender plants
Nov. 6-9:	Holiday Bazaar – GREETERS
Nov. 14:	Fall rose care

SPECIAL EVENT

Dec. 5:

Decorate house for holidays, 10-12
VOLUNTEER'S TEA – Noon – 2pm

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Gentle House 503-838-8673 | or e-mail gentlehouse@wou.edu