February 13, 2026 3:05 a.m.
Gardeners of all experience levels are invited to grow their skills and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts at the annual Spring into Gardening Conference, taking place Saturday, March 7th at Umpqua Community College.
Hosted by the Oregon State University Extension Service Douglas County Small Farms Program and the Douglas County Master Gardener Association, it’s a one-day horticultural event. Spring into Gardening offers a full schedule of educational sessions designed to help participants cultivate healthier, more resilient gardens while building community through a shared passion for plants.
The conference features sixteen topics across four sessions, allowing attendees to tailor the day to their interests and experience level. Presentation topics include drought-resilient landscaping, mason bees and pollinators, floral design, vegetable gardening, botany basics, and houseplant troubleshooting, along with other practices that support thriving landscapes and ecosystems.
The day begins with the keynote presentation by Douglas County Small Farms Extension Agent Logan Bennett titled, “Upping Your Compost Game”.
Doors open at 8:00 a.m. and the final session concludes at 4:15 p.m. An optional boxed lunch is available for $15. Conference registration is $40 and scholarships are available.
Registration is open through Monday, March 2nd. To view the full class catalog and register online, go to: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/douglas/events/spring-gardening-conference. In-person registration is available on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the OSU Extension Service building on Southeast Douglas Avenue in Roseburg.