The newest class from The Oregon Garden’s “Garden University” series will teach you how to create a pet-friendly garden.

The Architectural Heritage Center’s second annual Heritage Home Tour is coming up in the end of July.

Late architect Frank Shell’s family home near Multnomah Village features atrium rooms, entire glass walls, and lots of natural light.. Building Blocks is hosting a special one-night event at the renovated house featuring period interior design and art of the mid-century. The event is called “An Evening at the Shell Family Home – Invitation to Live the Sputnik Era.”

The Oregon Garden presents a class called “Small Trees for Small Spaces,” on Saturday June 11 at 1 p.m.

The Oregon Garden is hosting a container gardening contest. Enter to win garden memberships and nursery gift certificates.

All About Stone will be holding two free DIY classes this Sat. May 28th. The first class is how to install your own Paver Patio and the second is on how to install a Retaining Wall.

The Historic Preservation League of Oregon presents a walking tour of Mid-Century Modern homes in the Oak Hills neighborhood, on Saturday May 21st from 10am-4pm.

The Santiam Heritage Foundation’s 11th annual garden tour takes place this year on Sunday June 26 between noon and 5 PM. Visit seven beautiful gardens while at the same time supporting the restoration of the Charles and Martha Brown House and garden.

Explore five distinct historic houses in the Chapman school district. On Saturday May 21, explore the beautiful architecture of Northwest Portland. For tickets and more information, see the Chapman Home Tour website.

Tomorrow the Portland Williams-Sonoma is reopening at Northwest 23rd and Flanders. Whether you’re looking for kitchenware, home furnishings or more, stop by the store. The reopening party will feature tastings and demonstrations, and even a guest appearance by chef Naomi Pomeroy of Beast.