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Garden

Victory Gardens – Lecture by gardening writer Pat Munts as part of SCC’s year-long study project of “The World War I Years.” The Spokesman-Review correspondent will discuss food rationing and Victory Gardens during war. Wednesday. 11:30 a.m., Spokane Community College, Hagan Foundation Center for the Humanities. Free. 533-7382.

Growing Your Own Food – The Master Gardeners and the Washington State University Extension is presenting this class that will discuss raised bed gardening. Thursday. 6-8 p.m., WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana. $10. 477-2048.

Inland Empire Iris Society – This meeting includes a potluck dinner. Participants should bring their favorite potluck dish and their own plate, fork, spoon and knife. Thursday. 6 p.m., Manito Park meeting room, east of the conservatory. 535-8025.

Friends of Manito Houseplant Seminar and Sale – Pepper Ballien of Interior Gardens will speak at this seminar that features a houseplant sale to follow. Saturday. 10 a.m., Manito Park meeting room, east of the conservatory. Free for members, $5 for nonmembers. 456-8038.

Beginning Gardening – The Master Gardeners and the Washington State University Extension is presenting this class that will discuss basic garden practices. This is the first class in a four-part series. March 11. 10 a.m.-noon., WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana. $30 for all four classes. 477-2048.

U.S. Bank Boise Flower and Garden Show – More than 150 outstanding booths and displays. The exhibits will showcase local nurseries, landscape architects and designers, garden stores, suppliers and manufacturers, decking and other industry related companies. Show attendees will be able to gather ideas for their own gardens, make purchases for their yards, and talk to experts!. March 24-26. 10 a.m., Boise Centre on the Grove, Boise. $7/adults, $3/children ages 7-12. (888) 888-7631.

Magic, Murder and the Weather: The Art of Not Gardening – William Martin, an artist and gardener from Australia will speak at this presentation by the Inland Empire Gardeners. March 29. 7 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $10. 535-8434.

Corbin Art Center Historic Garden Clean-up – Volunteers are needed to edge, weed and clean-up this garden. Refreshments will be provided. April 1. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. 624-0885.

3Cs Garden Club of the Coeur d’Alene area – “Trees and Deer” will be the topic of this meeting. April 5. 1:30 p.m., Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St., Post Falls. $12 per year membership. (208) 664-4192.

Garden Expo 2006 – Over 200 garden-related vendors will be at this expo presented by the Inland Empire Gardeners. May 13. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College Lair, 1810 N. Greene St. 535-8434.

North Idaho Fair – Aug. 23-27. This year’s theme is “Blue Ribbon Good Times.” Fair gates open each day at 9 a.m. Exhibit buildings open Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Carnival is open Wednesday-Saturday, noon-11 p.m., and Sunday, noon-8 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur d’Alene. $6/general, $2.50/ages 6-12, free/ages 5 and younger, $3/parking. (208) 765-4969.

Fall Perennial Plant Sale – Presented by Friends of Manito. Members begin shopping at 8 a.m., open to the public at 10 a.m. Sept. 10. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Manito Park, maintenance yard east of Gaiser Conservatory. Free admission. 456-8038.

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Clutter Control Clinic: Kids – How to make organizing fun so kids will stay motivated. Wednesday. 1 p.m., Amazing-Nu’ Spaces, 12412 E. Sprague Ave. Free. 928-2629.

28th Annual Home and Yard Show – Presented by Jim Custer Enterprises, event features displays and demonstrations with home and yard related products, services and improvements. Thursday-Friday, noon-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Feb. 26. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday is Habitat for Humanity Spokane Day with 10 percent of that day’s admissions donated directly to Habitat for Humanity Spokane. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/adults, ages 12 and under/free. 924-0588.

Clutter Control Clinic: Garage/Travel – Space can be found - up, down and all around. Saturday. 1 p.m., Amazing-Nu’ Spaces, 12412 E. Sprague Ave. Free. 928-2629.

Home History Workshop – Learn how to research your home’s history. Saturday. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $35. 456-3931.

Antique Appraisal Days – Appraisal experts will evaluate family treasures such as fine and costume jewelry, fine and decorative arts, quilts and antiquarian books. Appraisals are conducted on a first-come first-served basis. No musical instrument appraisals will be available. Proceeds support the ongoing restoration of the Campbell House. Sponsored by The Spokesman-Review. March 24-25. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $10/item (limit 5 items). 456-3931.