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Tulips and Daffodils - Arbor Crest Wine Cellars will display more than 8,000 tulips and daffodils on their grounds daily through the end of May. Noon-5 p.m., 4705 N. Fruithill Road. 927-9463.

Baskets and Blooms for Mother’s Day - Children are invited to create a gift basket filled with flowers for Mother’s Day giving. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. Hours are Friday, 4-8 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. River Park Square Atrium Court, 808 W. Main Ave., street level. $10, includes a basket, flowers and expert assistance. 363-0304.

Inland Empire District of Garden Clubs - Spring district meeting presented by officers of the Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs, with horticulture and floral design topics. Friday. 10 a.m., Finch Arboretum, 3404 W. Woodland Blvd. $8. 892-9184 or 624-2853.

Kootenai Field Days - Learn how to identify and manage noxious weeds. Attend an evening presentation by author and naturalist, Jack Nisbet. Expand your understanding of the forests, plants and animals of the valley. Paddle down the Kootenai River. See history come alive at the spring encampment of the Northwest Brigade of the American Mountain Men and take part in a living history demonstration. Friday-Saturday. Ball Creek Ranch Preserve and Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge, Bonners Ferry, Idaho. (208) 676-8176.

Spokane Rose Society – More than 500 miniature roses will be for sale at Mother’s Day weekend event, Friday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Northwest Seed and Pet, 2422 E. Sprague. 443-1852.

Another Bloomin’ Craft Sale – Featuring craft booths, food and espresso, plants and flower arrangements from the landscape committee, and a Second Hand Rose room. Sponsored by Unity Church of Truth. Saturday. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 2900 S. Bernard St. Free admission. 838-6518.

Columbia Basin Farmers’ Market and Bazaar - Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon. Moses Lake Civic Park, Fifth at Balsam.

Create a Container Garden for Mom – Free Mother’s Day clinic. Saturday. 10 a.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 9116 N. Newport Highway, 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. 534-8588; 466-8991; (208) 676-1441; 891-0613.

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

Gardeners of Spokane Spring Plant Sale – Items for sale include annuals, perennials and vegetables. Saturday. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hutton Settlement Greenhouse, 10301 E. Upriver Drive. 924-7196.

Organic Gardening Hands On Seminar – The People for Environmental Action and Community Health presents a class that will discuss organic gardening. Topics will include getting started, fertility foundations, and making peace with pests May 20 and May 27. Call for directions. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Hotrum Farm, 2121 S. Cherry St. in Vinegar Flats, Spokane. $30 for series; $15 for students, seniors and low income; $15 for individual classes. 455-2552.

Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge and Spokane Audubon Society Community Work Party – This group will plant saplings, remove weeds and erect an enclosure to protect saplings. Groups should call ahead to register. Saturday. 9 a.m.-noon, Turnbull Wildlife Refuge, Cheney. 235-2760.

Building a New Patio or Walkway - Free Workshop. Sunday. 1 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 9116 N. Newport Highway, 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. 534-8588; 466-8991; (208) 676-1441; 891-0613.

The Friends of Manito Meeting - This meeting will feature Geri Odell who will speak on the topic, “Lilacs in the Garden.” Sunday. 2 p.m., Manito Park meeting room, east of the conservatory. $5. 456-8038.

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Monroe Street Antique District Mother’s Day Sale – Nine antique stores from the Monroe Street Bridge north to Dalton Avenue will have items for sale from 10 to 50 percent off. Friday-Sunday. Julie Button’s Antiques, 2907A N. Monroe. 324-2018.

Live It Up in Downtown Spokane – Public tours of 15 of the latest and most unique lofts and condos spanning from Division Street into Browne’s Addition, Saturday, noon-6 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Post Street will be closed from Main to Riverside for live entertainment, antique car show, art booths and demonstrations, informative booths and more. The Downtown Trolley will be free to participants, winding through downtown and Browne’s Addition. Saturday-Sunday. Downtown Spokane. 456-0580, extension 107.