Come To A Composting Workshop
Composting’s one of those dirty little topics we don’t just sit around the dinner table and discuss.
For those just getting started, five more free composting workshops will be held in April (one has already been given), conducted by the Spokane Master Composters.
The schedule for Home Composting 101: Wednesday at the North County Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road; April 22 at the Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road; April 24 at the Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley; April 29 at the Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook; and April 30 at the Manito Park Garden Center Classroom, 4 W. 21st. All start at 7 p.m. and are free.
Speaking of recycling
Those who prefer others to do most of the work of composting might be interested in Can-O-Worms.
The press material says Can-O-Worms is the perfect odorless composter for home, balcony, office or classroom, although we are pretty certain our officemates would take exception to composting, and worms, in our office. Opt, instead, for the back yard.
Can-O-Worms includes the composting bin and about a thousand hungry worms; cost is $90 plus $23 shipping. Information is available from (800) 803-4370 or on the Web at www.wp.com/51316.
Looking for good homes
Since our attention has turned to trees this spring, it’s worth noting that a Seattle nursery is offering 20 Chinese trees, previously unavailable in this region. That’s 20 trees, not 20 types of trees.
The rare species are considered endangered and Wells Medina Nursery is looking for good homes for the rare trees, with the expectation the new owners will report back to the nursery about the health and viability of the trees.
Those interested in obtaining one of the Chinese trees can call Wells Medina at (206) 454-1853. The nursery specializes in unusual and rare plant species; it’s located at 8300 NE 24th St., Bellevue, Wash.
On the shopping front
Palouse Prairie, the purveyor of herbs, herbal soaps and other items - and a shop that’s consistently offered classes in use of herbs - has announced it’s closing its doors.
The going-out-of-business sale runs through April 26; the shop’s at 703 N. Monroe.
Timely tips
The Old Farmer’s Almanac includes the following advice about refinishing furniture:
Don’t refinish anything of monetary or sentimental value if you aren’t experienced in the process.
Don’t refinish anything stenciled or hand-decorated until you consult an expert about the value of the piece.
Don’t refinish veneer, which may peel, allowing the chemicals to soak into the particle board underneath causing it to swell.
, DataTimes