garden calendar

Gardeners of Spokane – This month’s meeting will feature Levi Straus, an entomologist and master gardener. Thursday. 7 p.m., Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St. 467-9804.

Huckleberry Extravaganza – Patti’s Garden Expressions is presenting huckleberry pies, baked goods, preserves and will have huckleberries for sale. Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Liberty Lake.

Peach Festival – Try some peach ice cream, cobbler, cakes or pies. Live music and family entertainment Aug. 20-21, 27-28. Saturday - Sunday. Green Bluff.

Bonsai Tree Display – The Inland Empire Bonsai Society will display their trees at the Inland Empire Water Garden and Koi Society show. Aug. 27 - 28. Spokane County Fair and Expo, 404 N. Havana St. 455-9576.

Friends of Manito Fall Perennial Plant Sale – Open to the public. Sept. 10. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Manito Park maintenance yard, east of Gaiser Conservatory, 4 W. 21st. Ave. free admission. 456-8038.

Apple Festival – Harvest festival is held over seven weekends, Sept. 17-Oct. 30. Enjoy a large variety of apples, fresh pressed cider and other produce, live music, craft booths, corn and straw mazes and animals. Sept. 17 - 18. Green Bluff.

The New Emerald Expo – The Nursery and Landscape Industry Trade Show will include seminars, the latest innovations and a job fair. Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center, Tacoma. Oct. 19-20. $80 for all sessions both days. (360) 681-7953.