Home/garden calendar

Introduction to Pruning and Care of Trees, Shrubs and Vines - presented by Spokane Tilth, with Jeffrey Perry, Kirk Phillips and Gene Nolin Saturday. Participants will get expert instruction and hands-on practice in diagnosis, pruning and long-term care of plants. Two sessions, one from 10 a.m.-noon at 963 E. 13th; and 1-4 p.m. at Finch Arboretum. Donation: $12/general, $8/Tilth member. 236-2402.

The Hottest Plants Available for 2005 - Sundays in the Garden series with plant manager Janis Saiki. 2 p.m., Manito Park meeting room, east of Gaiser Conservatory. $5/nonmember. 456-8038.

Grow a Garden, Grow a Community - Gardening correspondent columnist Pat Munts for The Spokesman-Review will be the featured speaker next Friday, 7 p.m., Tekoa (Wash.) Empire Theatre. $1 donation. 284-2078.

Organic Gardening Classes - Mar. 12 and Mar. 26. Topics include composting, starting seeds from home and garden planning. 10 a.m.-noon, Community Building, 35 W. Main. $5/class. 990-2332.

Gardeners of Spokane Meeting - Program will be presented by Julia McHugh on the Spokane Aquifer, March 17, 7 p.m., Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook. Free. 467-9804.

Inland Empire Bonsai Society - Meets third Sunday of each month, noon-3 p.m., Manito Park Garden Center. 455-9576.

Getting Your Vegetable Garden Ready For Spring - Sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department March 26, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh. $15. 625-6677.

What Style is Your Home? - Three-week class. First week: “Historic House Styles in Spokane” with Linda Yeomans, Wednesdays, April 13-20 from 5:30-7 p.m., and April 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sponsored by City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department, pre-registration is required. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh. $24. 625-6200.

Annual Arbor Day Celebration - Featuring demonstrations, interactive activities, information on recycling and more April 23, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Finch Arboretum. Free. 624-4832.

Feng Shui Workshop with Marjaana Ylitalo - Bring your floor plan to class and discover the benefit solutions to your own situation. Sponsored by City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department, pre-registration is required. April 27. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh. $15. 625-6200.

Friends of Manito Annual Houseplant Sale - Perennials, grass, herb and houseplants. Open to the public. June 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Manito Park maintenance yard, east of Gaiser Conservatory. Free admission. 456-8038.

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. Free admission. 456-8038.