garden calendar

Thu., May 26, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Art Show and Plant Sale - Wide variety of plants. Saturday. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., O’Rourke home, 3123 W. Ninth St..

Emerald Journey: Gardens and Art - South Puget Sound. Trip is May 29-June 5 and highlights include Heronswood Nursery, Lakewold Gardens, Point Defiance Flower and Garden Show, Chase Garden, Tacoma’s Museum of Glass and Ed Hume’s Seed Factory, and award-winning Children’s Garden. Puget Sound. $599/double occupancy, includes round-trip bus, hotel, breakfast, attractions and one dinner. (509) 927-4000.

Gardening with Ornamentals - Classes include Annuals and Perennials, Plant Propagation, Container Gardening, and Ornamental Shrubs. Learn the best plants for the area, methods to start your own plants, or ways to extend the growing season. Taught by experienced Washington State University Master Gardener Volunteers, each class is full of tips and techniques learned through experience and supported by university research. Pre-registration is recommended as class size is limited. Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., June 9 and 23, July 7 and 21. County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $10/class, $35/series. (509) 477-2048.

The Art of Garden Photography - By Portland professional photographer Allan Mandell. The Inland Empire Gardeners monthly meeting, everyone welcome. June 9. 7 p.m., Decades, 10502 E. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 535-8434.

Garden Photography Workshop - With Portland photographer Allan Mandell. Hosted by The Inland Empire Gardeners, emphasis will be on seeing rather than on technical aspects, and participants are expected to be familiar with their equipment. Both film or digital-based cameras are fine and the work will be critiqued the same day at a potluck gathering. June 10. Spokane. $60. (509) 535-8434.

Friends of Manito Annual Spring Perennial 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. (509) 456-8038.

Perennial, Grass, Herb and Houseplant Sale - Hosted by the Friends of Manito. June 18. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Manito Park, maintenance yard, east of Gaiser conservatory, 4 W. 21st Ave. (509) 456-8038.

Home and Garden Tour - Sponsored by Holy Trinity Chapel to raise funds for a new roof. Tour includes three homes and three gardens. June 25. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tour begins at Holy Trinity Chapel, corner of Bridge and Alder, Palouse. $15. (509) 878-1826.

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. (509) 456-8038.

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