garden calendar
SCC Poinsettia Open House – Nov. 17-18. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Spokane Community College, Greenery Building No. 10, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. 533-7259.
Mike’s Hike for the Perfect Christmas Tree – Join outdoor recreation leader Mike Aho in the Colville National Forest to choose the perfect holiday tree. Two trips leaving from Pioneer, leaving at 10 a.m. and returning at 4 p.m. Dec. 3 - 4. 507 W. Seventh Ave. 625-6200.
Holiday Open House – Featuring an outstanding display of holiday lights and plants. Dec. 9 - 18. 4-7:30 p.m., Gaiser Conservatory, Manito Park, 4 W. 21st Ave. Free. 456-8038.
28th Annual Home & Yard Show – Presented by Jim Custer Enterprises, this year’s event will feature displays and demonstrations with home and yard related products, services and improvements. Includes special attractions of flowers, trees and waterfalls. Feb. 23, noon-9 p.m., Feb. 24. noon-9 p.m., Feb. 25. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Feb. 26. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana, Spokane. $6 for adults, kids 12 and under, free. 924-0588.
Garden Expo 2006 – More than 200 garden-related vendors will be at this expo presented by the Inland Empire Gardeners. May. 13. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College Lair, 1810 N. Greene St. 535-8434.