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A batch of fresh pumpkins is set aside for carving at the Spokane Interstate Fair in the Agriculture building. (Kathryn Stevens / The Spokesman-Review)
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A batch of fresh pumpkins is set aside for carving at the Spokane Interstate Fair in the Agriculture building. (Kathryn Stevens / The Spokesman-Review)

Inland Empire Bonsai Society - The society will have a display at the Spokane County Fair. Runs through Sunday. Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana, Spokane. 455-9576.

Medicinal & Edible Plants in the Northwest - This seminar will feature organic gardener Michael Pilarski who will discuss medicinal herbs, trees and shrubs, native plant foods and more. today. 7-9 p.m., Inland Northwest Eco-Center, 307 Church St., Sandpoint. $10. Richard Kuhnel, (208) 255-2440.

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. Green Bluff.

Plant Sale - The Cheney Garden Club is selling perennial flowers, annuals, houseplants and more. The proceeds will benefit the Cheney Care Center flowers and scholarships. Saturday. 9 a.m. -noon, Mitchell’s IGA, 116 W. First, Cheney. Cherie Johnsen, 838-0679.

WSU Master Gardeners Classes - This series of weekly classes will discuss selecting, planting, pruning and maintaining trees and shrubs, starting Sept. 24. Sept. 24 - Oct. 22. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 222 N. Havana St., Spokane. $35 for series, or $10 per class. 477-2048.

Inland Empire Bonsai Society Meeting - The group has changed the day of their monthly meeting to Sept. 25. Noon-3 p.m., Manito Park Garden Center, Spokane. 455-9576.

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

28th Annual Home & Yard Show - Presented by Jim Custer Enterprises, the 2006 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.