calendar

Garden

PCEI Nursery Work Day – The Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute presents this volunteer event that includes weeding, watering, sowing seeds, potting, site maintenance and lawn care. Tuesday. 3-7 p.m., 1040 Rodeo Drive, Moscow. (208) 882-1444.

3Cs Garden Club of the Coeur d’Alene area – “Trees and Deer” will be discussed. Wednesday. 1:30 p.m., Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St., Post Falls. $12 per year membership. (208) 664-4192.

A Garden Gallery: The Garden and Art of Little and Lewis – The Friends of Manito presents the artistry of George Little and David Lewis, accomplished gardeners and artists. Wednesday. 7 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. $10. 456-8038.

North Idaho Dahlia Society – Meets at Architects West, 210 Lakeside Ave. Wednesday. 7:30 p.m., 210 Lakeside Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 665-0619.

Home Depot Workshops

All presentations are at Home Depots, 5617 E. Sprague Ave.; 9116 N. Newport Highway; 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. (509) 534-8588; (509) 466-8991; (208) 676-1441, (509) 891-0613:

Installing the Right Fence – Thursdays in April. 7 p.m.

Lawn and Garden 101: Lead off the Season with the Experts – Saturday. 10 a.m.

Preparing Garden Beds for Spring – Saturday, April 15. 10 a.m.

Upgrade and Renew Your Deck – Sundays in April. 1 p.m.

Selecting and Planting Perennials for All Seasons – April 27. 7 p.m.

Rose Gardening 101 – April 29. 10 a.m.

Planting Trees and Plants – April 30. 1 p.m.

Iris Society – The Town and Country Iris Society meets the first Friday of each month. 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. 926-4225.

Flower Arranging Program and Tea – Joyce DiGiovanni is the guest designer at this gala. Proceeds will benefit scholarship programs and beautification projects. Saturday. 1 p.m., Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 127 E. 12th Ave. $10 at the door. 747-4926.

Free Chipping and Composting Day – Bring natural vegetation – ard clippings, tree and shrub prunings, lawn rakings – to this free composting and chipping event for those who can’t or choose not to burn in their yards. Presented by the Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority. Saturday. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fire Station 49, Highway 395 and Monroe Road. 477-4727, ext. 115.

Beginning Gardening

The Master Gardeners and the Washington State University Extension is presenting these classes at the WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. 477-2048.

Vegetables and herbs – This is the second class in a four-part series. April 15. 10 a.m.-noon, $30 for all four classes.

Annuals and perennials – This is the third class in a four-part series. April 22. 10 a.m.-noon, $30 for all four classes.

Lawn and garden care – This is the fourth class in a four-part series. May. 6. 10 a.m.-noon $30 for all four classes.

Annuals and perennials – This is the third class in a four-part series. May. 22. 10 a.m.-noon $30 for all four classes.

Earth Day, Arbor Day and Sustainability – Demonstration of how to prune native Ponderosa pines. April 17. 11:30 a.m., Spokane Falls Community College, southeast track, west of parking lot nine, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. 879-9337.

Earth Day, Arbor Day and Sustainability – Panel discussion on trees, their power and importance. April 18. 11:30 a.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Student Union Building Lounges A and B, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. 879-9337.

Plant Identification Course on the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge – Learn about the plants that grow on the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. April 22 and May 20. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 26010 S. Smith Road, Cheney. $10 donation for one session, $15 for two. 235-4979.

Inland Empire Bonsai Society (Japan Week) – See demonstrations and displays of the art and design of trees in miniature. April 24. 10:30 a.m., Spokane Community College, LAIR, Littlefoot Conference Room, 1810 N. Greene St. 533-8114.

Flower Show Judge Class – This class will train students to judge flower shows; also, discussion on horticulture, floral design and flower show procedure. Prices vary; call for information. April 25 - 27. 8 a.m., Finch Arboretum, 3404 W. Woodland Blvd. 747-4926.

Associated Garden Clubs Annual Plant Sale – This plant sale will take place April 29 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and April 30 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Manito Park meeting room, east of the conservatory. 468-9807. Evening of Wine and Flowers – Wine Tasting at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St., lower level: Wine tasting, silent and loud auctions; customized menu to compliment the wines. $100; reservations needed. April 22, 6-10 p.m.

Blossoms and Brunch – Elegant Sunday brunch to support St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute. April 30. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel, Spokane City Center, 332 N. Spokane Falls Blvd. $40/adults, $20/age 12 and under. 473-6006.

Garden Expo 2006 – 200-plus garden-related vendors 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. 625-6200.

Flower and Plant Sale/Fundraiser – The Delta Gamma Alumnae Association is presenting this sale to benefit the Lilac Blind Foundation. May 18. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Camyn’s Greenhouse, 4317 S. Garfield St. 747-8613.

Gardening for Good Health – Learn how gardening is good for the body and mind. Event includes demonstrations, exhibits, workshops and personal advice. May 20. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. 1-800-992-2279.

Home

Historic House Styles in Spokane: What Style is Your Home? – Spokane Parks and Recreation. Wednesday. 5:30-8 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $24. 625-6200.

Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Class – North Idaho College Workforce Training Center. Saturday. 8 a.m.-noon, 525 Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. $10 registration. (208)769-3333.

Green Building for Residential Construction and Remodeling: – The Why, What and How of Green Building. April 13. 5:30-8:30 p.m., CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $49. 533-4700.

Green Building for Residential Construction and Remodeling: – Alternative Heating Systems. April 27. 5:30-8:30 p.m., CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $49. 533-4700.