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Garden

Garden Gate Farms Lavender - Lavender farm featuring many lavender products available for purchase. Open Wednesdays-Sundays Runs through Sunday. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Garden Gate Farms, 16510 W. Boone Lane, Medical Lake. (509) 244-0767.

Fleur de Provence Lavender Farm - This farm grows four different kinds of lavender, plus sells bundles of lavender, soaps, handmade wreaths and more. Open Thursdays-Sundays through Labor Day, or by appointment. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 7019 E. Day Mount Spokane Road, Greenbluff Farm No. 28, Mead. (509) 466-4236 or (509) 290-3874.

Tips and Products to Simplify Landscaping - Home Depot is presenting this class Sundays in September. 1 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague, (509) 534-8588; 9116 N. Newport Highway, (509) 466-8991; 220 W. Kathleen Ave, Coeur d’Alene, (208) 676-1441; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, (509) 891-0613.

Tour of Ferris Perennial Garden - Free and open to the public. Sept. 6. 6 p.m., Manito Park. (509) 456-8038.

Fall Perennial Plant Sale - Presented by Friends of Manito. Members begin shopping at 8 a.m., open to the public 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 9. Manito Park, maintenance yard east of Gaiser Conservatory. (509) 456-8038.

Water Gardens - This specialty landscape class is presented by the Washington State University Master Gardeners and will discuss design tips and plant recommendations. Sept. 23. 10 a.m.-noon, Spokane County Cooperative Extension, 222 N. Havana, Spokane Valley. $10. (509) 477-2048.

Wildlife-Friendly Gardens - Presented by the Washington State University Master Gardeners, this class will discuss how to attract birds, butterflies and more, depending on what you plant. Sept. 30. 10 a.m.-noon, Spokane County Cooperative Extension, 222 N. Havana, Spokane Valley. $10. (509) 477-2048.

River Cleanup - Pick up trash in High Bridge Park, Peoples Park and along the Spokane River. Afterward, enjoy a festival with music, activities, environmental education for kids and numerous community groups. A bicycle corral will be available for those who bike to the event. Oct. 7. 9 a.m.-noon, meet at High Bridge Park, Riverside Avenue at A Street. Free. (509) 329-1410.

Sundays in the Garden - Tour and history of the Nishinomiya Japanese Garden. Sponsored by the Friends of Manito Park. Oct. 8. 2 p.m., Manito Park, Japanese Garden, 21st Avenue at Bernard Street. $5. (509) 456-8038.

Rock Gardens - Presented by the Washington State University Master Gardeners, this class will discuss rock choices, placement and more. Oct. 14. 10 a.m.-noon, Spokane County Cooperative Extension, 222 N. Havana, Spokane Valley. $10. (509) 477-2048.

Basic Landscape Design - Presented by the Washington State University Master Gardeners, this class will discuss a step-by-step process that will help you start your dream garden. Oct. 21. 10 a.m.-noon, Spokane County Cooperative Extension, 222 N. Havana, Spokane Valley. $10. (509) 477-2048.

Home

Innovative Paint Applications - Home Depot is presenting this class Saturdays in September. 10 a.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague, (509) 534-8588; 9116 N. Newport Highway, (509) 466-8991; 220 W. Kathleen Ave, Coeur d’Alene, (208) 676-1441; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, (509) 891-0613.

Kid’s Workshop - This Home Depot workshop for kids will discuss making birdhouses. Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon, Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague, (509) 534-8588; 9116 N. Newport Highway, (509) 466-8991; 220 W. Kathleen Ave, Coeur d’Alene, (208) 676-1441; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, (509) 891-0613.

Latest in Flooring Solutions - The Home Depot is presenting this class Thursdays in September. 7 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague, (509) 534-8588; 9116 N. Newport Highway, (509) 466-8991; 220 W. Kathleen Ave, Coeur d’Alene, (208) 676-1441; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, (509) 891-0613.

Innovative Ways to Make Over a Room: Quick Bathroom Updates - Presented by Home Depot. Sept. 21. 7 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague, (509) 534-8588; 9116 N. Newport Highway, (509) 466-8991; 220 W. Kathleen Ave, Coeur d’Alene, (208) 676-1441; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, (509) 891-0613.

Pets

Friends of SCRAPS Dog Park Meeting - The Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service is holding this meeting to discuss an off-leash dog park. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m., Spokane County Cooperative Extension, 222 N. Havana, Spokane Valley. (509) 477-1967.

Tux and Tails Dinner and Auction - Spokane Humane Society’s seventh annual event. Sept. 30. 6 p.m., Spokane Athletic Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. (509) 467-5235, ext. 22.