garden calendar

Tue., Feb. 14, 2006

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Gardeners of Spokane – This monthly meeting will feature a slide show by Carolyn Starner, based on her book, “Emerald Journey: A Walk through Northwest Gardens.” Thursday. 7 p.m., Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook. 467-9804.

Inland Empire Bonsai Society – This month’s meeting will discuss the art of wiring a Bonsai and how to make a display bench. Sunday. 3 p.m., Manito Park Garden Center.

Victory Gardens – Lecture by gardening writer Pat Munts as part of SCC’s yearlong study project of “The World War I Years.” The Spokesman-Review correspondent will discuss food rationing and Victory Gardens during war. Feb. 22. 11:30 a.m., Spokane Community College, Hagan Foundation Center for the Humanities. Free. 533-7382.

28th Annual Home and 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 and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane. $6 for adults, kids 12 and under, free. 924-0588.

Growing Your Own Food – The Master Gardeners and the Washington State University Extension is presenting this class that will discuss raised bed gardening. Feb. 23. 6-8 p.m., WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $10. 477-2048.

Friends of Manito Houseplant Seminar and Sale – Pepper Ballien of Interior Gardens will speak at this seminar. A houseplant sale will follow. Feb. 25. 10 a.m., Manito Park meeting room, east of the conservatory. Free for members, $5 for nonmembers. 456-8038.

Growing Your Own Berries – The Master Gardeners and the Washington State University Extension is presenting this class that will discuss tree fruits and growing berries. March 9. 6-8 p.m., WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $10. 477-2048.

Growing Your Own Food – The Master Gardeners and the Washington State University Extension is presenting this class that will discuss culinary herbs and specialty plants. March 23. 6-8 p.m., WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $10. 477-2048.

U.S. Bank Boise Flower and Garden Show – More than 150 outstanding booths and displays. The exhibits will showcase local nurseries, landscape architects and designers, garden stores, suppliers and manufacturers, decking and other industry related companies. Show attendees will be able to gather ideas for their own gardens, make purchases for their yards, and talk to experts. March 24-26. 10 a.m., Boise Centre on the Grove, Boise. $7/adults, $3/children ages 7-12. (888) 888-7631.

Magic, Murder and the Weather: The Art of Not Gardening – William Martin, an artist and gardener from Australia will speak at this presentation by the Inland Empire Gardeners. March 29. 7 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $10. 535-8434.

Corbin Art Center Historic Garden Clean-up – Volunteers are needed to edge, weed and clean-up this garden. Refreshments will be provided. April 1. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. 624-0885.

Garden Expo 2006 – Over 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.

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

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