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Dachshunds will be on parade and in costumes on Saturday in Ellensburg. (File /Associated Press / The Spokesman-Review)
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Dachshunds will be on parade and in costumes on Saturday in Ellensburg. (File /Associated Press / The Spokesman-Review)

Garden

Newport (Wash.) Naturals Iris and Alpaca Farm - The farm, open to the public, will feature dwarf and miniature irises and more. Fridays through Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 200 N. Quail Ave. (888) 725-2079.

“Biodiesel, from Field to Fuel Workshop” - Topics include growing and processing oilseeds, biodiesel production practices, economics and biopesticides, led by nationally known biodiesel research experts Charles Peterson, Jon Van Gerpen and Dev Shrestha. Thursday. 7:30 a.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 Second St. $75/by June 2, $105/after. (208) 885-7626.

Gardening with Ornamentals - The Master Gardeners and the Washington State University Extension are presenting classes June 15 and 29 from 6-8 p.m. WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana. $10 per class. (509) 477-2048.

Friends of Manito Spring Plant Sale - This plant sale is free and open to the public. Saturday. 10 a.m., Manito Park maintenance yard east of Gaiser Conservatory. (509) 456-8038.

Hidden Gardens of the Colville Valley - Bus tour will travel the gardens of Colville and Kettle Falls, Wash. One bus will board in Colville in the Rural Resources parking lot, 956 S. Main, Colville. Another bus will board at Kettle Falls High School on Juniper Street. Saturday. 8:45 a.m., Rural Resources parking lot, 956 S. Main, Colville, Wash. $10. (509) 684-2961.

Spokane in Bloom Garden Tour – The tour features seven gardens in north Spokane, including that of Phyllis Stephens.

Tickets are available at Northwest Seed and Pet, 2422 E. Sprague and 7302 N. Division; Alderwood Nursery, 14212 N. Market, Mead; Stanek’s, 2929 E. 27th; Gibson’s Nursery and Landscape Supply, 1401 S. Pines; Mel’s, 8800 N. Division; Judy’s Enchanted Garden, 2628 W. Northwest Blvd.; Green Thumb Nursery, 16816 E. Sprague, Veradale; Tower Perennial’s, 4010 E. Jamison Road; and Petal Pushers, 1842 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. Sunday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., First garden, 10603 N. Fairview. $7. (509) 535-8434.

Palouse (Wash.) Home and Garden Tour - Sponsored by the Holy Trinity Chapel, the self-guided tour has two gardens and three homes.

Proceeds will help replace the cedar shake roof at the former Episcopal church, now owned by the Whitman County Historical Society. (The building is on the state and national historic registers.) June 24. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., tickets available from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the church, corner of Bridge and Alder streets, Palouse. $15. (509) 878-1826.

Backyard Wildlife/Sustainable Gardening Tour - Self-guided tour of 14 Spokane County sites, three public and 11 private, featuring how to attract wildlife to your yard with low-maintenance, sustainable landscaping using native or drought-tolerant plants. Co-sponsored by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and WSU Extension Master Gardeners. Preregister by mail by Saturday postmark at 222 N. Havana St., Spokane, WA 99202, or through tour day at WSU Extension or WDFW. June 25. $5/vehicle. (509) 477-2048.

How to Care for Roses in Spokane - Presented by the Friends of Manito, Lynn Schaefer will discuss tips on growing roses in Spokane at this Sundays in the garden meeting. July 9. 2 p.m., Manito Park meeting room, east of the conservatory. (509) 456-8038.

Coeur d’Alene Garden Tour 2006 – “Woodland Enchantments” will include a boat cruise to Casco Bay, music and artisan boutiques. Presented by the Coeur d’Alene Garden Club; proceeds will benefit Coeur d’Alene area charities. The tour is self-guided; brochures are available when tickets are purchased. July 23. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets available at various garden locations in Coeur d’Alene, Spokane, Post Falls and Rathdrum. $25. (208) 772-3148.

Fall Perennial Plant Sale - Presented by Friends of Manito. The sale is open to the public from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 9. Manito Park, maintenance yard east of Gaiser Conservatory. Free admission. (509) 456-8038.

Home

Street of Dreams Showcase of Homes - Premier luxury showcase of six custom homes priced from $1.6 million to $2.5 million, through July 23. Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., ticket sales end at 6 p.m.; Wednesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., ticket sales end at 7 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. North Legacy Ridge Drive, Liberty Lake. Saturdays and Sundays: $12/adults, $10/seniors/children ages 3-12; Wednesdays-Fridays: $10/adults, $8/seniors/children ages 3-12. Admission includes a show magazine detailing each house. Free parking. (509) 924-7698.

Spokane Carvers Rendezvous – Friday through Sunday. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., KOA, 3025 N. Barker Road, Otis Orchards. Free admission. (509) 456-5971.

Pets

Dachshunds on Parade in Ellensburg - Fourth year with parade, costume contest, pet tricks and dachshund races. Saturday. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Fourth and Main Streets, Ellensburg. Free. (888) 925-2204.

Parade of Paws - Form a team and challenge others to form their own teams. Get pledges and walk a 2- or 4-mile route with your dog or a shelter dog. Benefits the Spokane Humane Society. Saturday. 10 a.m., Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana St. (509) 467-5235, ext. 22.

Shrine Circus - Presented by Coeur d’Alene Shrine Club. Shows at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Kootenai County Fairgrounds and Event Center, Main Arena, Coeur d’Alene. $10/adults, $8/age 13-18, free/age 12 and younger. (208) 661-1560.