garden calendar

Tue., March 14, 2006

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Clearwater Environmental Institute Rodeo Grounds Work Day – Wear work clothes and boots to this beautification of the rodeo grounds. Today. 3-7 p.m., 1040 Rodeo Drive, Moscow. (208) 882-1444.

Idaho

Home and Garden Show – Featuring the North Idaho Building Contractors Association. Friday, 1-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. North Idaho Fairgrounds, Buildings 1, 2, 7 and Food Court, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $5/ages 13 and older, $4/seniors, free/ages 12 and younger. (208) 765-5518.

Spring Craft and Garden Fair – Fourth annual event. Demonstrations will be given by Master Gardeners and Petal Pushers Nursery. Proceeds benefit the 2006 Lake City High School Drug- and Alcohol-Free Senior Class Party. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lake City High School, 6100 Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. $1. (208) 772-4468.

3Cs Garden Club of the Coeur d’Alene area – Topic is Trees and Deer. April 5. 1:30 p.m., Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St., Post Falls. $12 per year membership. (208) 664-4192.

Spokane

Gardeners of Spokane – Janis Saiki, manager of Friends of Manito Plants will speak about New Plant Introductions for 2006. Thursday. 7 p.m., Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St. 467-9804.

Low-Maintenance /Waterwise Landscaping – Spokane Parks and Recreation is presenting this class. Registration is required. Thursday. 6-9 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $14. 625-6200.

Inland Empire Bonsai Society – This meeting will focus on repotting and root pruning bonsais. Sunday. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Manito Park Garden Center. 455-9576.

Growing Your Own Specialty Plants – Members of the Master Gardeners and Washington State University Extension 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.

Home Depot seminars: All presentations are at Home Depot stores, 5617 E. Sprague Ave.; 9116 N. Newport Highway; 220 W. Kathleen Ave, Coeur d’Alene. (509) 534-8588; (509) 466-8991; (208) 676-1441.

•Preparing your Lawn for Spring – Free workshop. March 23. 7 p.m.

•Spring Cleaning Tips – Home improvement workshop. March 26. 1 p.m.

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

Spokane Home and Garden Show – This year’s show will include displays of home furnishings, home theater, landscaping, indoor water walls and more. The event also includes hourly seminars and garden experts. Hours are March 31, noon-9 p.m.; April 1, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; April 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Convention and Ag Trade Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $7/adults, children under age 12/free. 534-5380.

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.

Spokane Orchid Society Show and Sale – Northwest vendors and societies will show and sell orchids, experts will provide demonstrations. April 1, noon-6 p.m., and April 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. $1. 299-5152.

A Garden Gallery: The Garden and Art of Little and Lewis - The Friends of Manito will present this exhibition of George Little and David Lewis, artists who garden. The exhibit will take a look at the relationships we can establish in our own garden spaces. April 5. 7 p.m., Spokane Community College Lair, 1810 N. Greene St. $10. 456-8038.

Beginning Gardening - The Master Gardeners and the Washington State University Extension will discuss vegetables and herbs. This is the second class in a four-part series. April 15. 10 a.m.-noon, WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $30 for all four classes. 477-2048.

Cleaning From the Core – Community-wide clean-up of downtown core and Riverfront Park. Contact the Office of Neighborhood Services to volunteer; 477-2839. April 22. 9-11:30 a.m., downtown Spokane. Free. 477-2839.

Flower Show Judge Class – This class will train students to judge flower shows, and will discuss horticulture, floral design and flower show procedure. The prices vary; call for information. April 25-27. 8 a.m., Finch Arboretum, 3404 W. Woodland Blvd. 523-4063.

Blossoms and Brunch – Elegant Sunday brunch to support St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute. See exquisite floral displays, hunt for treasures in a spring-themed gift shop, sample fresh-brewed teas and explore gardening exhibits. Activities will include a children’s interactive corner with hands-on gardening projects. 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 – More than 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.

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. (800) 992-2279.

Friends of Manito Spring Plant Sale – This plant sale is free and open to the public. June 17. 10 a.m., Manito Park meeting room, east of the conservatory. 456-8038.

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

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