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Tue., March 21, 2006

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Fiber-cement Home Siding Demonstrations and Displays – The James Hardie Home Experience will demonstrate the benefits of fiber-cement siding. Thursday. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Home Depot, 9116 N. Newport Highway. 466-8991.

Home Depot Seminars:

The following presentations are at Home Depot stores, 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.

Color Confidence: Ralph Lauren Paint – Home improvement workshop offered on Saturdays. Saturday. 10 a.m.

Spring Cleaning Tips – Home improvement workshop. Sunday. 1 p.m.

Working with Tile: Floors and Walls – Home improvement workshop offered on Thursdays. March 30. 7 p.m.

Antique Appraisal Days – Appraisal experts will evaluate family treasures such as fine and costume jewelry, fine and decorative arts, quilts and antiquarian books. Appraisals are conducted on a first-come first-served basis. No musical instrument appraisals will be available. Proceeds support the ongoing restoration of the Campbell House. Sponsored by The Spokesman-Review. Friday-Saturday. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $10/item (limit five items). 456-3931.

Spokane Real Estate Investment Seminar – “Millionaire Real Estate Investment” seminar. Featuring Bob Garwood of The Garwood Group Inc. and Keller Williams Realty Spokane. Learn where and how to start. Attendees receive a free copy of “The Millionaire Real Estate Investor.” Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required. Register by calling (509) 329-9404 or at www.SpokaneRealEstateInvestor.com. Saturday. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Keller Williams Realty Spokane , 802 N. Washington, Spokane. Free. 993-8776.

Garden

Gardening traditions – Master Gardener Pat Munts will speak on local gardening traditions and how they were shaped. Thursday. 6:30 p.m., Liberty Lake Library, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane. 232-2510.

Growing Your Own Herbs – The Master Gardeners and Washington State University Extension will discuss culinary herbs and specialty plants. Thursday. 6-8 p.m., WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $10. 477-2048.

Inland Empire Iris Society – This March meeting will feature speaker Paul Harms, who will discuss what judges look for in show irises. Thursday. 7 p.m., Manito Park meeting room, east of the conservatory. 535-8025.

Preparing your Lawn for Spring – Free workshop. Thursday. 7 p.m., Home Depot, 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.

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.

Spokane Home and Garden Show – This year’s show will include displays of home furnishings, home theater, landscaping and indoor water walls. 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 Cleanup – 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 be on hand to show and sell orchids, and experts will provide demonstrations. April 1, noon-6 p.m. and April 2 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. , Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th. $1. 299-5152.

3Cs Garden Club of the Coeur d’Alene area – “Trees and Deer” will be the topic of this meeting. April 5. 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 present the artistry of George Little and David Lewis. Little and Lewis are accomplished gardeners and artists. Their work fuses water, concrete sculpture and exotic and ordinary plants. Their presentation will detail their approach to art and gardening, drawing on their book “A Garden Gallery: The Garden and Art of Little and Lewis.” April 5. 7 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. $10. 456-8038.

Beginning Gardening Vegetables and Herbs – 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.

Beginning Gardening Annuals and Perennials – The Master Gardeners and Washington State University Extension will discuss annuals and perennials. This is the third class in a four-part series. April 22. 10 a.m.-noon, WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $30 for all four classes. 477-2048.

Cleaning From the Core – Communitywide cleanup of downtown core and Riverfront Park. Contact the Office of Neighborhood Services to volunteer at 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. 747-4926.

Blossoms and Brunch – Elegant Sunday brunch to support St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute. Lots of 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.

Beginning Gardening Lawn and Garden – The Master Gardeners and Washington State University Extension will discuss lawn and garden care. This is the fourth class in a four-part series. May. 6. 10 a.m.-noon, WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $30 for all four classes. 477-2048.

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.

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