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Camassia, or camas, makes a great addition to Inland Northwest flower gardens. The bulbs are purchased and planted in fall. (File/ / The Spokesman-Review)
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Camassia, or camas, makes a great addition to Inland Northwest flower gardens. The bulbs are purchased and planted in fall. (File/ / The Spokesman-Review)

Naturalizing Your Landscaping – The WSU Master Gardeners are offering this course on Thursdays. Runs through Oct. 20. 6-8 p.m., 222 N. Havana St. $50. 477-2048.

Apple Festival - Harvest festival is held over seven weekends, Sept. 17-Oct. 30. Enjoy a large variety of apples, fresh pressed cider and other produce, live music, craft booths, corn and straw mazes and animals. Green Bluff.

Fall Planting at Turnbull Refuge – This event will include maintenance work on existing trees and planting new ones. After the work has been completed, there will be a potluck, so bring a main dish, salad or dessert. Saturday. 9 a.m., Turnbull Wildlife Refuge, Cheney. 235-4723.

PCEI Volunteer Opportunities – Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute needs volunteer help. Meet at PCEI and join the work crew at Robinson Park for a fun day of working and learning about erosion control and watershed restoration. Other Saturday workdays are: Oct. 22 and 29. Saturday. 9 a.m., 1040 Rodeo Drive, Moscow. (208) 882-1444.

WSU Master Gardeners – This series of weekly classes will discuss selecting, planting, pruning and maintaining trees and shrubs. Saturday and Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 222 N. Havana St., Spokane. $35/for series, or $10/per class. 477-2048.

Inland Empire Bonsai Society Meeting – This monthly meeting will feature a styling workshop on the Tigerback Ficus. Sunday. 12-3 p.m., Manito Park Garden Center. 455-9576.

The New Emerald Expo – The Nursery and Landscape Industry Trade Show will include seminars, the latest innovations and a job fair. Wednesday - Oct. 20. Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center, Tacoma. $80 for all sessions both days. (360) 681-7953.

Flower Show – The Inland Empire District of Garden Clubs presents this show that will feature holiday gems, educational displays and more. Nov. 3, 1-7 p.m.; Nov. 4, 1-3:30 p.m. Nov. 3 - 4. 1 p.m., The Waterford Retirement Community, 2929 S. Waterford Dr. 448-1726.

28th Annual Home & Yard Show – Presented by Jim Custer Enterprises, the event will feature displays and demonstrations with home and yard related products, services and improvements. 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 & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane. $6 for adults, kids 12 and under, free. 924-0588.