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GARDENERS ARE NATURE LOVERS!
Find your buried treasure! If you're interested in learning more
about gardening and sharing your interest in friendship with fellow
gardeners, why not check out The Inland Empire Gardeners
(TIEG)--the thrill-seeking folks that have brought you the Garden
Expo for the last 14 years?
TIEG meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:30pm (except July
2013 it’s the 2nd Thursday) at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Featuring: Awardwinning newsletter, door prizes, special events, garden tours, refreshments, garden library,
guest speakers, and lots more fun, laughter, and merriment! If you would like to contact
TIEG, call 509-535-8434 or email [email protected]. www.tieg.org
See You Next Year!
GARDEN
EXPO
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CATCH a BITE!
FRONT - Have Beans Will Travel Coffee - Frank’s
Franks - Old Tyme Kettle Korn - Selkirk Sausage
Company - Wood-Fired Veraci Pizza
FARMER’S MARKET - Arabesque Farms Bakery
- Susie David’s Cattle Company
TULIP FOOD COURT - Lylo’s Teriyaki Mickeldean’s Ice Cream - Ruth’s Catering
May 10,
2014
same time/
place
SPOKANE IN BLOOM
Birds of a Feather, Flock Together!
June 15, 2013
10am-5pm
DAFFODIL FOOD COURT - Bubbadogz Northside Gardens! Tickets $10
The Jamaican Jerk Pan Five Jordan’s Tropical Sno Shave Ice Garden tour tickets available day of tour or
INSIDE - SCC Big Foot Lair Café & Espresso
8093 W Prairie - Post Falls
208-773-3247
[email protected]
ahead of time at participating local nurseries
www.tieg.org
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Afriko Goods - African Baskets, Carvings
A’ la sha - Sensational Gifts, Amazing Jewelry
Albe - Rustic Furniture & Garden Art
All About Ponds - Pond Construction, Supplies
All About Wood - Outdoor Furniture
Alpine Greenhouses - Hanging Baskets, Plants
*AppleRock Farms- Heirloom/Organic Seed/Starts
Arabesque Farms & Bakery - Bread, Pastries
Arborist Tree & Organic Garden - Tree Service
Artistic Expressions - Nature & Floral Tiles
*Artistry in Wood - Carved Cutting Boards
Art of Stone - Concrete Statues, Planters
Artstone Garden Ornaments - Metal Garden Art
*Cascade Designs - Forged Metal Yard Art
Cat Attraction - Stimulating Catnip Cat Toys
Cedar Mountain Perennials - Natives, Shrubs
*Characters in Clay - Fairy Garden Originals
Chase Honey Company - Honey, Candles, etc.
Chattaroy Cheese Company - Farmstead Cheese
Clare’s Garden Soap - Wonderful Herbal Soaps
Clementine’s Nursery- Plants, Shrubs, Perennials
Color of Africa - Hand-woven Quality Goods
Concrete Works Statuary, Inc. - Statuary
Cookie Lee Jewelry - Fine Fashion Jewelry
Costco Wholesale - Memberships, Information
Country Cottage Aprons Plus - Garden Aprons
Country Harvest - Soup Mixes, Gift Packages
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Backyard Art-Concrete Benches, Birdbath
*Cowgirl Connie Storyteller - Entertainment
B&D Lilies - Lily Bulbs, Daylily Plants
Cowgirl Co-op, The - Plants, Metal Art, More!
*Bent - License Plate Signs, Metal & Yard Art
Coyote Roadhouse Pottery - Flower Vases
*Bent Productions - Hand-forged Metal Sculpture
*Crafty Chic - Spring & Summer Mesh Wreaths
Big Bear Chocolates - Gourmet Caramel Apples
Creative Concepts - Aloe Skin Healing Cream
Big Foot Café - Lair Reasonably Priced Food
Creature Comforts - Variety of Garden Art
*Bill Barrier-Reclaimed Barn/Fence Woodworking
*Custom Knitting & Classes - Hand-crafted Items
Blue Rock Enterprises - Adirondack Furniture
Blumenhaus - Hanging Baskets filled w/ annuals
Bolstad’s Iron Art - Garden Art, Gates, Arbors
Branches - Wooden & Mixed Media Garden Art
Bubbadogz - Hot dogs, Sausage, Chips, Soda
Buggirl’s Garden - Perennials, Veggies, Annuals
*Bug Me Please - Homes for Your Garden Friends
*Busy B Farm - Goat’s Milk Soap, Skin Products
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Dancing in the Dirt Farm- Organic Starts
*D&B Enterprises - Wooden Planter Boxes
D&M Gardens - Lavender Bath Products, etc.
Dave’s Basic Garden Tool - Garden necessity
*Dean Tile - Quirky Handmade Tiles & Planters
Deer Park Farmer’s Market - Baskets, info
Delectable Décor & Vinyl - Home/Garden decor
Desert Jewels Nursery - Shrubs, Perennials
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*C & C Creations - Plants, Gifts, Décor
Designed by Destiny.com - Jewelry, Accessories
DJL Designs - Metal Art, Welcome Signs, etc.
Dog & Pup Studios - Blown Glass Suncatchers
*Don Anderson - Handcrafted Wood Tables
G A R D E N E X P O S E M I N A R S
Spokane Community College Lair Auditorium
10am - Tom Eckberg, Forest Health Specialist, Idaho Department of Lands - “Creepy Crawlies in the
Home Garden” - Insects and other arthropods are the most numerous life forms found on earth. They
have been here for millions of years, and if you grow a garden you will have to contend with them. It is
not all bad news because most insects are not pests, in fact many are either innocuous or beneficial.
Yes, there are some “bad actors” out there, but there are also many insects that can assist you in your
pest management program. Tom will discuss methods to minimize damage from pest species using organic techniques
as well as integrated pest management and conventional control methods. He will also discuss other animals that are
not insects such as centipedes, millipedes and slugs that are also common inhabitants around the home. Remember
that many bugs--bees, lady beetles, green lacewings, and praying mantis, to name a few--are beneficial. You want
them in your yard. Don't eliminate a bug just because it's a bug!
11:30am - Lindell Haggin, Spokane Audubon Society Board Member - “Bird Sightings in
your Inland Northwest Garden” - We all love birds. Birds inspire us with their magnificence,
dignity and the grace of flight. We love to watch these fascinating creatures, but how much do
you know about identifying them? Learn about birds with tips on identifying, feeding, housing,
protecting, and enjoying the birds you love to watch in your garden. Birds speak to us in many
ways and with many voices: through myths, songs, folklore and poetry. Birds have been a
source of inspiration since pre-historic times. They have had a powerful place in human
cultures as symbols of freedom and wisdom.
1pm - Diane Stutzman, Desert Jewels Nursery - “Planting for All Winged Creatures” - Birds and
butterflies are fun to watch in the garden and they play an important role pollinating flowers, helping
control pests and scattering seeds. With just a little bit of planning, you can have them flocking to your
garden. The key is to know what they are looking for. Landscaping for birds begins with trees and
thickets for food and cover. Planting a flower garden also attracts birds and butterflies and provides
host food plants for butterflies and their caterpillars. Flowers provide color, as well as nectar and
seeds. Trees and shrubs bear nuts, fruit and berries and offer shelter, breeding places and nesting
sites for birds and butterflies. Ponds, fountains or other water elements accent the garden and provide necessary
moisture and drinking sources for birds and butterflies. Learn which plants are preferred by these beautiful winged
creatures so you can create your own backyard paradise.
2:30pm - Phyllis Stephens - Local Gardening Icon - “All Creatures Great & Small, Gardens for
All” - What makes a garden beautiful? Celebrate the nature and wildlife to be found when we
choose to share our space with birds, butterflies, pollinators, bats, and other wildlife. If you love
nature, devote your garden to creating welcoming habitat for wildlife. You will see beauty in the
hum of a hummingbirds wings, the intricacy of a spider’s web, the acrobatic flight of dragonflies,
and the delicate flight of the butterflies. Learn to use methods that respect the environment and
cause no harm to ecosystems around us. Natural resources need to be used wisely and you can
choose the most appropriate regionally native plants to entice more wildlife to find food and shelter in your garden. Talk
about the birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees. Encourage bugs. Plant for butterflies. Love frogs and
toads. Welcome bats and all creatures great and small.
G A R D E N E X P O D E M O N S T R A T I O N S
Spokane Community College Lair Conference Room
10am - Diana Lynn Rehn, President, Inland Empire Water Garden & Koi Society (IEWGKS) - “Koi
Ponds: Pleasures & Problems” - Koi ponds are a constant source of pleasure for their owners but you
have to be aware of some of the potential problems associated with keeping Koi. Diana has been the
President of IEWGKS in Spokane for the last 5 years. Her love of water gardening, koi keeping, water
plants and goldfish has not wavered even with the problems you can come up against, including predators,
water quality issues, parasites, and fish diseases. Come learn how to get the maximum enjoyment out of
your water garden, goldfish or koi pond. Pleasures can outweigh any issues that might come up.
11am - Gary Chang, Assistant Professor, Gonzaga University, Dept of Biology - “Spokane Pollinators
& their Natural History” - Pollination: it's vital to life on Earth, but largely unseen by the human eye.
Virtually all of the world’s seed plants need to be pollinated. Increasing attention is being paid to the
activities of native pollinators in the environment. This talk will introduce the natural history of some of
the bees, butterflies, and other pollinators that are native to the Spokane area, as well as their ecology and behavior.
Put out the welcome mat for native bees, beneficial and beautiful insects by increasing biodiversity.
noon - Susan & Paul Puhek, owners S&P Homestead Farm - “Basic Chicken Keeping 101” Keeping chickens in the backyard has lots of benefits and done properly will reduce kitchen and
food waste and reward you and your garden in many ways for years to come. Presentation
focuses on chicken raising for beginners, and what it takes to raise healthy chickens. Topics will
include: Summery of chicken keeping regulations in the Spokane area, basic housing, breed
selection, feeding and caring for chickens, raising baby chickens, and egg production.
1pm - Pat Munts - Small Farms & Acreage Coordinator, WSU Spokane County Extension “Wildlife Friendly Backyards” - No matter where you live, or how big or small your backyard is,
wildlife friendly areas can be easily set up to help out local wildlife. Take a look around your own
backyard. Do you see any animals like squirrels or robins or butterflies going about their daily
business in native grasses and bushes? Do you smell fragrant flowers and trees and hear the
sounds of finches and sparrows? We share our gardens with lots of different big and little and all
hungry animals. Learn what plants are attractive to wildlife and how to provide them with year-round food, water and
shelter and to balance their needs with your needs--peaceably.
2pm - Ella Rowan, Washington State Fish & Wildlife Biologist - “The Amazing Bats
of Washington” - Bats are beautiful. There are so many misconceptions out there
about bats. Bats are not evil, blood-thirsty creatures that fly around at night trying to
get caught in your hair. Bats are graceful and fascinating nocturnal creatures, which
benefit humans by pollinating plants, dispersing seeds, and feeding on insect pests.
This talk and slide show will discuss the bats native to Washington, their many unusual adaptations and ways humans
can help them survive in a changing world.
Note - programs, times, vendors listed subject to change without notice. Limited seating for free talks.
Don’s Greenhouse - Vegetable & Herb Plants
Gem Dandy Jewelry - Fine Jewelry, Garden Art
*Dragonfly Rocks - Natural Stone Glass Inlayed
*George Unlimited LLC - Garden Plant Starts
Driftwood Creations - Recycled Metal Art
Glory Girl Designs - Jewelry, Oil Paintings
*Dunning Furniture & Designs - Outdoor décor
*Goblin Pottery - Flower Pots, Garden Markers
Dusty Daisies - Planters, Hanging Baskets, etc.
Gourd Garden, The - Crafted Gourds, Plants
E Earthly Expressions - Arts & Crafts
Green Bluff Green House - Flowers, Plants
Green’s - Tomatoes, Veggies, Bedding Plants
Elithorp Farm - Culinary Herbs, Sunflowers
Event Sales - Vertical Garden - Infinity Lights
Ever Blooming Yard Art - Glass Flowers, etc.
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H *Hair Claws - Hair Forks, Butterflies
Harrison Homestead - Organic Plant Starts
Have Beans Will Travel Espresso - Coffee
Falcon Forge - Dramatic Metal Yard Art
Heavenly Special Teas - Gourmet Teas, Teaware
Farmgirl’s Garden, A - Herbs, Vegetables, etc.
Heaven Scent Candles - Hand-poured Candles
Fat Cat Lavender & Herbs - Plants, Bath items
Heavy Petal Nursery - Unique Hardy Plants
*Feed Our Planet - Vertical Growing Towers
Heirlooms of Tomorrow - High Quality Jewelry
Fielder Keepsakes - Fine Porcelain Teaware
Herb Garden, The - Herb Edibles, Vegetables
Five Jordan’s Tropical Sno Shaved Ice - Treat!
Homemaker’s Choice - Rada Cutlery, Cookbooks
*509 GROW - Indoor/Outdoor Garden Equipment
Hula Hoops - Wonderful, Fun Gardening Items
Fleur de Provence Lavender Farm - Products
*Flourishes & Adornments - Signs, Markers, etc
I *Image Custom Ironwork - Garden Art
Flowers Galore Greenhouse - Hanging Baskets
Inland Empire Dahlia Society - Tubers, Info
Forest Green Enterprises - Concrete Statuary
For the Birds - Bird Condos, Gardener Carts
Inland Empire Gardeners, The - Expo Sponsor,
Door Prize Table, Garden Club Membership, Plants
Fourth Ave Chiropractic - Gardener Healthcare
Inland Empire Water Garden & Koi Society
Frank’s Franks - New York Style Hotdogs
Inland NW Garden Railroad Society - Display
Friends of Manito, The - Lush, Healthy Plants
*Iona’s Antiques & Other Collectables - Vintage
G Garden Bells-Add Music to Your Garden!
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*Jada Javorek - Oak Wood Rain Barrels
*Garden Envie - Beautiful Framed Prints
*Jamaican Jerk Pan- Curried/Jerk Chicken
Garden Gate Lavender - Lavender Products
Jimmy Lighthouses - Garden Beacons of Light
Garden Landscapes- Garden Design, Installation
JSC Creations/Garlic Gourmay-Garden Shoes
Garden Pot Stacker - New Garden Innovation
Juice Plus Tower Gardens - Vertical Garden
NOTE - THE HERB GARDEN
HAS MOVED TO ROOM BEHIND
SCC CAFÉ
*Just Good Stuff 4 You - Body & Facial Products
K Kay Jays - Hand-painted Vases, Chocolate
*Keeatka - Vintage Garden, Antiques , & More
Morando Sculptures - Concrete Ornaments
*Recycled Spoon LLC, The - Silver Hand-crafted
*Strawberry Hill Nutrition Farm - Azomite
My Cup of Tea & Spice Co - Loose Leaf Tea
Rimrock Creations - Fine Glass Mosaics
Sturdy Built Sheds, LLC - Display Sheds
*Ritters Garden & Gift - Hanging Baskets, etc.
Sundquist Nursery - Creative, Practical Plants
N *Natural Accents- Vases, Address Boards
Rock Cabin Farm - Metal Silhouettes, Signs, etc.
Susie David’s Cattle Co. - Grill Sausages, Beef
*Kim & Aimee Cash - Hypertufa, Mats, Markers
Naylor Creek Nursery - Hosta, Shade Plants
*Rocks by Liz - Montana Slate Stone Planters
Sweetgrass 4 You - Sweetgrass Plants, Products
Kool Kid Korner - Fun Activities for Young Folk
Newport Naturals - Iris Plants, Dried Flowers
*Rocky Bland Chainsaw Carving - Originals
Kuhlmann Kreations - Yard Metal Art Décor
Noodlehead Sprinkler - You’ve Gotta Have This!
Rose Hill Farms - Garden Pots, Accessories
Northland Rosarium - Rose Plants
Roy Barton’s Dahlias - Tomatoes, Dahlias
Ted’s Creations - Rustic Planting Chairs, Benches
*NW Garden Accents - Handmade Garden Decor
Rustic Designs - Birdhouses, Lawn Furniture
Thirty-one - Garden Bags, Grocery Totes, etc.
Northwest Plant Health Care, Inc-Yard Services
Rustic Garden, The - Metal Yard Art
This Old House - Painted Garden Furniture
*Rusty Bloomers-Recycled Metal/Wood Yard Art
Thistledown Wools - Hats, Scarves, Purses
*Rusty Pine Junk Co. - Vintage Upcycle Items
Tip Top Tomatoes - Garden Plants/Supplies
Ruth’s Catering - Homemade Candy, Lunch
Tomato Lady, The - Heirloom Tomato Plants
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Lael’s Moon Garden Nursery - Plants
Leaning Pine Enterprises - Pressed Flower Items
Leisure Lavender Farm - Lavender Plants
*Len’s Fabrication - Metal Garden Gates
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Oil & Vinegar - Culinary Retail Food
Lily Pad Bulb, The - Bulbs, Daylilies
Olde Tyme Kettle Korn - Popcorn Treat
*Linen’s Wholesale - High Quality Sheet Sets
*Origami Owl - Customized Lockets & Tags
*Little Darlins - Clay Garden Theme Items
*Over the Top - Fabulous Garden Hats!
LIV - Glass and Metal Garden Decorations
Owens Gardens - Bromeliads, Air Plants
Lowell’s Tools - Garden Tools You'll Need
*Lucky Girl Orchids - Orchids, related supplies
Lylo’s Teriyaki /Garden- Chicken, Rice, Noodles
P *Paparazzi Accessories by Lacey-Jewelry
Parts-2-Arts - Recycled Old Farm Equipment
Patti’s Garden Expressions - Water Features, etc.
M *Mad Mozaics - Rocks, Old Windows
Phocas Farms - Hardy, Drought Tolerant Plants
Maggie’s Garden - Flowers, Perennials
*Pixie Dust Chocolates-Nature Inspired Chocolate
Magnificent Microbes- Grow Rich Fruits/Veggies
Plant a Row/Second Harvest - Program Info
MA Graphics - Original & Fun Art Garments
Plants Anonymous -Garden T-shirts, Accessories
Mapels Outback - Windchimes, Misc
*Plants Best Friend, A - Redwood Plant Stands
*Marle Worm Growers - Soil Amendments
*Plasma Creations - Metal Art
Maximized Living - Free Health Screenings
Pleasant Prairie Farms- Perennials, Flower Starts
*Miche Bags - Interchangeable Handbags
Plethora of Primula, A- Primulacea, Shade Plants
Mickeldean’s Ice Cream - 35 Different Kinds!
PPD Enterprises - Birdbaths/Feeders, Misc.
Miller’s Homestead LLC - Bee-Keeping, Honey
Prokera Dry Skin Care - Lotions for Gardeners
Minnie Creek Gardens - Tomato & Peony Cages
Prophet Bros Antiques - Handmade Décor
Misc K Design - Functional Garden Art, Planters
*P.S. Debre Designs & Clark Fisher - Mirror Art
MKC West - Stained Glass Suncatchers
*Purse Chick & M&W Creations - Bags, Bling
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Real Fudge - Fudge, Candy, Toffee
Renee’s Home & Garden - Dramatic Yard/Décor
T Tall Grass Farms - Veggie Starts, Dahlias
TRC Enterprises - The Roo Gardening Apron
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Sage Designs - 3D Leaf Shadow Boxes
Sand Trail Farms - Specialty Foods, Plants
Scentsy - Wickless Candles--Scent w/o Flame!
*Selkirk Sausage Company - New Food Booth
*Sew Urban Country - Hand-sewn items, bags
Small Hill Orchids - Orchid Plants, Bonsai
Smitty’s Greenhouse - Perennials, Garden Art
Soap Simply - Handcrafted Sweet-smelling Soap
Spirit Keeper Arts - Garden Art, Stained Glass
Spokane Community College Hort Dept - Plants
Spokane HOPE School - Delectable Vegetables
Spokane Lilac Society - Lilacs, Information
Spokane Regional Solid Waste System - Info
Spokane Rose Society - Mini Rose Sale, Info
*Spokane Valley Quilters Guild - Quilt Raffle
Steamboat Island Nursery - Got to Have Plants
Step on This - Original Concrete Stepping Stones
*Stonage Rocks & Vinyl - Engraved Rock, Signs
*Twisted Sisterz - Log/Branch Furniture, misc.
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Veraci Pizza - Pizza by the Slice!
Wabi Sabi - Japanese Maples, Hosta
Walla Walla Nursery - Potted Perennials/Grasses
West Valley City Schools - Flowers, Vegetables
*Whimsy Garden Design - Floral Designer
Whispering Wood LLC - Cedar Trellises, Boxes
*White Dove Woodworking - Potting Containers
Wild-n-Sweet Rich Honey-Honey, Candles, Soap
Wildtree Herbs - All Natural Culinary Products
Williams Lake Greenhouse - Bedding Plants, etc.
Wilma’s Creations - Cedar Benches, Planters
*Windward Gift Shop - Repurpose Glass, Signs
Wright Brothers Sunrooms - Plant Sunrooms
WSU Master Gardeners - Gardening Advice
Y Yard Art Creations - Silhouettes, Arbors
Studio Rynkiewicz - Blown Glass Garden Décor
“Bless all creatures great and small. Keep our
world safe for all.” - Saint Francis of Assisi,
Patron Saint of Animals