Garden calendar | A listing of garden events, classes and sales.

Dates and times are subject to change. Call ahead to confirm.

Jan. 30-Feb. 5

Events

2008 Tacoma Home and Garden Show

WED-SUN Washington's largest combined home-and-garden show features seminars and demonstrations from experts in renovation, decorating and gardening, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Tacoma Dome and Exhibition Hall, 2727 E. D St., Tacoma; $7-$9 (253-756-2121 or www.otshows.com).

Classes

Permaculture for the Urban Dweller

WED Seattle Tilth presents a series of four classes focusing on urban environments and backyard-resource conservation, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 13, Seattle Tilth Demonstration Garden at Bradner Gardens Park, 1733 Bradner Place S., Seattle; $25-$35 per class (www.seattletilth.org).

Spring Flowers in a Basket

THU Collection of early spring blooms in a basket arrangement, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Floral Design Institute, 911 Western Ave. #575, Seattle; $45 (206-749-9464 or www.floraldesigninstitute.com).

Master Gardener Clinic

SAT Master Gardeners will answer gardening questions, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 N.E. 41st Ave. N.E., Seattle; free (www.king.wsu.edu/ gardening/PlantClinics.html).

Bulbs and Their Care

SAT Planting bulbs in spring for summer and fall gardens, 1:30 p.m., Swansons Nursery, 9701 15th Ave. N.W., Seattle; free (296-782-2543 or www.swansonsnursery.com).

King County Master Gardener Foundation Talk

SAT Choosing and planting fruit trees in Puget Sound, 10:30 a.m., Master Gardener Demonstration, 15500 S.E. 16th St. Bellevue; free (425-485-5942).

Heavenly Hellebores

SAT-SUN Learn tips for selecting and planting these low-maintenance, high-performance plants, 11 a.m. Saturday and noon Sunday, Emery's Garden, 2829 164th St. S.W., Lynnwood; free (425-743-4555 or www.emerysgarden.com).

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