Looking to learn more about heirloom plants and how to grow them here in the Inland Northwest? Check out these resources and events.
RESOURCES
- Food Not Lawns INW Facebook Group
- WSU Extension Classes
- Spokane County Library District Seed Libraries
- Spokane Public Library (Hillyard Branch) Seed Library
- Seed Savers Exchange
EVENTS
Jams & Jellies (Yum!)
Wednesday, June 12, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. or Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. @ WSU Spokane County Extension, 222 N Havana.
Inland Northwest Community Gardens Board Meeting
(Public and community gardens welcome) Wednesday, June 17, 5 to 6:30 p.m. @ WSU Extension, 222 North Havana
Food for Thought Book Club
“Rebuilding the Foodshed: How To Create Local, Sustainable, and Secure Food Systems,” by Philip Ackerman
Monday, June 24, 6 to 8 p.m. @ WSU Spokane County Extension, 222 N Havana
Tomatoes: Sauces and Salsas
Tuesday, July 9, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (free) @ Eastside Library, 524 S. Stone St. Spokane.
Dehydrating Fruits and Veggies
Wednesday, July 24, 5:30 to 7 p.m. ($20 to $30) @ WSU Spokane County Extension, 222 N Havana.
Putting Up The Harvest—Food Preservation
Friday, Aug. 9, 5 to 7 p.m.; Free with accompanying kids’ program hosted by Chief Garry Community Garden & Christ the King Church, 2103 E Mission Ave.
Written by Kathleen E. Callum
