Upcoming Events
Rethinking Compost and Biochar Free Webinar
The soil is a foundational element in a permaculture system. To attend this free webinar, you must register in advance. You will follow the link to the Soil Wise-Soil Smart Network and click on the event registration tab and RSVP to the event. A link then will be sent to your email address. I will also be attending this event online and look forward to discussing it with you at a later date.
Nick Tomasini will explore the ecological dynamics of thermophilic aerobic composting, focusing on how microbial communities shift through each phase—from early bacterial activity to later-stage fungi, protists, and micropredators. We’ll look at how carbon-to-nitrogen ratio, lignin content, moisture, and temperature influence the pace and diversity of decomposition. We'll also cover how to maintain aerobic conditions by managing O₂/CO₂ balance and finally, how and when biochar may be most effectively combined with compost.
Food Forests and the Biotic Pump
Food forests are signature of Permaculture and a wonderful way to both better understand how to mimic nature in garden planting, but to also better understand how to increase yield by working with nature. Michael will tie this into the biotic pump – nature’s way of cooling the planet.
To attend this free webinar, you must register in advance. You will follow the link to the Soil Wise-Soil Smart Network and click on the event registration tab and RSVP to the event. A link then will be sent to your email address. I will also be attending this event online and look forward to discussing it with you at a later date.
Michael Pilarski: farmer, wildcrafter, and educator, has worked with over 1,000 plant species and founded Friends of the Trees Society in 1978. He has 35 years of experience in Permaculture, he has taught 34 design courses worldwide and promotes sustainable wildcrafting as a tool for earth repair and local resilience. Pilarski’s work integrates ethnobotany, agroforestry, and traditional land stewardship to restore ecosystems and increase natural abundance. Friends of the Trees, Global Earth Repair Foundation – Washington, USA, North America,
Michael Pilarski, With– Website, GERF Profile
Mission Meadows Dahlia Swap
The first ‘official’ event of 2025!! Bring a friend, come tour the garden, see what’s growing this season! There will be dahlia tubers available! Make a donation to the garden and in exchange take home a few tubers! There will also be vegetable and herb starts available to help you jump start your garden! Even if you don’t have seedling to swap, there will be plenty to share.
Bugs in Your Garden
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Bugs in Your Garden
Spokane County Master Gardener Emeritus Jan Baker presents an engaging talk on garden bugs—the good, the bad, and the really bad—helping you identify which ones are friends and which are foes!
Growing Artists Benefit Event
Growing Artists Benefit Event: Dinner Sales, Art Auction, and Variety Show
All are welcome to the 2025 Growing Artists Benefit Event!
Students are encouraged to create art pieces using repurposed or naturally found materials to share via our silent auction starting at 5.
Jonathan Nicholson will be playing live music from 5-6:30 in the auction/dining area.
Island Style Food Truck will be on-site and warm, indoor table service will be provided.
The performance will include a wide variety of art forms and run from 6:30-8.
Free Permaculture Consultation Appointment
Book your free consultation appointment by clicking here for the link to my services. In this appointment, we will discuss how permaculture may encourage biodiversity, decrease negative ecological footprint, harvest water from hardscape, and build up soil to hold water in your yard. Appointments available Wednesday 1-3pm, and Saturday 12-3pm throughout the month. Other times are available upon request.
Free Permaculture Consultation Appointment
Book your free consultation appointment by clicking here for the link to my services. In this appointment, we will discuss how permaculture may encourage biodiversity, decrease negative ecological footprint, harvest water from hardscape, and build up soil to hold water in your yard. Appointments available Wednesday 1-3pm, and Saturday 12-3pm throughout the month. Other times are available upon request.
Planting Trees & Shrubs
Learn how to correctly plant trees and shrubs from Spokane County Master Gardener Volunteer, Steve Nokes at the North Spokane County Library. Arrive about 15 minutes early to insure seating and also this gives us a chance to introduce and connect with each other. I'll be standing about 10 feet from the meeting room entrance so come introduce yourself. For more information check out the Spokane County Library event website here.
Free Permaculture Consultation Appointment
Book your free consultation appointment by clicking here for the link to my services. In this appointment, we will discuss how permaculture may encourage biodiversity, decrease negative ecological footprint, harvest water from hardscape, and build up soil to hold water in your yard. Appointments available Wednesday 1-3pm, and Saturday 12-3pm throughout the month. Other times are available upon request.
Free The Seeds!
Meet your neighbors and amazing local gardeners!
You do not need to bring seeds to participate in the seed swap. Bring your seeds to share and your homemade, handcrafted, wild harvested, or homegrown items to barter or sell.
Organic, non-gmo and permaculturally grown seeds adapted to this region are available and preferred for the seed exchange.
Free classes and info are offered during the seed faire!
12:00pm - Chrys Ostrander: Permaculture Gardening
1:00pm - Dianna Michaels: Winter Seed Sowing
2:00pm - Bezaleel Israel: Seed Saving and Growing Tips
If you have a lot of seeds to trade, please contact Kelly at newpermaculture@outlook.com or call/text (870)421-7025 to reserve a table.
This seed faire is hosted by the Inland Northwest Permaculture Guild in conjunction with the Children of Earth Coalition and BZ Farm Collective. For more information contact the link below.
Free Permaculture Consultation Appointment
Book your free consultation appointment by clicking here for the link to my services. In this appointment, we will discuss how permaculture may encourage biodiversity, decrease negative ecological footprint, harvest water from hardscape, and build up soil to hold water in your yard. Appointments available Wednesday 1-3pm, and Saturday 12-3pm throughout the month. Other times are available upon request.
Free Permaculture Consultation Appointment
Book your free consultation appointment by clicking here for the link to my services. In this appointment, we will discuss how permaculture may encourage biodiversity, decrease negative ecological footprint, harvest water from hardscape, and build up soil to hold water in your yard. Appointments available Wednesday 1-3pm, and Saturday 12-3pm throughout the month. Other times are available upon request.
Spokane Conservation District Annual Online Tree Sale
Fantastic annual tree and shrub sale with many native species available. Most stock are hardy, bare root variety. Supplies go really fast so order early. You may pick up your order Friday, April 11th from 8am-5pm and Saturday, April 12th from 9am-12pm at the Spokane Conservation District. For more information go to the link below.
Free Permaculture Consultation Appointment
Book your free consultation appointment by clicking here for the link to my services. In this appointment, we will discuss how permaculture may encourage biodiversity, decrease negative ecological footprint, harvest water from hardscape, and build up soil to hold water in your yard. Appointments available Wednesday 1-3pm, and Saturday 12-3pm throughout the month. Other times are available upon request.
Manito Holiday Lights
Walk through Manito Park’s evening Christmas Light display. Donations for Friends of Manito Appreciated. Find more information regarding the sponsors here.
Manito Holiday Lights
Walk through Manito Park’s evening Christmas Light display. Donations for Friends of Manito Appreciated. Find more information regarding the sponsors here.
Manito Holiday Lights
Walk through Manito Park’s evening Christmas Light display. Donations for Friends of Manito Appreciated. Find more information regarding the sponsors here.
Manito Holiday Lights
Walk through Manito Park’s evening Christmas Light display. Donations for Friends of Manito Appreciated. Find more information regarding the sponsors here.
Manito Holiday Lights
Walk through Manito Park’s evening Christmas Light display. Donations for Friends of Manito Appreciated. Find more information regarding the sponsors here.
Manito Holiday Lights
Walk through Manito Park’s evening Christmas Light display. Donations for Friends of Manito Appreciated. Find more information regarding the sponsors here.
Manito Holiday Lights
Walk through Manito Park’s evening Christmas Light display. Donations for Friends of Manito Appreciated. Find more information regarding the sponsors here.
Manito Holiday Lights
Walk through Manito Park’s evening Christmas Light display. Donations for Friends of Manito Appreciated. Find more information regarding the sponsors here.
Manito Holiday Lights
Walk through Manito Park’s evening Christmas Light display. Donations for Friends of Manito Appreciated. Find more information regarding the sponsors here.
House Plants Swap!
Do you need to refresh your houseplants? Have too many? Not enough? For more information contact host Spokane Public Library here.
Giving Tuesday
I encourage you to donate to one of my favorite organizations, Growing Neighbors. GN is active in the Spokane community, helping neighbors grow and share healthy food and relationships. See their website at growingneighbors.org for more information and how to donate.
Free Permaculture Consultation Appointment
Book your free consultation appointment by clicking here for the link to my services. In this appointment, we will discuss how permaculture may encourage biodiversity, decrease negative ecological footprint, harvest water from hardscape, and build up soil to hold water in your yard. Appointments available Monday 1-4pm, Wednesday 1-4pm, and Saturday 2-4pm throughout the month.
Free Permaculture Consultation Appointment
Book a consultation appointment by clicking here for the link to my services. This appointment is free and we will discuss how permaculture may encourage biodiversity, decrease negative ecological footprint, harvest water from hardscape, and build up soil to hold water in your yard. Appointments available Monday 1-4pm, Wednesday 1-4pm, and Saturday 2-4pm throughout the month.
Free Permaculture Consultation Appointment
Book your free consultation appointment by clicking here for the link to my services. In this appointment, we will discuss how permaculture may encourage biodiversity, decrease negative ecological footprint, harvest water from hardscape, and build up soil to hold water in your yard. Appointments available Monday 1-4pm, Wednesday 1-4pm, and Saturday 2-4pm throughout the month.
Free Permaculture Consultation Appointment
Book your free consultation appointment by clicking here for the link to my services. In this appointment, we will discuss how permaculture may encourage biodiversity, decrease negative ecological footprint, harvest water from hardscape, and build up soil to hold water in your yard. Appointments available Monday 1-4pm, Wednesday 1-4pm, and Saturday 2-4pm throughout the month.
Free Permaculture Consultation Appointments Throughout the Month
Book a consultation appointment by clicking here for the link to my services. This appointment is free and we will discuss how permaculture may encourage biodiversity, decrease negative ecological footprint, harvest water from hardscape, and build up soil to hold water in your yard. Appointments available Monday 1-4pm, Wednesday 1-4pm, and Saturday 2-4pm throughout the month.
Permaculture Consultation Appointment
Book your free consultation appointment by clicking here for the link to my services. In this appointment, we will discuss how permaculture may encourage biodiversity, decrease negative ecological footprint, harvest water from hardscape, and build up soil to hold water in your yard. Appointments available Monday 1-4pm, Wednesday 1-4pm, and Saturday 2-4pm throughout the month.