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Originally published Saturday, March 16, 2002

Learn to 'Naturescape' with native plants

The Native Plant Salvage Project of WSU Cooperative Extension, Stream Team and the Thurston Conservation District are sponsoring a free field class, "Naturescaping for Wildlife & Salmon," from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 6.

Participants will learn how to establish a low-maintenance landscape to protect salmon and water resources and to attract birds and butterflies to their yards.

Advanced registration is required. Call 360-704-7785 for details.

Garden pros offer tips on waterwise gardening

Learn to grow a beautiful garden while protecting and conserving drinking water.

Olympia's Water Conservation Program presents a Waterwise Gardening series with classes from 7 to 9 p.m. for $5 each:

-"The Lazy Gardener" is Wednesday. Learn how to use less water, spend less money and do less work and still have a beautiful garden with Marianne Binetti, a gardening author and columnist.

-"Ciscoe's Secrets for Gardening Success" is March 26. Seattle University horticulturist Ciscoe Morris will offer his waterwise gardening tips as well as a question-and-answer session. Register for the classes by calling 360-753-8380.

Learn low-maintenance gardening, design

Do you want to establish a low-maintenance garden with year-round interest?

Check out David Baird's weekend workshop "Drought Tolerant Plants and Waterwise Gardening" at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Fairie Gardens in Tumwater.

Call 360-754-9249 to preregister.

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