You'd never know it by the hot temperatures in the forecast, but fall is just around the corner.  Gardening experts will tell you that this is a great time to plant your perennials.  And there's no better place to buy them then at the Manito Park Fall Plant Sale.

Here's the great thing: you can preview and research what's on sale at the Friends of Manito website before you shop.  There you'll find photos of the hundreds of varieties that will be on display. 

There will also be free demonstrations on building a retaining wall, planning a drip irrigation system, picking out plants to attract birds, bees, and butterflies, and other gardening topics.

The plant sale runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. this Saturday at the east end of of Gaiser Conservatory.

Slip into your cowboy boots, grab your cash and get ready for a weekend of fabulous junking at The Farm Chicks Antiques Show. The show is considered one of the best of its kind in the country.

Where to begin? The show features some of the most fabulous antiques and repurposed decor/furniture in the country. If you have a love and passion for all things vintage, like I do, then you will love this show!

If anyone comes across a sweet letter "h" like the one pictured above let me know. I have a slight addiction to buying old, salvaged letters. Happy hunting!

Here are the details:Spokane County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 2nd 10 am -6pm & Sunday, June 3rd 10am-4pm. Tickets $7 a day. You're going to need both days to see it all, trust me. For more information click here.

The big question for many potential urban farmers is, how much is this poultry adventure going to set me back?

Your friendly neighborhood chicken expert, Ron Welker has that answer. Welker manages the Aslin-Finch in the Spokane Valley. He says that in the long run chicks will cost less than a dog.“You’re going to spend the same on housing the chicks as you would a dog. Your overall expense for the chicks is going to be less,” said Welker. “If you want to get a good coop that’s going to hold 2, 3 or 4 birds, you’re going to spend on a good one, probably right around $400-$500. That’s going to be your number one expense.”

There are several resources out there if you would like to build your own coop. The creative urban farmer might convert an old camper top into a hen house or build a pint-sized Victorian mansion for their girls. Once you have a coop, the residual costs are reasonable compared to other pets.

One of the biggest expenses Mojo, the dog, racks up is at the vet’s office getting vaccinated.