HOME & GARDEN CALENDAR

ATTRACTING BEES TO THE GARDEN: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Batesburg-Leesville Branch of the Lexington County Library, 203 Armory St., Batesburg. Planting a garden to attract all kinds of pollinators? Why would you want bees a the garden? Learn more about what will make your garden a winning combination for all at this GLaM program presented by Lexington County Master Gardener Sue Johnston. (803) 532-9223

GARDEN PRESENTATION – SEEDS: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Irmo Branch of the Lexington County Library, 6251 St. Andrews Road. It all starts with one small seed to have a beautiful flower, plants or garden. Lexington County Master Gardener Helen Rivers will discuss where to buy seeds, what to buy, how many and how to prepare before planting. (803) 798-7880

NATIVE PLANTS: 10 a.m. April 10 at the Richland Library Cooper, 5317 N. Trenholm Road. Presentation by the Richland County Master Gardeners. (803) 787-3462

HISTORIC ELMWOOD PARK TOUR OF HOMES + GARDENS: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 11 at Elmwood Park (Bryan and Park streets). Thirty-second annual event will feature cooking demonstrations and tastings from Columbia’s premier chefs, artwork and sculpture by visual artists, food trucks and musical performances from bluegrass to bagpipes. Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 on the day of the event. Proceeds will fund further improvement projects in the neighborhood and sponsoring improvement projects in the downtown area. http://www.historicelmwoodpark.org

CREATING A POND GARDEN: 6 p.m. April 13 at the Gaston Branch of the Lexington County Library, 214 S. Main St., Gaston. Lexington County Master Gardener John Windham will share his experiences with creating a garden pond – come learn the basics of creating a unique addition to your garden. (803) 791-3208

MIDLANDS SPRING PLANT AND FLOWER FESTIVAL: April 16-19 at the State Farmers Market, 3483 Charleston Highway, West Columbia. More than 100 vendors will be offering an assortment of plants, flowers, outdoor furniture, lawn and garden decor, specialty items and more. Enjoy lunch from a member of the Palmetto Puddin’ Train Food Truck Association. Free admission and parking, event will be held rain or shine. Hours will be 8 a.m.-6 p.m. April 16-18 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 19. Dress comfortably and bring a wagon if you have one. A limited number of wagons will be available for rent. (803) 331-9504; https://agriculture.sc.gov/divisions/agency-services/state-farmers-markets/plant-and-flower-festivals/

RIVERBANKS COMPOOST SALE: 5-8 p.m. April 17 at the Riverbanks Botanical Garden, 1300 Botanical Parkway, West Columbia Riverbanks comPOOst is all-natural composted zoo poo, effortlessly produced by some of their most famous residents: elephants, giraffes and zebras. $50 per load; go to http://riverbanks.org to order.

RIVERBANKS’ SPRING PLANT SALE: 9 a.m.-noon April 18 at the Botanical Growing Center (enter from Seminole Drive). Plants, flowers and shrubs including more than 60 varieties of plants including a few staff favorites. The Botanical Garden is at 1300 Botanical Parkway, West Columbia. http://riverbanks.org

USC A.C. MOORE HERBARIUM: The A.C. Moore Herbarium at the University of South Carolina offers free plant identifications. Weeds, houseplants, blooming flowers, trees, shrubs and more. (803) 777-8196; plantman@herbarium.org

SODA CITY MARKET: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday at the 1500 block of Main Street. www.sodacitysc.com

This story was originally published April 2, 2015 at 12:59 PM with the headline "HOME & GARDEN CALENDAR."