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Here's the Plan

an edible garden container!

Do the cabbage patch.

PLANT
Edible Garden Container

What: A demo ($20) by Grace Wicks of Graceful Gardens on growing herbs and veggies — even if you’re spatially challenged.
Why: You’ll leave with a tiny garden of your own.
When: Sign up now (while there’s still room) for class next Sun.
Where: City Planter, 814 N. Fourth St. To register, call 215-627-6169 or e-mail info@cityplanter.com.

EAT
Cooperage: a Wine & Whiskey Bar Opens

What: Sup on fancy foods like pecan-crusted catfish at the saloon-inspired space tucked away in The Curtis Center.
Why: Wet your whistle with 40 kinds of whiskey.
When: Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., 4-10 p.m.; Sun., 4-9 p.m.
Where: 601 Walnut St., entrance at Seventh & Sansom Sts. (215-226-2667).

INDULGE
Bamboo Pedicure

What: Dreamed up on a trip to Bali, owner Laurentius Purnama’s new treatment ($75) incorporates lemongrass stalks, raw sugar, and a few secret ingredients to leave your skin silky smooth.
Why: The massage with heated bamboo sticks does wonders for already sandal-weary feet.
When: Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Laurentius Salon, 815 Christian St. (215-238-0764).

PERUSE
The Next Page Opens
What: From novels to how-tos, Friends of the Free Library fills its spot with used books ($6-$20) of every kind.
Why: Make an appointment, and it may just take those old tomes off your hands.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 722 Chestnut St. (215-925-0722).

Photo: JJ Tiziou / Courtesy of Graceful Gardens

Location
The Next Page
722 Chestnut St
@ 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Cooperage: a Wine & Whiskey Bar
601 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
814 N 4th St
bt Brown & Poplar Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-627-6169
815 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-238-0764
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