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Gardening events, Sept. 27-Oct. 3

Sept. 27

What: Fresh52 farmers market

When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: www.fresh52.com; 702-900-2552

What: Gardens guided walk. Join Springs Preserve experts for a guided walk through the botanical gardens.

When: 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.; also Sunday

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

Cost: Free for members; included with general admission

Info: 702-822-7700

Sept. 28

What: Fresh 52 Farmers Market

When: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Sansone Park, 9480 S. Eastern Ave.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: www.fresh52.com; 702-900-2552

Oct. 1

What: Ikenobo Ikebana beginners’ workshops, freestyle

When: 10 a.m.-noon

Where: 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Park complex one block south of Craig Road, North Las Vegas

Info: Call sensei at 702-496-3763 and confirm your attendance.

Oct. 2

What: Carnation Garden Club’s October meeting; tour of the Pahrump Valley Winery followed by a luncheon at the winery’s Symphony Restaurant.

When: 9:30 a.m. for carpool

Where: Meet at Savers Parking lot on Lake Mead at Rampart boulevards.

Info: Advance reservations required. Call Jackie Pucci at 702-233-3321 or Carol Wright at 702-778-3396. Cutoff for reservations is Sept. 30.

What: Country Fresh farmers market

When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Downtown Events Plaza, 240 Water St., Henderson

Cost: Varies by product

Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661 or bob.drabicki@winderfarms.com

Oct. 3

What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Demonstration and Test Gardens walking tours

When: 10 a.m. to noon

Where: Demonstration and Test Gardens, 8050 Paradise Road

Info: Free, open to public. Based on the interests of tour participants, master gardeners will highlight appropriate plants and explain their landscape uses and cultivation. To join, meet in the front lobby at 10 a.m. Walking shoes, sun protection and water are suggested. For more information, call the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555 or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mastergardenersofsouthernnevada.

What: Downtown3rd farmers market

Where: Off U.S. Highway 95 and Casino Center Drive

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product; cash only

What: Country Fresh farmers market

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson

Cost: Varies by product

Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661 or bob.drabicki@winderfarms.com

Oct. 4

What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners’ tour: “Time to Plan(t).”

When: 10 a.m. to about 11:30 a.m.

Where: Demonstration Gardens Lifelong Learning Center (meet in courtyard), 8050 Paradise Road.

Info: Free and open to public. Walking shoes, hats, water, etc., suggested. Groups (five or more people) are requested to call Ann Edmunds, program coordinator, at 702-257-5587 at least two weeks in advance. For more information, email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu; call 702-257-5555 or visit facebook.com/mastergardenersofsouthernnevada.

What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s one-day workshop “Gardening in Small Places: Tree Selection and Care” by Laura Eisenberg

When: 8 a.m. to noon

Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road

Info: Class space is limited to 25 and preregistration is required; $25 fee per class covers class materials

To register, email Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5573.

What: Southern Area Master Gardeners’ class: “Native and Adaptive Plants,” by Master Gardener Denise McConnell in conjunction with Henderson Parks and Recreation Department

When: 9 a.m.

Where: Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego, Henderson

Info: Free, preregistration requested at www.cityofhenderson.com/parks and click on “online registration.” For more information, call the Master Gardener Help Line at 702-257-5556.

Oct. 11

What: Southern Area Master Gardeners’ class: “Crops to Grow,” by Master Gardener Jeanne Toscano in conjunction with Henderson Parks and Recreation Department

When: 9 a.m.

Where: Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego, Henderson

Info: Free, preregistration requested at www.cityofhenderson.com/parks and click on “online registration.” For more information, call the Master Gardener Help Line at 702-257-5556.

What: Ikenobo Ikebana regular workshop, shoka and freestyle

When:10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Park complex one block south of Craig Road, North Las Vegas

Info: Call sensei at 702-496-3763 and confirm your attendance.

Oct. 13

What: Ikenobo Ikebana regular workshop, shoka and freestyle

When:10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Park complex one block south of Craig Road, North Las Vegas

Info: Call sensei at 702-496-3763 and confirm your attendance.

Oct. 14

What: Sunset Garden Club’s “Thanksgiving Table” presented by Larri Tarver and Xem Hagenson, members of Las Vegas Flower Arrangers Guild. Also, visit the club’s website for details on the Oct. 25 Yard &Plant Sale.

When: noon

Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson

Info: Free, open to public. For more information, visit www.sunsetgardenclubofnv.org

Oct. 15

What: Ikenobo Ikebana beginners’ workshops, freestyle

When:10 a.m.-noon

Where: 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Park complex one block south of Craig Road, North Las Vegas

Info: Call sensei at 702-496-3763 and confirm your attendance.

Oct. 18

What: Southern Area Master Gardeners’ class: “Palms, Cactus and Succulents,” by Master Gardener Novella Holland in conjunction with Henderson Parks and Recreation Department

When: 9 a.m.

Where: Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego, Henderson

Info: Free, pre-registration requested at www.cityofhenderson.com/parks and click on Online Registration. For more information, call the Master Gardener Help Line at 702-257-5556.

What: Nevada Garden Club Flower Show

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Lorenzi Park, 3333 Washington Ave.

Info: The show is open to the public and admission is free. For more information, contact Jackie Pucci at 702-233-3321 or Carol Wright at 702-778-3396.

Oct. 25

What: Southern Area Master Gardeners’ class: “Trick or Treats,” by Master Gardener Loretta Oakes in conjunction with Henderson Parks and Recreation Department

When: 9 a.m.

Where: Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego, Henderson

Info: Free, children welcome; pre-registration suggested as class fills up quickly at www.cityofhenderson.com/parks and click on Online Registration. For more information, call the Master Gardener Help Line at 702-257-5556.

Nov. 15

What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners’ tour: “Alternative to the Tired Ten.”

When: 10 a.m. to about 11:30 a.m.

Where: Demonstration Gardens Lifelong Learning Center (meet in courtyard), 8050 Paradise Road.

Info: Free and open to public. Walking shoes, hats, water, etc., suggested. Groups (five or more people) are requested to call Ann Edmunds, program coordinator, at 702-257-5587 at least two weeks in advance. For more information, call or email the Master Gardener Help Desk (lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu) at 702-257-5555 or visit Facebook at facebook.com/MasterGardenersOfSouthernNevada.

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