Local events
April 23
What: Spring Plant Sale. The Conservation District of Southern Nevada will sell a variety of drought-tolerant plants grown by the students at College of Southern Nevada. There also will be plant talks by experts and master gardeners on hand to answer questions.
Where: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson
When: 8 a.m.-noon
Cost: Varies by plant
Info: Jennifer Clifford, 262-9047, ext. 109
What: Hot Roses. Las Vegas Valley Rose Society will present the show featuring roses grown by society members and area residents.
Where: West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Ave.
When: Noon-4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 646-6048 or 873-6621
What: Drip irrigation; learn complete system installation from the street to the plants, including how to select and assemble components .
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 9 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Info: Call the Southern Nevada Water Authority Conservation Division at 862-3760; advance registration required
What: Growing Vine Crops. Cucumbers, squash, cantaloupe and other vine crops will be discussed.
Where: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson
When: 9-10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 267-4000 or 257-5587
What: Sprinkler clock demonstration. Water conservation experts will teach participants how to properly use their automated irrigation systems.
Where: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson
When: 10 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Info: 267-4000
What: Friendly bugs. Learn how to control and manage garden pests, and which insects are beneficial.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 11 a.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Vine crops. Participants will learn the basics of growing vine crops .
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 1 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Ladybug release and craft. Participants will release ladybugs, nature's little helper, and paint ladybug rocks to decorate their gardens.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 1 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Cactus gardening. Participants will discover how cacti and succulents can add richness and variety to their landscapes while saving water.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 2 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Seed balls -- If you can throw it, you can grow it. Aimed at children, this session will teach them about this Native American planting method and how it still works today .
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 3 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
April 30
What: How to Pick the Right Paint Colors. GMJ Interiors will present a color clinic on selecting the right paint colors for your home. Learn how to coordinate colors with your flooring and fabrics .
Where: Sherwin-Williams, 1224 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson
When: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: GMJ Interiors, 269-7001; advance registration requested
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