Local events
March 24
What: Molto Vegas farmers market. Fresh, locally grown vegetables and fruit are featured .
Where: 7485 Dean Martin Drive, Suite 106
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. each Thursday
Cost: Varies by product
Info: Bob Morris at 257-5509 or e-mail morrisr@unce.unr.edu. Or Doug Taylor at dtaylor@moltovegas.com
March 25
What: Home Improvement and Backyard Living Expo.
Where: South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South
When: noon-12:30 p.m. Also 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Cost: $7, $5 for seniors 55 and older and military personnel, free for children younger than 12
Info: On the Edge Promotions, 656-2337, www.vegashomeshows.com
March 26
What: How to Pick the Right Paint Colors. GMJ Interiors will present a color clinic on how to pick the right paint colors for your home. Learn how to coordinate colors with your flooring and fabrics. All attendees will receive a free Color-to-Go paint sample.
Where: Sherwin-Williams, 4237 W. Sahara Ave.
When: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cost: Free; advanced registration requested
Info: GMJ Interiors, 269-7001
What: Plant introduction tour. Participants will discover new and unusual Mojave native and Desert Southwest plants for their landscape and how they appear at maturity during a tour of the gardens.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10:30 a.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
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 University of Nevada Cooperative Extension 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: Landscape Design With the End in Mind. Participants will learn how to develop, visualize and implement a landscape design.
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: Spring Plant Sale. More than 3,000 native and desert-adapted plants varieties not available at nurseries will be featured, along with exhibitors and horticulture experts. Those attending should bring their own wagon or cart.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; preview sale for members begins at 7 a.m.
Cost: Free; regular prices apply for admission to museums and galleries
Info: 822-7700
What: Caring for Trees and Shrubs. Find out how to select, plant, fertilize and care for trees and shrubs.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 11 a.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Grow Tomatoes. Participants will learn the basics of growing tomatoes.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 1 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Colorful Perennials. Participants will learn how to create outstanding designs with hardy perennials in colorful border plantings.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 2 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Mulching. Participants will learn how to mulch year-round and which mulches to use.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 3 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
