Local events
April 29
What: Water Smart by Design; class 5. Discover the seven steps of Water Smart landscaping and how to plant and maintain your new living work of art. Design 5 can be taken as a stand alone class.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers
Info: 822-7786; advance registration required
May 1
What: Cooking with herbs. Sponsored by the Springs Preserve, the class will offer suggestions for using savory herbs in your cooking
Where: Call for details.
When: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $10 for adults, $8 for children 5-17; $2 discount for members
Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested
What: Sunset Garden Club's 18th annual Flower Show. The theme will be "A Glimpse of the Past." There will be numerous floral designs on display, as well as horticultural and educational exhibits. A local Girl Scout troop will display local native plants .
Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson.
When: noon to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Patio project, bird feeders. Participants will create a bird feeder to attract local birds to their backyards.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 1-5 p.m.
Cost: $2 for members, $3 for nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
May 6
What: Carnation Garden Club .
Where: Nevada Garden Club Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave.
When: 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 228-6552
What: Solar NV. Monthly meeting for those interested in renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Where: Desert Living Center at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 6-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Water Smart by Design; class 6. Discover the seven steps of Water Smart landscaping and how to plant and maintain your new living work of art. Design 6 can be taken as a stand alone class.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers
Info: 822-7786; advanced registration required
May 7
What: Paige Dixon. Part of the First Fridays series for industry professionals . Dixon, who served as floral director at Wynn Las Vegas for six years, will discuss the history of flowers, the healing power of flowers and offer floral tips.
Where: Las Vegas Design Center, 495 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite C-176
When: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 599-3093 or e-mail lvdc@lvdesigncenter.com; reservations requested
May 8
What: Container/patio gardening. Participants will learn the basics of container gardening and simple, low-maintenance care. Additionally, a variety of unconventional containers to add style to your garden will be explored.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Cost: $14 for adults, $10 for children 5-17; members receive a $2 discount
Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested
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: 2-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested
What: Flower weekend. Representatives from area groups devoted to roses, mums, irises, carnations and orchids will be on hand to show and sell a variety of flowers.
Where: Plant World Nursery, 5301 W. Charleston Blvd.
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Events also planned Sunday.
Cost: Free
Info: 522-1724
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