Local events
Feb. 27
What: Garden tour. Staff horticulturists will present solutions to some common garden challenges, such as lack of space or suffering from an aching back.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 8:30-10 a.m.
Cost: Free with general admission
Info: 822-7700
March 2
What: New Year, New You: Becoming More Organized. Eight essential steps to help you get started will be presented by Dawn Reitz of A More Organized Residence.
Where: Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson
When: 7-8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free, but advance registration required
Info: 617-2607
March 4
What: Carnation Garden Club. Vicki Yuen will present the program, "What you need to know about palm trees."
Where: Nevada Garden Club Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave.
When: 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 870-1803
What: Solar NV. Monthly meeting for those interested in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Guest speaker
Where: Desert Living Center at Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 6-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 822-7786
March 6
What: Growing tomatoes. The "Tomato Lady," Leslie Doyle, will talk about growing tomatoes in the Las Vegas Valley. She will demonstrate how to start seeds and discuss what tools and materials are needed to grow tomatoes and other vegetables.
Where: Plant World Nursery, 5301 W. Charleston Blvd.
When: noon to 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 522-1724
What: Tomatoes. Experts from the Springs Preserve will provide the basics about growing tomatoes.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Cost: $10 adults, $8 for children 5-17; members receive a $2 discount.
Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested
March 9
What: Sunset Garden Club. The monthly meeting will showcase Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging. It will be presented by Muriel Scrivner, president and master instructor of the local Ikenobo Ikebana Society and a member of the Las Vegas Bonsai Society.
Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson.
When: 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: President Marci Brown, 269-9631
March 13
What: Gardening with the Family. Participants will learn how to keep children interested in gardening, growing everything from radishes to pumpkins. A planting schedule will allow families to harvesting something from the first radish through the holidays.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Cost: $10 adults, $8 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. Build a drip system in class.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 2-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested
What: Upgrade to Water Smart Landscaping. Participants will learn the step-by-step process for converting from grass to Water Smart landscaping -- and how to earn a rebate -- straight from the experts from the Southern Nevada Water Authority Conservation Division.
Where: Call for location.
When: 2-4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 822-7786; advance registration required
* Please e-mail calendar events to hsaylor@reviewjournal.com
