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March 19

What: Join University of Nevada Cooperative Extension for a one-day workshop on “Gardening in Small Places: Composting.”

When: 8 a.m.-noon

Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road

Cost: $25 fee which covers class materials

Info: Class space is limited to 25 and pre-registration is required by calling 702-257-5573 or emailing Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu.

What: The Intuitive Forager farmers market

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

Where: The Pavilion, Downtown Summerlin, located on Festival Plaza Drive

Info: Call 702-832-1000.

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 or 702-900-2552

What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extensions will hold themed garden tour “Springs Has Sprung,” an introduction to spring gardening.

When: 10 a.m.

Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road

Cost: Free to the public

Info: Participants should come dressed for being outdoors. Plant lists will be provided. For more information, call 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.

What: Las Vegas Farmers Market Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., first and third Saturday

Where: 9100 Tule Spring Road

Info: Co-sponsored by the city of Las Vegas Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services

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

When: 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.; also Sunday

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

Cost: Free for members; included with general admission

Info: 702-822-7700

March 20

What: Fresh52 Farmers Market

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

Where: Sansone Park, 9480 S. Eastern Ave.

Cost: Varies by product

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

March 22

What: Mulch is available at both the Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Research Center and Demonstration Orchard and the Lifelong Learning Center.

When: 8 a.m.-noon, also Thursday and Saturday at the Research Center; 8 a.m-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at Lifelong Learning Center

Where: Research Center and Demonstration Orchard, 4600 Horse Drive, North Las Vegas; Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road

Cost: Mulch is free if loaded by individual and $2 per tractor scoop loaded. Only self-loading at Lifelong Learning Center.

Info: Contact the Research Center at 702-786-4361 or the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555.

March 23

What: Las Vegas Farmers Market Bruce Trent Park

When: 4-8 p.m.

Where: 1600 N. Rampart Blvd. at Vegas Drive

Info: Co-sponsored by the city of Las Vegas

March 24

What: Henderson 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

What: Las Vegas Farmers Market Gardens Park

When: 4-8 p.m.

Where: 10401 Gardens Park Drive at Town Center Drive

Info: Co-sponsored by the city of Las Vegas

What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society are offering Rose Show preparation tips in preparation for the April event.

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road

Info: Call 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.

March 25

What: Downtown3rd Farmers Market

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

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

Cost: Varies by product; cash only

What: Henderson Farmers Market

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

Where: Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway

Cost: Varies by product

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

April 2

What: Color &Paint Seminar, presented by GMJ Interiors

When: 9-10 a.m.

Where: Sherwin-Williams, 8020 S. Rainbow Blvd.

Cost: Free

Info: Registration is required by calling 702-2697001.

April 9

What: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension will hold a one-day workshop, “Gardening in Small Places: Understanding Your Irrigation.”

When: 8 a.m.-noon

Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road

Cost: $25, which includes class materials

Info: Class space is limited to 25 and pre-registration is required. To register, email Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5573.

What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension master gardeners will offer the class “Water in the Desert.” Learn how to water in gallons (not minutes) so that your landscape will thrive, not just survive.

When: 9 a.m.

Where: Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego, Henderson

Cost: Free

Info: Pre-registration is requested by going online to www.cityofhenderson.com/parks and clicking Online Registration.

April 12

What: Sunset Garden Club meeting: “Preparation for Flower Show,” by Marci Brown

When: Noon

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

Cost: Free and open to the public

Info: Visit www.sunsetgardenclubofnv.org.

Email calendar events to jescheid@reviewjournal.com.

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