Local events
Feb. 27
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society educational meeting: Soil, soil additives, fertilizers and irrigation, with Frank J. Rausher, certified horticulturist, Star Nursery and NevadaGardens.com
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
When: 7 p.m.
Info: Free and open to the public; for more information, call the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.
What: Country Fresh farmers market
Where: Downtown Events Plaza, 240 Water St., Henderson
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661 or bob.drabicki@winderfarms.com
Feb. 28
What: Downtown3rd farmers market
Where: Off U.S. Highway 95 and Casino Center Drive
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product; cash only
Info: 702-953-4321
What: Country Fresh farmers market
Where: Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661 or bob.drabicki@winderfarms.com
What: Fresh52 farmers market
Where: Town Square Las Vegas, 6689 Las Vegas Blvd. South
When: 3-7 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552
March 1
What: Fresh52 farmers market
Where: Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.
When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552
What: Plant World Nursery Spring Growing event.
Where: 5311 W. Charleston Blvd.
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Kids Flower Potting Session; 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m., ribbon-cutting ceremony with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman; noon-2 p.m., introduction to vegetables, herbs and citrus trees.
Info: Open to public. Partial proceeds from sales during the event will benefit Create a Change Now, a nonprofit organization that educates children on healthy eating habits by building edible gardens at at-risk elementary schools in the Clark County School District. For more information, visit www.plantworldnursery.com or call 702-878-9485.
What: Gardens guided walk. Join Springs Preserve experts for a guided walk through the botanical gardens.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: Free for members; included with general admission
Info: 702-822-7700
March 2
What: Fresh52 farmers market
Where: Sansone Park Place,. 9480 S. Eastern Ave. 89123.
When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
March 8
What: Ikenobo Ikebana workshops, “Rikka Style”
Where: JACL Community Center, 1401 S. Arville St.
When : 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Info: Call Muriel at 702-496-3763 for more information or to make a reservation.
March 10
What: Ikenobo Ikebana workshops, “Rikka Style”
Where: JACL Community Center, 1401 S. Arville St.
When : 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Info: Call Muriel at 702-496-3763 for more information or to make a reservation.
March 11
What: Sunset Garden Club meeting, “Let’s All Design — A Floral Workshop, Mini Flower Show,” presented by Marcia Brown, accredited flower show judge.
Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson
When: noon
Cost: Free, open to the public.
Info: President Nancy Lee Loesch, 702-407-7128, or visit www.sunsetgardenclubofnv.org
March 12
What: Carnation Garden Club will have a special meeting hosted by Art Loesch, who will be joined by the U.S. Forest Service to update clubs on the fire damage sustained last summer and the progress of the “Pennies for Pines” program.
Where: Nevada Garden Club Center, Lorenzi Park 3333 W. Washington St.
When: 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
March 27
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society Practice event. Presented by Marie Kaplan, master gardener and consulting rosarian. How does one prepare for exhibiting their roses?
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
When: 7 p.m.
Info: Free, open to the public; for more information, call the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.
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