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Oct. 11

What: Las Vegas Flower Arrangers' Guild

"Reaching Out" is the theme of the hands-on workshop where members will bring in plant material and containers to construct a creative tubular floral design.

Where: Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive

When: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Cost: Free

Info: Judy Stebbins, secretary, 702-259-6459 or www.nevadagardenclubs.com

Oct. 13

What: Garden workshop

Join Springs Preserve experts for a workshop about no-fail fruit trees. This workshop features information about which fruit trees provide shade and majestic blooms along with fruit.

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

When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.; also Sunday

Cost: $10 members; $15 for nonmembers

Info: 822-7700; advance reservations required

What: Kids Gardening Club

Designed for children ages 3-11; parents or guardian must attend.

Where: All Star Nursery locations, including Pahrump

When: 9 a.m.

Cost: Free

Info: starnursery.com; advance registration requested

What: Safe and sound insect control

Clark County Cooperative Extension's master gardeners, along with the Henderson Parks and Recreation Department, are presenting the workshop. Participants will learn how to use everyday household items to make traps, sprays and repellents to control insects in their gardens.

Where: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson

When: 9 a.m.

Cost: Free

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

What: Drip irrigation; learn complete system installation , including how to select and assemble components .

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

When: 9 a.m.-noon

Cost: Free

Info: 862-3760; advance registration requested

What: Gardens guided walk

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: 822-7700

Oct. 14

What: Las Vegas Valley Rose Society

Members will gather for a discussion about less common roses and where to find them.

Where: Wengert room, NV Energy, 6626 W. Sahara Ave.

When: 6:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

n Please email calendar events to hsaylor@reviewjournal.com

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