Local events
Feb. 23
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 579-9661 or bob.
drabicki@winderfarms.com
What: Fremont East Entertainment District farmers market
Where: Azul nightclub, 115 N. Seventh St.
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: 672-0222
What: Bet on the Farm! farmers market
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., upper level of Desert Living Center
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product; vendors only accept cash.
Info: 822-7700
What: Plant problems. University of Nevada, Cooperative Extension and South Valley Rose Society will jointly present the class. Angela O'Callaghan, UNCE associate professor and social horticulture specialist, will discuss identifying plant deficiencies, diseases and remedies, and plant death spiral.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: Master gardener help desk, 257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu
Feb. 24
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 579-9661 or bob.
drabicki@winderfarms.com
What: Home Expo
More than 100 vendors will feature spring home and garden improvements.
Where: Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North
When: noon-6 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Cost: $8 general admission; free, children younger than 12 and military with identification; free for seniors 60 and older Friday only.
Info: 565-9552
What: Interior Design Society, Las Vegas Chapter
The society will hold its first quarter meeting, followed by a winter wine tasting event starting at 4:30 p.m. in various showrooms. Open to society members along with those in the professional design industry and associated trades.
Where: Las Vegas Design Center at World Market Center Las Vegas, 495 S. Grand Central Parkway
When: 3-6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: President Kimberly Joi McDonald, 533-5273
Feb. 25
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 900-2552
What: Gardening in small places workshop
Angela O'Callaghan will teach the session focusing on vegetables. She will discuss types of containers to use, differences in potting mixes, using artificial light, fertilizers, seeds and more.
Where: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
When: 8 a.m.-noon
Cost: $25; advance registration required
Info: 257-5573
What: Container gardening workshop
This two-hour workshop covers basics of container gardening and low-maintenance care tips. Unconventional containers also will be covered.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $10 members; $15 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Spring landscape tour
Learn how to prepare your landscape for spring, including what to prune and what to replace.
Where: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension demonstration gardens, 8050 Paradise Road
When: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 257-5555 or email lvmaster
gardeners@unce.unr.edu
What: Ask a Master Gardener
In addition to answering questions, the session will focus on cool- and warm-season vegetables,
Where: Whole Foods Market, 8855 W. Charleston Blvd.
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 257-5587
What: Gardens plant tour
Participants will tour the Gardens, learning about unusual Mojave native and desert Southwest plants.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Container gardening basics
This is a condensed version of the morning session.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 1:30-2:30 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
Feb. 26
What: Fresh52 farmers market
Where: Sansone Park Place, 9480 S. Eastern Ave.
When: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: www.fresh52.com or 900-2552
Feb. 28
What: Las Vegas farmers market
Where: Garden Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive
When: 2-6 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com
Feb. 29
What: Las Vegas farmers market
Where: Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd.
When: 2-6 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com
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