Local events
March 14
What: The Intuitive Forager farmers market
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: The Pavilion, Downtown Summerlin, located on Festival Plaza Drive, between Rosemary Park and Oval Park drives.
Info: For more information, call 702-832-1000.
What: Garden tour: “March Madness” by master gardeners. Learn what plants do well in the desert and how to care for them to get blooms again next year.
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Meet in the courtyard at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Free and open to the public
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension workshop: “Gardening in Small Places: Composting,” by Angela O’Callaghan
When: 8 a.m.-noon
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Class space is limited to 25 and pre-registration is required; a $25 fee covers class materials. To register, contact Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5573. To register online, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/gardening-in-small-places-compost-tickets-13735911481.
What: Ikenobo Ikebana workshop; moribana &freestyle
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.; park complex one block south of Craig Road, North Las Vegas.
Info: Call sensei at 702-496-3763 to confirm attendance.
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: Gardens guided walk. Join Springs Preserve experts for a guided walk through the botanical gardens.
When: 11 a.m., 1 and 3 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 15
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 16
What: Ikenobo Ikebana workshop; moribana &freestyle
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.; park complex one block south of Craig Road, North Las Vegas.
Info: Call sensei at 702-496-3763 to confirm attendance.
March 17
What: Seasonal produce, mulch and compost available (fees) plus guided tours and gardening advice
When: 8 a.m.-noon, also Thursday and Saturday
Where: Cooperative Extension’s Research Center and Demonstration Orchard, 4600 Horse Drive, North Las Vegas.
March 19
What: The Green Chefs Farmers Market — Springs Preserve
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., every Thursday
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Info: Cost varies by product; cash only.
What: Country Fresh 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
March 20
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Demonstration and Test Gardens tours
When: 10 a.m.-noon each Friday through May
Where: 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Free, open to public. To join, meet in the front lobby at 10 a.m. For more information, call the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555 or visit Facebook at www.facebook.com/MasterGardenersOfSouthernNevada.
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
What: Country Fresh Farmers Market
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson
Cost: Varies by product
Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661 or bob.drabicki@winderfarms.com.
March 21
What: “Getting Started as a Desert Gardener,” outdoor class by master gardeners on basics of irrigation, watering maintenance tips, soil preparation, caliche, pH and soil salts.
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson
Info: Register online at www.cityofhenderson.com/henderson-happenings/facilities/recreation-centers/online-registration.
What: “Ask a Master Gardener” information booth: gardening advice, horticulture publications and seasonal displays.
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Tivoli Village Farmers Market, 440 S. Rampart Blvd.
March 24
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Nevada Naturalist program “Weeds: Why Worry?” by Angela O’Callaghan
When: 7-8 p.m.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Free; for more information, contact Denise Parsons at 702-948-5906 or email parsonsd@unce.unr.edu.
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March 26
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society educational meeting, “Preparing for April 18 Las Vegas Rose Show”
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Free and open to the public. Bring roses to learn how to prepare them. For more information, call the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.
March 28
What: Greater Las Vegas Orchid Society presents “A Passion for Orchids.”Will include a live orchid display, potting demonstrations, a raffle for a basket of orchids and gifts of orchid corsages. The four speakers are: 11 a.m.-noon, Cathy Loftfield, “Orchids of Guatemala;” 1-2 p.m., Carol Siegel, “Freaks and Stinkers;” 2-3 p.m., Diana Smith, “Orchids 101;” 3-4 p.m., Mark Romansky, “Orchids in the Home.”
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: The Art Gallery at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd.
Info: Free and open to the public. For more information, call 702-845-4872, or West Charleston Library, 702-507-3964.
What: “Fruits and Veggies for Your Spring Garden,” outdoor class by master gardeners
When: 9 a.m.
Where: at Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson
Info: Register online atwww.cityofhenderson.com/henderson-happenings/facilities/recreation-centers/online-registration.
April 4
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s workshop on “Gardening in Small Places: Understanding Your Irrigation.” The workshop, taught by M.L. Robinson, environmental horticulturist, will cover different types of irrigation and how they are best used.
When: 8 a.m.-noon.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Class space is limited to 25 and pre-registration is required. There is a $25 fee per class that covers class materials. To register, email Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5573. To register online, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/gardening-in-small-places-understanding-your-irrigation-tickets-13736172261.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
What: Seasonal produce, mulch and compost available (fees) plus guided tours and gardening advice
When: 8 a.m.-noon
Where: Cooperative Extension’s Research Center and Demonstration Orchard, 4600 Horse Drive, North Las Vegas.
