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Events Calendar

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 on Online Registration.

What: The Intuitive Forager farmers market

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

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

Info: For more information, 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: 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

April 10

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

April 12

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.

What: The program for this month’s Sunset Garden Club meeting is “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

What: Las Vegas Chrysanthemum Society monthly meeting. New members are welcome. Program is on how to plant rooted cuttings into small cups.

When: 2-4 p.m.

Where: Nevada Gardens Clubs, 3333 W. Washington Ave. in Lorenzi Park

Info: Call Barbara at 702-459-4633

April 13

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

April 14

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

April 15

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: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension-trained master gardeners offer guided tours of the Demonstration &Test Gardens. (Self-guided tours are 8 a.m-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.)

When: 10 a.m.

Where: 8050 Paradise Road

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

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 16

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

April 28

What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society meeting will review highlights from the rose show.

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road

Cost: Free and open to the public

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

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