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Home and Garden calendar of events

Oct. 17

What: Country Fresh farmers market

Where: Downtown Events Plaza, 240 Water St., Henderson

When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661 or bob.drabicki@winderfarms.com

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: 702-822-7700

Oct. 18

What: Downtown3rd farmers market

Where: Off U.S. Highway 95 and Casino Center Drive

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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.

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.

Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552

Oct. 19

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: Gardening workshop

Adding color to your landscape will be the focus of the session.

Where: All Star Nursery locations, including Pahrump

When: 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: starnursery.com; advance registration requested

What: Las Vegas farmers market

Where: Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road.

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com

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

Oct. 20

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 702-900-2552

Oct. 22

What: Las Vegas farmers market

Where: Garden Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive

When: 4-8 p.m.

Info: 702-562-2676 or www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com

Oct. 23

What: Las Vegas farmers market

Where: Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd.

When: 4-8 p.m.

Info: 702-562-2676 or www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com

Please email calendar events to hsaylor@reviewjournal.com

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