Home and Garden calendar of events

Aug. 8

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 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

Aug. 9

What: Downtown3rd farmers market

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

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

Cost: Free admission. Varies by product; vendors only accept cash

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.

Cost: Varies by product

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.

Cost: Varies by product

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

Aug. 10

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: Garden workshop

“Dining in the Desert” is the title of the session. Participants will discover some of the desert’s most edible plants and flowers and use them in recipes they’ll take home. The course will be taught by Laura Eisenberg, a horticulturist, urban forester and arborist.

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

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

Cost: $10 for members; $15 plus general admission for nonmembers

Info: 702-822-7700; advance registration required

What: Gardening workshop

“Cactus and Succulents” is title of the session.

Where: All Star Nursery locations

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

Cost: Free

Info: starnursery.com

What: Gardens guided walk

Join Springs Preserve experts for a guided walk through the botanical gardens.