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Home and Garden calendar of events

Nov. 21

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.

When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product; vendors only accept cash.

Info: 702-822-7700

What: SolarNV

The group will hold its monthly meeting for those interested in renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Where: Business Startup Center in the Student Union, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 Maryland Parkway.

When: 6-7:30 p.m. third Thursday of every month

Cost: Free

Info: solarnv.org

What: Rose society

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and South Valley Rose Society will present an educational meeting about new rose varieties for 2014. Mary deCesare, a consulting rosarian and master gardener, will be the guest speaker.

Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road

When: 7 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 702-257-5555 or visit www.facebook.com/mastergardenersofsouthernnevada Nov. 22

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; 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

Nov. 23

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

“Permaculture Basic” is the title of the session. Participants will learn how to apply a natural, holistic approach to their landscape.

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: Garden workshop

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension master gardeners will teach the session about “Growing and Using Herbs.” Discussion will include growing herbs indoors and as landscape plants, as well as who they can be harvested and given as gifts for the holidays.

Where: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson

When: 9 a.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 702-257-5555 or lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu; advance registration requested at www.cityofhenderson.com/parks

What: Kids Gardening Club

Designed for children ages 3-11; parents or guardian must attend. “Pinecone Turkey” is the title of the session.

Where: All Star Nursery locations, including Pahrump

When: 10 a.m.

Cost: Free

Info: starnursery.com; advance registration requested

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

Nov. 24

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

Please email calendar events to mgreeley@reviewjournal.com and clearly label them “Home Events Calendar.”

Nov. 26

What: Las Vegas farmers market

Where: Garden Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive

When: 4-8 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

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

Nov. 27

What: Las Vegas farmers market

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

When: 4-8 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

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

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