Home and Garden calendar of events
Oct. 24
What: Garden workshop
Master gardeners from the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society are presenting a class about rose oil production and distillation. Bob Morris, professor emeritus for the University of Nevada and garden columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, will teach the session.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 702-257-5555 or visit www. facebook.com/mastergardenersof southernnevada
Oct. 25
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
Oct. 26
What: Garden workshop
“Composting” is the title of the session. Participants will learn the basics of composting, including water, containers, time and materials.
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: Children’s garden workshop
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension master gardeners will teach the session for children of all ages. “Tricks or Treats” is the title of the session, which will have a festive Halloween theme.
Where: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson
When: 9 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 702-257-5555 or lvmaster gardeners@unce.unr.edu; advance registration requested at www.cityof henderson.com/parks
What: Kids Gardening Club
Designed for children ages 3-11; parents or guardian must attend. Lil’ Pumpkin Pots is the title of the session.
Where: All Star Nursery locations
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 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
What: Fall flower show
Nevada Garden Club will sponsor the show, themed “Nature’s Wonders — Flora and Fauna.” In addition to floral designs, which will be judged, there will be horticultural and educational exhibits.
Where: Nevada Garden Club Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave., in Lorenzi Park
When: noon to 4 p.m. Also Sunday.
Cost: Free
Info: Judy Stebbins, 702-259-6459
Oct. 27
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 hsaylor@reviewjournal.com
