Home and garden events, Sept. 20-Oct. 11
Sept. 20
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension workshop on “Gardening in Small Places: Using Native and Desert Adapted Plants,” by M.L. Robinson
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Class space is limited and pre-registration is required; a $25 fee includes class materials. To register, email Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5573.
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners’ tour: “What Survived the Summer.”
When: 10 a.m. to about 11:30 a.m.
Where: Demonstration Gardens Lifelong Learning Center (meet in courtyard), 8050 Paradise Road.
Info: Free and open to public. Walking shoes, hats, water, etc., suggested. Groups (five or more people) are requested to call Ann Edmunds, program coordinator, at 702-257-5587 at least two weeks in advance. For more information, call or email the Master Gardener Help Desk (lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu) at 702-257-5555 or visit Facebook at facebook.com/MasterGardenersOfSouthernNevada.
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: 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.; also Sunday
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Cost: Free for members; included with general admission
Info: 702-822-7700
Sept. 21
What: Fresh 52 Farmers Market
When: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Sansone Park, 9480 S. Eastern Ave.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552
Sept. 25
What: “Creating an Organic Garden” by the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road (215 Beltway and Windmill Lane)
Info: Free and open to public. For more information, call the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.
What: Country Fresh 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
Sept. 26
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; cash only
What: Country Fresh farmers market
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson
Cost: Varies by product
Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661 or bob.drabicki@winderfarms.com
Oct. 1
What: Ikenobo Ikebana beginners’ workshops, freestyle
When:10 a.m.-noon
Where: 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Park complex located one block south of Craig Road, North Las Vegas
Info: Call sensei at 702-496-3763 and confirm your attendance.
Oct. 4
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners’ tour: “Time to Plan(t).”
When: 10 a.m. to about 11:30 a.m.
Where: Demonstration Gardens Lifelong Learning Center (meet in courtyard), 8050 Paradise Road.
Info: Free and open to public. Walking shoes, hats, water, etc., suggested. Groups (five or more people) are requested to call Ann Edmunds, program coordinator, at 702-257-5587 at least two weeks in advance. For more information, call or email the Master Gardener Help Desk (lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu) at 702-257-5555 or visit Facebook at facebook.com/MasterGardenersOfSouthernNevada.
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s one-day workshop “Gardening in Small Places: Tree Selection and Care” by Laura Eisenberg
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Class space is limited to 25 and pre-registration is required; $25 fee per class covers class materials
To register, email Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5573.
Oct. 11
What: Southern Area Master Gardeners’ class: “Crops to Grow,” by Master Gardener Jeanne Toscano in conjunction with Henderson Parks and Recreation Department
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego, Henderson
Info: Free, pre-registration requested at www.cityofhenderson.com/parks and click on Online Registration. For more information, call the Master Gardener Help Line at 702-257-5556.
What: Ikenobo Ikebana regular workshop, shoka and freestyles
When:10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Park complex located 1 block south of Craig Road, North Las Vegas
Info: Call sensei at 702-496-3763 and confirm your attendance.
