Local events
Oct. 11
What: Las Vegas Flower Arrangers' Guild
"Reaching Out" is the theme of the hands-on workshop where members will bring in plant material and containers to construct a creative tubular floral design.
Where: Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive
When: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: Judy Stebbins, secretary, 702-259-6459 or www.nevadagardenclubs.com
Oct. 13
What: Garden workshop
Join Springs Preserve experts for a workshop about no-fail fruit trees. This workshop features information about which fruit trees provide shade and majestic blooms along with fruit.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $10 members; $15 for nonmembers
Info: 822-7700; advance reservations required
What: Kids Gardening Club
Designed for children ages 3-11; parents or guardian must attend.
Where: All Star Nursery locations, including Pahrump
When: 9 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: starnursery.com; advance registration requested
What: Safe and sound insect control
Clark County Cooperative Extension's master gardeners, along with the Henderson Parks and Recreation Department, are presenting the workshop. Participants will learn how to use everyday household items to make traps, sprays and repellents to control insects in their gardens.
Where: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson
When: 9 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 257-5555 or lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu
What: Drip irrigation; learn complete system installation , including how to select and assemble components .
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 9 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Info: 862-3760; advance registration requested
What: Gardens guided walk
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: 822-7700
Oct. 14
What: Las Vegas Valley Rose Society
Members will gather for a discussion about less common roses and where to find them.
Where: Wengert room, NV Energy, 6626 W. Sahara Ave.
When: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
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