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Sept. 13

What: Las Vegas Flower Arrangers' Guild

"Designing Women Score Points," will be topic of the meeting. During the session, the guild's most experienced arrangers will demonstrate and explain what flower show judges look for in creative floral designs .

Where: Las Vegas Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive

When: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Info: Secretary Judy Stebbins, 702-259-6459, or visit nevadagardenclubs.com

Sept. 14

What: Winder Farms farmers market

Where: Galleria at Sunset mall, south parking lot, 1300 W. Sunset Road, Henderson

When: 4-8 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Sept. 15

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: Las Vegas farmers market

Where: Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road

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

Cost: Varies by product

Info: 562-2676

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

Sept. 16

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 900-2552

Sept. 18

What: Las Vegas farmers market

Where: Garden Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive

When: 4-8 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com

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