Local events
April 12
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 579-9661 or bob.
drabicki@winderfarms.com
What: Bet on the Farm! farmers market
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., upper level of Desert Living Center
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product; vendors only accept cash.
Info: 822-7700
What: Las Vegas Flower Arrangers' Guild
OPArts designs will focus on creative flower arrangements. It will be the last meeting of the season before spring flower shows.
Where: Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive
When: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: President Judy Stebbins, 259-6459, www.nevadagardenclubs.com
April 13
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 579-9661 or bob.
drabicki@winderfarms.com
April 14
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 900-2552
What: Gardens workshop
Learn desert gardening techniques from top horticulturists. This weekend's topic is herbs, which grow best and how to cultivate them.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $10 members; $15 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Spring is here landscape tour
See how desert plants come alive in the spring.
Where: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension demonstration gardens, 8050 Paradise Road
When: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 257-5555 or email lvmaster
gardeners@unce.unr.edu
What: Herb sachet
Drop by the library to make a sachet to add fragrance to your home, customized with your favorite herbs.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $2 members; $3 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Drip irrigation
Learn complete system installation from the street to the plants, including how to select and assemble components. Build a drip system in class .
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
Join Springs Preserve experts for a walk through the botanical gardens.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 1 and 3 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: Free for members; included with general admission
Info: 822-7700
What: Ikenobo Ikebana Society, Nevada Chapter
Flower arranging workshop. Fresh flowers will be used. The April 14 and 17 sessions will be advanced workshops in shoka style; the April 16 session is designed for beginners and also will focus on the shoka style.
Where: JACL Community Center, 1401 S. Arville St.
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Also offered April 16 and 17.
Info: 496-3763 for more information
April 15
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
April 17
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
April 18
What: Las Vegas farmers market
Where: Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd.
When: 4-8 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com
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