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March 29

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: Fremont East Entertainment District farmers market

Where: Azul nightclub, 115 N. Seventh St.

When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: 672-0222

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

March 30

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

March 31

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: Spring plant sale

More than 5,000 native and water-efficient plant varieties will be available. Plant sizes range from 2 inches to 5 gallons.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.; members preview at 7 a.m.

Cost: Free; regular admission prices apply for museums and galleries

Info: 822-7700

What: Tomatoes workshop

This two-hour workshop demonstrates how to grow tomatoes in the desert.

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: 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: Personalized plant poles

Drop by the library to make a personalized plant label for your garden.

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: Gardens plant tour

Participants will tour the Gardens, learning about unusual Mojave native and desert Southwest plants.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 10:30-11:30 a.m.; also Sunday

Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers

Info: 822-7700

What: Tomatoes

This is a condensed version of the morning session.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 1:30-2:30 p.m.; also Sunday

Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers

Info: 822-7700

April 1

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 3

What: Las Vegas farmers market

Where: Garden Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive

When: 2-6 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com

April 4

What: Las Vegas farmers market

Where: Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd.

When: 2-6 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegas
farmersmarket.com

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