Local events
Jan. 26
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
What: Soil amendments and fertilizers class. University of Nevada, Cooperative Extension and South Valley Rose Society will jointly present the class. Dick Jackson and John Vinson will discuss soil amendments and fertilizers, organic/inorganic, when to drench versus foliar feeding, summer fertilizing and spraying.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: Master gardener help desk, 257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu
Jan. 27
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
Jan. 28
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: Pruning class
Bob Morris will focus on pruning almonds and pistachios.
Where: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Orchard, 4600 Horse Drive, North Las Vegas
When: 9, 10 and 11 a.m.
Cost: $5 donation
Info: Bob Morris, extremehort@aol.com or orchard, 257-5532
What: Pruning workshop
This two-hour workshop covers how to prune to train, maintain and improve growth in plants. Basic techniques will be covered along with a focus on ornamental shrubs.
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: Gardens plant tour
Participants will tour the Gardens, learning about unusual Mojave Desert 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: Basics of pruning
Participants will learn to prune and demystify pruning tasks with expert tips.
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
Jan. 29
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
Jan. 31
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
Feb. 1
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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