Local events
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: Growing roses in containers
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and South Valley Rose Society will present the session featuring Cheryl Hume. She grows more than 900 varieties .
Where: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension demonstration gardens, 8050 Paradise Road
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 257-5555 or email lvmaster
gardeners@unce.unr.edu
March 24
What: Early bloomers landscape tour
Learn how to paint your garden with color.
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: 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: 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: 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: Design Center 101
Participants will learn about the Las Vegas Design Center through a brief overview and walking tour of the downtown facility.
Where: Las Vegas Design Center, 495 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite C-176
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 599-3093 or email lvdc@lvdesigncenter.com; reservations requested
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
What: Gardening in Small Spaces – What Went Wrong?
Join the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Angela O’Callaghan for this class designed to help gardeners get the most of their small spaces..
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
When: 8 a.m.-noon
Cost: $25, advance registration required
Info: 257-5573 or email fagine@unce.unr.edu
March 25
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
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