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Feb. 23

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: Plant problems. University of Nevada, Cooperative Extension and South Valley Rose Society will jointly present the class. Angela O'Callaghan, UNCE associate professor and social horticulture specialist, will discuss identifying plant deficiencies, diseases and remedies, and plant death spiral.

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

Feb. 24

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

What: Home Expo

More than 100 vendors will feature spring home and garden improvements.

Where: Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North

When: noon-6 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday

Cost: $8 general admission; free, children younger than 12 and military with identification; free for seniors 60 and older Friday only.

Info: 565-9552

What: Interior Design Society, Las Vegas Chapter

The society will hold its first quarter meeting, followed by a winter wine tasting event starting at 4:30 p.m. in various showrooms. Open to society members along with those in the professional design industry and associated trades.

Where: Las Vegas Design Center at World Market Center Las Vegas, 495 S. Grand Central Parkway

When: 3-6 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: President Kimberly Joi McDonald, 533-5273

Feb. 25

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: Gardening in small places workshop

Angela O'Callaghan will teach the session focusing on vegetables. She will discuss types of containers to use, differences in potting mixes, using artificial light, fertilizers, seeds and more.

Where: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road

When: 8 a.m.-noon

Cost: $25; advance registration required

Info: 257-5573

What: Container gardening workshop

This two-hour workshop covers basics of container gardening and low-maintenance care tips. Unconventional containers also will be covered.

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 landscape tour

Learn how to prepare your landscape for spring, including what to prune and what to replace.

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: Ask a Master Gardener

In addition to answering questions, the session will focus on cool- and warm-season vegetables,

Where: Whole Foods Market, 8855 W. Charleston Blvd.

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

Cost: Free

Info: 257-5587

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: Container gardening basics

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

Feb. 26

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

Feb. 28

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

Feb. 29

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.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com

n Please email calendar events to hsaylor@reviewjournal.com

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