Local events
March 1, 2012 - 2:04 am
March 1
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 2
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 3
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
When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $10 members; $15 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Kids gardening club
This one-hour garden workshop is titled "In like a lion wind chime."
Where: All eight Star Nursery locations, including Pahrump
When: 9 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: starnursery.com
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
When: 9 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Info: 862-3760; advance registration requested
What: Las Vegas farmers market
Where: Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road.
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com
What: Personalized plant poles
Drop by the library to make a personalized plant label for your garden.
Where: Springs Preserve
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 plants of the desert Southwest.
Where: Springs Preserve
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
March 4
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
March 6
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
March 7
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
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