Local events
Oct. 6
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
Oct. 8
What: Design Center 101: How to Shop the Las Vegas Design Center. This workshop will offer an overview and tour of the downtown facility along with information about how to shop and make purchases.
Where: Las Vegas Design Center, 495 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite C176
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: www.lvdesigncenter.com; reservations requested
What: Composting with worms workshop. Participants will learn how to use compost and earthworms to create a lush, healthy garden.
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: Composting. Participants will learn all about composting and how it can help with home landscapes.
Where: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson
When: 9-10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 267-4000
What: Ikenobo Ikebana Society, Nevada Chapter, flower arranging workshop. Fresh flowers will be used. Advanced students will do a double shin, modern rikka, while Monday's session for beginners will be nagerie style.
Where: JACL Community Center, 1401 S. Arville St.
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Also offered Oct. 10 and 11.
Info: 496-3763 for more information
What: Plant markers. Stop by the Gardens to create tags for your plants that will add pizzazz to your garden.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $2 members; general admission plus $3 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Tree Care 101. Learn how to take care of your trees. Topics will include watering, pruning, fertilizing and common pests.
Where: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson
When: 10-11 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 267-4000
What: Heritage tree tour. Participants will tour the Gardens, learning about the planting history, highlights and adventures of the heritage trees on site.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10:30 a.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Tree pruning. Learn basic pruning techniques, along with how to select the proper equipment.
Where: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson
When: 11 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Info: 267-4000
What: Basics of composting. Learn how to turn kitchen waste into compost along with techniques for creating a green garden.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 1:30 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
Oct. 11
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
What: Sunset Garden Club. The monthly meeting will feature "Taste, Touch and Grow Herbs with a Master Gardener" presented by Jeanne Marie Toscano and Lisa Mosbey, master gardeners. They will discuss growing herbs and touch on soil preparation, proper care, harvesting methods and usage.
Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson.
When: Noon
Cost: Free
Info: President Melva Hildt, 616-35891
Oct. 12
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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