Local events
Aug. 11
What: Country Fresh farmers market. Farm fresh fruits, vegetables, grocery and other artisans and vendors.
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
Aug. 13
What: Ikenobo Ikebana Society, Nevada Chapter, flower arranging workshop. Fresh flowers will be used. Saturday and Tuesday's session will be for advanced students and focus on a modern rikka, while Monday's session is aimed at beginners and will be a moribana hanging style.
Where: JACL Community Center, 1401 S. Arville St.
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Also offered Aug. 15 and 16
Info: 496-3763
What: Drip irrigation; learn complete system installation from the street to the plants, including how to select and assemble components in this class from the Southern Nevada Water Authority Conservation Division. Build a drip system in class.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 9 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Info: 862-3760; advance registration requested
What: Becoming a Desert Gardener workshop. Sharpen your skills just in time for fall planting.
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: Make Your Own Vinaigrette. Stop by the gift shop/library and make a vinaigrette using fresh herbs from the Springs Preserve's gardens. Stop by anytime for this activity.
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: Garden tour. Participants will discover new and unusual Mojave native and Desert Southwest plants for their landscapes.
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: Challenges of Desert Gardening. This condensed, one-hour workshop will teach participants how to overcome the challenges of gardening in the desert.
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
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