Local events
April 30
What: Gardening with Physical Limitations. Participants will learn strategies for modifying clothing, equipment or the garden itself to accommodate a physical limitation such as sun sensitivity, as well as techniques to prevent injury. Those attending the hands-on session are asked to bring along their favorite small gardening implement.
Where: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson
When: 9-10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 267-4000 or 257-5587
What: How to Pick the Right Paint Colors. GMJ Interiors will present a color clinic on selecting the right paint colors for your home. Learn how to coordinate colors with your flooring and fabrics. All attendees will receive a free Color-to-Go paint sample.
Where: Sherwin-Williams, 1224 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson
When: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: GMJ Interiors, 269-7001; advance registration requested
What: Standard Flower Show. Sunset Garden Club will present its 19th annual event, themed Around the World in No Time Flat. Numerous floral designs will be on display, as well as different varieties of horticulture that grow well in the Las Vegas area.
Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson
When: Noon
Cost: Free
Info: President Marci Brown, 269-9631
What: Sprinkler clock demonstration. Water conservation experts will teach participants how to properly use their automated irrigation systems.
Where: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson
When: 10 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Info: 267-4000
What: Plant introduction tour. Participants will discover new and unusual Mojave native and Desert Southwest plants for their landscape and how they appear at maturity .
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: Friendly bugs. Learn how to control and manage garden pests, and which insects are beneficial.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 11 a.m.
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Chia pots. Aimed at children, this session will offer facts about the seeds while creating a personal chia pot.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 11 a.m.
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Vine crops. Participants will learn the basics of growing vine crops .
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 1 p.m.
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Ladybug release and craft. Participants will release ladybugs and paint ladybug rocks .
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 1 p.m.
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Cactus gardening. Participants will discover how cacti and succulents can add richness and variety to their landscapes while saving water.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 2 p.m.
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Irrigation scheduling. Participants will learn how to set and adjust their irrigation clocks.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 3 p.m.
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
May 1
What: Prepare Your Garden for Summer. Learn how to keep your garden thriving in the heat.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 11 a.m.
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Growing Herbs. Participants will learn about and plant herbs.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 1 p.m.
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Summer Bloomers. Participants will learn about which plants offer summer blooms that won't fade as temperatures soar.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 2 p.m.
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Herbal Teas. Participants will make and sample herbal teas.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 3 p.m.
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
May 7
What: Healthy and Water-efficient Lawns. Learn how to design and install a functional, water-efficient lawn, as well as ways to upgrade your existing irrigation system.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 9 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Info: 862-3760; advance registration requested
n Please email calendar events to hsaylor@reviewjournal.com
