Local events
Feb. 25
What: Home Expo. The spring kickoff event will feature hundreds of exhibitors for indoor and outdoor home-improvement projects.
Where: Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. N.
When: Noon-6 p.m.; also 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Cost: $6, free for children younger than 12 and military personnel with ID, as well as senior citizens on Friday only
Info: 565-9552 or info@homeexpolas
vegas.com
Feb. 26
What: Gardening in Small Spaces workshop. The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is sponsoring the class that will include information about selecting containers, differences in potting mixes, using artificial light, fertilizers and seeds.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
When: 8 a.m.-noon
Cost: $15
Info: Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 257-5573
What: Working with a Designer 101. Participants will learn how the design process works and the best ways to utilize a designer's talents and expertise. Topics will include the language of design and how to effectively explain your project and ideas.
Where: Robb and Stucky, 6521 Las Vegas Blvd. South, at the north end of Town Square Las Vegas.
When: 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 531-0531 or www.robbstucky.com; reservations requested
What: Yes, You Can Grow Fruit Trees in the Desert. This class will focus on how to grow fruit trees in the desert, along with which ones to choose, when to plant, fertilize and prune.
Where: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson
When: 10-11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 267-4000 or 257-5587
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: Desert Gardening. Find out what to plant right now and how. Learn the ABCs of gardening in the desert from the Spring Preserve's experts.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 11 a.m.-noon; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
March 3
What: Go solar. Find out what it takes to go solar and how to reduce your carbon footprint and become energy independent. Bring your power bill for a free analysis.
Where: Desert Living Center at Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 6-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 822-7700
