90°F
weather icon Clear

Local events

What: Solar NV. Monthly meeting for those interested in renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Where: Desert Living Center at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 6-7:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Aug. 7

What: Square Foot Gardening. Participants will learn how to grow a vegetable garden in up to 80 percent less space, with less water and less work.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 8:30-10 a.m.

Cost: $10 adults, $8 for children 5-17; members receive $2 discount

Info: 822-7786; advanced registration required

What: Defining Your Style workshop. Part one of a two-part workshop, the session will help participants identify their design style using a rug or piece of art as a starting point. Members of the design team will then assist with the development of a design plan based on participants' personal style.

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: Upgrade to Water Smart Landscaping. This class, taught by the expert from the Southern Nevada Water Authority Conservation District, provides a step-by-step process for converting from grass to Water Smart landscaping and how to earn a rebate.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 10 a.m. - noon

Cost: Free

Info: 822-7786; advanced registration required

Aug. 12

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

Aug. 14

What: Fall into Gardening. Fall is an ideal time to garden and grow vegetables in the Las Vegas Valley. Participants will learn what to plant and how.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 8:30-10 a.m.

Cost: $10 adults, $8 for children 5-17; members receive $2 discount

Info: 822-7786; advanced registration required

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, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 2-5 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested

n Please e-mail calendar events to hsaylor@reviewjournal.com

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.
THE LATEST
Some petunia varieties can stand up to our summer heat

There are lots of different kinds of petunias. For instance, the Madness Summer Series can take the heat, but petunias typically are not known for that.

Watch out for hornworms lurking in your garden

Anyone who has been gardening for a while has a horror story or two about hornworms, which infest many vegetables in the tomato family.

What can be done about high boron levels in soil?

Boron is one of the salts commonly found in desert soils. It can be present naturally or it can accumulate over the years in such places as horse corrals.