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July 11

What: Nevada Cooperative Extension’s workshop: “Gardening in Small Places: The Dirt on Soil”

When: 8 a.m.-noon

Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road

Info: Participants should bring a bag of soil from their yard to test. Class size is limited to 15 and pre-registration is required. There is a $25 fee, which includes class materials. Email Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5573.

What: Ikenobo Ikebana workshop: Sanshuike Shoka and landscape (requires large, open-mouth container that will hold two kenzans)

When: 10 a.m.

Where: 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. (the park complex one block south of Craig Road, North Las Vegas)

Info: Call 702-496-3763 to confirm for the day or days you would like to attend.

What: The Intuitive Forager farmers market

When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: The Pavilion, Downtown Summerlin, located on Festival Plaza Drive, between Rosemary Park and Oval Park drives

Info: For more information, call 702-832-1000.

What: Fresh52 Farmers Market

When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552

What: Gardens guided walk. Join Springs Preserve experts for a guided walk through the botanical gardens.

When: 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.; also Sunday

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

Cost: Free for members; included with general admission

Info: 702-822-7700

July 12

What: Greater Las Vegas Orchid Society meeting “Cattleya Species and How to Grow Them,” presented by Peter Lin

When: Social hour at 1 p.m. Meeting starts at 2 p.m.

Where: Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive

Info: Free; for more information, call 702-845-4872.

What: Fresh52 Farmers Market

When: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Sansone Park, 9480 S. Eastern Ave.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552

July 13

What: Ikenobo Ikebana workshop: Sanshuike Shoka and landscape (requires large, open-mouth container that will hold two kenzans)

When: 10 a.m.

Where: 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. (the park complex one block south of Craig Road, North Las Vegas)

Info: Call 702-496-3763 to confirm for the day or days you would like to attend.

July 16

What: The Green Chefs Farmers Market — Springs Preserve

When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., every Thursday

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

Cost: Varies by product; cash only.

July 16-17

What: Henderson Farmers Market

When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Downtown Events Plaza, 240 Water St., Henderson

Cost: Varies by product

Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661 or bob.drabicki@winderfarms.com

July 17

What: Downtown3rd Farmers Market

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Off U.S. Highway 95 and Casino Center Drive

Cost: Varies by product; cash only

July 25

What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s one-day workshop “Gardening in Small Places: Organic Gardening”

When: 8 a.m.-noon

Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road

Info: Class space is limited to 25 and pre-registration is required. There is a $25 fee per class that covers class materials. To register, email Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5573.

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