Local events
Nov. 15
What: State nursery’s fall plant sale, featuring more than 70 species of plants ideal for the Mojave Desert and grown by the Nevada Forestry Division State Tree Nursery.
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: State nursery at 9600 Tule Springs Drive inside Floyd Lamb Park.
Info: Cash or check only. Master garderners will be on hand to answer questions or help with selections.For information about the sale or the nursery, call Amy Dunn at 702-486-5411 or 702-524-8887. For nursery policies and plant list, visit http://forestry.nv.gov
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners’ tour: “Alternative to the Tired Ten.”
When: 10 a.m. to about 11:30 a.m.
Where: Demonstration Gardens Lifelong Learning Center (meet in courtyard), 8050 Paradise Road.
Info: Free and open to public. Walking shoes, hats, water, etc., suggested. Groups (five or more people) are requested to call Ann Edmunds, program coordinator, at 702-257-5587 at least two weeks in advance. For more information, call or email the Master Gardener Help Desk (lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu) at 702-257-5555 or visit Facebook at facebook.com/MasterGardenersOfSouthernNevada.
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s one-day workshop: “Gardening in Small Places: Growing Fruit at Home,” taught by Angela O’Callaghan.
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.
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
Nov. 16
What: Fresh 52 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
Nov. 18
What: Sunset Garden Club meeting: “Stabilizing and Enhancing the Las Vegas Wash,” by Debbie Van Dooremolen of Southern Nevada Water Authority.
When: Noon
Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson
Info: Free, open to the public. For more information, visit www.sunsetgardenclubofnv.org
Nov. 20
What: “New Rose Introductions for 2015” by Larry Kaplan, South Valley Rose Society yearbook editor. In cooperation with University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road.
Info: Free and open to public. For more information, call the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.
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.
Info: Cost varies by product; cash only.
What: Country Fresh 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
Nov. 21
What: Downtown3rd farmers market
Where: Off U.S. Highway 95 and Casino Center Drive
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product; cash only
What: Country Fresh farmers market
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson
Cost: Varies by product
Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661 or bob.drabicki@winderfarms.com.
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