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Local events

Jan. 17

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

Jan. 18

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

Jan. 22

What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society meeting on “Winter Pruning, Soil Amending and Fertilizing.”

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road.

Info: Free and open to the 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

Jan. 23

What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Demonstration and Test Gardens tours.

When: 10 a.m.-noon each Friday through May.

Where: 8050 Paradise Road.

Info: Free, open to public. Based on the interests of tour participants, master gardeners will highlight appropriate plants and explain their landscape uses and cultivation. To join, meet in the front lobby at 10 a.m. Walking shoes, sun protection and water are suggested. For more information, call the Master Gardener help desk at 702-257-5555 or visit Facebook at www.facebook.com/MasterGardenersOfSouthernNevada.

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

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