Local events
January 17, 2015 - 6:00 am
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