Local events
May 22
What: South Valley Rose Society and Cooperative Extension workshop: Desert Summer Heat and Wind, presented by Judith Kafantaris, master gardener and consulting rosarian
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 lvmastergardners@unce.unr.edu.
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
May 23
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
May 24
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Junior Master Gardener workshop for Girl Scouts: Topics include replanting and pollination
When: 1-3 p.m.
Where: Cooperative Extension’s Lifelong Learning Center’s Children’s Demonstration Garden, 8050 Paradise Road
Cost: Free, but preregistration required at 702-385-3677 or girlscoutsnv.org.
Info: Cooperative Extension’s Junior Master Gardener program, Karyn Johnson at 702-257-5523; Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada, contact Renee Guglielmetti at 702-932-7378 or 702-236-5600.
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
May 25
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
May 31
What: Club Heads 4 Garden Beds Golf Tournament to benefit Desert Oasis High School Garden
When: Registration begins at noon. Shotgun start at 1:30 p.m.
Where: Silverstone Golf Course, 8600 Cupp Drive
Cost: Varies
Info: Register Now at www.ecoinsurancegroup.com or contact Jennifer Davis at 702-799-6881, ext. 4010.
What: Two Shoka Betsuden style workshops with professor Kimiko Ebihara of the Ikenobo Institute in Kyoto, Japan.
When: 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m.
Where: JACL Community Center, 1401 S. Arville St.
Info: Living, fresh floral materials will be furnished. There is a fee for each workshop and for lunch. Call sensei Muriel at 702-496-3763 for more information and to make a reservation.
June 1
What: All-day workshop in Shimputai Rikka style with professor Kimiko Ebihara of the Ikenobo Institute in Kyoto, Japan.
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: JACL Community Center, 1401 S. Arville St.
Info: Living, fresh floral materials will be furnished. There is a fee for the workshop and for lunch. Call sensei Muriel at 702-496-3763 for more information and to make a reservation.
June 5
What: Carnation Garden Club June meeting, followed by potluck salad luncheon
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Nevada Garden Club facility at Lorenzi Park, 3333 Washington Ave.
Info: Contact Jackie Pucci or Carol Wright
June 16
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s “Growing Herbs Inside and Out,” taught by master gardener Helen Brown
When: 10-11 a.m.
Where: University Medical Center’s Family Resource Center, 1120 Shadow Lane
Info: To reserve a space, call Amy Runge at 702-383-2229
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