Local events
Feb. 20
What: “Time for Tomatoes!” taught by University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Helen Brown
Where: University Medical Center’s Family Resource Center, 1120 Shadow Lane
When: 10-11 a.m.
Cost: A $5 donation is requested.
Info: Preregistration required. To reserve a space, call Amy Runge at the Family Resource Center at 702-383-2229.
What: Country Fresh farmers market
Where: Downtown Events Plaza, 240 Water St., Henderson
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661 or bob.drabicki@winderfarms.com
What: Bet on the Farm! farmers market
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product; cash only
Info: 702-822-7700
Feb. 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
Info: 702-953-4321
What: Country Fresh farmers market
Where: Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661 or bob.drabicki@winderfarms.com
What: Fresh52 farmers market
Where: Town Square, 6689 Las Vegas Blvd. South
When: 3-7 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552
Feb. 22
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s workshop on Gardening in Small Places: Pruning, taught by Angela O’Callaghan. Topics cover pruning fruit trees, ornamentals and desert plants.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Cost: $25, includes class material
Info: Class space is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, call Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5573. To register online, visit http://bit.ly/1e3kth9.
What: Fresh52 farmers market
Where: Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.
When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
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.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: Free for members; included with general admission
Info: 702-822-7700
Feb. 23
What: Fresh52 farmers market
Where: Sansone Park Place, 9480 S. Eastern Ave. 89123.
When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Feb. 27
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society educational meeting: Soil, soil additives, fertilizers &irrigation, with Frank Rausher, certified horticulturist, Star Nursery and nevadagardens.com
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
When: 7 p.m.
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.
March 12
What: Carnation Garden Club will have a special meeting hosted by Art Loesch, who will be joined by the U.S. Forest Service to update clubs on the fire damage sustained last summer and the progress of the “Pennies for Pines” program.
Where: Nevada Garden Club Center, Lorenzi Park 3333 W. Washington St.
When: 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
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