Local events
Feb. 21
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
Feb. 22
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
Feb. 26
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and South Valley Rose Society workshop on “Roses Only Garden or Cottage Style Garden,” by master gardener and rosarian Don Fabbi
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Free and open to the public. For more information, please 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
Feb. 27
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. 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
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
March 1
What: Greater Las Vegas Orchid Society meeting “Orchids on the Rocks,” presented by Ron Kaufmann
When: 1 to 5 p.m., meeting starts at 2 p.m.
Where: Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive
Info: Free; for more information, call 702-845-4872.
March 14
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension workshop: “Gardening in Small Places: Composting,” 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; a $25 fee covers class materials. To register, contact Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5573. To register online, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/gardening-in-small-places-compost-tickets-13735911481.
