Local events
March 27
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society Practice event. Presented by Janet Schneider, former rose society president. How does one prepare to exhibit roses?
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
When: 7 p.m.
Info: Free, open to the public; for more information, call the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.
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
March 28
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 Las Vegas, 6689 Las Vegas Blvd. South
When: 3-7 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552
March 29
What: Fresh52 farmers market
Where: Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552
What: Las Vegas Flower Arrangers’ Guild’s Spring Flower Show: “Viva Las Vegas.” Familiar landmarks will be interpreted in floral designs, along with horticulture displays and educational exhibits.
Where: Nevada Garden Club Center in Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington Ave.
When: noon to 4 p.m.; also March 30
Cost: Free, open to the public.
Info: Call 240-7420, or visit www.nevadagardenclubs.org
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
March 30
What: Fresh52 farmers market
Where: Sansone Park Place,. 9480 S. Eastern Ave. 89123.
When: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
What: Las Vegas Flower Arrangers’ Guild’s Spring Flower Show: “Viva Las Vegas.” Familiar landmarks will be interpreted in floral designs, along with horticulture displays and educational exhibits.
Where: Nevada Garden Club Center in Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington Ave.
When: noon to 4 p.m
Cost: Free, open to the public.
Info: Call 240-7420, or visit www.nevadagardenclubs.org
April 3
What: Carnation Garden Club tour and meeting
Where: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Building E, 8050 Paradise Road
When: 9:45 a.m. to group together; 10 a.m. tour; after tour, luncheon meeting to follow
Info: Jackie Pucci or Carol Wright
April 5
What: Landscape Design with Native Plants in Mind by master gardener Denise McConnell. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and Henderson Parks and Recreation Department.
Where: Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego (Intersection of Interstate 215 and 515)
When: 9 a.m.
Cost: Free, preregistration requested at cityofhenderson.com/parks
Info: Master Gardeners Help Desk, 702-257-5555
April 8
What: The program for this month’s Sunset Garden Club meeting will be “Lilies — Beyond Easter ” presented by master gardener panel: Brian Arnold, Jean Engelmann, Phyllis Ruth Hoffman, Joann Reckling. This meeting is open to the public.
Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway
When: noon
Cost: Free
Info: President Nancy Lee Loesch, 407-7128 or check our website www.sunsetgardenclubofnv.org
April 12
What: Sunset Garden Club presents its 22nd annual Standard Flower Show. The theme will be “Adventures in Space”. Numerous floral designs will be on display as well as different varieties of horticulture that grow well in the Las Vegas area. The meeting is open to the public.
Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway
When: noon to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: President Nancy Lee Loesch, 702-407-7128 or check the website www.sunsetgardenclubofnv.org
What: Trees, Trees and More Trees by master gardener Jeneane Young. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and Henderson Parks and Recreation Department.
Where: Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego (Intersection of Interstate 215 and 515)
When: 9 a.m.
Cost: Free, pre-registration requested at cityofhenderson.com/parks
Info: Master Gardeners, 702-257-5555
April 19
What: Choosing Plants (Vegetable, Fruit Trees, Herbs) by master gardener Linda McDonald. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and Henderson Parks and Recreation Department.
Where: Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego (Intersection of Interstate 215 and 515)
When: 9 a.m.
Cost: Free, pre-registration requested at cityofhenderson.com/parks
Info: Master Gardeners, 702-257-5555
What: Gardening in Small Places: Understanding Your Irrigation workshop by M.L. Robinson, environmental horticulturist. Sponsored by University of Nevada Cooperative Extension.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road.
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Cost: $25; class limited to 25. Preregistration required.
Info: Elaine Fagin, fagine@unce.unr.edu; 702-257-5573
April 24
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society present “Rose Pests and Diseases: The Usual and Rare,” presented by Larry Kaplan, South Valley Rose Society yearbook editor.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: Free; open to public
Info: Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu
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April 26
What: Let It Rot, Composting 101, by master gardener Pam Bridges. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and Henderson Parks and Recreation Department.
Where: Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego (Intersection of Interstate 215 and 515)
When: 9 a.m.
Cost: Free, pre-registration requested at cityofhenderson.com/parks
Info: Master Gardeners, 702-257-5555
May 31
What: Club Heads 4 Garden Beds Golf Tournament to benefit Desert Oasis High School Garden.
Where: Silverstone Golf Course, 8600 Cupp Drive
When: Registration begins at noon. Shotgun start at 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Varies
Info: Register Now at www.ecoinsurancegroup.com or contact Jennifer Davis at 702-799-6881, ext. 4010.
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