Local events
March 7
What: Nevada Naturalists’ Open House. Meet current naturalists and instructors, see project presentations and learn about volunteer opportunities
When: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Cost: Free
Info: Contact Denise Parsons at 702-948-5906 or email parsonsd@unce.unr.edu
What: “Ask a Master Gardener” information booth: gardening advice, horticulture publications and seasonal displays
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Farmers market, Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd.
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
March 8
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
March 10
What: Seasonal produce, mulch and compost available (fees) plus guided tours and gardening advice
When: 8 a.m.-noon, also Thursday and Saturday
Where: Cooperative Extension’s Research Center and Demonstration Orchard, 4600 Horse Drive, North Las Vegas.
What: Sunset Garden Club’s “Tips for Exhibiting Horticulture,” presented by a club member and master gardener
When: Noon
Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson
Info: Free. Visit www.sunsetgardenclubofnv.org
March 12
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
March 13
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
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 14
What: Garden tour: “March Madness” by master gardeners. Learn what plants do well in the desert and how to care for them to get blooms again next year.
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Meet in the courtyard at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Free and open to the public
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.
What: Ikenobo Ikebana workshop; moribana &freestyle
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.; park complex one block south of Craig Road, North Las Vegas.
Info: Call sensei at 702-496-3763 to confirm attendance.
March 16
What: Ikenobo Ikebana workshop; moribana &freestyle
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.; park complex one block south of Craig Road, North Las Vegas.
Info: Call sensei at 702-496-3763 to confirm attendance.
March 17
What: Seasonal produce, mulch and compost available (fees) plus guided tours and gardening advice
When: 8 a.m.-noon, also Thursday and Saturday
Where: Cooperative Extension’s Research Center and Demonstration Orchard, 4600 Horse Drive, North Las Vegas.
March 21
What: “Getting Started as a Desert Gardener,” outdoor class by master gardeners on basics of irrigation, watering maintenance tips, soil preparation, caliche, pH and soil salts.
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson
Info: Register online at www.cityofhenderson.com/henderson-happenings/facilities/recreation-centers/online-registration.
What: “Ask a Master Gardener” information booth: gardening advice, horticulture publications and seasonal displays.
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Tivoli Village Farmers Market, 440 S. Rampart Blvd.
March 24
What: Seasonal produce, mulch and compost available (fees) plus guided tours and gardening advice
When: 8 a.m.-noon, also Thursday and Saturday
Where: Cooperative Extension’s Research Center and Demonstration Orchard, 4600 Horse Drive, North Las Vegas.
March 26
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society educational meeting, “Preparing for April 18 Las Vegas Rose Show.”
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Free and open to the public. Bring roses to learn how to prepare them. For more information, call the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.
March 28
What: “Fruits and Veggies for Your Spring Garden,” outdoor class by master gardeners
When: 9 a.m.
Where: at Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson
Info: Register online atwww.cityofhenderson.com/henderson-happenings/facilities/recreation-centers/online-registration.
March 31
What: Seasonal produce, mulch and compost available (fees) plus guided tours and gardening advice
When: 8 a.m.-noon, also Thursday and Saturday
Where: Cooperative Extension’s Research Center and Demonstration Orchard, 4600 Horse Drive, North Las Vegas.
April 4
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s workshop on “Gardening in Small Places: Understanding Your Irrigation.” The workshop, taught by M.L. Robinson, environmental horticulturist, will cover different types of irrigation and how they are best used.
When: 8 a.m.-noon
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Class space is limited to 25 and pre-registration is required. There is a $25 fee per class that covers class materials. To register, email Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5573. To register online, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/gardening-in-small-places-understanding-your-irrigation-tickets-13736172261.
