Local events

April 11

What: Country Fresh farmers market

Where: Downtown Events Plaza, 240 Water St., Henderson

When: 9 a.m. to 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., upper level of Desert Living Center

When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product; vendors accept only cash.

Info: 702-822-7700

April 12

What: Downtown3rd farmers market

Where: Off U.S. Highway 95 and Casino Center Drive

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cost: Free admission. Varies by product; vendors accept only cash

Info: 953-4321

What: Country Fresh farmers market.

Where: Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661 or bob.drabicki@winderfarms.com

What: Home Improvement and Backyard Living Expo

Where: South Point, 6689 Las Vegas Blvd. South

When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday

Cost: $5, free for children 12 and younger

Info: www.lvhomeshows.com or 702-656-2337

What: Fresh52 farmers market

Where: Town Square Las Vegas, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South

When: 3 to 7 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552

April 13

What: Fresh52 farmers market

Where: Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.

When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552

What: Garden workshop

Gardening in small spaces will be the session’s focus.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.; also Sunday

Cost: $10 for members; $15 plus general admission for nonmembers

Info: 702-822-7700; advance registration required

What: Gardens workshop

“Safe and Sound Insect Control” is title of the session. Participants will learn how to control insects in their garden and yard using everyday household items. Traps, sprays and repellents will be discussed.

Where: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson

When: 9 a.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 702-257-5555 or lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu; advance registration requested

What: Drip irrigation; learn complete system installation from the street to the plants, including how to select and assemble components. Build a drip system in class.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 9 a.m. to noon

Cost: Free

Info: 702-862-3760; advance registration requested

What: Garden tour

Join master gardeners from the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension for a tour of the demonstration gardens. Painting your garden with color will be theme of the tour.

Where: Courtyard at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road

When: 10 a.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu

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

What: Flower show.

The Sunset Garden Club presents its 21st annual Standard Flower Show; theme of the show is “A Fascinating Country.” A variety of floral designs will be displayed, along with different horticulture that grows well in the Las Vegas Valley.

Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson.

When: Noon to 4 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: President Melva Hildt, 702-616-3589, or visit www.sunsetgardenclubofnv.org

What: Ladybug release

Ladybugs, which are helpful insects, will be released in the gardens. Meet at the activity center; a craft will follow the release.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 1 and 3 p.m.; also Sunday

Cost: $3 for members; $5 plus general admission for nonmembers

Info: 702-822-7700

April 14

What: Fresh52 farmers market