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June 13

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., upper level of Desert Living Center

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

Cost: Varies by product; vendors only accept cash.

Info: 702-822-7700

June 14

What: Downtown3rd farmers market

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

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

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

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: Garden class

“Enjoy Four Seasons of Color and Fragrance Right Outside Your Door” is the title of a class that will focus on how to take a yard from blah to beautiful with desert-hardy trees, shrubs and vines. Participants also will get ideas about placement for year-round success in a challenging desert environment.

Where: UNLV Paradise campus, 851 E. Tropicana Ave.

When: 2-4 p.m.

Cost: $35; advance registration required

Info: 702-895-3394 or www.continuingeducation.unlv.edu

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

June 15

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: Kids Gardening Club

Designed for children ages 3-11; parents or guardian must attend. Participants will plant a living wreath to honor military heroes.

Where: All Star Nursery locations, including Pahrump

When: 10 a.m.

Cost: Free

Info: starnursery.com; advance registration requested

What: Lotions and Potions

Create scented lotions and potions from herbs in the activity center.

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

When: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; also Sunday

Cost: $2 for members; $3 for nonmembers, plus general admission

Info: 702-822-7700

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

June 16

What: Fresh52 farmers market

Where: Sansone Park Place, 9480 S. Eastern Ave.

When: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

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

June 18

What: Las Vegas farmers market

Where: Garden Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive

When: 4-8 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: 702-562-2676 or www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com

June 19

What: Las Vegas farmers market

Where: Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd.

When: 4-8 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: 702-562-2676 or www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com

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