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Feb. 7

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 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: 822-7700

Feb. 8

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: 953-4321

What: Fresh52 farmers market

Where: Town Square Las Vegas, 6689 Las Vegas Blvd. South

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

Cost: Varies by product

Info: www.fresh52.com or 900-2552

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 579-9661 or bob.
drabicki@winderfarms.com

Feb. 9

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 900-2552

What: Garden workshop

Join Springs Preserve experts for a workshop about organic gardening. Participants will learn the basics of creating a healthier garden.

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

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

Cost: $10 members; $15 for nonmembers

Info: 822-7700; advance reservations required

What: Gardening workshop

Preparing your garden for spring will be the focus of the session.

Where: All Star Nursery locations, including Pahrump

When: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: starnursery.com

What: Seed balls

Drop in during the day to create wildflower seed balls that will sprout colorful flowers when planted. All supplies will be provided.

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

When: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; also Sunday

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

Info: 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: 822-7700

Feb. 10

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 900-2552

Feb. 12

What: Sunset Garden Club.

The monthly meeting will feature "What's Going On in Our Forests" presented by Jennifer Brickey, a bo tanist at Spring Mountain National Recreation Area.

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

When: Noon

Cost: Free

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

What: Las Vegas farmers market

Where: Garden Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive

When: 2-6 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com

Feb. 13

What: Las Vegas farmers market

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

When: 2-6 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com

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