Local events: Farmers markets, gardening workshops this week
May 2
What: Country Fresh farmers market
Where: Downtown Events Plaza, 240 Water St., Henderson
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661
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.
Info: 702-822-7700
May 3
What: Downtown3rd farmers market
Where: Off U.S. Highway 95 and Casino Center Drive
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Info: 702-953-4321
What: Fresh52 farmers market
Where: Town Square Las Vegas, 6689 Las Vegas Blvd. South
When: 3-7 p.m.
Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552
What: Country Fresh farmers market.
Where: Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661
May 4
What: Fresh52 farmers market
Where: Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.
When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552
What: Gardening workshop
Master gardener Yutaka Nomura will discuss how and why to thin Asian pears .
Where: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Orchard, 4400 Horse Drive, North Las Vegas
When: 9 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 702-257-5555 or email lvmaster
gardeners@unce.unr.edu
What: Las Vegas farmers market
Where: Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road.
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Info: 702-562-2676, www.lasvegas
farmersmarket.com
What: Drip irrigation workshop
Participants will 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.-noon
Cost: Free
Info: 702-862-3760; advance registration requested
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
May 5
What: Fresh52 farmers market
Where: Sansone Park Place, 9480 S. Eastern Ave.
When: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Info: www.fresh52.com
May 7
What: Las Vegas farmers market
Where: Garden Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive
When: 4-8 p.m.
Info: 702-562-2676 or www.lasvegas
farmersmarket.com
May 8
What: Las Vegas farmers market
Where: Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd.
When: 4-8 p.m.
Info: 702-562-2676 or www.lasvegas
farmersmarket.com
n Please email calendar events to hsaylor@reviewjournal.com