73°F
weather icon Clear

Local gardening events slated

Dec. 26

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.

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

Cost: Varies by product; cash only.

Info: 702-822-7700

Dec. 27

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

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

Dec. 28

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

Jan. 11

What: Gardening in Small Places — Pruning, class taught by Dr. Angela O’Callaghan

Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road

When: 9 a.m.-noon

Cost: $25, pre-registration required

Info: Call 702-257-5573 or email Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu

Jan. 14

What: Sunset Garden Club meeting, “Forest Update ” presented by Jennifer Brickey, a botanist at Spring Mountain National Recreation Area. Open to the public.

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

When: noon

Cost: free

Info: President Nancy Lee Loesch, 702-407-7128, or visit www.sunsetgardenclubofnv.org.

Please email calendar events to jescheid@reviewjournal.com and clearly label them “Home Events Calendar.”

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.
THE LATEST
Watch out for hornworms lurking in your garden

Anyone who has been gardening for a while has a horror story or two about hornworms, which infest many vegetables in the tomato family.

What can be done about high boron levels in soil?

Boron is one of the salts commonly found in desert soils. It can be present naturally or it can accumulate over the years in such places as horse corrals.

Do honeybees prefer pink flowers over white ones?

All of the so-called temperate fruit trees flower in the spring. The white-flowered types such as almonds, plums and pluots, apples and pears usually flower a bit later.

Is redbud tree a good choice for pool area?

My landscaper is recommending a redbud tree in the planter attached to my pool. I asked him if that’s a good tree to plant so close to the pool.