Local events
May 6
What: Carnation Garden Club. Master gardener Helen Brown will present a program about vine crops..
Where: Nevada Garden Club Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave.
When: 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 228-6552
What: Solar NV. Monthly meeting for those interested in renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Where: Desert Living Center at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 6-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Water Smart by Design; class 6. Discover the seven steps of Water Smart landscaping, the basics of landscape design, how to select a theme and the plants that will bring it to life, and how to plant and maintain your new living work of art. Design 6 can be taken as a stand alone class.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers
Info: 822-7786; advanced registration required
May 7
What: Paige Dixon. Part of the First Fridays series for industry professionals presented by the Las Vegas Design Center. Dixon, who served as floral director at Wynn Las Vegas for six years, will discuss the history of flowers, the healing power of flowers and offer floral tips.
Where: Las Vegas Design Center, 495 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite C-176
When: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 599-3093 or e-mail lvdc@lvdesigncenter.com; reservations requested
May 8
What: Container/patio gardening. Participants will learn the basics of container gardening and simple, low-maintenance care. Additionally, a variety of unconventional containers to add style to your garden will be explored.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Cost: $14 for adults, $10 for children 5-17; members receive a $2 discount
Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested
What: Las Vegas Chrysanthemum Society annual plant sale. The club will have many different types and colors of exhibition mums for sale. There also will be hand-crocheted stove towels for sale.
Where: Plant World Nursery, 5311 W. Charleston Blvd.
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Varies
Info: 459-4633
What: Flower weekend. Representatives from area groups devoted to roses, mums, irises, carnations and orchids will be on hand to show and sell a variety of flowers.
Where: Plant World Nursery, 5301 W. Charleston Blvd.
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Events also planned Sunday.
Cost: Free
Info: 522-1724
What: Ikenobo Ikebana Society, Nevada Chapter, flower arranging workshop. The morning session will focus on the traditional style of shoka, while the afternoon workshop will be moribana, the simplest style that emphasizes flowers and plants’ natural beauty.
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also offered Monday and Tuesday.
Info: 496-3763 for location and more information
What: Drip irrigation; learn complete system installation from the street to the plants, including how to select and assemble components.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 2-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested
May 11
What: Las Vegas Chrysanthemum Society monthly meeting. The club will have a presentation given by Don Fabbi on “Caring for your Tools.” The general public is welcome to attend.
Where: Nevada Garden Club Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave., in Lorenzi Park
When: 2-4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 459-4633
May 13
What: Go solar. Find out what it takes to go solar and how to reduce your carbon footprint and become energy independent. Bring your power bill for a free analysis.
Where: Desert Living Center at Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 6-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 822-7700
May 15
What: Launch of the Thom Filicia Home Collection. The collection includes living, dining and bedroom furniture designed by Filicia, who was on “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” and won an Emmy Award for his art direction on the show, and was named one of House Beautiful’s Top 100 American Designers.
Where: Robb & Stucky Interiors, 6521 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
When: 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 531-0531
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