Local events
March 10
What: Molto Vegas farmers market. Fresh, locally grown vegetables and fruit are featured. Also, area master gardeners staff a question-and-answer booth.
Where: 7485 Dean Martin Drive, Suite 106
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. each Thursday
Cost: Varies by product
Info: Bob Morris at 257-5509 or e-mail morrisr@unce.unr.edu. Or Doug Taylor at dtaylor@moltovegas.com
What: Las Vegas Valley Rose Society. Members of the group will gather for their monthly meeting; guests are welcome.
Where: Nevada Garden Club Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 646-6048 or 873-6621
March 12
What: Drip irrigation; 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: 822-7700; advance registration required at 862-3760
What: Ikenobo Ikebana Society, Nevada Chapter, flower arranging workshop. Fresh flowers will be used. Saturday and Tuesday’s sessions will be a shoka study, focusing on nishu-ike in the morning, which uses two types of plant materials, and sanshu-ike in the afternoon, which uses three types of materials. Monday’s workshop is geared toward beginners.
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Also offered Monday and Tuesday
Info: 655-2447 or 496-3763 for location and more information
What: Companion Plants. This class will focus on plants’ compatability with other species and how it affects their growth, ability to decrease garden pests and bring balance to the ecosystem.
Where: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson
When: 9-10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 267-4000 or 257-5587
What: Sprinkler clock demonstration. Water conservation experts will teach participants how to properly use their automated irrigation systems.
Where: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson
When: 10 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Info: 267-4000
What: Plant introduction tour. Participants will discover new and unusual Mojave native and Desert Southwest plants for your landscape and how they appear at maturity during a tour of the gardens.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10:30 a.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Caring for Trees and Shrubs. Find out how to select, plant, fertilize and care for trees and shrubs.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 11 a.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Grow Tomatoes. Participants will learn the basics of growing tomatoes.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 1 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Colorful Perennials. Those attending the class will learn how to create outstanding designs with hardy perennials in colorful border plantings.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 2 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Mulching. Participants will learn how to mulch year-round and which mulches to use.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 3 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Hot Trends in Outdoor Living. The latest trends in outdoor living, newest fabrics, styles and colors will be showcased.
Where: Robb and Stucky, 6521 Las Vegas Blvd. South, at the north end of Town Square Las Vegas.
When: 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 531-0591 or www.robbstucky.com; reservations requested. E-mail Gregory.Galgano@RobbStucky.net
n Please e-mail calendar events to hsaylor@reviewjournal.com