Local events
Dec. 9
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: 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
Dec. 11
What: Gardening with the Family. Participants will learn how to keep the entire family interested in gardening with a planting schedule that ranges from the season’s first radish to holiday pumpkins.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10:30 a.m.-noon
Cost: $9 adults, $5 children 5-17; members receive a $2 discount
Info: 822-7786; advanced registration required
What: Fruit-tree pruning class. The session will focus on apricot and plum.
Where: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Garden Orchard, 4600 Horse Drive, North Las Vegas
When: 10 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Info: 257-555 or e-mail morrisr@unce.unr.edu
Dec. 16
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: Plant Introduction Tour. Experts will highlight new and unusual Mojave native and desert Southwest plants for your landscape. After the tour, participants will have the opportunity to purchase starter versions of these plants.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10-11 a.m.
Cost: Free for members or included with general admission
Info: 822-7700
Dec. 18
What: Fruit-tree pruning class. The session will focus on apple, pear and quince.
Where: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Garden Orchard, 4600 Horse Drive, North Las Vegas
When: 10 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Info: 257-555 or e-mail morrisr@unce.unr.edu
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