Local events
March 4
What: Carnation Garden Club. Vicki Yuen will present the program, "What you need to know about palm trees."
Where: Nevada Garden Club Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave.
When: 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 870-1803
What: Solar NV. Monthly meeting for those interested in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Guest speaker
Where: Desert Living Center at Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 6-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 822-7786
March 5
What: Global design trends. Part of the First Fridays series for industry professionals presented by the Las Vegas Design Center. Jackie Von Tobel, a designer, author, illustrator and blogger, will discuss what she discovered at several recent European design shows.
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 info@lvdesigncenter.com; reservations requested
March 6
What: Growing tomatoes. The "Tomato Lady," Leslie Doyle, will talk about growing tomatoes in the Las Vegas Valley. She will demonstrate how to start seeds and discuss what tools and materials are needed to grow tomatoes and other vegetables.
Where: Plant World Nursery, 5301 W. Charleston Blvd.
When: noon to 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 522-1724
What: Tomatoes. Experts from the Springs Preserve will provide the basics about growing tomatoes.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Cost: $10 adults, $8 for children 5-17; members receive a $2 discount.
Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested
What: Upgrade to Water Smart landscaping. This class provides a step-by-step process for converting from grass to Water Smart landscaping -- and how to earn a rebate -- from the experts from the Southern Nevada Water Authority Conservation Division.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 2-4 p.m.
Cost: Free; advance registration required
Info: 822-7786
March 9
What: Sunset Garden Club. The monthly meeting will showcase Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging. It will be presented by Muriel Scrivner, president of the local Ikenobo Ikebana Society and a member of the Las Vegas Bonsai Society.
Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson.
When: 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: President Marci Brown, 269-9631
What: Las Vegas Chrysanthemum Society. Members of the group will gather for their monthly meeting; guests are welcome. Hands-on instruction is provided during the meeting
Where: Nevada Garden Club Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave.
When: 2-4 p.m.
Cost: Free; $25 annual membership
Info: 459-4633
March 10
What: Ikenobo Ikebana Society, Nevada Chapter, flower arranging workshop. Fresh flowers will be used to create the arrangements. The morning session will focus on miniatures while the afternoon session will be a shoka that considers the entire composition including its lines, mass, color and shape.
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also offered March 12 and 13
Info: 655-2447 or 496-3763 for location and more information
March 11
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
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 13
What: Gardening with the Family. Participants will learn how to keep children interested in gardening, from radishes to pumpkins. A planting schedule will allow families to harvesting something from the first radish through the holidays.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Cost: $10 adults, $8 for children 5-17; members receive a $2 discount.
Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested
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: 2-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested
What: Upgrade to Water Smart Landscaping. Participants will learn the step-by-step process for converting from grass to Water Smart landscaping -- and how to earn a rebate -- straight from the experts from the Southern Nevada Water Authority Conservation Division.
Where: Call for location.
When: 2-4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 822-7786; advance registration required
* Please e-mail calendar events to hsaylor@reviewjournal.com
