Local events
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 harvest 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
What: GMJ Interiors will present a color clinic. Participants will learn how to use color and accent paint in their homes. Each will receive a free Color to Go paint sample and other decorating gifts.
Where: Sherwin-Williams, 3611 N. Rancho Drive
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free; advance registration requested
Info: GMJ Interiors, 269-7001
What: Growing indoor houseplants. Laura Rehberger from EvoOrganic will be on hand to demonstration the benefits of growing indoor plants.
Where: Plant World Nursery, 5301 W. Charleston Blvd.
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also to be offered March 14.
Cost: Free
Info: laura@evoorganic.com
March 16
What: GMJ Interiors will present a color clinic. Participants will learn how to use color and accent paint in their homes. Each will receive a free Color to Go paint sample and other decorating gifts.
Where: Sherwin-Williams, 2567 Windmill Parkway, Henderson
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free; advance registration requested
Info: GMJ Interiors, 269-7001
March 20
What: The Conservation District of Southern Nevada and the College of Southern Nevada will offer plants specifically for the Mojave area. Hummingbird and butterfly attractors as well as native Mojave plants and desert tortoise food plants will be available. All of the plant material was grown locally by college students and is drought tolerant to promote water conservation.
Where: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Cost: $5 to $15 per plant; cash and check only
What: Spring celebration. Information about growing fruits and vegetables, various types of fertilizers and soils will be presented.
Where: Plant World Nursery, 5301 W. Charleston Blvd.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Events also planned Sunday.
Cost: Free
Info: 522-1724
* Please e-mail calendar events to hsaylor@reviewjournal.com
