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Grow Your Own, Nevada!

Learn the secrets of high-desert gardening

Extension is offering eight “Grow Your Own, Nevada!” classes in spring statewide to help Nevadans who want to get on a path to more sustainable, local, healthy living by growing and preserving more of their own food.

Topics are chosen based on recommendations from the community and previous participants. Every Grow Your Own, Nevada! class series is a bit different, providing information for gardeners at all levels.

The workshops will provide gardeners and those interested in growing healthy foods with a “back-to-the-basics” guide to great harvests in Nevada.

2026 class schedule coming soon

Keep an eye on the events calendar below for the latest information about all of our horticulture classes. For questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Megan Andrews.

Horticulture Classes & Events for the next 2 months

 

Recent Reports, Fact Sheets, News Articles, Videos...

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Sustainable Gardening in Arid Climates: Efficient Strategies for Plant Selection, Water Management and Soil Treatment in Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas gardeners can thrive in arid conditions by using drought-tolerant plants, drip irrigation, and weather-based controllers. Soil improvement, mulching, shading, and interplanting boost moisture retention, reduce stress, and support sustainable urban agriculture.

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Northern Area (Reno) Planting Schedule

Find out when to plant vegetables with the Extension Master Gardener's planting guide for the Reno area!

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Dealing with Nuisance Wildlife

This fact sheet discusses ways to reduce conflicts between humans and wildlife, and focuses on vertebrate animals, or animals that have a backbone.

 

Meet the Leadership Team

Megan Andrews
Program Leader & Contact
Wendy Hanson Mazet
Program Leader & Contact
Heidi Kratsch
Program Leader & Contact
Lindsay Chichester
Team Member