Class: Pruning: Trees, Palms & Shrubs, Bilingual English-Spanish, Wednesday September 15, 2021, 5:30-8:30 p.m., (free) in person at Extension classroom, registration at (Classes).
Class: Planting and Watering, Bilingual English-Spanish, Wednesday September 22, 2021, 5:30-8:30 p.m. (free) in person at Extension classroom, registration at (Classes).

For more information about any of the classes contact Denise Parsons.

Native and Desert-Adapted Plants, Gardening in Small Places Series, September 18, 2021 8 a.m.-noon, in person class ($10 fee).

How about using plants that will do well in our soil, will do well with our weather and with our water? You can have a lush landscape while saving energy, water and money! There are so many more native and desert adapted plants that will do well in your yard, giving your landscape color and interest. Discover using these wonderful plants in your landscape. Register at (Native Plants).

Roses, Gardening in Small Places Series, October 16, 2021 8 a.m.-noon, in person class ($10 fee).

Roses are a desirable addition to any garden, even here in the Mojave Desert. With about 100 species and thousands of cultivars to choose from, selecting the right rose for the right place may seem daunting. Come let Master Gardener and Rosarian Dr. Judith Kafantaris teach you about the attributes to look for in roses that will do well in our dry climate. In addition, she will teach you how to care for your roses so you can get the biggest blooms and the healthiest plants. Register at (Roses)

Garden Apps, Growing Under the Stars Series, October 20, 2021, 6-8 p. m., via Zoom (free).

New to gardening or new to the desert Southwest? A gardening book is great, but is not always on hand when you see something delightful. Learn how to use your cell phone to identify plants that are growing and thriving here: Plant what is already working! Amaze your friends with your new super power! Entertain and educate the young and young-at-heart with facts about their finds in the plant world. Contribute to global/regional/local knowledge about what’s out there in the plant kingdom.

Which app? It depends on what you want to know. We will focus on plant identification, but also review other apps that local gardeners might find useful. There are also some other tricks your phone can do for you in the garden.

Master Gardener Susan Lloyd will show you how to find and get the most out of an app that will entertain and inform you. Register at (Garden Apps).

Pomegranates, Growing Under the Stars Series, November 10, 2021, 6-8 p.m., via Zoom (free).

Did you know that Pomegranate trees have different pruning guidelines than other fruit trees? Join Pahrump MG Coordinator Heather Freeman for an informative presentation to learn the best practices for caring for and pruning your pomegranate tree for peak production. Register at (Pomegranates).

Growing Fruit at Home, Gardening in Small Places Series, November 20, 2021 8 a.m.-noon, in person class ($10 fee).

Can you grow fruit trees and berries in the desert? You bet! Figs, nectarines, peaches, apricots, pears, apples, strawberries, cantaloupe, grapes and blackberries are just a few of the fruits you can grow at home. The fruit varieties may be different from what you are used to but the results can still be spectacular! Come and let Dr. Angela O'Callaghan instruct you on what plant attributes to look for when planning your home orchard. Register at (Fruit at Home).

*For more information, please contact Elaine Fagin. If expecting an email on a Zoom meeting, please check your spam and junk mail folders. Our notices are sent via Listserv emails, which sometimes go to these folders. We are pleased to make reasonable accommodations for members of the public who are disabled and wish to participate in our programs. If special arrangements are necessary, please notify Elaine Fagin (efagin@unr.edu) or 702-257-5573 at least 3 days prior to the event.