Class: Helping your Garden Survive Winter, Growing Under the Stars with MGs Series, October 12, 2022, 6-8 p.m. Zoom class (free)
We do get winter–OK, maybe not a Maine winter, but we do get cold. Our approximate first frost date is November 15. What can you do to extend the season of frost tender plants that may still be producing? What should you have on hand to make the transition to winter successful? Come and join Master Gardener Lori Evans and learn how to help your garden survive the winter. Register at (Winter Garden).
Class: Roses*, Gardening in Small Places Series, October 15, 2022, 8 a.m.-noon, in person class ($10 fee)
To many in the Mojave Desert roses are a desirable addition to the garden. With hundreds and maybe even thousands of cultivars to choose from, selecting the right rose for the right place may seem daunting. Learn about the attributes to look for in roses that will do well in our dry climate and how to get the biggest blooms and healthiest plants. Register at (Roses). Instructor Dr. Judith Kafantaris.
Fall Harvest Celebration, October 15, 2022, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Celebrate fall and learn about desert horticulture with Master Gardeners and Extension staff at the beautiful Extension Botanic Gardens.
- Try fall dishes made with Extension-grown ingredients
- Visit the various stations around the garden for horticulture advice
- Complete a scavenger hunt for prizes
- View a Rose Show
- Learn what to plant in the fall
Enjoy both hot and iced tea throughout the Garden.
Space is limited so buy your tickets ahead of time. All participants ages 5 and older must have a ticket to attend. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register at (Fall Harvest).
Classes & MG Booth: Desert Green, October 19-20, 2022.
Santa Fe Station Resort Conference Center, Las Vegas, NV 89130
Desert Green offers professional classes for those employed in horticulture businesses. Class topics include irrigation, plants, arboriculture (cultivation of trees and shrubs), pesticides, golf & sports turf and landscape design. There are over 50 sessions beginning at 7 a.m. and continuing into the afternoon. Go to (Desert Green) to learn more about the program and to register.
Growing Fruit at Home*, Gardening in Small Places Series, November 5, 2022, 9 a.m.-noon, Zoom 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. Learn what attributes to look for when planning your home orchard. Register at (Fruit at Home).
Night Market at Tivoli Village, Las Vegas, MG Booth, November 19 and December 3, 2022, 4-9 p.m.
Crafts, collectibles, gifts, foods, and DJs music along with our Master Gardener Booth for your enjoyment and learning experiences. Tivoli Village is located at 400 South Rampart Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89145. Free admission and parking. The MG booth will provide gardening information, answer your gardening questions, free native/desert adaptive seeds packets, two per family. Call the MG Help Desk at 702-257-5556 for more information.

Night time at Tivoli Village.
Creating a Native Flower Wash in Your Yard, Growing Under the Stars with MGs Series, November 17, 2022, 6-8 p.m. Zoom class (free)
Create a Native Flower Wash in Your Yard. Master Gardener Gail Brandys will share a PowerPoint presentation on how she created a Native Flower Wash in her front yard. She took dozens of photos of the process from start to finish of this two-year project. It was designed to provide some color and interest (to an area of the yard that was just gravel and weeds and no irrigation system) and to attract local wildlife. Step by step details will be provided from design to planting to enjoying and then collecting seeds and cutting back for the winter. Also, a discussion of future plans for improving the wash even further will be included. Register at (Native Flower).
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** For more information on the "Gardening in Small Places", please contact Elaine Fagin (efagin@unr.edu) or 702-257-5573. If expecting an email, please check your spam and junk mail folders. Our notices are sent via Listserv emails, which sometimes go to these folders.